Introduction to the Drama
The popular Prime Video series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty", has triggered intense emotions and strong feelings among its spectators. As the third and last season unfolds, fans are eager to find out whether the main character, Belly, will end up with Jeremiah or Conrad. However, the excitement has been overshadowed by the abuse and hate speech directed towards the actors, particularly Lola Tung, who plays Belly, and Gavin Casalegno, who plays Jeremiah.
Emotional Negativity and Abuse
The actors have been subjected to online abuse, with fans posting hurtful comments and pictures. Jenny Han, the author of the original book, has spoken out against the abuse, stating that it’s not funny to post pictures of a woman being beaten or fallen. The show’s account has also issued a message, reminding fans that the show is not real, but the people who play the characters are. The message urged fans to "behave normally online" and to remember that the actors are human beings who deserve respect.
The Fandom Divide
The show has sparked a intense debate among fans, with some rooting for Team Conrad and others for Team Jeremiah. The divide has led to fan fights and intense discussions on social media, with some fans taking it too far. As one spectator noted, "I know some posts that I saw on TikTok about how this character would die, it’s just a show." Another fan commented, "It is fictional. People have to stop taking it so seriously."
The Author’s Perspective
Jenny Han has spoken out about the abuse and the fandom divide. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she stated that the abuse had been "incredibly rude" and that fan fights had been "intensive, insane, and borderline psychotic". Han has also hinted that the show’s ending may be different from the book’s, leaving fans wondering what will happen next. As she told Elite Daily, "I always knew how I wanted to end the books, but with the show, I went in with an open mind."
The Final Episodes
The final three episodes of the show are highly anticipated, and fans are eager to find out what will happen to Belly and her love interests. Han has promised surprises and twists, stating that "there will be things you know, and then there are things you don’t know, and then hopefully there will be things that will surprise you." As the show comes to a close, fans are reminded to respect the actors and the show, and to remember that it’s just a fictional story.
