The Summer I Turned Pretty: Steven’s Love Triangle Twist

Watch the original drama between Steven, Taylor and Denise in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

🎬 Steven’s Unexpected Twist

At The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Sean Kaufman had no idea that his character, Steven, was about to be caught in an intense love triangle.

On one side was his first love, Taylor (Rain Spencer), and on the other side was his new work crush, Denise (Isabella Briggs).

This arc was a surprise for Sean — scripts were being received episode-by-episode, so watching the story unfold was exciting for him.

💖 Taylor vs Denise – Do Alag Worlds

According to Sean, Denise is the exact opposite of Taylor.

Denise is drama-free, supportive, and pushes Steven creatively.

She looks like a “brain” to him, which is a new experience for Steven.

There is chemistry with Taylor and the magic of first love — which is hard to leave.

The memories of Season 2 are still fresh in fans’ minds, so their connection feels different on screen.

😅 Stress of Love Triangle

Sean admits that this phase is quite “stressful” for Steven.

In Episode 7, Taylor and Denise appear in the same space for the first time, and watching the dynamic of the teens was a treat for fans.

During the shooting, Sean felt that it was a challenge to keep a balance of emotions and not judge Steven.

💔 Lucinda and ‘Almost Kiss’ Moment

Lucinda’s role explains Taylor’s background and highlights Steven’s caretaker side.

According to Sean, if Lucinda had not interrupted timely, Steven and Denise could have had their first kiss.

✨ Steven’s New Story

Steven’s storyline was not in the books, so Jenny Han gave Sean a lot of creative freedom.

This collaborative process of writing and playing on-set scenes was special for him.

😌 Ending’s Relief

For Sean, the end of his arc was a “big sigh of relief”.

The season starts on a high point, then ends with a car crash and drama.

The constant pull of tension, looks, and emotions between Denise and Taylor lasts until the end of the season.

Sean is happy with the final outcome and hopes fans feel the same way.

New episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty stream every Wednesday on Prime Video — and it looks like Steven’s love triangle is going to get even more interesting.