Since its 2022 debut, The Summer I Turned Pretty has had viewers swooning over the romance at Cousins Beach. But while Belly and the Fisher brothers have found their happy endings, a new story is unfolding in Barry's Bay. Prime Video's latest book-to-screen adaptation, Every Year After, is here to fill the void with all the elements TSITP fans crave: childhood friends, stunning summer settings, and plenty of emotional turmoil. With the Summer I Turned Pretty movie still unconfirmed, this series is the perfect binge-watch to keep the summer romance vibes alive.
What Is 'Every Year After' About?
Based on Carley Fortune's novel Every Summer After, the series jumps between two timelines. In the present, we meet 30-year-old Persephone “Percy” Fraser (Sadie Soverall), a woman who has spent years burying her past. When a phone call brings news of a loved one's death, she's forced to return to Barry's Bay—the place she swore she'd never go back to. In the past, we see Percy across six summers, starting as a shy 13-year-old horror nerd who befriends the popular Delilah (Abigail Cowen) and the Florek brothers: outgoing Charlie (Michael Bradway) and reserved Sam (Matt Cornett).
How the Series Differs from the Book
Like any adaptation, Every Year After takes some creative liberties. In the show, Percy works as an obituary writer in Seattle, not as a magazine editor. Barry's Bay is reimagined as a fictional location in British Columbia, and Percy's best friend Chantal (Aurora Perrineau) joins her on the journey, adding depth to her friendships. Side characters like Delilah, Sue (Elisha Cuthbert), and Jordie (Joseph Chiu) also get more screen time. But the series stays faithful to key moments, like Sam and Percy's reunion at The Tavern, where Sam delivers the iconic line, “You came home.” The anatomy book scene gets a fresh twist, and the season finale sets up a potential second season.
Why 'Every Year After' Is More Than a TSITP Clone
It's easy to see the similarities: both shows feature a young, naïve heroine spending summers with two brothers and their mother. But Every Year After takes a more mature approach. Instead of a love triangle, the story focuses on Percy learning to forgive herself for past mistakes. Her return to Barry's Bay after 12 years stirs up old wounds, making the drama feel heavier and more grounded. While it retains the dreamy summer vibes of TSITP, this series is about owning up to your choices and stopping the cycle of running away. It's the perfect watch for fans who want a summer romance with a deeper emotional punch.
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