Spoiler Alert: Basically every sentence from here on out is a spoiler, so make sure you watch “The Summer I Turned Pretty” season two on Amazon Prime Video before reading!
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” season two is finally here, and you know what that means: Belly and the boys are back to breaking hearts at Cousins Beach.
Now, if you’ve read Jenny Han’s original book trilogy (or if you’re deep into “TSITP” fan Twitter), you may know that season two of the Prime Video series was expected to be rough for Conrad apologists (it’s me; I’m the apologist). Between the break-up, Susannah’s funeral and the nightmare that is Belly’s prom, a line-for-line adaptation would’ve dealt us blow after lethal blow.
But, lucky for us, the showrunners seem to love Bonrad just as much as we do.
So, without further ado, here’s every moment so far this season that Belly and Conrad have had us giggling and kicking our feet — proving (again and again) that they’re endgame.
Episode Eight: Love Triangle
Here we go.
Steven is Team Conrad, Part Infinity
If I take anything away from this season, it’s going to be that Steven is Bonrad’s biggest fan. Whether he’s encouraging Conrad to tell Belly how he feels or lecturing Taylor about Belly and Conrad being soulmates, Steven always makes his feelings clear (which is more than we can say for the rest of the Cousins crew).
Backseat Conrad
We are here for Conrad’s villain arc.
Sour Patch Kids
It might seem simple, but Conrad knows Belly — down to the minute details. And he always has.
@_iramoss Belly choosing the sour patch kids 🤣 #thesummeriturnedpretty #tsitpseason2 #tsitpedit #tsitp #tsitpshow #thesummeriturnedprettyedit #thesummeriturnedprettyseries #thesummeriturnedprettyseason2 #bellyconklin #jeremiahfisher #conradfisher #teamjeremiah #teamconrad #conradandbelly #jeremiahandisabel #amazon #amazonprimevideo #fyp #fypage ♬ original sound – iliana
Conrad Admits He Still Loves Belly
All of us — including Jeremiah — know that Conrad will always be Belly’s number one. (And doesn’t Jere deserve better than to be someone’s second choice?)
Conrad Admits He Still Loves Belly (To Her This Time)
“I still want you. Of course I do.”
“For Belly, Conrad is the sun. And when the sun comes out, the stars disappear.”
Buckle up, kids — we’re breaking out the film degree for this one. Let’s consider the lighting, the coloring, the holistic mise en scène: We start with a close-up of a disgruntled Belly, tossing and turning between the brothers as she struggles to fall asleep. Moving to a wide shot, it’s revealed that Jere lies in a cold, blue darkness, while Conrad rests in a golden glow. Come morning, Belly awakes having made her heart’s true choice — her head tilted fully toward the light.
@ashleia_ every detail is so important #fyp #tsitp #foryou #tsitp2 #foryoupage #thesumeriturnedpretty #conradfisher #bellyconklin #teamconrad #bonrad #jeremiahfisher #tsitpfinale ♬ wwimf x ily final part – yow
The Letters
Book girlies! IYKYK!
@cassiesbooktok Bonrad endgame confirmed?? #booktok #bookrecs #thesummeriturnedpretty #conradfisher #bellyconklin #foryou ♬ original sound – r & m <33
Susannah is Team Conrad, Part Three
For better or for worse, Susannah has always told Belly that she’s “destined for one of her boys” — and it’s pretty clear which one she had in mind. (Also, Jenny Han, you will be hearing from my therapist about your use of “Bigger Than the Whole Sky.”)
Heartbroken Conrad
Conrad Fisher once said, “I think about her all the time. And it hurts. Like, my chest physically hurts, to not be able to tell her that I’m in love with her.” Example A:
@point_devue His face stop I’m crying they did him so dirty poor Connie baby 😩 #tsitp #tsitpseason2 #tsitpseason2episode8 #fyp #conradfisher #belly #conradandbelly #jeremiahfisher ♬ original sound – Point De Vue
Glass Unicorn
One final Easter egg (and a glimmer of hope) for us book girlies. Don’t worry — better times are ahead!
@audior_ the glass unicorn AND junior mint 🫠 #thesummeriturnedpretty #tsitp #foryoupage #fyp #viral #teamjeremiah #jeremiahfisher #teamconrad #conradfisher #bellyconklin #teambelly #thesummeriturnedprettyedit #tsitpedit #gavincasalegno #chrisbriney #lolatung #bonrad #jelly #jennyhan #tsitpseason2 #thesummeriturnedprettyseries ♬ original sound – tay 🪩
Honorable Mentions
The hands.
The infinity necklace? The “Make sure she gets back safe, okay?” “EXILE???” The girls who get it, get it, and the girls who don’t, don’t.
Episode Seven: Love Affair
Always.
We’ve known since the trailer dropped — even Jere thinks “there will always be something between [Belly] and Conrad.”
The Debrief
“I don’t regret any of the times we were together. I loved you. And I know you loved me, too.”
Reward System
It’s giving, “What’ll you give me if I do?”
One-Handed Catch
The TikTok girls are in agreement: This catch meant everything.
@bellaisa20012 Conrad is just that man #bellyconrad #bonrad #tsitp #tsitpseason2 #thesummeriturnedpretty #thesummeriturnedprettyseason2 #bellyconklin #conradfisher #jeremiahfisher #thislove #conrad #fyp #foryoupage #trending ♬ This Love (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
Dance Break
This scene gave us what Belly’s prom never could.
Stargazing
They got their wish.
