Many high school girls follow the trend of “are you team Conrad or team Jeremiah” from the hit show “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The show, based on a book series by Jenny Han,revolves around a teen girl named Belly who falls in love with her best friends. It Follows her romance life between Cam Cameron, Conrad Fisher, and Jeremiah Fisher.
The show’s first season aired on Amazon Prime on June 17, 2022. The second season aired shortly after. The show is based on the books series. The show and the book are somewhat similar and have many of the same characters.
Some students chose team Conrad for his sense of style and how he treats Belly. Sophomore Ashley Kauffman is team Conrad and states why.
“I am team Conrad because they are meant for eachother. I preferred the books over the show because there is more detail and I feel there is more character building and altogether just a better plot,” Kauffman said.
On the other hand, some students feel Jeremiah is the better boyfriend, due to his sense of adventure and kindness towards Belly. Sophomore Mary Jane Ingram is team Jeremiah because of how he views Belly as a person.
“I am team Jeremiah because he is better and treats her better. He is also better with regulating his emotions,” Ingram said. “I prefer watching the show over reading the books because I have never read the books.”
Students also like Jerehiah for his character and personality. They feel like he has a comedic personality and has a better overall character.
Sophomore Celeste Jenkins talks about why he is team Jeremiah.
“I am team Jeremiah because he is funny and he is overall just better for Belly,” Jenkins said.
Some students think their characters add to the story line and make the show or books more enjoyable for them. Some other people like the character’s fashion.
Sophomore Savannah Nicely likes the way the characters dress and the way the boys are kind toward Belly.
“I am team Jeremiah because he is polite and nice. I prefer the show over the books because I have never read the books and I feel the show shows more of the characters,” Nicely said. “I also really like the character Belly because of her fashion choices and her outfits.”
Some students feel like Conrad is better for her because of the way he knows Belly and Steven, Belly’s brother. Sophomore Sydney Black likes the way the characters are best friends and hang out with each other.
“I am team Conrad because he knows Belly personally more than Jeremiah,” Black said.
The show is filming its final season currently. The last season is going to air on Amazon Prime in July. Many fans are ready to see Belly’s final adventure. They are also ready to see who she picks to spend the rest of her life with.
