The Summer I Turned Pretty Series Finale: 7 Biggest Questions Answered About Belly’s Final Choice

The journey of Isabel "Belly" Conklin, the girl who spent her summers at Cousins Beach and found herself entangled in a complicated love triangle, has officially concluded. As of late 2025, the final season of *The Summer I Turned Pretty* has aired, providing definitive answers to the questions that have plagued fans for years. This article breaks down the most critical, up-to-date information from the series finale, which premiered on Prime Video on July 16, 2025, and provided a "hopeful" end to Jenny Han's beloved trilogy. The series finale was a devastating yet satisfying conclusion, bringing Belly's emotional and physical maturation to a head. Her story, which began with a self-involved obsession over her crush on Conrad, evolved into a narrative about self-discovery and honoring her own path, even as she navigated the complexities of love with the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah.

Belly Conklin: Biography and Character Profile

Isabel "Belly" Conklin is the central protagonist of *The Summer I Turned Pretty* television series and book trilogy by Jenny Han.

• Full Name: Isabel "Belly" Conklin
• Family: Laurel Conklin (Mother), Steven Conklin (Older Brother), Susannah Fisher (Godmother/Mother's Best Friend)
• Age: Starts the series at 15, matures through her junior year of high school and beyond in Season 3.
• Home: Boston, Massachusetts (Spends summers at Cousins Beach, Massachusetts)
• Love Interests: Conrad Fisher (Older Fisher brother), Jeremiah Fisher (Younger Fisher brother), Cam Cameron (Early relationship)
• Best Friend: Taylor Jewel
• Defining Trait: A hopeless romantic who yearns for the magic of her Cousins Beach summers, often finding herself torn between her two great loves. Her arc is defined by learning to put herself first.
• Actress: Lola Tung

The Definitive Ending: Who Did Belly Choose in the Series Finale?

The question that defined the entire *The Summer I Turned Pretty* series—Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah—was finally answered with a resounding choice in the Season 3 finale.

1. Belly's Final Choice: Conrad Fisher

In the series finale, Belly ultimately chooses Conrad Fisher. The final episode, which drew heavily from the third book, *We'll Always Have Summer*, saw Belly and Conrad finally reconcile after a tumultuous journey that involved heartbreak, college drama, and the lingering grief over Susannah's death. The pivotal moment came when Conrad, after a period of distance, flew to Paris to surprise Belly.

2. The Iconic Final Line

The emotional climax of the series centered on Belly making her true feelings known to Conrad. She famously tells him, "every version of me chooses you," solidifying her decision and ending the long-running love triangle. This scene culminated in a passionate kiss, giving "Bonrad" fans the resolution they had been waiting for since the beginning of the story.

3. Was Choosing Conrad Really 'Choosing Herself'?

Many fans and critics alike have noted that Belly's final choice was less about which brother was "better" and more about Belly "honoring herself" and her deepest, most consistent feelings. The narrative suggests that choosing Conrad was choosing the boy who loved her unconditionally, even before she "turned pretty," and represented her true, enduring love. This interpretation aligns with creator Jenny Han's comments about Belly learning to honor herself in the final season.

Major Book Changes and Final Season Entity Deep Dive

Season 3, which covered the events of the final novel, *We'll Always Have Summer*, introduced several significant changes from the source material. These adjustments provided more depth to the supporting characters and modernized certain plot points for the Prime Video adaptation.

4. Conrad's Therapy Journey

A major addition to the show's narrative was Conrad Fisher's dedicated therapy journey. After the emotional upheaval of his mother Susannah's death and his complicated relationship with Belly, the show explored his mental health with greater detail. This provided a more nuanced look at his character, moving beyond the "brooding older brother" trope and showing him actively working through his grief and anxiety.

5. Steven and Taylor’s Complicated Romance

Steven Conklin, Belly's older brother, and Taylor Jewel, Belly's best friend, received a much more developed and complicated romantic storyline in the series compared to the books. Their relationship, which was a fan-favorite subplot, was given significant screen time, focusing on Steven recovering from a car accident and the two trying to sort out their feelings for each other amidst the larger drama.

6. Jeremiah’s Future and the Breakup

While the books saw a major dramatic event involving Jeremiah, the show focused on the emotional toll of the love triangle and Jeremiah's realization that Belly's heart was always with Conrad. The breakup between Belly and Jeremiah was handled with maturity, framing his character arc as one of moving on and finding his own identity outside of his relationship with Belly and his brother's shadow. His storyline emphasizes the theme of friendship and family ties enduring even after romantic relationships end.

7. The Enduring Power of Cousins Beach

The iconic setting of Cousins Beach, Massachusetts, remained a central entity throughout the final season. It wasn't just a location; it was a character in itself, representing the innocence, magic, and emotional weight of Belly's formative years. The final moments of the series, even as the characters moved on to college and new phases of life, reinforced that Cousins Beach will always be the place where Belly truly "turned pretty"—not just on the outside, but in her understanding of love, grief, and self-worth. The show's conclusion is a tribute to the enduring power of summer and the bonds of the Conklin and Fisher families.