‘Every Year After’ Boss Breaks Down Why It’s Not a Love Triangle, Changes From the Book’s Sam and Percy, and Charlie’s Fate in Season 2

Showrunner Amy B. Harris adapted Carley Fortune's YA romance novel "Every Summer After" into the Prime Video series "Every Year After," focusing on three key plot points. Harris aimed to capture the essence of the book while making specific changes for the television adaptation. One significant alteration involves the character dynamics, particularly the portrayal of the relationship between Sam, Percy, and Charlie, which Harris clarified is not a simple love triangle. The series also deviates from the book in its depiction of Sam and Percy's relationship progression and Charlie's ultimate fate, with Harris indicating that Charlie's storyline will be further explored in a potential second season. The adaptation sought to translate the emotional core of the novel to the screen, addressing character arcs and narrative resolutions differently than the source material. Harris emphasized the importance of these narrative choices in shaping the series' overall story and character development.