Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer

The truth is how you see it.

Canceled First aired 20/Apr/2021 United States English 2 season(s) 20 episode(s)
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Taking place over three summers - 1993, 1994, 1995 - in a small Texas town, a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
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Season 2 · Season 2
10 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Jun/2023
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Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, season 2 follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.

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Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, season 2 follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.

S2E8
Confess Your Sins
Air date: 17/Jul/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 42 min
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In summer 1999, new friendships are formed and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash. In winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers. In summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.

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In summer 1999, new friendships are formed and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash. In winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers. In summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.

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S2E7
It's the End of the World
Air date: 10/Jul/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Year's Eve party, a not-so-secret conversation changes the lives of the trio forever. In summer 2000, suspicion falls on Ned after some new evidence from summer 1999 comes to light.

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In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Year's Eve party, a not-so-secret conversation changes the lives of the trio forever. In summer 2000, suspicion falls on Ned after some new evidence from summer 1999 comes to light.

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S2E6
The Plunge
Air date: 03/Jul/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In summer 1999, sparks fly at Luke's birthday party. In winter 1999, relationships are tested as Megan becomes more distant from Luke. In summer 2000, Megan obsesses over an interesting letter she received.

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In summer 1999, sparks fly at Luke's birthday party. In winter 1999, relationships are tested as Megan becomes more distant from Luke. In summer 2000, Megan obsesses over an interesting letter she received.

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S2E5
All I Want for Christmas
Air date: 26/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In Summer 1999, Isabella is rocked by a surprise visit from her past. In Winter 1999, Isabella’s concerns for Megan lead her to some surprising news. In Summer 2000, family loyalties are tested.

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In Summer 1999, Isabella is rocked by a surprise visit from her past. In Winter 1999, Isabella’s concerns for Megan lead her to some surprising news. In Summer 2000, family loyalties are tested.

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S2E4
Springing a Leak
Air date: 19/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In Summer 1999, Megan wants to be adventurous and makes fake IDs for the gang. In Winter 1999, a burst pipe leads the Landrys and Isabella to a messy night at the Chambers house. Isabella wants to help but is met with resistance from Megan.

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In Summer 1999, Megan wants to be adventurous and makes fake IDs for the gang. In Winter 1999, a burst pipe leads the Landrys and Isabella to a messy night at the Chambers house. Isabella wants to help but is met with resistance from Megan.

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S2E3
Bloody Knuckles
Air date: 12/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In Summer 1999, Megan and Isabella bond during an overnight at the Chambers’ cabin. Luke tries to stand up to Brent, but ends up causing more problems for his dad. Suspicions are raised after fingerprints are found on the gun that shot Luke.

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In Summer 1999, Megan and Isabella bond during an overnight at the Chambers’ cabin. Luke tries to stand up to Brent, but ends up causing more problems for his dad. Suspicions are raised after fingerprints are found on the gun that shot Luke.

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Ride or Die
Air date: 05/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 42 min
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In Summer 1999, Isabella grows closer to Luke while struggling to connect with Megan. In Winter 1999, Isabella searches for justice following the disastrous Christmas party.

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In Summer 1999, Isabella grows closer to Luke while struggling to connect with Megan. In Winter 1999, Isabella searches for justice following the disastrous Christmas party.

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S2E1
Welcome to Chatham
Air date: 05/Jun/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 42 min
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In Summer 1999, small-town computer genius Megan resents the arrival of outgoing and mysterious foreign exchange student Isabella. Little does she know how her life will change by Summer 2000.

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In Summer 1999, small-town computer genius Megan resents the arrival of outgoing and mysterious foreign exchange student Isabella. Little does she know how her life will change by Summer 2000.

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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Apr/2021
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S1E10
Hostile Witness
Air date: 15/Jun/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.

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Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.

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S1E8
Proof
Air date: 01/Jun/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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On the first day of school, everyone learns that the drama of the summer is anything but over and that some people will pay more for the consequences of Jeanette and Kate's deception than others.

