It was one of last year’s summer hits on Prime Video: The Summer I Became Pretty series, based on Jenny Hahn’s novel series of the same name, to whom we also owe the literary trilogy For All Boys I’. ve Loved Before, made into movies on Netflix.
Fans of rosy and refreshing but not silly teen dramas like Outer Banks or My First Times responded to the warm appeal of the first season of The Summer Where I Became Pretty, which combines first emotions, summer parties, family problems and searching. identity.
In seven episodes, The Summer Where I Became Pretty follows the story of Isabelle “Belle” Conklin at Cousin’s Beach, where, as she does every year with her mother and brother, she finds her mother and her sons’ best friend. It is during this period, where he grew up well, that he learns his first love, but also his first heartache.
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This breezy and good-natured teenage romance won over the Prime Video community, but also AlloCiné viewers, who gave it 4 out of 5 stars. “Incredible”, “summer and light”, “a real find”, AlloCiné viewers are full of praise in their reviews.
Released in June 2022, the first season of The Summer Where I Became Pretty was a pleasant surprise with a story of emancipation and a lovable protagonist played by talented young actress Lola Tung.
The two brothers, Konrad and Jeremiah, between whom her heart revolves, are anchored by two young actors, Christopher Brynn and Gavin Casalino, who have charisma and a certain range of emotion in their acting. This love triangle will be the scene of comical situations. And a lot of twists.
We also follow the secondary stories of secondary characters, well written and as attractive as Belle’s brother, but also Belle’s mothers and brothers, who also have their own problems and love stories. And these parents spend the summer at a wealthy seaside resort, which will cause some social and racial conflict, especially for Belle and her family, who do not have the same status as the vacationers and other residents of Cousin’s Beach.
Between debutante balls, charity galas and other expensive celebrations, Belle tries to integrate into a very coded society in the middle of a heavenly environment, between huge houses, dreamy beaches and sunsets to die for.
Very firmly rooted in its genre, which it modernizes and fully exploits, the series should appeal to a new generation of teenagers who will easily identify with this group of young people who are thoughtful, determined and open to the world around them. including feminist and queer issues. In addition to these charming characters, The Summer Where I Am is quite seductive with its pop soundtrack, depicting a summer of young people just trying to get to know each other and fall in love.
Without falling into silliness, this origin story is refreshing and enjoyable to watch. And good news, The Summer I Became Beautiful has already been renewed for a second season! Therefore, we are happy to find this wonderful gallery of characters for the new summer, which we hope will be just as warm and interesting.
The first season of The Summer I Got Pretty is available in its entirety on Prime Video. The first three episodes of the second season are available from July 14th, and the continuation will air 1 episode per week until August 18th.
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