So you’ve finished The Summer I Turned Pretty and now you’re staring at a Cousins Beach shaped hole in your heart. Don’t worry, you’re not alone and you’re not stuck. Jenny Han opened the floodgates for book-to-screen adaptations that mix messy love, family drama, and just enough angst to fuel an entire group chat.
Here’s your curated list of what to watch next, with the VidAngel twist:
The Buccaneers (Apple TV+)
Think of it as TSITP with ball gowns. American girls crash into 1870s London high society, bringing love triangles, scandal, and forbidden romance. Basically Cousins Beach, but with corsets and way more tea.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (Netflix)
The original Jenny Han adaptation. If you loved the sweet, awkward chaos of Belly’s love life, Lara Jean’s secret love letters gone public will hit all the same beats with slightly fewer Taylor Swift ballads.
My Life With the Walter Boys (Netflix)
Another “girl caught between two brothers” setup. If you thought Cousins Beach drama was peak angst, imagine moving in with an entire household of Walter brothers.
Firefly Lane (Netflix)
Instead of summer crushes, you’ll get decades of female friendship, heartbreak, and forgiveness. The drama grows up, but the tears don’t stop.
Outlander (Starz / Netflix)
Time travel, kilts, and a romance that is as epic as it is steamy. Think TSITP but with more swords and significantly more Scottish accents.
Bridgerton (Netflix)
For those who liked the longing stares and “will-they-won’t-they” of Belly and Conrad, Bridgerton cranks up the romance, costumes, and orchestral pop covers.
Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)
Love triangles, messy relationships, and music that sounds like it was pulled straight out of your parents’ vinyl collection. It is TSITP if Belly picked up a mic.
Pride & Prejudice (2005, film)
Enemies-to-lovers tension, complicated families, and a heroine caught between pride, passion, and expectation. It is basically the Regency-era blueprint for Belly’s own love story.
Little Women (2019, film)
Sisters navigating love, ambition, and heartbreak, minus the Cousins Beach volleyball. If you loved Belly’s tug-of-war between family and romance, you’ll find echoes here.
Long Bright River (upcoming series)
For when you’re ready to swap beach house drama for gritty, emotional storytelling. It is not lighthearted, but it digs into sisterhood with the same raw honesty Han fans love.
XO, Kitty (Netflix)
Jenny Han’s spinoff about Lara Jean’s younger sister navigating love and culture shock abroad. It has all the To All the Boys charm with its own dose of teen chaos.
Queen’s Gambit (Netflix)
Romance is subtle here, but the coming-of-age storytelling and one girl’s determination to make her mark will resonate with fans who love Belly’s growth arc.
Sanditon (PBS / Netflix)
An Austen-inspired seaside romance. Perfect if you want to keep the “beach plus love triangle” vibe but in corsets instead of bikinis.
Friday Night Lights (Prime Video)
Small-town dynamics, teen drama, and a love triangle or two. Just with football under the lights instead of bonfires on the sand.
The Better Sister (Prime Video)
Sisters, secrets, and betrayals collide in this thriller. If you loved the family drama side of TSITP, this takes it to the next level.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (BBC/Netflix)
If you liked Belly’s teen drama but wish someone solved a crime in between kisses, this adaptation balances angst with mystery.
Ready to Start Your Next Binge?
The best part of finding your next favorite show? You do not have to worry about unexpected content surprises along the way. Whether you are swept up in the Regency romance of Bridgerton, caught in the time-traveling passion of Outlander, or diving into Jenny Han’s latest adaptation, VidAngel makes sure you can watch it exactly how you want.
With VidAngel, you still get all the romance, drama, and emotional storytelling that made you fall for The Summer I Turned Pretty while skipping the moments you would rather avoid. Just connect your Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, or other streaming subscriptions and set your filters.
From steamy period pieces to angsty teen romances, every title on this list is easier to love when you are in control of what stays and what goes. No more scrambling for the remote. No more awkward pauses on family movie night. Just stories you love, without the stuff you don’t.
Your Cousins Beach hangover does not have to drag on. Pick your next show, set your filters, and let yourself get hooked all over again. The only cliffhanger left is deciding which love triangle to fall into first.