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Kathy was showering when the doorbell rang. Joe, in the kitchen, saw the postman through the front window. He told the carrier Kathy wasn’t home and asked him to leave the package on the porch. When the postman asked for a signature, Joe went outside. The postman’s pen didn’t work, so Joe went back inside to find another one. A quick glance at the man’s shoes – tan suede with racing stripes, a style postmen didn’t wear in the 70s – saved Joe’s life. As the camera focuses on the man, we see Joe quickly realize something is terribly wrong. The scene cuts to the man pulling a machine gun from his bag, followed by Joe throwing a pot of hot coffee at him, starting a violent fight that destroys the kitchen. Despite the speed of the action, the actor conveys the shift in Joe’s understanding – from a vague unease to the realization that this isn’t a postman, and he’s in danger – in just three seconds and four steps.

Jenny Han, the creator of *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, expressed deep gratitude to fans for their support over the years. In a message after the series finale, she thanked viewers who’ve followed Belly’s story since the original books, as well as those who discovered it through the show, saying she was thankful for their connection to the series. Han shared that the team poured their hearts into the show and appreciated fans joining them on the journey, hinting at a possible future continuation with “Cousins.” However, she later confirmed to *The Hollywood Reporter* that this was indeed the final season of the show, though the possibility of future movies remains open.

Students at Godolkin University are highly competitive, and being at the top comes with a lot of pressure. This creates an interesting situation for Jordan, who is uncomfortable with being used by Vought, even though they receive benefits. A speech written for them by Stacey is especially upsetting – forcing Jordan to say the word “trans-tastic” feels like an attack, and they clarify that “trans” doesn’t accurately reflect who they are, as they identify as bigender.