The Summer I Turned Pretty has become increasingly popular this summer after season two was released on July 14. The television series, starring Gavin Casalegno, Lola Tung, and Christopher Briney, centers around the love triangle between Isabelle (Belly) Conklin and brothers Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher.
The show has sparked a debate over whether people are “Team Jeremiah” or “Team Conrad.” After spending consecutive summers with her at their beach house, both become Belly’s love interests. Those who are “Team Jeremiah” usually say that he is a kinder, more simple option. Those who are “Team Conrad” say she is more deeply in love with him, thus the better option for Belly. Personally, I am “Team Conrad” because if Jeremiah were the right option, she would not have doubts about him. She has been in love with Conrad since she was a child, and though they have their differences to work out, they are endgame.
The three face similar hardships, such as the cancer diagnosis of Jeremiah and Conrad’s mother, Susannah, heartbreak, and academic struggles. The show is authentic in depicting teenage love and speaks to many who face similar struggles. The Summer I Turned Pretty can be relatable to young people who face ups and downs in adolescence. People usually do not discuss the pressure students feel to make summer “perfect.” The series proves that the best memories come from unexpected activities.
