Series synopsis
Dead of Summer is an American drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Freeform on June 28, 2016. It ended on August 30, 2016. It was created by Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Ian B. Goldberg. It stars Elizabeth Lail, Ronen Rubinstein, Zelda Williams and Mark Indelicato.
Set in the late 1980s, school is out for the summer, and a sun-drenched season of firsts beckons the counselors at Camp Clearwater, a seemingly idyllic Midwestern summer camp, including first loves, first kisses – and first kills. Clearwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens, and what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn.
Premise
Set in the late 1980s, school is out for the summer, and a sun-drenched season of firsts beckons the counselors at Camp Clearwater, a seemingly idyllic Midwestern summer camp, including first loves, first kisses – and first kills. Clearwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens, and what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Lail as Amy Hughes
- Ronen Rubinstein as Alex Powell
- Zelda Williams as Drew Reeves
- Mark Indelicato as Blair Raymer
- Paulina Singer as Jessie Tyler
- Eli Goree as Joel Goodson
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Deborah 'Deb' Carpenter
- Alberto Frezza as Deputy Garrett Sykes
Supporting cast
- Amber Viera as Carolina 'Cricket' Diaz
Guest cast
- RJ Fetherstonhaugh as Younger Keith Jones
- Keisha Haines as Cindy
- Connor Stanhope as Lance
- Derradji Kaci as Parker
- Anton Starkman as Younger Garrett Sykes
- Charles Mesure as Sheriff Heelan
- Zachary Gordon as Blotter
- Anthony Shudra as Alexi Fayvinov
- Kristina Hampton as Student
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 28, 2016 | August 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Patience Camp Stillwater is about to reopen after being closed down for years. Deb, the new owner, has thrown her heart, soul and life savings into renovating the camp she loved as a child. She isn’t the only one excited to return as six former campers—Alex, Jessie, Cricket, Joel, Blair and Blotter —join her as counselors hoping to experience the freedom that camp brings now that they are older. Not part of the old crew, Amy is not just new to Camp Stillwater, but to camp in general. While Amy tries her best to fit in with the already tight group, Drew is content to be left alone. As everyone settles in and prepares for the campers’ arrival, Amy is the first to get a feeling that something is not right with this idyllic summer camp. |
June 28, 2016 |
| 2 |
Barney Rubble Eyes The campers arrive to Camp Stillwater and quickly Alex and Blotter realize one of their new charges, Anton, is going to be a handful. With the tendency to wander off into the woods talking to himself, Alex and Blotter think the shy kid just has an imaginary friend. But when Anton starts talking about “the Tall Man” and communicating cryptic messages to them, they begin to wonder what lurks in the woods around Stillwater. Meanwhile, flashbacks show how Alex got his “if you want something in life, you have to take it” attitude. |
July 5, 2016 |
| 3 |
Mix Tape The summer is off to a rough start for the counselors at Camp Stillwater and a night away in town is a much-needed break. Both Cricket and Jesse see the free time as an opportunity to make headway with their crushes, but when one of them goes a little too far the evening takes a dangerous turn. Stuck covering the campers while the rest are in town, Blair and Joel use movie night as a way to make their own romantic overtures. Meanwhile, flashbacks show why Cricket’s plans to attract Alex’s attention include insulting graffiti. |
July 12, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Freeform |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 28, 2016 |
| Last aired | August 30, 2016 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |