Amazon Prime Video has issued a second warning to fans of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' following toxic behaviour online, including death threats directed at the show's stars. The third and final season of the coming-of-age drama debuted last month, with new episodes released weekly.
The show's official Instagram account posted a video captioned: 'The summer we started acting normal online.' Alongside the clip, they wrote: 'The show isn't real but the people playing the characters are.' The post reiterated a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and hate speech, threatening bans for those targeting cast or crew or engaging in harassment or doxxing.
Showrunner Jenny Han also shared a similar message on her social media, stating: 'I know fans of the show are passionate and no one has bad intent, but even in jest, posting images of a woman being slapped or choked is not funny.'
The series, based on Jenny Han's best-selling book trilogy, follows Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) and her love triangle with brothers Jeremiah (Gavin Casalengo) and Conrad Fisher (Chris Briney). Season three is set four years after the events of season two, with Belly now engaged to Jeremiah, though Conrad's return as a doctor may complicate matters.
The show has been a hit for Prime Video, holding an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have praised it as 'an irresistible summer escape' and 'a heartwarming and nostalgic coming-of-age series.' Season three is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
