Some shows sneak up on you, and before you know it, they’ve taken root in your heart. The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of those shows. As the final episode approaches on September 17, 2025, I find myself both excited and strangely sad. Excited to finally learn how Belly’s story ends, but sad because I know that when the credits roll, there won’t be another summer waiting for us.
A Show That Felt Like Summer
From the very first season, the series captured something rare: the feeling of being young in the summertime, with everything ahead of you. Cousins Beach wasn’t just a setting — it became a place we all wanted to escape to. Watching Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah stumble through love and heartbreak reminded me of my own awkward summers, when small moments felt impossibly big.
The Anticipation of the Finale
I’ll admit, I’m anxious about how it all ends. Will Belly choose Conrad or Jeremiah? Or will she finally choose herself? We’ll find out on September 17 when the final episode drops on Prime Video. The finale runs longer than usual, which gives me hope that the goodbye won’t feel rushed. And as Brit + Co points out, the creative team is focused on honoring the characters’ journeys, not just tying up plot points.
Why It Hurts to Let Go
Maybe it’s because I’ve grown older alongside Belly and the boys, or maybe it’s because the show nailed the bittersweet magic of youth. Either way, knowing this is the end feels heavier than I expected. The series wasn’t perfect, but it was honest in the way it showed growing pains and the messy choices that define us.
Goodbye, For Real This Time
When the finale streams on September 17, I’ll press play with butterflies in my stomach. I’ll cheer, maybe cry, and definitely feel nostalgic when it’s over. It’s rare for a series to capture both the innocence and ache of growing up. The Summer I Turned Pretty did that, and I’ll miss it more than I thought I would.
So here’s to Cousins Beach, to first loves, and to one last summer together. Goodbye, Belly. Goodbye, Conrad and Jeremiah. Thanks for reminding us what it felt like to be young and unsteady, but full of hope.
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