For the past 11 weeks, The Summer I Turned Pretty has had everyone hooked with its episodic releases. But with today’s finale marking the end of the series, the big question is: what do we watch now?
Luckily, TV has plenty in store if you’re a The Summer I Turned Pretty fan in search of your next binge watch.
For a full rundown of the best 8 TV shows to watch after The Summer I Turned Pretty, keep scrolling.
Boo, Bitch (2022)
If you loved Lana Condor in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (another gem from the Jenny Han universe!), you’ll want to check her out in Netflix’s comedy series Boo, Bitch.
In it, besties Erika and Gia make one last attempt to climb the high school social ladder… until Erika suddenly dies. Now stuck as a ghost, she has to navigate teen drama from the afterlife.
Emily in Paris (2020-present)
If you loved seeing Belly in Paris this season, why not keep the vibes going with Emily in Paris?
When Emily lands a marketing role in the City of Lights, she’s in for a heck of an adventure.
Sure, the characters are a little older than the Cousins Beach crew, but both shows share that same joie de vivre: taking risks, finding love, and discovering a whole new side of yourself along the way.
Good Trouble (2019-2024)
If you loved the love, friendships, and *drama* in The Summer I Turned Pretty, you’ll love this spin-off of The Fosters, where sisters Callie and Mariana move to Los Angeles after graduation to start their careers.
I promise the drama in this show will keep you glued to the screen (I’ve stayed up into the wee hours more times than I can count!).
My Life with the Walter Boys (2023-present)
Another brother love triangle, anyone?
In My Life with the Walter Boys, Jackie leaves her Manhattan life behind after a tragic event, and moves to a small rural town in Colorado to live with the Walter family.
If you were super invested in the #TeamConrad versus #Team Jeremiah debate, you’ll love deciding whether you’re #Team Alex or #Team Cole!
Never Have I Ever (2020-2023)
Similar to The Summer I Turned Pretty, Never Have I Ever is a coming-of-age series about Devi Vishwakumar, an Indian-American teenager navigating the complex emotions of friendship, grief, love, and self discovery.
And yes, there’s a love triangle at the center of it all… but don’t worry, they’re not brothers this time!
Outer Banks (2020-present)
If Belly’s summer in Cousins Beach has you dreaming of sandy toes and golden sunsets, Outer Banks might be your next fix.
Set in Outer Banks, North Carolina (and yes, it’s an actual town this time!), the series follows John and his friends on a high-stakes treasure hunt tied to his father’s disappearance. Think of it as the older, more mysterious sibling of The Summer I Turned Pretty…
Surviving Summer (2022-2023)
Let the beach vibes from The Summer I Turned Pretty continue with Surviving Summer, where troubled teen Summer Torres is sent to a quiet Australian town after being expelled from her New York City high school.
She struggles to adjust to her new life at first, but soon discovers the thrill of surfing, makes new friends, and develops unexpected feelings for… well, you’ll have to watch to find out!
XO, Kitty (2023-present)
Oh, how can we not include a Jenny Han series on this list? She’s the mastermind behind both The Summer I Turned Pretty and XO, Kitty, a spinoff of her To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy.
In XO Kitty, Lara Jean’s younger sister embarks on her own romantic adventure at a boarding school in Seoul. And like Belly, Kitty navigates love (and all its shapes), family, and friendships, while figuring out the challenges of growing up.
Bonus: The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022-2025)
I mean, you could always just rewatch The Summer I Turned Pretty over and over and over again! I know I will!
But wow, can you believe it’s already been 3 whole summers in Cousins? I don’t think I’ve been moved this much by a story in a long time. Merci beaucoup, Jenny Han!
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So after watching The Summer I Turned Pretty one (or ten) more time(s), which one of these 8 TV shows are you going to dive into first?
Let me know in the comments!
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