So maybe it’s time to lighten up your watchlist too.

And these real-life stories will definitely have you thinking summer.

King, The 5th Dimension and many more.

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Get that feeling back (if only for a couple of hours).

(Or skip back to Season 3, which offered classic ’80s summer vibes alongside the spooky chills.)

If you want some soapy summer drama

It’s summer!

Trade in your darkThe Last of Usfandom for something a little less grim.

Where to watch:Amazon Prime.

Opt for season one in Hawaii, or season two in Sicily.

This series is a reboot of the equally fun summer horror classic.

Think Elin Hilderbrand for the tween and teen set.

(And there’s a season two on the horizon!)

Luca

This under-the-radar (but totally charming!)

Pixar-created tale follows a young sea monster who secretly lives his best summer life on the Italian Riviera.

They still feature some pretty epic effects long before the CGI renaissance.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants