The summer of 2025 saw Amazon Prime set the small-screen ablaze with The Summer I Turned Pretty, dividing audiences into two camps. Now, the streamer has a new teen romance, which has been a fixture in the top 10 ranking since its release. Every Year After, adapted from Carley Fortune's popular BookTok novel, follows a will-they-won't-they love affair tale.
The show's popularity has led to a second season, based on Fortune's sequel, One Golden Summer. The sophomore season will focus on Charlie Florek's love story, which was teased in the series one finale. The eight-parter originally focused on Percy Fraser and Sam Florek, who are each other's first loves, but their romance ebbs and flows over six summers in Barry's Bay, Canada.
Season two picks up a decade later, with Percy working as a dour obituary writer and grappling with a life that isn't going as planned. A close family friend's death forces Percy to return to Barry's Bay, where she tries to avoid Sam, who's working as a doctor. The story is intercut with the summers of their past, showcasing their bond as tweens over horror movies and lake swims.
The show has received a 73 per cent rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with several write-ups drawing comparisons to The Summer I Turned Pretty. All eight episodes are waiting for fans of the book and newcomers alike to get stuck in. The show might be a short time on the air, but eager fans have already started watching, with many expressing their emotional investment in the characters.
The show's sophomore season will be a must-watch for fans of the first season and the book series. With its focus on Percy and Charlie's love story, it's clear that the show will continue to deliver on its promise of a heartwarming and emotional ride.
