The Strictly Podcast

Strictly: The Summer I Turned Pretty | Anatomy of a Great Show

The Strictly Podcast

Show Notes

It’s the show that’s held us in a chokehold. This year, The Summer I Turned Pretty captured the zeitgeist of Millennials longing for a golden era of romantic drama once again.

With the proverbial dust sheets replaced on the Cousins' summer house furniture, the blue hydrangeas now dropping their petals in the autumn chill, this Strictly special is asking one vital question: Why did we all get so hooked on The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Welcome to our first Anatomy Of A Great Show, where we focus on three elements that were integral in making a show so watchable, and three stand-out scenes.

As promised, we’ve shared our top 10 TSITP Reels on Instagram: @strictly_pod

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