Belly finally realizes that she’s using Cam to distract herself from the Fisher brothers. Their breakup is remarkably mature for 16-year-olds. Cam knows he’s the "palate cleanser," and he exits with his dignity intact.
We see more of Susannah’s struggle with her cancer recurrence. The "Tan Lines" title is a metaphor—looking at what’s changed and what stays the same. [S1E5] Tan Lines
When Taylor gets injured (or "injured"), Conrad steps in to play with Belly. This is pure fan service for Team Conrad. The chemistry is undeniable, even if they spend half the time bickering. It shows that even when they’re at odds, they’re in sync. 2. The Cam-Cameron Exit Belly finally realizes that she’s using Cam to
We have to pour one out for Cam. He was the "safe" choice—the sweet, nerdy guy who actually treated Belly with respect. We see more of Susannah’s struggle with her
(I can make it more "shipper" focused).
The Summer I Turned Pretty: S1E5 "Tan Lines" Recap & Analysis
In "Tan Lines," the honeymoon phase of Belly’s new "pretty" summer officially ends. The Fourth of July is over, the volleyball tournament is looming, and the secrets the adults have been keeping are starting to leak through the floorboards. 1. The Volleyball Tournament (Team Belly vs. Team Taylor)