The Summer I Turned Pretty Cast Is Not Okay With That Cheating Twist

But what's really stirring up drama this time isn't just the plot — it's how the cast themselves feel about a major relationship twist in the first episode. And no, they're not all on the same page.

Without spoiling too much upfront, let's just say: one of the show's central couples hits a rough patch during a spring break trip to Cabo. What happens next? Depends who you ask. Technically, it's either cheating… or just really, really bad timing.

Here's what the cast and creator had to say about it:

Lola Tung (Belly):

"No matter whether you think that he cheated or not, it's wrong. I personally don't think they were on a break or broken up. That argument was so quick, and everything happened so fast."

"Belly is not completely blameless. She didn't reach out either. There is a little bit more of a mess in her own head."

Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah):

"There are deeper things in both of their thought processes that have led them to this point in their relationship. What he did was wrong, yes, but it's not always black and white."

Chris Briney (Conrad):

"Would I say they were on a break? Probably not. I don't support either decision, but sleeping with someone on your spring break and then getting back together with your girlfriend is a little sleazier."

Jenny Han (Showrunner):

"It is debatable whether or not that's considered cheating, because they technically were broken up. It's really how different people interpret it. I have to have empathy for all of them."

The internet, of course, is divided. Some viewers think it's clear-cut betrayal. Others say it's just complicated teen drama. Either way, the controversy has only ramped up interest in the new season.

Season three is now streaming on Amazon Prime. And if the first episode is any indication, the cast won't be the only ones fighting over what counts as a breakup — or a mistake.