Season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty has taken over the summer, with fans binge-watching, crying and arguing online about how it all ended. Based on Jenny Han’s book series, the show’s final season wrapped up Belly’s story with plenty of romance, tough choices and moments that had viewers divided.

The numbers prove how big it’s gotten. The Season 3 premiere pulled in around 25 million viewers in its first week, making it one of Prime Video’s most successful releases yet. Compared to Season 2, that’s a major jump, showing that the fanbase has only grown. It’s especially popular with young audiences, but people of all ages are tuning in and joining the debate.

The season definitely has its strengths. The acting stood out more than ever, especially from Lola Tung (Belly) and Christopher Briney (Conrad). Their emotional scenes gave real weight to the story, making it more than just a love triangle.

The overall atmosphere, summer at Cousins Beach, mixed with the challenges of growing up, still gives the show its signature bittersweet vibe. But not everything worked.

Some episodes dragged and fans pointed out that Episode 9 felt like filler, with too much wandering and not enough actual story. On top of that, certain important scenes from the book were cut, which upset longtime readers who felt the show skipped over meaningful moments. The controversies mostly come down to character choices and fan reactions. Belly continues to split the audience. Some viewers see her as realistic and flawed, while others call her inconsistent for forgiving Jeremiah quickly and backing out of big commitments.

The fandom has also gotten heated, with online arguments over “Team Conrad” and “Team Jeremiah” sometimes turning into full-on harassment of the cast. Even Jenny Han asked fans to be respectful and kinder online. In the end, Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans plenty to talk about.

It’s not perfect, has some pacing issues and fan backlash shows that. However, it still delivers an emotional and dramatic finale that captures the ups and downs of young love. Whether you loved it or hated it, the series leaves behind a cultural moment that’s hard to ignore.