10 Shows + Movies To Watch When You’re In ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Withdrawal

If you’re still thinking about The Summer I Turned Pretty, you aren’t alone. Plenty of fans have found themselves feeling lost without the show, rewatching past episodes in an effort to fill the gap of excitement and anticipation that each new episode would bring.

But there’s plenty of existing content that can help you fill that hole in your life, especially if you’re trying to convince yourself not to watch the TSITP finale for the hundredth time in a row. If you’re in that position, check out these shows and movies for a taste of the Belly+Conrad romance:

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)

Naturally, Jenny Han’s first book-to-screen adaptation is going to end up on this list. Long before Chris Briney stepped into the role of Conrad Fisher, Lara Jean and Peter were the internet’s favorite couple. This would be a great time for a rewatch or to check it out for the first time (if, for some reason, you were living under a rock and somehow missed this one). It’s got the same youthful, romantic feeling as The Summer I Turned Pretty, and even a love triangle—and that beautiful, hopeful feeling when a long-lasting crush is finally being realized. Besides, Peter Kavinsky was the blueprint for what Conrad Fisher would later perfect.

One Day (2024)

You might’ve already seen the 2011 movie with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, but if you skipped the TV show, you’re seriously missing out. One Day revolves around Emma and Dex, who start out as strangers, become lovers, and then quickly become friends. Throughout the years, their relationship becomes complicated thanks to Dex’s grief and Emma’s need to find herself (sound familiar?), as well as their separate romantic relationships that seem to put a wedge between them. There’s even a Paris reunion here that will feel particularly familiar to TSITP fans. The show is full of what-ifs and romantic entanglements that feel a lot like fate, but I think it’s also important to go into it with the knowledge that you won’t get the same hopeful, sweet ending that The Summer I Turned Pretty gave us. This show is likely to break your heart—but you just might feel better for it.

Before Sunrise (1995)

Belly and Conrad’s storyline in the finale was an homage to this trilogy, and none of the films are quite as sweet and romantic as the first, Before Sunrise. The movie revolves around Jesse and Cèline, two strangers who meet on a train and instantly connect. Cèline is on her way back home to France, and Jesse has a flight to catch back home to the U.S.—but the two have so much to talk about that they agree to get off the train together and spend the day walking around Vienna. Together they explore the city and each other, falling head over heels for each other in a way they never expected—and reminding us about the hopeful, beautiful feeling that is young love.

Before Sunset (2004)

If you’re going to watch Before Sunrise, you might as well also put on the sequel, Before Sunset, because that’s where the true The Summer I Turned Pretty parallels begin. This film shows Jesse and Cèline reconnecting with one another as they spend the day in Paris, much like with Conrad and Belly’s long-awaited reunion. I won’t say much about this film for fear of spoiling it (or the first one), but I will say this: It’s themes about growing up, finding yourself, and coming back together are very prevalent to the show and will give fans something new to swoon over.

Normal People (2020)

Normal People is called a sad girl show for a reason—it’s rife with drama and tension that only true lover girls who have had their heart broken before will truly relate to. The show revolves around high school outcast Marianne and popular Connell, who begin secretly meeting up after school. The story spans throughout college and into their young adulthood, tearing the two apart and bringing them back together time and time again—and proving that some loves are strong enough to stand the test of time. Like Conrad and Belly, Connell and Marianne always find their way back to one another.

Maxton Hall: Between The World And Me (2024)

Maxton Hall: Between The World And Me is a German TV show, but if you can get over using subs or dubs, it truly is a teen drama dream. The show revolves around the scrappy and optimistic scholarship student Ruby Bell and the wealthy athlete (and heir to a luxury corporation) who seems to want to take her down, James Beaufort. Though they start out as enemies, and though it seems like James will stop at nothing to ruin Ruby’s life, something amazing happens—the two get to know each other and, inevitably, fall in love. The Summer I Turned Pretty fans will ove this, if only because James in love has a lot of similarities to Conrad—he’s brooding, he’s protective, and he’ll do anything for the woman he loves, even if it means hurting himself. What’s special about Maxton Hall: Between The World And Me is that it’s actually still airing—while the first season is already out, the second is dropping on November 7 on Prime Video.

Bridgerton (2020)

Oh, you want yearning? I’m going to assume you’ve already watched Bridgerton, then, but if not, it’s time to put that on your to-watch list immediately. Let me give you a tip: season two is the way to go if you’ve been missing out on a Conrad-like figure. The season follows eldest brother Anthony Bridgerton, who has decided he will marry for convenience, only to fall head-over-heels for the only woman who can truly vex him—except he’s already courting her sister. Yep, it’s basically the reverse Summer I Turned Pretty, but set in Edwardian England. This one is definitely for the hopeless romantics who just want to watch a happy ending.

Emily In Paris (2020)

We all loved Belly in Paris, but we’ve got to give our roses to its predecessor, Emily in Paris. The show revolves around Chicago native Emily Cooper, whose life is turned upside down when she’s asked to move to Paris for work. While she struggles to fit in with the Parisians (something Belly would certainly understand), she does eventually find her own community there, as well as some complicated romances (and, yes, love triangles) that will have you rooting for her to end up with the love of her life.

Heartstopper (2022)

Well, what would you know! Another romantic show that also happens to have a Paris storyline. It’s almost like Paris is the city of love! Heartstopper revolves around high school students Charlie and Nick, who meet and become fast friends—and, inevitably, something even more. This friends-to-lovers show is incredibly buzzy and will likely have you feeling nostalgic over young love while also leave you feeling hopeful about your own love life and all the possibilities that still await you.

Nobody Wants This (2024)

If you’re looking for another show to give you unrealistic standards about men and relationships, look no further! Here, Noah gives off all the love and devotion Conrad does, just without the broody outlook and buckets of grief holding him down. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t something keeping him away from the woman he loves—after all, Noah is a rabbi, and Joanne is a sex and dating podcaster, and no, she isn’t Jewish. Noah and Joanne are committed to beating the odds, but that doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing for the two—but at the end of the day, isn’t that what we’re looking for in a romantic TV show? A love so strong that it can overcome anything, even organized religion.