Addictive New Teen Romance Premieres, Drawing Comparisons to Popular Series
A new soft-focus teen romance series, adapted from a widely popular novel, has launched on Amazon Prime, quickly capturing the attention of viewers. The series, titled Every Year After, is based on Carley Fortune’s young adult book of the same name and centers on a compelling will-they-won’t-they love story.
A Decade-Spanning Love Story Unfolds
The narrative follows Percy Fraser, portrayed by Sadie Soverall, and Sam Florek, played by Matt Cornett, whose first love blossoms over six summers spent by a lake in Barry’s Bay, Canada. This setting is integral to the story’s title. The plot then jumps forward a decade, finding Percy working as a somber obituary writer, grappling with a life that has not unfolded as she envisioned. A death within a close family friend’s circle prompts Percy’s return to Barry’s Bay for a memorial service, where she is determined to avoid her former love, Sam, who is now a doctor.
Nostalgic Summers and Teenage Turmoil
The series interweaves Percy’s present-day experiences in her hometown with flashbacks to her formative summers. Younger actors portray Percy and Sam as tweens, initially bonding over shared interests like horror movies and lake swims, set to music from popular artists such as Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, and Noah Kahan. As they mature into their teenage years, the focus shifts to the tumultuous cycles of falling in and out of love, a recurring theme throughout their adolescence. The patience of their families throughout these emotional ups and downs is a notable element of the storyline.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Reactions
With all eight episodes now available, Every Year After has garnered an 82 percent rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Numerous reviews have drawn parallels to the popular series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Since its release, eager fans have begun to stream the series, with initial reactions expressing strong emotional engagement. One viewer, Saher, shared on social media platform X, “Hey so I’m already in tears and I’m only 3 mins in.” Another user, @kingofevrythlng, indicated a commitment to binge-watching, tweeting, “Skipping gym tonight to binge. Let’s go!!” Daisy also expressed her anticipation, stating, “I have such high hopes for Every Year After please don’t let me down, it will ruin my summer.”
Every Year After is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
