Jenny Han Series ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Ahead of Season 1 Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

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Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Jenny Han drama series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon before Season 1 has even premiered, Variety has learned exclusively.“When I decided to adapt ‘Summer’ for television, I knew we’d need more than one season to honor the story we are telling,” said Han. “To receive a second season pickup ahead of the premiere of Season One is beyond my wildest dreams.

I am so grateful to Amazon Studios for this amazing vote of confidence in our show, and cannot wait to bring our incredible team back together to tell the next chapter in our story.”“The Summer I Turned Pretty” was picked up to series at Amazon in February 2021.

Season 1 of the show is set to debut on June 17. The first season will consist of eight episodes. In addition, while Gabrielle Stanton served as co-showrunner on Season 1 alongside Han, she will solely be an executive producer on Season 2.

Sarah Kucserka has come onboard to serve as co-showrunner with Han on the second season. “As fans anticipate the beach fun and young romance in the upcoming first season, we’re excited to announce more summer to come with a second season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios. “We look forward to our Prime Video customers returning to Cousins Beach with Jenny Han and her characters as they continue their coming-of-age journeys for another season.”Based on Han’s book series of the same name, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is described as a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship.