To All The Boys I've Loved Before 4

Okay, deep breaths everyone. We need to talk about the To All The Boys I've Loved Before universe. Specifically, the gaping hole in our hearts where To All The Boys 4 should be. It’s like that perfect last cookie on the plate. You know it’s gone, but you can’t help but stare, hoping it magically reappears.

Remember the first movie? The iconic mailbox scene? Lara Jean Covey, played by the utterly charming Lana Condor, and her secret love letters. Those letters went out to all the boys she’d ever loved, and chaos, glorious, swoon-worthy chaos, ensued. We were hooked from the get-go.

Then came the sequel, P.S. I Still Love You. More Peter Kavinsky, played by the swoon-worthy Noah Centineo. More love triangles, more adorable awkwardness from Lara Jean. We thought we had it all figured out, right? Team Peter, forever.

And finally, Always and Forever. The graduation, the college decisions, the "will they, won't they" of their future. It felt like a proper send-off. A beautiful, tear-jerking conclusion to their high school love story. Or so we thought.

But here's the thing. My unpopular opinion, and I’m saying it with love, is that the universe of Lara Jean and Peter isn't quite finished. Not by a long shot. We’ve seen them navigate the tricky waters of first love. We’ve seen them stumble, fall, and get back up. But what about the next phase?

Think about it. They're finally, officially together, and heading off to different colleges. That’s a whole new ballgame. Long distance, new people, new experiences. It’s the stuff of actual, real-life romantic comedies. And honestly, who better to explore that than Lara Jean?

Lara Jean, with her love of baking and her fiercely loyal heart, is the perfect protagonist to show us how to survive (and thrive!) in a long-distance relationship. Imagine the care packages! The late-night video calls filled with adorable inside jokes. The slightly panicked texts when things get tough.

And Peter Kavinsky? Oh, Peter. He’s not just a pretty face and a killer lacrosse move. He’s the guy who learned to be vulnerable. He’s the guy who fought for Lara Jean. I have a feeling he’d be just as committed to making their long-distance love work. Maybe even more so.

We need to see them face these new challenges together. Not just as high school sweethearts, but as young adults figuring out their lives, with their love as a constant. It’s a transition that’s incredibly relatable to so many of us who’ve been there.

But it’s not just about Lara Jean and Peter. This is a whole world filled with fantastic characters. What about Kitty? Lara Jean’s feisty younger sister. She’s hilarious and has her own budding romantic life. A spin-off movie with Kitty at the center? Sign me up!

Or Gen? The former antagonist. She had a really interesting arc in the third movie. We saw her soften, saw her complexity. I think there’s still so much to explore with her character. Maybe she finds her own happy ending, or even a new, unexpected friendship.

And Chris! Lara Jean’s best friend. She’s got such a fun, laid-back vibe. I can picture her supporting Lara Jean through all the ups and downs of college. Maybe she even has her own romantic adventures we haven’t seen yet.

The To All The Boys universe has a certain magic to it. It’s sweet, it’s funny, and it’s incredibly optimistic. It’s the kind of movie you can curl up with on a rainy day and feel good. It leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling, like a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie.

So, why no To All The Boys 4? Is it because the story feels complete? I’m going to respectfully disagree. I think the story of young love, of navigating independence while holding onto your heart, is a story that’s always worth telling.

Maybe the studio thinks it’s too soon. Maybe they think the fans have moved on. But I’m here to tell you, we haven’t. We’re still here, rewatching the movies, still dreaming of Lara Jean’s perfect handwriting and Peter’s charming smirk.

Think about the possibilities! A whole new set of awkward dating scenarios. Hilarious misunderstandings that only Lara Jean could get herself into. And of course, more incredibly sweet and heartfelt moments between her and Peter.

What if Lara Jean starts a new baking blog in college? And Peter, in a moment of pure Kavinsky charm, helps promote it? Imagine the crossover potential! It could be adorable.

Or what if there's a moment of doubt? A flicker of insecurity that the distance is too much? That’s real life! And seeing them overcome that, with communication and love, would be incredibly powerful.

I just feel like there's so much untapped potential. So many stories waiting to be told within this beloved world. It’s like having a favorite book series and knowing there’s another adventure waiting between the pages, but the publisher just… stopped printing them.

And let's be honest, a To All The Boys 4 wouldn't just be a movie; it would be an event. A chance to reconnect with characters we’ve grown to love. A chance to feel that familiar flutter in our chests.

So, to Netflix, to the producers, to everyone involved: Please, hear our plea! Bring back Lara Jean and Peter. Let us see them navigate the beautiful, messy, and wonderful world of young adulthood. We’re ready for more letters, more cookies, and a whole lot more love.

We’ve seen their first kiss, their first fight, their first "I love you." It’s time to see their first real-life grown-up challenges. And I’m pretty sure they’ll conquer them, with a smile and a perfectly baked treat, of course.

Until then, we’ll just have to keep rewatching the originals, dreaming of the day when the mailbox opens again, and a new letter, perhaps addressed to college life or long-distance love, finds its way to us.

It's a small ask, really. Just one more dose of that heartwarming, feel-good romance. Is that too much to ask for? I don’t think so. Our hearts, and Lara Jean's overflowing letter collection, deserve it.