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Sun-soaked beach days and boardwalk nights give The Summer I Turned Pretty a soft, nostalgic backdrop for romance that turns bittersweet. Longing and heartbreak unfold at a gentle pace, across a continuing story of first love, loss, and growing up. Family gatherings keep those feelings close to home, where a romantic choice can hurt more than the person left behind.
The two brothers are also childhood companions, so choosing between them means changing friendships that existed long before romance. Sibling friction complicates that shared history, while the mothers' longstanding bond connects the families beyond their children's feelings. The beach house brings everyone together each summer, making new desires difficult to separate from familiar relationships.
sun-drenched nostalgia, swoony first love and Drama
Drama and Romance
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Prime Video
A love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.
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