Prime Video Bets on Every Year After as the Next Romance Sensation
If you’ve been left wanting more after binge-watching The Summer I Turned Pretty, Prime Video has just announced what could be your next must-watch obsession: Every Year After. Based on Carley Fortune’s best-selling novel Every Summer After, this new series is ready to capture audiences with its blend of nostalgia, lakeside romance, and heartfelt first loves.
From Bestseller to Screen: Why Every Year After Matters
Carley Fortune’s novel quickly became a literary phenomenon, staying on the New York Times Bestseller list for 16 weeks and selling over a million copies. It didn’t just win over traditional readers; the novel exploded on TikTok’s BookTok sphere, with its hashtag surpassing 81 million views. That kind of reach means Every Year After arrives already armed with a passionate, international fanbase eager to see Percy and Sam’s story come to life.
The Cast and Creative Power Behind the Series
Prime Video isn’t taking chances with the cast, tapping Sadie Soverall—known for her standout role in Saltburn—to play Percy, alongside Matt Cornett (recognizable from Summer of 69) as Sam. The ensemble is rounded out with notable talents like Abigail Cowen, Aurora Perrineau, Michael Bradway, Joseph Chiu, and Elisha Cuthbert. Amy B. Harris, the creative mind behind titles such as Gossip Girl and Just My Luck, serves as showrunner and executive producer, promising a high-quality adaptation that mixes drama, chemistry, and the character-driven depth that fans demand from top-tier streaming originals.
What Sets Every Year After Apart?
Set in the idyllic, fictional Barry’s Bay, the series unfolds across six years and a single transformative week each summer. This storytelling approach invites viewers to experience pivotal moments—those unique, coming-of-age summers that leave lifelong marks. Expect nostalgic visuals, emotionally charged scenarios, and a nuanced portrait of how personal choices and relationships imprint on us.
The series taps into the universal longing for summers that feel infinite yet fleeting—think of it as a spiritual cousin to The Summer I Turned Pretty, but with its own identity rooted in the emotional highs and heartbreaks of first love and life-defining friendships.
Release Details and Viewing Experience
Mark your calendar: Every Year After is set to premiere all eight episodes on Prime Video starting June 10. As with several recent streaming hits, the full season drop allows for a seamless binge or a slow savoring of Barry’s Bay’s emotional journey—whatever fits your preferred pace.
This adaptation is not just a new title for romance fans but also signals Prime Video’s ongoing commitment to adapting bestselling novels and capturing millennial and Gen Z audiences who crave emotionally intelligent, character-driven drama. With past successes and a high Rotten Tomatoes bar set by its spiritual predecessor, anticipation is already running high on social media and entertainment forums.
What’s Next in the Book Adaptation Landscape?
With the original The Summer I Turned Pretty series concluded and a movie finale in development, Prime Video continues to cement itself as a nexus for book-to-series adaptations, keeping a close eye on the TikTok-powered trends that define what viewers want next. Industry watchers and fans alike can expect Every Year After to be a core conversation piece throughout this year and a potential staple in the coming-of-age romance canon.
