Love triangles continue to captivate in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, demonstrating that our fascination with such romantic predicaments remains unquenched.
In the heartwarming and dramatic world of "The Summer I Turned Pretty," the love story of Isabel "Belly" Conklin (played by Lola Tung) has become a hot topic among viewers. The third season of the show, now available on Amazon Prime Video, sees Belly caught in a love triangle between the Fisher brothers, Jeremiah and Conrad.
Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed subtle hints and clues throughout the episodes, with Belly wearing blue when she is with Jeremiah and red when things start going south with him and Conrad enters the picture. This colour symbolism has added fuel to the fire of fan debates, with some believing that Belly is meant to be with Conrad, while others argue that she should be with Jeremiah.
The fandom of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" is extremely invested in the love story of the show. Some fans believe that Belly is torn between her feelings for the Fisher brothers, while others have taken sides, supporting either #teamJeremiah or #teamConrad. Fans have compiled videos showing why they are team Jeremiah, highlighting all of the supportive things he has done for Belly throughout the seasons. Meanwhile, another user on X posted a meme suggesting that the plotline of season three is Belly and Conrad's relationship with Jeremiah cast aside.
The show's creator, Jenny Han, who is also the author of the source material, has indicated that the show’s ending will have notable differences from the books, so Belly’s final romantic choice in the show might not exactly mirror the book ending. The show’s final season is expected to premiere episodes concluding in September 2025.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Lola Tung has stated that she is Team Belly, emphasizing that it is Belly's life and her decision about who to end up with. This sentiment has been echoed by Taylor Swift, whose song Red is used in the season three trailer of "The Summer I Turned Pretty." The lyrics of the song are interpreted by fans as a hint about the love triangle in the show.
However, the love triangle has not always been smooth sailing for Belly. In the storyline, Jeremiah cheats on Belly, they reconcile and get engaged, but the wedding is called off when the truth about feelings between Belly and Conrad comes to light. The series epilogue reveals Belly having adventures on her own, indicating a period of self-growth before reuniting with Conrad.
Regarding the intense fandom of the show, Lola Tung has expressed concerns about the intensity of the fandom and has asked fans not to threaten anyone if things don't go their way. Despite this, the fandom remains passionate and engaged, eagerly awaiting the conclusion of Belly's romantic journey in the final season.
Entertainment surrounds the enthralling lover's dance of Isabel "Belly" Conklin in "The Summer I Turned Pretty," as viewers fiercely debate Belly's romantic fate, with #teamJeremiah and #teamConrad taking center stage. The color symbolism of Belly's clothing choices adds fuel to the argument, indicating a complex emotional landscape that is anything but dull.
