TV series
Cruel Summer
2021–2023, English, on Freeform. Created by Bert V. Royal.
The truth is how you see it.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2023
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.4/10 from 387 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cruel Summer
Cruel Summer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Amazon Prime Video with AdsAvailability in India as of 31 October 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E10: Endgame
Aired 31 July 2023
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Bert V. RoyalCreator
- Olivia HoltKate Wallis · 10 ep
- Chiara AureliaJeanette Turner · 10 ep
- Froy GutierrezJamie Henson · 10 ep
- Harley Quinn SmithMallory Higgins · 10 ep
- Allius BarnesVince Fuller · 10 ep
- Brooklyn SudanoAngela Prescott · 10 ep
- Blake LeeMartin Harris · 10 ep
- Michael LandesGreg Turner · 10 ep
- Sadie StanleyMegan Landry · 10 ep
- Lexi UnderwoodIsabella LaRue · 10 ep
- Griffin GluckLuke Chambers · 10 ep
- Lisa YamadaParker Tanaka · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 April 2021
- Last aired
- 31 July 2023
- Network
- Freeform
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Cruel Summer: quick answers
Is Cruel Summer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 387 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Cruel Summer are there?
Cruel Summer has 2 seasons and 20 episodes, about 42 minutes each.
Is Cruel Summer finished?
Yes. Cruel Summer was cancelled in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Cruel Summer on?
Cruel Summer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Cruel Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cruel Summer is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Cruel Summer?
If you liked Cruel Summer, try Them, Sugar, I Will Find You.
Who created Cruel Summer?
Cruel Summer was created by Bert V. Royal and stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Froy Gutierrez.