Cruel Summer

An unconventional thriller that takes place over three summers — 1993-95 — in a small Texas town when 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.

2021 HD 44min TV-14 United States English

Bert V. Royal Lexi Underwood Sadie Stanley Griffin Gluck Sean Blakemore KaDee Strickland Lisa Yamada

Drama Mystery

anthology missing person 1990s psychological thriller summer

S1E1 - Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner 2021-04-20

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.

S1E2 - A Smashing Good Time 2021-04-20

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.

S1E3 - Off with a Bang 2021-04-27

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.

S1E4 - You Don't Hunt, You Don't Eat 2021-05-04

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.

S1E5 - As the Carny Gods Intended 2021-05-11

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.

S1E6 - An Ocean in Me 2021-05-18

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.

S1E7 - Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis 2021-05-25

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.

S1E8 - Proof 2021-06-01

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 Kates deception than others.

S1E9 - A Secret of My Own 2021-06-08

Kates closely held secrets and fragmented memories of her time in Martins captivity are brought to the surface.

S1E10 - Hostile Witness 2021-06-15

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

S2E1 - Welcome to Chatham 2023-06-05

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.

S2E2 - Ride or Die 2023-06-05

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.

S2E3 - Bloody Knuckles 2023-06-12

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.

S2E4 - Springing a Leak 2023-06-19

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.

S2E5 - All I Want for Christmas 2023-06-26

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.

S2E6 - The Plunge 2023-07-03

In summer 1999, sparks fly at Lukes 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.

S2E7 - It's the End of the World 2023-07-10

In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Years 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.

S2E8 - Confess Your Sins 2023-07-17

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.