Earlier than we get this evaluate began, I’d like to notice that I’ve not learn the books (at the moment studying the sequence now, although) and my ideas are primarily based on the present alone. Now, let’s get into the most recent episode of The Summer season I Turned Fairly.
After final week’s episode, I absolutely anticipated Stomach to achieve some type of widespread sense, however that’s not occurring is it? She and Jeremiah, after not getting the assist they anticipated from their household, (I imply actually, why did they suppose they’d?) get jobs to save lots of up for his or her upcoming nuptials. Stomach picked up a waitressing gig at Behrs and Jeremiah’s dad acquired him an internship at his firm. I believed it was very good of him to do this since he’s all the time talked down on Jeremiah, particularly when Conrad is concerned. To see him at the very least give Jeremiah an opportunity was candy. They’re very decided to make this marriage ceremony occur: Stomach is even working a shift on her twenty first birthday.
Stomach knew birthdays would look totally different now that Susannah was gone, however certainly she wasn’t anticipating this. Laurel and John nonetheless attempt to make Stomach’s birthday particular by making her a particular birthday breakfast. Not solely that, they offer her a bottle of purple wine from the 12 months she was born. Once they all sit collectively to take pleasure in breakfast, Stomach brings up the thought of going marriage ceremony gown procuring together with her mother and she or he would not get the reply she hoped for. Laurel continues to be not on board with the thought of Stomach and Jeremiah getting married and it was foolish of Stomach to suppose that gown procuring would make her change her thoughts.
“Last Supper”- THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Pictured: Lola Tung as Stomach Conklin and Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher. Picture: Erika Doss/Prime © 2025 Amazon Content material Providers LLC. All Rights Reserved.
She cuts breakfast quick when she doesn’t get her method – which if we’re being actual right here is extraordinarily infantile of her. Stomach I get it, you need your mom to be blissful for you if you inform her you’re getting married, but when she isn’t, possibly sit to suppose for a bit. Is that this actually a good suggestion?
One other one who simply isn’t able to studying the room, Jeremiah thinks proper earlier than a gathering whereas bringing his father a latte can be the proper time to speak concerning the marriage ceremony. Particularly whether or not or not he can be bringing a plus one. Not the time or place for this dialog, Jere.
When Stomach goes marriage ceremony gown procuring with Taylor and her mom, Lucinda, it ought to’ve been the get up second. She even stated it herself “girls are supposed to go wedding dress shopping with their mothers…that’s the way it’s supposed to be” and but she insists on going by means of with this with out her mom’s blessing. Afterward, she calls Jeremiah and is devastated that her mom was not there for her when she discovered her gown. This could’ve been the proper alternative for Jeremiah to listen to how damaged she is and to possibly be the one to say “hey, let’s wait” however he doesn’t.
“Last Stand”- THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Pictured: Lola Tung as Stomach Conklin and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher. Picture: Erika Doss/Prime © 2025 Amazon Content material Providers LLC. All Rights Reserved.
As a substitute, the day ends with Jeremiah driving to Stomach’s place with a cake for her and flowers for Laurel, hoping that he may discuss together with her. He’s considering that this discuss and I suppose the gesture of the flowers would make Laurel change her thoughts about supporting his and Stomach’s marriage ceremony. That is the half the place Stomach began to lose me much more as a result of she’s making an attempt to make it look like Laurel doesn’t need her to be with Jeremiah. That isn’t the case right here; she merely desires Stomach to present it extra time. She doesn’t perceive the push to get married, which is a good evaluation of the state of affairs. She even says wait till after she’s completed with faculty and if this was one thing the 2 of them nonetheless needed then they will. They nonetheless push again. Once more, what is that this rush? Stomach then decides to run away to Cousins with Jeremiah when she would not get her method. That is beginning to change into a pattern for her, huh?
Stomach and Jeremiah make it to Cousins, however little did they know, they wouldn’t be alone. Conrad, after that mess of a lunch for Susannah’s memorial, determined to remain behind a bit longer quite than going again to California. There’s one thing I observed on this episode and I’m unsure how true that is with what we’ve been seeing however, at any time when Stomach sees Conrad it’s like her complete world stops. It’s as if nothing else issues and nobody else exists aside from the 2 of them. Then when she snaps out of it, she holds on to Jeremiah a bit extra as if to say “see? I’m happy with my choice – don’t you see?”. There was additionally this second the place, and please inform me if it’s a attain for saying this, Stomach was answering for Jeremiah in a method to make it look like he’s additionally profitable and it’s not simply Conrad. Then she does this factor the place she’s mocking Conrad in a method that Jeremiah does.
“Last Season”- THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Pictured: Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel. Picture: Erika Doss/Prime © 2025 Amazon Content material Providers LLC. All Rights Reserved.
When she stated “it’s obviously some big dramatic Conrad secret why he’s still here” I rolled my eyes so laborious. Stomach why is it an enormous deal that you just’re left alone with Conrad in the home? Why the necessity to observe Jeremiah to Boston or take into consideration going again dwelling, or staying along with your father? Why are all these choices developing if you discover out Conrad is round? Then the best way she was performing when Jeremiah advised her that Conrad stated the truth that they have been getting married so shortly is ridiculous. Stomach thought it’d be enjoyable to mock Conrad once more, whereas she was watching a film with Jeremiah. That was not like her, and when Conrad overheard them, I felt dangerous for him. He didn’t deserve that. He immediately booked a return flight dwelling, and I’m blissful he did.
It’s like Jeremiah’s infantile habits is rubbing off on Stomach. Do y’all get that vibe? Additionally, why is it that the minute she says she doesn’t wish to go away him for Paris after they’re married, he does nothing to cease her? He merely asks “are you sure?” after which says “good, because I didn’t want you to go either” Significantly? What’s baffling is that the minute he leaves, that masks comes off. She’s now not pretending to be okay as a result of she’s clearly not. She desires her mom there and it’s killing her that she is not, however she clearly doesn’t wish to let Jeremiah down. She lays in her mattress and cries herself to sleep.
“Last Season”- THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Pictured: Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher. Picture: Erika Doss/Prime © 2025 Amazon Content material Providers LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Conrad is on his method out when he hears Stomach crying. What does he do? What he all the time does after all, put himself final and do no matter it takes to make Stomach blissful. That’s all he desires, and it doesn’t matter if he’s harm within the course of. This is among the issues I can’t stand with Conrad – he by no means speaks up. He simply takes no matter, and it’s by no means about what he desires. He simply desires to see everybody else blissful and that’s simply not truthful. When Stomach lastly wakes up, she sees missed calls and messages from Jeremiah. Conrad determined to be his finest man and cancelled his flight to remain on the seashore home. Now Stomach is being nicer to him, however this may be as a result of Jeremiah isn’t round. He additionally baked her favourite muffins and wished her a cheerful belated birthday. Stomach thanks him with a hug and the episode ends with Conrad’s inside voice saying “What have I done?”
I’m feeling so many emotions after watching this episode, and I may discuss it without end, however I’d like to listen to from you. What’d you consider the brand new episode of The Summer season I Turned Fairly. Share your ideas under, or join with me on X/Twitter @chenfordhugs.
