Cruel Summer Season 2 Renewed on Freeform; 2021 Release Date, Cast, Trailer, News
Cruel Summer Season 2
Was Cruel Summer cancelled or renewed for season 2? When does it start on Freeform? Now that season 1 is over, fans are wondering if the show will continue for another season or not. In this post, we have summarized everything we know so far about the next season.
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What Is Cruel Summer About?
In a small Texas town, popular teen Kate, is abducted. Seemingly unrelated, a girl named Jeanette goes from being a sweet, awkward outsider to the most popular girl in town, but by 1995 she has become the most-despised person in America.
From executive producer Jessica Biel ("The Sinner"), "Cruel Summer" 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 series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano. "Cruel Summer" comes from studio eOne and was created by Bert V. Royal. Tia Napolitano serves as showrunner. Executive producers include Napolitano, Royal and Iron Ocean Productions' Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple. Max Winkler directs and executive produces the pilot. After the series premiere, new episodes will air Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT.
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Jessica Biel Produced Series Is Freeform's Most-Watched Series Ever, and Hulu's Most-Watched Next-Day Season One Title From a Linear Channel to Date
The Series Is The No. 1 Most Engaged New Scripted Cable Series On Social In 2021
· Freeform has renewed its most-watched series ever, "Cruel Summer," for season two, ahead of the season one finale airing today, Tuesday, June 15, at 10 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform, streaming next day on Hulu.
· "Cruel Summer" is the first scripted series to debut under Freeform President Tara Duncan.
· "Cruel Summer" is the network's most-watched series ever, ranking as the No. 1 new cable drama of the year among Women 18-34, with the most recent episode delivering the drama's biggest linear TV audience yet – surging by 31% over its premiere. In MP35, the series averages 6.8 million viewers per episode.
· On Hulu, "Cruel Summer" was the most-watched next-day season one title from a linear channel in its first seven weeks to date.
· "Cruel Summer" is the No. 1 most engaged new scripted cable series on social in 2021.
· "Renewing 'Cruel Summer' for a season two was an easy decision," stated Duncan. "It's the biggest series debut in Freeform's history, and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. Jessica, Michelle and Tia did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that's tapped into the cultural zeitgeist. I'm excited to see where they take the series next."
· "Collaborating with Iron Ocean, our dedicated crew, charismatic cast, and our partners at Freeform and eOne have been the best first showrunning experience I could ask for. I am beyond grateful and excited by the amazing fan response to our show! Continuing to bottle 'Cruel Summer' magic for a season two is an absolute dream come true," says Tia Napolitano.
· "We are so proud of this show and the incredible cast and crew who brought so much hard work and grit to every single scene. This wouldn't have been possible without them and our mastermind showrunner, Tia Napolitano. To be picked up for a second season is a dream, and we have so many ideas for where we can take this next. We are excited to get to work with our brilliant team of creatives on this project, in addition to our partners at Freeform and eOne, including Jackie Sacerio, who brought the project to us. To the audiences who have been tuning into this show week in and week out, THANK YOU!!! This is all for you!" added executive producers Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple of Iron Ocean Productions.
· From executive producer Jessica Biel ("The Sinner"), "Cruel Summer" 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 series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano. "Cruel Summer" comes from studio eOne and was created by Bert V. Royal. Tia Napolitano serves as showrunner. Executive producers include Napolitano, Royal and Iron Ocean Productions' Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple.
· On tonight's all-new episode titled "Hostile Witness," Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.
The last episode of the series was released on June 15, 2021 in the US.
Read More: Freeform Announces New Cast for the Highly Anticipated "Cruel Summer" Season Two
Is "Cruel Summer" returning for Season 2? When does the next season of Cruel Summer come back on? 🤔 Find out below!
Cruel Summer Season 2 Release Date
Cruel Summer is renewed for season 2. However, the official release date is not announced by Freeform yet. We are going to update this post once we have an official release date.
Cruel Summer Season 2 Release Date — Freeform renewed the popular drama series for a second season.
Cruel Summer Season 2 Trailer
Right now, we don't have an official season 2 trailer. We are still waiting for the announcement from Freeform. Here is the latest promo/trailer shared on press releases & social accounts so far:
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