Cruel Summer fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.
Tense and fast-paced
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and nostalgic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life
Standout performances, storytelling, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout editing
Tense and fast-paced
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Cruel Summer is tense and fast-paced. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and nostalgic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic and nostalgic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life
Its world is built around mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances, storytelling, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, storytelling, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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The truth is how you see it.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Cruel Summer is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and sexual content.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 42 minutes each.
Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Cruel Summer much the same way.
It ran from 2021 to 2023 and has ended.
It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.
+114GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cruel Summer in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 113 storytelling tropes for Cruel Summer, including Symbolic Glass House, The Atoner, Fair-Weather Friend.
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