Waiting on The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3? Here Are 6 Shows to Distract You

Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty proved to be one of the best coming-of-age series with its stellar second season. However, due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the audience will have to wait a long time to see Belly Conklin again.

Fortunately, other similar shows will help fans pass the time with ease. Here are six series to binge on while you wait for TSITP Season 3.

Never Have I Ever

Just like TSITP, Netflix's Never Have I Ever follows a young high school girl navigating a life with a major drama, in this case the loss of her father. While the premise may sound a bit depressing, the series is actually a great comedy featuring a colorful cast of characters.

Love, Victor

Dealing with romance is hard for any teenager, but especially for Victor who has to hide his true sexuality from most of his friends at school. But don't expect this Netflix project to be a dark drama, as Victor manages to find acceptance and love in the show eventually.

The Sex Lives of College Girls

While this HBO Max's series may sound a bit derivative from the get-go, failing to excite with its premise of young girls looking for sex and love, the actual show is much better than the sum of its parts — all thanks to great writing and memorable performances from the lead actresses.

The O.C.

This iconic 2000s show is considered one of the best teen series for a reason, as The O.C. never shied away from exploring the most controversial issues facing young people. Thanks to a bunch of talented actors and interesting plot twists, The O.C. has managed to stand the test of time.

Dawson's Creek

The incredibly stacked cast of this 90s show is just one reason to make you watch it in 2023 — the chance to see a young Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams is not something many people can resist. Fortunately, this teen drama was just as great in the writing department.

Summerland

Summerland only ran for one season back in the early 2000s, but its beach setting and teen drama concept make it a must-see for all fans of TSITP. While the show may look a bit dated in some details, it's still a very exciting project to check out.