What in the World Are you obsessed with The Summer I Turned Pretty (like us)?
Sep 19, 2025
Dive into the world of romantic entanglements with a look at the beloved series featuring the tension between two brothers and their shared love interest. Fans are divided into Team Jeremiah and Team Conrad, fueling intense debates, even leading to online hostility. Discover how the show's weekly release strategy keeps the excitement alive, inspiring watch parties across the globe. The discussion also touches on the unique aspects of fan culture, nostalgia, and the powerful role of music in shaping the series' emotional atmosphere.
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Watch Parties Spark Communal Fandom
- Fans in Hong Kong and Delhi organised watch parties to make weekly episode releases a communal, interactive experience.
- Participants described squealing, booing and celebrating kisses, and vowed never to watch alone again.
Show Became A Social Media Phenomenon
- The show became a cultural phenomenon, driven by intense social-media engagement and edits of romantic moments.
- Prime Video reports 25 million global viewers for season three's first episode and strong viewership among women 18–34.
Nostalgia Fuels Emotional Investment
- The series taps nostalgia and relatable coming‑of‑age choices like identity, relationships and post‑school decisions.
- Viewers project themselves onto relatively simply sketched characters, strengthening emotional investment.
