Cruel Summer
“The truth is how you see it.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 20 Episodes
42 min per episode
2021 – 2023
Premiered: Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “Endgame”
As timelines collide, friendships implode, new evidence emerges, and the shocking truth is revealed...in more ways than one.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cruel Summer | Trailer: Happy Birthday | FreeformOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-21
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert V. Royal
Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Summer
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What is Cruel Summer about?
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.
How many seasons does Cruel Summer have?
Cruel Summer comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cruel Summer?
Key cast members in Cruel Summer include Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, Lisa Yamada, Sean Blakemore.
Who created or directed Cruel Summer?
Cruel Summer was developed and directed by Bert V. Royal.