What Major ‘Changes’ Can Fans of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Anticipate in Season 3?

On the Edge of Fiction and Reality

Oh, how we often find ourselves swept up in the intricacies of love triangles. This time, it’s the saga of Belly choosing between Conrad and Jeremiah – a story that many fans have followed with bated breath. In some corner of my mind, I always wonder what it must feel like to hold such sway over the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Season three is around the corner, and fans are buzzing with anticipation about whether the show will align with Jenny Han’s original book series. The word is out that there are “definitely changes” in store, as Han herself mentioned. It’s funny how adaptations evolve, often straying from their source material. Perhaps it’s an effort to keep us all guessing?

In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, Han hinted at surprises awaiting fans. She’s crafted a narrative that isn’t tethered strictly to its printed predecessor. It’s always fascinating to see how stories morph when they transition from page to screen.

The stars themselves – Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno – remain elusive about the fate of their characters. Casalegno, in particular, suggested that even the most devoted followers “don’t really know” what’s coming. This kind of secrecy – it reminds me of those times as a kid when you’d try to sneak a peek at your birthday presents but never quite succeed.

The love triangle set against the backdrop of summer – where Belly navigates her feelings for Conrad and Jeremiah – keeps pulling viewers back for more. It’s based on Han’s beloved series but be ready for some twists when the show returns for its third and final season. And there’s talk about a “satisfying” ending being promised. What does satisfying mean? I guess that’s subjective.

The books had Belly making her choice eventually – but will she do the same on screen? Casalegno gave us a bit of insight into his character’s journey, mentioning he feels lucky to embody Jeremiah’s evolution without having to steer it forcefully away from its written roots.

Lola Tung seems quite at ease with the creative liberties taken by the show. She appreciates Han’s commitment to serving the story above all else. In some ways, it reminds me of old stories shared by my grandmother, always adding new layers every time she recounted them – never exactly as they were before but richer for it.

Tung passionately shared her admiration for Han’s work: it’s about this beautiful world she’s created, after all. Fans are in for something special when the show returns to Prime Video on July 16.

I guess we’re all just waiting to see how Belly’s story wraps up – not just because of loyalty to characters we’ve grown fond of but perhaps because their stories somehow reflect tiny fragments of our own… or maybe that’s just me projecting again.

For more context, see this BBC Entertainment overview.