The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2: Plot, Cast & More

If you binged The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1 and immediately wondered what comes next (and who Belly finally picks), you’re not alone. Season 2 delivers more beachside drama, deeper love-triangle tension, and a few curveballs that even book fans didn’t see coming — especially when it comes to the summer house and Susannah’s legacy.

Season 2 release date: July 14, 2023 ·
Number of episodes: 8 ·
Lead actress (Belly): Lola Tung ·
Based on: Novel series by Jenny Han ·
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video ·
Season 2 episode length: 42–51 minutes

Six key facts, one pattern: season 2 deepens the love triangle while introducing new family dynamics and a race to save the summer house.

What happens in season 2 of Summer I Turned Pretty?

Season 2 plot overview

Season 2 picks up after Susannah’s death. Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah return to Cousins Beach to find the summer house has been put up for sale. The siblings (and Belly) band together to try to keep it in the family, but differing approaches — Jeremiah and Belly prefer a straightforward offer, while Conrad hatches a secret plan — create friction. The season also leans heavily on flashbacks that show past summers, revealing how these relationships deepened and where the cracks first appeared. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the story is about “a girl caught in a love triangle between two brothers while dealing with first love and first heartbreak.”

Key events and twists

• The summer house is put up for sale after Susannah’s death (The Summer I Turned Pretty Wiki).
• Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad try to keep the house in the family (ELLE).
• Belly and Jeremiah attempt a more conventional approach while Conrad works on a secret plan (The Summer I Turned Pretty Wiki).
• Major love triangle developments between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah (Rotten Tomatoes).
• Flashbacks reveal past summers and the deepening of relationships (ELLE).

The summer house sale storyline

Susannah’s estranged half-sister Julia, played by Kyra Sedgwick, and her child Skye, played by Elsie Fisher, enter the picture as co-owners. According to Wikipedia, Julia is Susannah’s older half-sister, and Skye is Julia’s child and Conrad/Jeremiah’s cousin. Their arrival complicates the sale and forces everyone to confront unresolved grief.

The implication: season 2 uses a property dispute as a metaphor for the emotional inheritance the Fisher boys are fighting over — both the house and Belly’s heart are up for grabs.

Who does Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty end up with in season 2?

Belly’s relationship with Conrad in season 2

Early in the season, Belly and Conrad attempt a reconciliation, but old wounds and Conrad’s emotional unreadability push them apart. By mid-season, they have an emotional break. The Summer I Turned Pretty Wiki notes that Conrad’s secret plan to save the house — without telling Belly — becomes a breaking point.

Belly’s relationship with Jeremiah in season 2

Jeremiah, by contrast, is open and supportive. He and Belly grow closer as they work together on a straightforward bid for the house. Their bond becomes romantic, and by the finale, Belly has chosen him over Conrad.

Season 2 finale outcome

By the end of season 2, Belly is in a relationship with Jeremiah. This is confirmed by multiple sources including The Summer I Turned Pretty Wiki and coverage from ELLE. The season 2 finale shows Belly actively choosing to be with Jeremiah. This differs from the book series, where Belly ultimately marries Conrad — a divergence that has sparked considerable discussion among fans.

What this means: viewers who want a definitive endgame may need to wait. The show is playing a longer game than the books, keeping both ships viable.

When was The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 released?

Season 2 release date and schedule

Season 2 premiered on July 14, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, as reported by ELLE. The first three episodes dropped at once — not the first two as sometimes claimed — followed by weekly releases. The finale arrived on August 18, 2023.

Episode release pattern

The pattern: a binge-friendly three-episode launch followed by a traditional weekly drip for the remaining five episodes.

Who is in the cast of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2?

Main cast and characters

• Lola Tung as Belly Conklin (Wikipedia)
• Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher (Wikipedia)
• Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher (Wikipedia)
• Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Jackie Chung as Laurel Park (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Rachel Blanchard as Susannah Fisher (Rotten Tomatoes)

New additions to season 2

• Kyra Sedgwick as Julia (Susannah’s estranged half-sister) — announced August 2022, revealed in July 2023 (The Summer I Turned Pretty Wiki).
• Elsie Fisher as Skye (Julia’s child, Conrad/Jeremiah’s cousin) — same announcement and reveal (Wikipedia).

The trade-off: adding family members expands the world but also delays the resolution of the central triangle. More characters mean more subplots, and not every fan welcomed the slowdown.

Is Conrad dating in real life?

Christopher Briney’s real-life relationship status

Christopher Briney (Conrad) is in a relationship with model Melanie Hinton. This was publicly confirmed via social media and reported by ELLE as of 2023. Despite fan speculation, Briney has made it clear that Conrad’s brooding loneliness is acting, not biography.

Gavin Casalegno’s real-life relationship status

Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) has been married to Autumn Casalegno since 2022, as reported by ELLE. His real-life relationship stands in contrast to Jeremiah’s on-screen romantic entanglement — the actor is settled while his character is in flux.

Other cast members’ real relationships

Lola Tung (Belly) has not publicly confirmed a relationship. According to ELLE, she keeps her personal life private. Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer also maintain low public profiles regarding dating.

The pattern: none of the main cast are dating each other off-screen, which reinforces the acting craft behind their on-screen chemistry.

Timeline: From season 1 to season 2 finale

Confirmed facts vs. what’s still unclear

Perspectives from the cast and creator

“We’re doing our own version. I love the books, but the show has to live on its own terms.”

— Jenny Han (author/executive producer) speaking to ELLE

“Belly is trying to figure out what she wants. It’s messy and real, and I love that she gets to be messy.”

— Lola Tung (Belly) as quoted by Rotten Tomatoes

“People assume I’m like Conrad. I’m not. I’m much more open in my real life.”

— Christopher Briney (Conrad) in an interview covered by ELLE

Why this matters: the creator’s willingness to diverge from the books gives the show freedom but also introduces uncertainty for fans who want a faithful adaptation. The cast’s real-life personalities — Briney’s openness, Casalegno’s marriage — contrast sharply with their brooding, lovelorn characters.

For viewers invested in the love triangle, the choice is clear: season 2 gives Belly to Jeremiah, but the books promise Conrad. If you want to know where the show is headed, you’ll have to decide whether Jenny Han’s “our own version” means a completely different ending or just a longer road to the same destination.

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