Prime Video's hit series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has been officially renewed for a highly anticipated third season. Based on Jenny Han's best-selling book trilogy, the show has proven to be a breakout success, resonating particularly well with young female viewers.
With its second season released on July 14, the series has soared to become one of the top 10 most-watched seasons across all Prime Video series.
"We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon," Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
"This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers. Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamouring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to," he added.
Prime Video has officially given the green light for the third season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, production will commence only after labor negotiations with the unions are resolved.
The series revolves around Belly, portrayed by Lola Tung, a teenager who spends her annual summer vacation at a family friend's beach house. There, she reunites with her friends, brothers Jeremiah and Conrad, leading to a captivating love triangle.
The upcoming season will be led by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, who will also serve as executive producers alongside Karen Rosenfelt, Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen, and Paul Lee. "The Summer I Turned Pretty" is a co-production between Amazon Studios and wiip.
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