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New Details Revealed For 'Cruel Summer' Season 2

New Details Revealed For 'Cruel Summer' Season 2

Cruel Summer has been picked up for a second season and new details have been revealed!

The mystery/thriller series became a big hit for Freeform, starting with having the biggest series premiere ever for the network.

Now that season one is coming to a close, and a season two is confirmed, we are getting more info on what to expect from the new episodes that are coming in 2022.

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'Cruel Summer' Gets Renewed For Season 2 at Freeform!

'Cruel Summer' Gets Renewed For Season 2 at Freeform!

Exciting news for fans of Freeform’s new show Cruel Summer!

The hit breakout series, starring Chiara Aurelia and Olivia Holt, has been picked up for a second season on the network, JJJ can confirm.

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'Cruel Summer' Was Freeform's Most Watched Series Premiere Ever!!

'Cruel Summer' Was Freeform's Most Watched Series Premiere Ever!!

Freeform has just revealed how many people tuned in to the premiere of it’s new show Cruel Summer!

The brand new show just had it’s series premiere on April 20th and it is now the most watched debut ever on the network.

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averaged 3.81 million multiplatform viewers in the first week available, and is the best-ever series debut among Adults 18-49 (2.65 million) and Adults 18-34 (1.33 million).

In addition, it was the “No. 1 most social scripted series premiere across cable year-to-date.”

Cruel Summer debuted with a two premiere and is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.

The show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano.

You can catch new episodes weekly on Tuesday nights at 9pm ET/PT on Freeform.

Who Stars In Freeform's New Show 'Cruel Summer'? Meet The Cast Here!

Who Stars In Freeform's New Show 'Cruel Summer'? Meet The Cast Here!

The premiere of Cruel Summer is finally here!

The thrilling new Freeform series features a tremendous young cast, and is executive produced by Jessica Biel.

Here’s a synopsis: The unconventional drama takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and 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. Each episode is told from alternating POVs.

The series will kick off with a two hour premiere, airing the first two episodes – “Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner” and “A Smashing Good Time.”

In episode two, 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.

Tune in TONIGHT (April 20) for the two hour series premiere of Cruel Summer, starting at 9pm ET/PT on Freeform!

In case you missed them, check out the photos from the first two episodes.

Click inside to find out who is starring in the show, and which character they play… More Here! »

Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia & More Glam Up For 'Cruel Summer' Premiere Screening

Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia & More Glam Up For 'Cruel Summer' Premiere Screening

Olivia Holt wears a strapless LBD to the premiere screening of her new Freeform series Cruel Summer held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday night (April 15) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 23-year-old actress and singer was joined by a number of her co-stars at the event, where they had socially distant viewing from different balconies.

Also in attendance were Chiara Aurelia, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, Michael Landes, Brooklyn Sudano, Sarah Drew and Andrea Anders.

Notably missing was Froy Gutierrez, who plays Jamie in the series. He’s currently back in London, where he was spotted out earlier this week with Richard Madden.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out all of the first look photos and clips from the thrilling new series, which takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen (Holt) goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl (Aurelia) transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.

Tune in to the series premiere on Tuesday (April 20) at 9pm ET/PT on Freeform!

FYI: Olivia is wearing Prada. Allius is wearing a HEAVEN by Marc Jacobs sweater and Needles shoes.

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Olivia Holt, Froy Gutierrez & More Star In New 'Cruel Summer' First Look Photos & Teaser Clips!

Olivia Holt, Froy Gutierrez & More Star In New 'Cruel Summer' First Look Photos & Teaser Clips!

Cruel Summer is exactly ONE WEEK away from premiering on Freeform!

The thrilling new series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano, and new clips and images were just released.

Here’s a synopsis: The unconventional drama takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and 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. Each episode is told from alternating POVs.

The new show is executive produced by Jessica Biel and marks Olivia‘s return to the network following Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger.

Tune in to the Cruel Summer series premiere on Tuesday (April 20) at 9pm ET/PT on Freeform!

In case you missed it, Olivia just recently released a new song, and Froy was seen out in London with this person for the first time in a while.

Check out all of the latest clips and trailers inside… More Here! »

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Olivia Holt's 'Cruel Summer' Gets Premiere Date & First Look Teaser!

Olivia Holt's 'Cruel Summer' Gets Premiere Date  & First Look Teaser!

The upcoming Freeform series Cruel Summer has just been given a premiere date!

The new psychological mystery, from executive producer Jessica Biel, will have a two-hour premiere event on Tuesday, April 20th at 9pm ET/PT.

Cruel Summer follows two young women: Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia), the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.

Also starring in the new series are Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano.

Check out the full cast photo in the gallery, and watch the first look teaser now!


‘Cruel Summer’ Teaser

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