Steven is Team Conrad, Part Three
“If you love her, man, tell her how you feel.” (At this point, Steven is practically begging Conrad to become his brother-in-law.)
The Sweatshirt
The gesture, the telepathic connection, the callback to episode two — this moment was perfect. No notes.
@swiftrryy ended jeremiah in 5 seconds #tsitp #thesummeriturnedpretty #conradfisher #bellyconklin #jeremiahfisher #teamconrad #chrisbriney #jennyhan #fyp ♬ Sweet – Cigarettes After Sex
“Loves horses, and her boyfriend, too.”
The way the camera closes in on Conrad right as Belly belts this line — the director is Team Bonrad confirmed.
Honorable Mentions
Conrad is the first person Belly looks to after her fights with Laurel.
If Bonrad has a million fans, Steven is one of them. If they have one fan, it’s Steven. If they have no fans, he’s dead.
Look — I know the end of this episode was rough. But, the fact that Belly wore Conrad’s sweatshirt the whole day (even after buying one from Finch!) speaks volumes to those of us who live in delusion. Don’t worry, Bonrad girlies; we lost this battle, but we will win the war!
Episode Six: Love Fest
Nicknames
Isabel.
Slurpee vs. Cocoa
“I thought cocoa was your specialty.”
Isabel & Connie Baby
I could write books about this scene.
Party Polaroid
Hanging this up in my room forever.
Steven is Team Conrad, Part Two
Steven “Bonrad” Conklin strikes again.
Shoreside Confessional
“I thought you knew!”
Episode Five: Love Fool
Belly Comforts Conrad (Again)
At this point, are we surprised? When Connie’s world is falling apart, Belly is the only one who can get him to open up.
Conrad’s Confession
“I think about her all the time. And it hurts. Like, my chest physically hurts, to not be able to tell her that I’m in love with her.”
Thanksgiving at the Fishers’
Family holidays can be a mixed bag (present example not excluded); but, the stolen glances and handholds in this scene made our hearts so full.
Honorable Mention
In their moonlit heart-to-heart, Belly dishes to Taylor, “I think I loved Conrad longer and truer than anyone in my whole life. And I’ll probably never love anyone like that again.” (Full disclosure, the rest of their conversation revolves around Belly’s brewing chemistry with Jeremiah — but we’ll take our wins where we can get them)
Episode Four: Love Game
“She’s my girlfriend.”
This was the writers’ formal apology for episode three.
Laser Tag
The race to the door, the flirty middle fingers, the final showdown between just those two? Team Belly versus Team Conrad forever.
Shoot Your Shot
“Thought it was done, but I guess it’s never really over.”
JUNIOR MINT. JUNIOR MINT. JUNIOR MINT.
The book girlies are screaming. (Also, nothing could’ve prepared me for “Sweet Nothing.”)
The Side Bet
“He made it so hard not to love him.”
@tvshows.original | tsitp season 2 spoilers | They are so cute, I can’t. #thesummeriturnedpretty #tsitp #belly #conrad #bonrad #teamconrad #socute #season2 #season2 #primevideo #foryoupage #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Team Conrad
Go-Karting
Conrad and Belly literally cross the finish line together. Endgame.
Steven is Team Conrad
LOOK AT CONRAD’S SMILE!
Episode Three: Love Sick
I won’t lie — this episode is rough. Stay strong everyone.
Night Swim
Belly finds comfort in the pool. Conrad finds comfort in her.
Belly Comforts Conrad
See above.
Honorable Mention:
The last scene of the episode. That’s it.
Episode Two: Love Scene
Spontaneous Roadtrip to Cousins
We’ve all fantasized about our crush picking us up on a moonlit night and whisking us away to our favorite beach (all of us who grew up reading Wattpad, anyway). And with One Direction playing in the background? Get out of my head, Jenny Han.
Susannah is Team Conrad, Part Two
“You have no idea how happy she is that you’re my girlfriend.”
Invisible String
This is the only evidence I need. Bonrad is endgame.
*Sidenote: I know we’re all bummed about the missed opportunity for “Snow On the Beach,” but you have to admit, “Invisible String” is perfect for Belly and Conrad.
Fireplace Scene
“Conrad… There’s only you. There’s only ever been you.”
Honorable Mentions
At least we know the break-up wrecked Conrad, too.
Even when Belly’s with Jeremiah, she can’t help but think about Conrad.
Episode One: Love Lost
Opening Scene Daydream
Starting out strong with the season’s opening scene, we dive headfirst back into Cousins with the sweetest poolside scene between Belly and Conrad (who cares if it was just a daydream?).
“You have a crush on me?”
First released as a season two sneak-peak, this scene got over 12.5 million views on TikTok, with fangirls worldwide gushing over Cousins’ cutest new couple.
Susannah is Team Conrad
She’s just like us, for real. On top of Ms. Fisher being the ultimate Bonrad shipper, watch closely to catch Conrad doing the iconic “Mr. Darcy hand flex” from Joe Wright’s 2005 film, “Pride and Prejudice” (an Easter egg that’s been confirmed by Han herself).
Moon. Stars. Infinity.
The girls who get it, get it. And the girls who don’t… well, maybe check out page 281 of Han’s “We’ll Always Have Summer.”
Late Night Talking
Belly: “It’s probably against the rules to say this, but I wish we were looking at it together.”
Conrad: “Me too.”
Halloween Surprise
Conrad Fisher drove six hours — across four states — to surprise Belly at her doorstep with a candy bouquet. Your move, Jeremiah.
