Christopher Briney started the season firmly in Team Conrad—and he’s finishing it there too. With The Summer I Turned Pretty finale just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to see why Conrad remains the heart of Belly’s story.

Before fans say goodbye to Belly (Lola Tung), Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), and Conrad (Christopher Briney), the penultimate episode of Season 3 explored how time apart helped the trio navigate the ups and downs of their complicated love triangle. Based on Jenny Han’s beloved book trilogy, the Amazon Prime Video series takes the last three episodes into mostly original storytelling territory, keeping viewers on their toes until the very end.

Chris Briney explains why he is Team Conrad

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Christopher Briney sat down with his The Summer I Turned Pretty co-stars, Gavin Casalegno and Lola Tung, and explained why Conrad is perfect for Belly.

He said, “I think Conrad is someone who will always put the people he loves before himself. And I think that is not exclusively a positive quality. But I think it speaks to the way that he is ride or die for the people he cares about. I think those who would take a bullet for you, will always be there for you.”

Fans think The Summer I Turned Pretty might have 14 episodes

The Summer I Turned Pretty season three finale is set for September 17, but fans suspect the story might extend beyond episode eleven. Easter eggs—like Belly’s boxes marked “A12” and recurring appearances of the number 14—have fueled theories of extra episodes or hidden clues, some even linking to Taylor Swift’s upcoming album.

As per a news portal, Russh, the show’s last episode might be aired on October 8. The official Instagram labelled the finale simply as “finale,” adding to speculation. With key storylines involving Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah unresolved, viewers wonder if one episode will be enough. Amazon has not confirmed any additional content.