The Summer I Turned Pretty 3 Review: A dull ride through a cringe summer rom-com
We get it - college drama, heartbreak, poolside confessions, and longing stares - but how many more slow-mo beach walks and lazy couch heart-to-hearts can we sit through before it all just feels cringe? These tropes have been done to death, and Season 3 brings nothing new to the table. It's like watching your favourite 2013 Tumblr fanfic loop on autoplay.Sure, the soundtrack slaps (shoutout to Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey's iconic chartbusters), occasionally swooping in like a knight in shining armour to save the weak script. And yes, the cast looks great. But vibes alone can't carry a show forever.When it comes to teen rom-coms, audiences are craving more than pretty faces and worn-out love triangles. We're bored. Season 3 proves the show might've peaked during its very first summer. Episode 2 ends on a cliffhanger meant to be poetic - but it just lands flat. Low-key, it's cringe. And it still has a long way to go.'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 is now streaming on Prime Video.The review is based on the first two episodes.- Ends2 out of 5 stars for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3'
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