Every year after season 2: a safe bet or a dive into forgotten summers?
The lake’s calling, and Prime Video is listening. Every Year After, based on Carley Fortune’s wildly popular novel, just dropped its first season, and the question on everyone’s lips is: will we be returning for a second dose of angst-ridden nostalgia?
A second book fuels the hopes
Currently, there’s no official word on a renewal. However, given Prime Video’s penchant for adapting YA romance novels – think Off Campus and The Summer I Turned Pretty – a season two seems a remarkably logical, even predictable, outcome. It’s a safe investment, certainly, but one that could pay off handsomely.
Fortune’s source material offers a glimmer of hope. A second book, One Golden Summer, exists, focusing on Charlie Florek – Sue’s brother – and his own tangled romantic entanglements. This introduces Alice Everly, a fresh perspective and, crucially, a new cast member. That’s a significant development, injecting potential for fresh storylines and shifting dynamics within the established group.
Timing is everything
If we’re looking at a trajectory similar to The Summer I Turned Pretty, a season two could arrive as early as next year. The show’s predecessor followed a consistent release schedule, with seasons debuting annually. However, the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes unfortunately caused a slight delay for the third season. The production of Off Campus, meanwhile, is already underway, demonstrating a renewed urgency within the streaming landscape. Let's be hoping for a swift greenlight for Every Year After, followed by a June 2027 premiere – a date that feels increasingly plausible.
The core narrative, following Percy Fraser’s return to the lakeside and her reunions with Sam and grappling with the loss of her childhood friends, has undeniably resonated with audiences. But the potential expansion of the story, driven by the prospect of Alice Everly and the exploration of Charlie’s romantic journey, adds a compelling layer of intrigue. It’s a strategic move by Prime Video to capitalize on the existing fanbase and broaden the show’s appeal. And frankly, the sheer volume of angst deserves a sequel.