As fans eagerly prepare to return to the idyllic Cousins Beach for the highly anticipated third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Prime Video has issued a critical message on its official social media channels. The warning, shared on Monday, serves as a reminder to viewers about the importance of maintaining a respectful and kind atmosphere in the community, particularly as the series approaches its climax, where unresolved love triangles and character arcs will finally come to a head.

The post from the show’s account emphasized that Cousins Beach is meant to be a “safe place,” describing it as a realm of “everything good, everything magical.” It included a firm reminder that there is zero tolerance for any form of bullying or hate speech within the community. The guidelines outlined in the post specifically called out behaviors such as “targeting our cast or crew” and “harassing or doxxing members of the community.” This preemptive approach by the streaming service highlights the necessity of fostering a supportive environment, especially for a series that has garnered a passionate fan base.

The narrative of The Summer I Turned Pretty is drawn from the best-selling book trilogy by Jenny Han and follows the tumultuous romantic journey of Belly Conklin, played by Lola Tung. Set four years after Belly made her choice to be with Jeremiah Fisher, portrayed by Gavin Casalegno, the new season promises to delve deeper into her heart’s conflicts between Jeremiah and his brother Conrad, played by Christopher Briney. This looming decision has stirred considerable debate among the series’ dedicated fans, many of whom are curious about whether the show will remain faithful to the original book’s ending or forge its own path.

The announcement from Prime Video comes in the wake of considerable fan discourse that has sometimes taken a negative turn. In particular, the introduction of Elsie Fisher’s nonbinary character, Skye, last season sparked heated discussions and, regrettably, instances of online bullying. In response, Jenny Han herself took to social media to address the situation, urging the community to embody the spirit of inclusivity that the show promotes. She stated, “The hurtful comments directed at cast are not in the spirit of the show. Please be mindful of what you’re putting out there and of who is seeing it.”

With the third season consisting of 11 episodes, it is produced by a talented team including showrunners Han and Sarah Kucserka. They are joined by executive producers Karen Rosenfelt, Paul Lee, Hope Hartman, and Mads Hansen, with the series being a collaboration between Amazon Studios and wiip. As fans count down to the premiere, the excitement is palpable, with many hoping for a fulfilling conclusion to the beloved characters' journeys.