The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022)

Synopsis

Every summer, Belly and her family head to the Fishers’ beach house in Cousins. Every summer is the same ... until Belly turns sixteen. Relationships will be tested, painful truths will be revealed, and Belly will be forever changed. It’s a summer of first love, first heartbreak and growing up — it's the summer she turns pretty.

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Where to watch

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• Amazon Prime Video
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Lola Tung as Isabel 'Belly' Conklin
• Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher
• Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher
• Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin
• Jackie Chung as Laurel Park
• Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel
• Rachel Blanchard as Susannah Fisher
• Tom Everett Scott as Adam Fisher
• Colin Ferguson as John Conklin
• Isabella Briggs as Denise

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• The Vampire Diaries
• One Tree Hill
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Off Campus
• Pretty Little Liars
• This Is Us
• That '70s Show
• My Life with the Walter Boys

BingeNext's take

If you’re into heartfelt dramas that capture the bittersweet moments of growing up, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a perfect pick. Following Belly and her family’s annual trip to the Fishers’ beach house, this series explores the changes and challenges that come with turning sixteen. It’s about first love and heartbreak, with relationships being tested and secrets coming to light, all set against a nostalgic summer backdrop. The cast, including Lola Tung and Christopher Briney, brings a genuine warmth to the story, making it easy to get invested in their journeys. With three seasons and 26 episodes, it’s a great show to sink into if you like character-driven stories that feel both personal and relatable. Fans of shows like Pretty Little Liars and One Tree Hill will likely find something familiar and comforting here, especially if you enjoy watching characters grow through emotional ups and downs.