"Jenny Han's Summer I Turned Pretty's ending is altered in the series, presenting a more romantic turn compared to the book's conclusion."
In the captivating finale of Amazon Prime Video's series adaptation of Jenny Han's beloved novel, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', the much-anticipated confession of love between Conrad and Belly takes place in the romantic city of Paris. The show's reunion story unfolds over three episodes, starting from Episode 8 - 'The Last Kiss'.
Conrad (played by Christopher Briney) takes a major risk and acts on his feelings in an extravagant way, culminating in a romantic kiss while dancing in the street on their first day in Paris. However, the finale of the show and the final chapter of Han's book, 'We'll Always Have Summer', are starkly different. In the book, Conrad and Belly see each other for the first time at her college graduation, and their relationship develops from there, leading to marriage.
Meanwhile, Jeremiah and Denise, secondary characters in the series, share a sweet connection. Their storyline reaches a tender moment when Jeremiah prepares for a big dinner, and he and Denise share a heartfelt kiss. The Cousins' story ends with the four of them, plus the parents, celebrating and eating dinner together.
Belly's journey in Paris is not just about love. She spends a year in the city, healing and finding herself outside of the Cousins' orbit, as shown in the series. During this time, she wrestles with doubts about Conrad's feelings for her, wondering if it's what his mother, Susannah, wanted. But Conrad assures her that's not the case.
The reunion between Conrad and Belly in the show addresses concerns and issues, such as the impact of Susannah's death on their relationship. The Paris plotline adds grandeur and romance to Conrad and Belly's tale, making it a memorable and emotional climax for the series.
Jenny Han, the author of the original books, will be writing and directing 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie, which will tell the final chapter of Belly's story. Amazon's announcement suggests that there is another 'big milestone' in store for Belly in the movie. However, Han has not yet provided any details about the film.
As for Taylor and Steven, they are happy together after choosing to move west together in the final scenes of the show. The series concludes with a heartwarming image of Conrad and Belly returning to Cousins, seemingly a year or two in the future, and the credits show them spending Christmas together in Paris.
In the end, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' offers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery, leaving viewers with a satisfying conclusion while hinting at more to come in the upcoming movie.
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