It’s easy to root for Belly, and, over time, the series builds both admiration and empathy for her. She spends her summer how she wants to, resisting pressure from her mother, Laurel, and even her love interests. Belly knows what she wants and is determined to get it. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” subverts the simplicity of the story, by focusing more on what makes the series special - Belly is the shining center of the series and its success, despite the appeal of the chiseled, endearing love interests.Īctress Lola Tung brings a natural charisma and joy to Belly’s character, immediately rendering her likable and relatable to the audience. Love triangles can feel outdated and cliché, particularly when centering on two brothers, one with a stereotypical older and protective personality and the other being younger and more adventurous. While the crux of the story is a love triangle between Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah, the show delves into coming-of-age themes, touching on heavier topics such as illness and loss, through its seven-episode run.Īt first glance, its popularity may seem unfounded. They are joined by family friends: mother Susannah “Beck” Fisher and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. At the center of the series is 15-year-old Isabel “Belly” Conklin, who returns to fictional Cousins Beach to spend the summer with her mother and older brother Steven.
All three novels were at one point number one on the New York Times bestseller list. The novels, written by Jenny Han - creator of the hit “To All The Boys” trilogy-turned-film franchise - are well-loved by fans. “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” a screen adaptation of the young adult book series of the same name, quickly catapulted to number one on Amazon Prime Video after its June 17 release.
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