When The Summer I Turned Pretty first dropped, it felt like the fandom was firmly sipping iced lattes at Team Jeremiah’s café of sunshine and safety. He was loyal, sweet, open with his feelings, and let’s be honest the kind of boyfriend who’d actually text you back within five minutes. But fast-forward to the heated buzz around Season 3, and suddenly, everyone’s swapping their team badges for Team Conrad merch. The once-brooding, emotionally distant brother is now the fan-favourite for endgame. And just like that, the classic Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah debate is back, louder than ever.
The Jeremiah Era: Comfort Over Chaos
Jeremiah was the boy who always showed up. He was light, warmth, and the definition of safe love. After Conrad pushed Belly away in Season 1, Jeremiah became the emotional rebound in Season 2. He was reliable, affectionate, and made Belly feel like the centre of his universe. Fans loved him because he represented stability in the middle of all the Fisher family heartbreak.
But here’s the kicker: Jeremiah once cheated, and Belly still forgave him. That’s not exactly the glowing foundation of true love, is it? Which brings us to the big shift…
The Conrad Comeback: Intensity Wins
Conrad has always been the “unattainable” one—moody, quiet, but magnetic in a way Jeremiah never quite managed. His love isn’t sugary sweet; it’s stormy, complicated, and feels like it’s carved into destiny itself. Fans began to realise that while Jeremiah was easy to love, Conrad was impossible to forget.
By Season 2’s finale, it was painfully obvious: even when Belly was with Jeremiah, her heart was orbiting Conrad. The eyes don’t lie, and neither do the sighs. That kind of pull doesn’t just vanish — it lingers, demanding an ending.
The Belly Problem: Is She the Real Red Flag?
Here’s where it gets messy. The fandom debates Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah like it’s football rivalry, but maybe the real issue is Belly herself. She’s torn between the “safe choice” and the “soulmate connection,” and in the process, she’s hurting both brothers. Forgiving Jeremiah’s cheating? Still pining after Conrad? That’s not romantic indecision—it’s giving major red flag energy.
Maybe the problem isn’t whether Belly chooses Jeremiah or Conrad. Maybe the question is: does Belly even know what (or who) she truly wants? Until she figures that out, neither brother really wins.
So, Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad? Or maybe… Team Belly Needs Therapy?