Shows To Watch After The Summer I Turned Pretty

So you just finished The Summer I Turned Pretty, and now you're sitting there like a ghost haunting your couch, wondering what to watch next. Congrats — you've officially joined the club of people who think a fictional beach town should be a real place you can just move to. Don't worry, I've got you covered with the next best thing.

First Up: Something That Hits You Right in Your Romantic, Conflicted Chest

If TSTIPB left you yelling at your screen every time Belly made a questionable decision, you're going to love Cruel Summer. This teen drama literally flips timelines like it's playing shuffleboard, keeping you constantly confused in the most addictive way possible.

Imagine watching three versions of the same summer and figuring out who's lying — it's like Among Us but with hormones and dramatic hair flips. Each episode packs more twists than a rollercoaster designed by someone with commitment issues.

Because Two Love Triangles Beat One, Obviously

All American takes every teen drama trope you love — the rivalry, the heartbreak, the impossible choices — and dresses it up in a football jersey. It's got the same emotional whiplash as TSTIPB but with touchdowns instead of porch makeouts.

You'll find yourself emotionally invested in scholarship opportunities, which is something I never thought I'd say out loud in a café. Nobody warned me that scouting reports could make me cry.

Nostalgia Hits Harder Than Conrad's Charm

If you were drawn to TSTIPB's summer-meets-childhood magic, Last Chance U might scratch a different itch entirely — sports, friendship, and the crushing weight of dreams. It's raw, it's real, and sometimes it's honestly more intense than a love triangle set at a beach bonfire.

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For something equally summery but with more supernatural spice, try Locke & Key. It's like someone said, "What if we mixed Stephen King with the warmth of a coming-of-age story?" and honestly, it works.

Grab the Popcorn for This Teen Drama Throwback

You can't talk about shows like TSTIPB without mentioning Outer Banks, which basically turned island life into a full-time treasure-hunting adventure. The stakes are higher, the sunsets are prettier, and yes, there are even more shirtless scenes — science says this is objectively good television.

If you prefer your drama a little darker, All of Us Are Dead is K-drama adaptation genius at work. It's Teen Wolf meets The Walking Dead, and somehow it makes a school-based zombie apocalypse feel like it could actually happen to you.

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When You Need a Serious Emotional Reboot

Euphoria is the show people whisper about in hushed tones like it's a forbidden dessert, and for good reason. It takes the teen experience and cranks the dial to eleven, reminding you that high school was chaos even without two brothers fighting over you.

If you want something that also dives deep but with a warmer heart, Long Way Home and similar limited series on streaming platforms are quietly extraordinary. They explore identity, culture, and belonging with a gentleness that catches you off guard.

The Quirky, Unpredictable Pick You Didn't See Coming

Everything Sucks! — yes, that's the actual title — is set in the 90s and somehow makes discovering a crush feel like the most monumental event in human history. It's got that sweet, awkward energy of TSTIPB but with grunge music and dial-up internet as its love language.

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For something totally different but equally binge-worthy, try You, which follows a charming-yet-terrifying protagonist who convinces himself that stalking is love. It's basically TSTIPB if Conrad had a restraining order against himself.

One Last Recommendation Before You Spiral

The Summer I Turned Pretty proved that messy teenage love stories still have massive power, and these picks carry that same magic in different flavors. Whether you want sun-soaked romance, adrenaline-fueled adventure, or pure emotional devastation, there's a show waiting for you.

So grab your snacks, cancel your plans, and remember — choosing between two next shows is way harder than choosing between two brothers. At least you won't break anyone's heart this time (probably).