We’re finally here on the edge of the end. And after the letdown that was The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 9, I wasn’t exactly racing to see what came next. The last episode felt like it wandered off into some side quest no one asked for. Belly spent more time chasing her stolen purse through Paris than dealing with the emotional wreckage of her called-off wedding.
Conrad took hit after hit from literally everyone around him, and Jeremiah? Don’t get me started. He flipped from heartbroken fiancé to cold-hearted ex so fast it gave me whiplash. Still, the closing moments hinted at something more. Conrad made it clear; he wasn’t done fighting for Belly. And Belly, freshly free from the chaos, chose to stay in Paris a little longer to figure herself out.
For fans of the TSITP books, this is the stretch that’s been circled in red for ages. In Jenny Han’s final novel, the wedding between Belly and Jeremiah falls apart, and then there is a time skip. The epilogue jumps forward to Belly (Lola Tung) and Conrad’s wedding, but it leaves out the juicy in-between. So now, the show finally starts filling in the blanks we’ve waited years to see unfold onscreen.
Belly’s Paris Life After the Wedding Fallout in TSITP Season 3
The episode kicks off three months after the wedding fallout, and Belly’s still living in Paris. She’s juggling an under-the-table job, online classes, and a whole lot of emotional limbo. There’s a strange stillness to her life now, almost like she’s pressing pause on everything back home. She tells her new friends she’s not ready to return, and honestly? I get it. Sometimes distance isn’t about running away; it’s about finding enough quiet to hear your own voice again.
The homesickness creeps in during a FaceTime with Taylor, who updates Belly on the situation back in Cousins. Steven and Taylor are still together. Jeremiah’s apparently treating hookups like a sport. And Conrad? He’s MIA: physically and emotionally. It’s clear everyone’s doing their best to move on, but nobody’s actually moved on.
Jeremiah Faces Family Fallout During Thanksgiving Drama
While Belly’s trying to figure out life abroad, things aren’t exactly smooth sailing back in the States either. Thanksgiving rolls around, and it’s anything but cozy. Adam Fisher drops in and finds out Jeremiah’s been lying about where he’s been staying, which leads to a harsh cut-off. No more financial help. Just like that.
It was painful to watch but also necessary. Jeremiah’s been spiraling since the called-off wedding, and no amount of rebounds is going to patch that hole. Thankfully, Max steps in and offers him a place to stay. Their chemistry has always been there in the background, but this episode hints that something deeper might be stirring. It’s subtle but believable!
Conrad Begins Writing Letters to Belly in TSITP Season 3 Episode 10
And finally, Conrad (Christopher Briney) does something meaningful. He picks up a pen and writes a letter to Belly. The kind that actually says something. As his voice narrates it, we see Belly alone in her Paris bar, dancing with a wine glass and no one to share it with.
It was quiet. Simple. But it hit me right in the gut. For a show that often relies on Big Moments, this scene worked because it didn’t try too hard. It just let two characters sit in their own silence, wondering if they still belonged to each other. And for the first time this season, I actually felt something again.
Benito and Belly’s Unexpected Romance in Paris
Just when Belly seems to be accepting her solitude, Benito shows up. Yep, the co-worker we’ve barely gotten to know gets a second entrance, this time surprising her on Christmas. They race off into the city together on his scooter, and for a moment, Belly feels seen again.
Look, I’m torn here. Benito seems lovely, and maybe he’s what Belly needs right now. But something about his sudden importance feels like the writers are shoving a third option into the mix just to stir the pot. I’m not mad about it, but I’m definitely side-eying it.
Fisher Brothers Finally Reconnect in TSITP Season 3
One of the biggest payoffs in this episode comes when the Fisher brothers finally have it out. No screaming. No blame games. Just two broken people trying to mend what’s left of their bond. Conrad admits he never stopped loving Belly, no matter how much he tried. Jeremiah opens up about the promise he made to their mom not to let anything come between them.
That scene, wow!. It was long overdue, but it landed beautifully. They hug it out. They talk honestly. And for once, the show let their relationship matter without reducing them to rivals fighting over a girl.
And when Conrad finally confesses that he’s been writing Belly and hasn’t gotten a single response, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) doesn’t lash out. He tells his brother not to give up. That right there? Growth. Mutual respect. It was the healing moment I didn’t know I needed until it happened.
Does Belly Stay in Paris or Return Home? Major Decision in Episode 10
Meanwhile, Belly’s at her own crossroads. Gemma offers her the apartment lease. Taylor encourages her to move on. And a flashback to Susannah reminds her and us that Belly has always known what she wants deep down. So she makes a choice. She stays in Paris. She chooses her own path, not Conrad’s, not Jeremiah’s. Hers.
And then, just when it seems like everything’s settling, she sends Conrad a postcard. Just her new address. Just enough of a sign that she’s not shutting the door completely. The final scene? Conrad is boarding a plane to Paris. Candy and a stuffed polar bear in hand. No confirmation that Belly wants him back. Just that he’s willing to take the risk.
That’s where they leave us. Hanging but hopeful!
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 10 Worth a Watch?
If you’ve been frustrated with the pacing, the scattered storytelling, or just the pure chaos of love triangles that never seem to end, Episode 10 is your reward for hanging in there. It finally gives these characters space to feel something other than confused or angry.
Conrad is no longer the emotionally distant ghost we saw in Season 2. Jeremiah, while still messy, starts showing signs of emotional maturity. And Belly? She’s choosing. And that choice isn’t a boy this time. It’s herself.
It’s not a flawless episode, and yes, Benito feels a bit like filler. But overall, this one sticks the landing in a way that actually made me want to see how this series wraps up. Now here’s the question I keep circling back to: does Belly even need to end up with either of them? I know the fan wars between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah are still raging, but maybe the real twist would be if she just keeps going. No romantic happy ending. Just… her.
But if you had to choose, who’s your pick? Don’t forget to drop your takes in the comments and follow FandomWire for more episode reviews, streaming updates, and hot takes that don’t hold back.
Final episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 lands September 17. Are you ready for the last goodbye?
You can stream The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 exclusively on Prime Video.
