970x125
After three books, three television seasons, and countless magical moments on the beach and in Paris, fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty are having a hard time letting go of the dreamy world that Jenny Han crafted. But maybe we don’t have to?!
Despite confirmation that this was The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s third and final season, Han also confirmed that she’d be open to further exploring TSITP-verse down the line, should the right story and inspiration strike. She even went so far as to give fans hope via a letter she wrote and shared in TSITP Season 3’s final scene.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love you’ve shown The Summer I Turned Pretty all these years. Whether you’ve been with Belly since the very first book or joined us with the show I’m so grateful you’ve made Belly’s story part of your summers,” Han wrote. “We put our whole hearts into this show and we’re so thankful to you for coming along with us on the ride. Maybe we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins. Until then — All of my love always, Jenny.”
Maybe we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins?! What do you mean Jenny! An epilogue? A spin-off? A MOVIE?! Some sort of revisiting of this beautiful beachy bliss that honors We’ll Always Have Summer‘s ending?!
In a recent interview with LATimes, Han explained, “It has to feel like genuine excitement for me, because showrunning is 24/7, 365 days a year… I feel I have to be there every day to make sure I can stand behind it. I’m definitely open to doing more stories in the universe, it’s just that I want to figure out what the story is that I feel so compelled to tell it that I’m willing to spend the next few years throwing my whole body into it.”
So while Season 3, Episode 11, “At Last” was the last episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty as we know it, Han has fans in a tizzy wondering if, when, and how “we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins.”
If you need us, we’ll be manifesting a TSITP continuation of sorts, rereading the end of We’ll Always Have Summer, eagerly awaiting updates/clarification, and rewatching the finale and this iconic series whenever we need an epic dose of yearning and young love.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Seasons 1 through 3 are now streaming on Prime Video.
