People who grew up binge-watching shows that came out all at once are now finding the weekly release schedule for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 to be a rather enjoyable sort of torment. Fans are going through a unique week-long wait for the finale, which is expected to premiere in mid-September. This has only made the anxiety and excitement grow.
This last season has already made news, starting with its trailer that changed Taylor Swift’s “Daylight” to “Red,” which set the tone for the difficult trip ahead. The young, messy, and undeniable love story seems more tangled than ever as we go back to the sunny, salty world of Cousins Beach.
Friends have had heated arguments and late-night rants about the episodes, showing that even if we all have a love-hate relationship with the show, we are all very interested in it. There are no spoilers here, but the latest episode has left fans “unwell” because of the shocking events, heartbreaking sequences, and surprisingly wholesome moments.
The Devil is in the Details: From Costumes to Backing Tracks
Jessica Flaherty is returning for her third season as the costume designer, and her use of color is still a great way to convey a tale. The tint of red has become a trademark indicator of Conrad’s (Christopher Briney) presence, showing up in fun details like Belly’s (Lola Tung) famous sunglasses when she answers his call or the pajamas she wears at the beach house over Christmas.
This small hint is very different from how Jeremiah’s (Gavin Casalegno) clothes have changed. He used to wear bright colors, pastels, and relaxed styles, but now he wears more boring clothes like suits and shirts as he attempts to focus on work. This smart costume design method also works for secondary characters. For example, as Taylor (Rain Spencer) and Steven (Sean Kaufman) build their own stories, Taylor changes from casual clothes to more formal clothing and Steven changes from laid-back clothes to more put-together ones.
The music in the show is still a character in its own right. The new season has a great soundtrack with singles from musicians like Post Malone and Ariana Grande. Eagle-eyed fans have also shocked at how cleverly Taylor Swift’s “False God” is repeated, which adds another layer of evidence to the complicated love triangle.
Growing Pains and Money Mistakes
This season also has secondary narratives that are deeper and more grown-up. The stories of Belly’s parents, Taylor’s mom, and Steven’s coworkers are all getting more complicated, which makes the world of Cousins Beach even more interesting.
Newcomers like Agnes (Zoé de Grand Maison) and Denise (Isabella Briggs) give great performances that fit in perfectly with the world that has already been created. But the biggest change is that the story deals with more adult topics, such Jeremiah’s money problems.
As the movie goes on, we see how bad money choices may have real-world effects, which takes the main romance out of the collegiate bubble. A buddy jokingly joked that individuals check their credit history before getting married. The show shows that a $750 wedding cake is “stupid,” but delinquent credit card payments are no joke. Jeremiah needs a lesson in personal finance, and Laurel (Jackie Chung) is a voice of reason throughout the season.
Jenny Han’s Amazing Puppetry
This show has been able to connect with both Gen Z and Millennials, even if the distance between the two groups is getting bigger. This shows how timeless Jenny Han’s stories are. At the end of each episode, there is an emotional cliffhanger that leaves viewers with a lot of sentiments to deal with.
Jenny Han, the author of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, made her usual appearance on a recent episode, reminding us that she is the one in charge. The writer has always known how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats.
The teaser for the season is famous for showing scenes of a wedding, but so far there hasn’t been a wedding in any of the episodes, so the internet has to wait with bated breath, which just makes the wedding jitters worse.