The Summer I Turned Pretty ending explained: The gruelling question fans have been asking themselves — who will Belly end up with, Conrad or Jeremiah? — finally finds an answer in the finale of the much-talked-about show The Summer I Turned Pretty.
The episode begins with Conrad arriving in Paris and surprising Belly outside her apartment. Though she isn’t thrilled to see him at first, she agrees to show him around the city. After some back-and-forth, and Belly turning down Benito’s offer to go to Mexico while also breaking up with him, the possibility of reconciling with Conrad opens up. The two are later seen sharing lighthearted, flirtatious moments in Paris.
During this time, Belly admits that she feels she ruined everything by breaking things off with Conrad’s brother Jeremiah and calling off their wedding. However, Conrad reassures her. As they dance by the Seine, Conrad finally confesses his love, and Belly chooses him.
The finale also offers closure to the tense relationship between the Fisher brothers, who had been at odds over Belly’s love. By the end, the siblings begin to repair their bond, finding common ground in their shared grief over the loss of their mother and their deep love for family. The ending ties the story together with a feeling of completion. Belly and Conrad find their way back to each other, while Jeremiah’s journey concludes with him coming to terms with reality. Despite their struggles, the Fisher family starts moving forward and finding peace.
Fans laud makers for the happy ending
Fans praised the show’s conclusion, as many had been rooting for Belly and Conrad to end up together after their tumultuous journey. A fan wrote, “And they lived happily ever after Belly and Conrad, the beach house. THE ENDING IS SO GOOD, I WAS SCREAMING #TheSummerITurnedPretty.” Another fan said, “Conrad being romantic consistently as a gentleman and a freak is absolutely everything #thesummeriturnedpretty.”
Thanking the makers for giving the story a happy ending, a fan commented, “Belly and Conrad, Taylor and Steven, Denise and Jeremiah. A happy ending for everyone is exactly what we love, thank you Jenny Han. #TheSummerITurnedPretty.”
