You know those moments where everything you’ve been waiting for finally happens, but it leaves you with more questions than answers? That’s The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 finale in a nutshell. After ten episodes of slow burns, emotional yo-yos, awkward dinner parties, and way too many pensive stares into the middle distance, Belly’s love life finally reached its boiling point…in the most Parisian way possible.
And let me tell you: this wasn’t just another teen drama finale. This was a 5 a.m. train station, infinity-necklace-wearing, emotionally fragile, French-romance-gone-sideways type of ending. From Benito’s territorial gifting (hello, bedsheet photo?) to Conrad’s heartbreaking honesty and that steamy Seine-side dance, Jenny Han threw everything and the kitchen sink at us, and weirdly, it worked.
So, if you’re still sitting there wondering whether Belly made the right choice, or if Benito was just a filler chapter, or why Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) suddenly became Gordon Ramsay lite, don’t worry, I’ve got opinions and a whole lot of feelings.
Conrad’s Surprise Paris Visit Changes Everything in Belly’s Love Triangle
So, Conrad showing up on Belly’s doorstep in Paris unannounced could’ve gone really sideways. But Chris Briney plays him with just enough hesitance and heart that you can’t help but root for him, even when Belly’s (Lola Tung) cold shoulder nearly gives you frostbite.
She agrees to spend the day with him, and we get a Parisian tour filled with emotional potholes. From Versailles strolls to awkward rooftop chats, their chemistry never fully disappears; it just simmers under the surface.
And then Belly opens up. She doesn’t just tell Conrad she’s found herself in Paris; she shows him. Her independence, her joy, her humor, her grief. And he sees it. Really sees it!
But just as things start to soften between them… Benito enters the chat.
Benito’s Bedsheet Photo Gift and Paris Dinner Party Ignite Emotional Chaos
Benito had a whole lot of nerve showing up with that framed photo of Belly wrapped up in her own bedsheets. As a birthday gift. In front of Conrad (Christopher Briney). At a dinner party. In Paris. Sir, read the room.
The photo is a not-so-subtle power move, and it works like a charm. Conrad goes from hopeful to heartbroken in seconds. Add in the subtle jabs from Belly’s French friends and Benito’s alpha-male energy, and suddenly the birthday dinner feels more like an emotional battleground.
But here’s where it flips: Belly has already broken up with Benito. She said no to Mexico, no to the long-term commitment, and no to pretending Paris was more than a pit stop. She’s been trying to move on, but clearly… it hasn’t worked.
And when Conrad gifts her a vial of Cousins Beach sand? Let’s just say even Benito’s charm couldn’t compete with that level of nostalgia.
Taylor Swift’s Dress Scores Belly and Conrad’s Romantic Seine Scene
So the scene along the Seine? Peak romance. Add Taylor Swift’s Dress into the mix, and fans were practically levitating. After years of pining, miscommunication, and missed opportunities, Belly and Conrad finally give in to the tension. The kiss isn’t rushed; it’s slow, intentional, and earned.
It’s prom night 2.0, but this time without the emotional trainwreck. They walk, they flirt, she wears his jacket (swoon), and they dance by the river like time is standing still. You could practically feel the fanbase combusting in real time.
But the moment doesn’t last because feelings, baggage, and Susannah’s ghost still linger.
Belly Questions the Love, Conrad Confesses, and Then… Leaves?!
After their long-awaited intimacy, Belly’s anxiety kicks in. She starts questioning everything. Was their love real, or just a way to stay close to Susannah’s memory? Was it ever about them, or just what their families hoped for? And here comes one of the most gut-punching, honest, raw monologues of the series:
I have tried everything not to love you. The way that I feel about you has nothing to do with my mom. If I met you for the first time tonight, I would still love you.
That’s a soul talk. And yet, Belly doesn’t have an answer. So Conrad, teary-eyed and utterly defeated, walks out. Again. This show really knows how to milk a goodbye.
Train Station Scene Seals the Deal: Belly Chooses Conrad in the Most Iconic TSITP Moment Yet
Just when you think they’re about to fumble it all, Belly pulls a 5 a.m. Parisian power move. She rushes to the station, wearing that infinity necklace, and gives Conrad the answer he’s been waiting for since Season 1.
I choose you of my own free will. There are infinite worlds. Every one of me chooses you in every one of them.
And just like that, full circle. Belly and Conrad head back to Cousins hand-in-hand, and for once, it feels… right. No confusion. No second guesses. No triangles. Just them.
Steven and Taylor Move to San Francisco as Denise and Jeremiah’s Relationship Blooms
Back in Cousins, things are shifting, too. Steven and Taylor face the classic “do we move or do we stall?” debate, and while Taylor’s initially ticked about not knowing Steven’s plans, they finally met each other halfway. Their arc has always felt grounded in reality, and this move to San Francisco feels like a natural next step.
And then there’s the unexpected ship that no one saw coming: Jeremiah and Denise. Their kitchen chemistry turns literal, and honestly? It’s oddly charming. He’s maturing, she’s witty, and their kiss under the table at dinner? Shocked. But not mad.
Even Adam softens up and tells Jeremiah he’s proud of him. Huh. Character growth all around!
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Finale Worth a Watch?
Short answer? Yes. One thousand times, yes.
Long answer? If you’ve stuck around for all three seasons of TSITP, this finale gives you the closure you didn’t even know you needed. It doesn’t just wrap things up; it honors the messiness of young adulthood, the pain of growing up, and the complicated, ever-evolving nature of love.
Sure, some arcs felt a little too tidy (Jeremiah and Denise, we’re looking at you), and Benito’s dramatic photo gift felt borderline unhinged. But Belly’s journey, from a confused, codependent teen to a woman who finally knows what she wants, is what makes this finale worth every minute.
It’s not about picking between boys anymore. It’s about picking yourself, and then letting love in. So, what do you think? Did Belly make the right choice? Was Benito just a blip or a missed opportunity? Is Jeremiah and Denise actually… cute?
Sound off, because this ending may be final, but the debates?
All episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.