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When The Summer I Turned Pretty left us all emotionally wrecked and desperately craving more sun-soaked romance, beach house drama, and love triangles that make our hearts do complicated things, the search for similar shows became a summer obsession of its own. Whether you’re team Conrad, team Jeremiah, or just team “give me more beautiful people making messy decisions by the ocean,” there’s a whole world of TV shows ready to fill that Cousins Beach-shaped hole in your heart. From small-town secrets and elite social hierarchies to treasure hunts with romantic subplots, these series capture that same intoxicating blend of nostalgia, first love and coming-of-age chaos that made Jenny Han’s adaptation so utterly binge-worthy.

Scroll below to see our curated guide on TV shows like ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’.

Here are 5 TV Shows Like ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’: 

My Life With The Walter Boys

My Life with the Walter Boys is Netflix’s addictive small-town romance that became a surprise hit when it dropped in December 2023, based on Ali Novak’s beloved Wattpad novel that captures every teen’s secret fantasy of starting fresh in a house full of gorgeous guys. The show follows Jackie Howard, whose life is shattered by a tragic accident that kills her parents and sister, forcing her to move from New York to a Colorado ranch with her guardian’s family—which just happens to include nine boys and one girl. What makes this show irresistible isn’t just the obvious appeal of the love triangle between Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez) and the Walter brothers Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex (Ashby Gentry)—it’s how it balances genuine grief and healing with swoon-worthy romance and small-town charm.

Maxton Hall

With off-the-charts tension and chemistry, this enemies-to-lovers teen romance is burning bright and wild this month. Based on one of the BookTok community’s favourite German series, Maxton Hall — this series follows arrogant millionaire heir, James Beaufort who unexpectedly gets into a sexy, angst-inducing quarrel with the quiet, pretty scholarship student. 

Outer Banks

Outer Banks is the ultimate guilty pleasure wrapped in sun-soaked rebellion, where treasure hunting isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle that comes with chaos. The show centers on John B and his crew hunting for legendary treasure linked to his father’s disappearance, but it’s evolved into so much more than just a treasure hunt.

We Were Liars

Based on the bestselling novel by E. Lockhart, this psychological thriller follows Cadence Sinclair, a young woman who returns to her family’s private island after a tragic accident. As she uncovers long-buried secrets, the series delves into themes of memory, trauma, and the complexities of family dynamics.

Cruel Intentions

Prime Video’s Cruel Intentions is a modernise version of the iconic 1999 film for the streaming era, following ruthless step-siblings Caroline and Lucien as they navigate the cutthroat social hierarchy of Manchester College’s elite Greek life. The 8-episode series, which premiered in November 2024, transplants the classic tale of manipulation and seduction into a contemporary college setting where power games play out through hazing scandals and social media warfare rather than just Manhattan prep school drama.