Cruel Summer was renewed for a second season just before the big season one finale, so I thought, I'd give it a crack. Gosh did I power through all ten episodes ASAP. Well I guess that's what happens when we go back in time in Sydney. Yes it's feeling a lot like March 2020 again folks. Thanks Slo-Mo.
The series follows two teenage girls Kate Wallis (popular) and Janette Turner (NERD) in the 1990s. Set in the fictional town of Skylin, Texas, each episode focuses on the same day over the course of three years: 1993, 1994 and 1995.
The series follows two teenage girls: Kate Wallis is a beloved popular girl who one day disappears without a trace at the hands of new vice principal Martin Harris.
Jeanette Turner is an awkward outcast who seemingly takes over Kate's life after she goes missing. Found alive a year later, Kate accuses Jeanette of witnessing her abduction but not reporting it, which results in Jeanette becoming the most despised person in America. Through multiple lawsuits and fractured families, friendships and relationships, everyone scrambles to pick sides as the true story unfolds.
Episodes alternate between Jeanette and Kate's viewpoint.
As viewers we get disclaimers before certain episodes cautioning viewers over show themes of child grooming and domestic abuse. It reminded me a little like a reverse version of A Teacher. However that was way more classy.
Cruel Summer is actually a little trashy. My way better half did suggest the show was a little bit like daytime/midday movie. Actually it was a fair assessment. However for some of its daggy moments the twists and turns we get to before episode nine and ten makes for an interesting finale.
I smashed this really easily as honestly it's one of those super easy shows you can just throw on in the background.
So the season finale aired last month, so I was slightly behind on the viewing/posting around this series. Lets just say after all the finales last month my dance card is fairly open now. July will also see a number of shows conclude, Kung Fu, The Flash, All American (look out for a sneaky post soon on Homecoming) as well as Loki and Betty.
Can you tell I am missing the cinema yet??
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