“This is for the girls. Why do men get together and watch all the sports? This is our sport," says Teresa Phan.
The sport? The Summer I Turned Pretty.
The stakes? Too high.
This summer, a messy love triangle between a girl and two brothers has taken over our feeds. Jenny Han’s book-turned-series cemented its place as a cultural phenomenon in its third and final season.
“To be honest, I’ve seen better shows,” said Caterina Monaco who came to a watch party with a friend. “But I feel like it’s become a communal experience, the thing you watch every week.”
Nia Barange said the show appeals to her because of “the drama of it all.”
“Like flip-flopping between brothers? That’s crazy.”
Barange is also drawn to Belly. As an Asian American, Barange said she admires that Han always features main characters who are diverse.
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