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On the first day of school, everyone learns that the drama of the summer is anything but over and that some people will pay more for the consequences of Jeanette and Kate's deception than others.

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S1E7
Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis
Air date: 25/May/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Kate struggles with a family secret she’s been holding on to. Joy tries to convince Kate to go on “The Marsha Bailey Show.” Mallory has a birthday surprise.

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Kate struggles with a family secret she’s been holding on to. Joy tries to convince Kate to go on “The Marsha Bailey Show.” Mallory has a birthday surprise.

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S1E6
An Ocean in Me
Air date: 18/May/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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A new deposition threatens Jeanette’s case. A discovery causes Cindy’s suspicions about her own daughter to reach new heights as her relationship with Greg becomes further strained.

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A new deposition threatens Jeanette’s case. A discovery causes Cindy’s suspicions about her own daughter to reach new heights as her relationship with Greg becomes further strained.

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S1E5
As the Carny Gods Intended
Air date: 11/May/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Jeannette and Kate cross paths at the Skylin High takeover of the County Fair, where one is desperate to prove herself and the other to lose herself.

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Jeannette and Kate cross paths at the Skylin High takeover of the County Fair, where one is desperate to prove herself and the other to lose herself.

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S1E4
You Don't Hunt, You Don't Eat
Air date: 04/May/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Kate, reeling from the lawsuit, prepares her defense and finds friendship in an unlikely source. The annual Wallis hunting trip becomes the setting for an important first meeting.

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Kate, reeling from the lawsuit, prepares her defense and finds friendship in an unlikely source. The annual Wallis hunting trip becomes the setting for an important first meeting.

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S1E3
Off with a Bang
Air date: 27/Apr/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Victim or villain? Jeanette continues to add fuel to the fire as her reckless behavior causes her friends and family to question her even more.

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Victim or villain? Jeanette continues to add fuel to the fire as her reckless behavior causes her friends and family to question her even more.

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S1E2
A Smashing Good Time
Air date: 20/Apr/2021 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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It’s time for the annual Skylin Garden Club Party! Year after year after year, the residents of Skylin struggle with the truth around what happened to Kate, keeping their secrets buried and maintaining appearances.

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It’s time for the annual Skylin Garden Club Party! Year after year after year, the residents of Skylin struggle with the truth around what happened to Kate, keeping their secrets buried and maintaining appearances.

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Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner
Air date: 20/Apr/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Taking place over 3 summers in the 90s when a popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.

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Taking place over 3 summers in the 90s when a popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.

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Olivia Holt
Olivia Holt
Kate Wallis
Chiara Aurelia
Chiara Aurelia
Jeanette Turner
Froy Gutierrez
Froy Gutierrez
Jamie Henson
Harley Quinn Smith
Harley Quinn Smith
Mallory Higgins
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Allius Barnes
Vince Fuller
Brooklyn Sudano
Brooklyn Sudano
Angela Prescott
Blake Lee
Blake Lee
Martin Harris
Michael Landes
Michael Landes
Greg Turner
Sadie Stanley
Sadie Stanley
Megan Landry
Lexi Underwood
Lexi Underwood
Isabella LaRue
Griffin Gluck
Griffin Gluck
Luke Chambers
Lisa Yamada
Lisa Yamada
Parker Tanaka
Sean Blakemore
Sean Blakemore
Sheriff Myers
KaDee Strickland
KaDee Strickland
Debbie Strickland
Barrett Carnahan
Barrett Carnahan
Derek Turner
Jason Allen Wear
Jason Allen Wear
Mall Goer
Nathaniel Ashton
Nathaniel Ashton
Ben Hallowell
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Carson Cunningham
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Alexis Ostrander
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Bill Purple
Bill Purple
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Daniel Willis
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Kellie Cyrus
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Laura Nisbet Peters
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Max Winkler
Max Winkler
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Bert V. Royal
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Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
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Michelle Purple
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Addison McQuigg
Addison McQuigg
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Brian Otaño
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Diana Glogau
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