The Summer I Turned Pretty ending explained: Who Belly chooses between Conrad and Jeremiah?

The Summer I Turned Pretty has ended after three seasons of emotional roller coasters on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up). Fans have been debating since Jenny Han's books—who does Belly wind up with?—and the series finale finally resolved this question while tying up several stories.

Conrad and Belly’s Paris reunion

Belly (Lola Tung) gets surprised by Conrad (Chris Briney) outside her flat in Paris at the beginning of the episode. Before he boards the train to Brussels, she reluctantly agrees to spend the day with him. The two set out to explore Paris with Belly serving as their tour guide. They discuss their past year's experiences on a rooftop. Conrad reassures Belly that she is stronger than she believes, and Belly confesses that she has found herself in Paris.

Conrad starts to doubt Belly's willingness to rekindle their relationship after he sees images of her Paris lover, Benito (Fernando Cattori). Benito and Conrad do meet, though, when he goes with her to her birthday feast. Despite the obvious tension, Conrad refuses to back down from Benito's sharp comments. The dynamic between Belly and Conrad changes when she tells him she broke up with Benito after dinner.

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Belly and Conrad become more flirtatious with each other throughout the evening. She kisses him on the cheek in return for the sand he gave her from Cousins Beach, a sign of their shared history. Belly soon starts donning his jacket as they stroll the streets of Paris side by side. During their introspection, Belly admits that she felt like the antagonist in her love triangle with Conrad and Jeremiah; nonetheless, Conrad comforts her.

A passionate dance down the Seine concludes the evening. While she was a year in Paris, Belly says that Conrad's letters helped her stay anchored. At her apartment, to the tune of Taylor Swift's Dress, their spark returns, and they finally kiss passionately, leading to more.

Confession

Conrad confesses his love for Belly even after their intimate encounter. She is uncertain whether their love was sincere or prompted by his mother's desire for them to be together in her final days. "If I met you for the first time tonight, I would still love you," Conrad declares with conviction. As he gets ready to go for Brussels, Belly finds it difficult to match his assurance.

The turning point, though, occurs when Belly, clad in the infinity necklace he had given her, dashes to the train station first thing in the morning. To Taylor Swift’s Out of the Woods, she declares, "I choose you of my own free will. If there are infinite worlds, every one of me chooses you." In the final moments, Belly and Conrad return to Cousins Beach hand in hand, having finally committed to each other.

Jeremiah's fresh start

Denise (Isabella Briggs) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) start a new chapter in Boston as TikTok chefs. As their relationship develops, he lets Belly go and admits his remorse over a dinner party at Cousins. A kiss between Denise and Jeremiah hints at a possible romance developing between them.

Adam, Jeremiah's father (Tom Everett Scott), finally validates him by telling him he's proud, which is something Jeremiah has been waiting for. Even if it isn't with Belly, Jeremiah goes into the finale having grown personally and romantically.

Steven and Taylor’s next step

Taylor, played by Rain Spencer, learns about Steven and Denise's plans to relocate to San Francisco in another important subplot. Steven and Taylor make up after Taylor confronts him about how he withheld it from her. "Living with you and being with you, that’s my dream too," Steven confesses. They make a joint decision to continue forward, which strengthens their bond.

Definitive ending

Finale themes include both endings and beginnings. In a twist reminiscent of Jenny Han's trilogy finale, Belly goes with Conrad, while Jeremiah forges a new route with Denise. Cousins Beach continues to be a lynchpin for the development of Steven and Taylor's relationship.

With the love triangle of The Summer I Turned Pretty now resolved, viewers can look forward to a hopeful and decisive ending: Belly and Conrad are together, and they know it.

FAQs:

Q: Who does Belly end up with in The Summer I Turned Pretty?

A: In the series finale, Belly chooses Conrad. After their reunion in Paris and a heartfelt confession, she declares that in every version of her life, she would still choose him. The two return to Cousins Beach together, confirming their relationship.

Q: What happens to Jeremiah in The Summer I Turned Pretty finale?

A: Jeremiah doesn’t end up with Belly. Instead, he starts a new chapter in Boston as a TikTok chef and develops a romance with Denise. By the end, he also receives long-awaited approval from his father, marking personal growth and closure for his character.

Q: Does Belly marry Conrad in the show?

A: No, the show doesn’t depict a wedding. The finale ends with Belly and Conrad reconciling in Paris, reaffirming their love, and returning to Cousins together. Their relationship is left on a hopeful note, similar to the conclusion in Jenny Han’s book trilogy.