The conclusion of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has generated divided reactions from viewers following the release of its final episode. The three-season series wrapped up Belly's love story after chronicling her relationships with two brothers across multiple summers.
Social media platforms, particularly X, have become focal points for fan discussions regarding the finale's execution and narrative choices. Viewer responses range from satisfaction with the romantic resolution to criticism of pacing and unresolved plot elements.
Several viewers expressed disappointment with the series conclusion's development and pacing. Critical responses highlighted concerns about narrative structure and missed opportunities in the final episodes.
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"Jenny Han I'm low-key disappointed af with ending because this was SO WELL written and to have Lola and Chris act it out would have been beautiful end to series #TheSummerITurnedPretty," one fan posted.
"No spoiler review of #TheSummerITurnedPretty finale: while I was rooting for #Belly's choice, the build up could have been better. Plus, the end credit album should have featured some of the key players in the series and how they fared. I felt we were robbed off their ending," another viewer commented.
More critical assessments questioned the finale's overall quality: "the last 2 episode of the summer i turned pretty have felt like a WASTE of a series finale. like we are legit losing the plot."
Additional criticism focused on specific narrative elements: "Okaaaaayyyyy I'm glad they ended up together but that ending felt rushed as hell and I'm lowkey (high-key) pissed off there wasn't a big finale scene with everyone back together at the house. Also whoever was behind Belly's bob needs jail time."
"Never has a season finale been so highly anticipated and so underwhelming! So many loose ends to tie up so many missed bits! where's Susannah's letter! 2 full episodes of Jeremiah crying and then that as a finale!" one fan observed.
Another viewer listed specific missing elements: "the finale for the summer i turned pretty was amazing BUT ummm no wedding?? where's the photo benito took? What about Susannah's letter? Or a flashback of her? Why didn't we get one last scene with Belly and Taylor or Belly with her parents or Taylor in California???"
"It was never going to end any differently! It's was Belly's coming of age story but it was always THEIR love story. Once they withheld Belly's love confession from the book it was even more clear they'd save that for the series finale," one supporter wrote.
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Fans praised the character growth demonstrated in the finale: "Most satisfying end game to happen in a long time. Everything was so right, the way Belly and Conrad have grown as individuals, but also their love for each other has become a choice of their own that's not impacted by other people and circumstances."
"I liked the ending. It brought closure. Everything feels settled and where it belongs," one viewer summarized.
The polarized reactions demonstrate the series' impact on viewers and the investment fans developed in Belly's romantic storyline throughout the three-season run.
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Social media platforms, particularly X, have become focal points for fan discussions regarding the finale's execution and narrative choices. Viewer responses range from satisfaction with the romantic resolution to criticism of pacing and unresolved plot elements.
Several viewers expressed disappointment with the series conclusion's development and pacing. Critical responses highlighted concerns about narrative structure and missed opportunities in the final episodes.
Also read: The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie Confirmed: Here's what to expect in series finale
"Jenny Han I'm low-key disappointed af with ending because this was SO WELL written and to have Lola and Chris act it out would have been beautiful end to series #TheSummerITurnedPretty," one fan posted.
"No spoiler review of #TheSummerITurnedPretty finale: while I was rooting for #Belly's choice, the build up could have been better. Plus, the end credit album should have featured some of the key players in the series and how they fared. I felt we were robbed off their ending," another viewer commented.
More critical assessments questioned the finale's overall quality: "the last 2 episode of the summer i turned pretty have felt like a WASTE of a series finale. like we are legit losing the plot."
Additional criticism focused on specific narrative elements: "Okaaaaayyyyy I'm glad they ended up together but that ending felt rushed as hell and I'm lowkey (high-key) pissed off there wasn't a big finale scene with everyone back together at the house. Also whoever was behind Belly's bob needs jail time."
Fans identify unresolved plot elements in TSITP finale
Viewers noted several unanswered questions and missing story elements in the series conclusion."Never has a season finale been so highly anticipated and so underwhelming! So many loose ends to tie up so many missed bits! where's Susannah's letter! 2 full episodes of Jeremiah crying and then that as a finale!" one fan observed.
Another viewer listed specific missing elements: "the finale for the summer i turned pretty was amazing BUT ummm no wedding?? where's the photo benito took? What about Susannah's letter? Or a flashback of her? Why didn't we get one last scene with Belly and Taylor or Belly with her parents or Taylor in California???"
Positive fan reception praises TSITP romantic resolution
Despite criticism, numerous viewers expressed satisfaction with the series finale's romantic conclusion and character development."It was never going to end any differently! It's was Belly's coming of age story but it was always THEIR love story. Once they withheld Belly's love confession from the book it was even more clear they'd save that for the series finale," one supporter wrote.
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Fans praised the character growth demonstrated in the finale: "Most satisfying end game to happen in a long time. Everything was so right, the way Belly and Conrad have grown as individuals, but also their love for each other has become a choice of their own that's not impacted by other people and circumstances."
The Summer I Turned Pretty finale generates continued discussion
The series conclusion has maintained audience engagement through ongoing social media discussions about narrative choices and character resolutions."I liked the ending. It brought closure. Everything feels settled and where it belongs," one viewer summarized.
The polarized reactions demonstrate the series' impact on viewers and the investment fans developed in Belly's romantic storyline throughout the three-season run.
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