‘Cruel Summer’ — Photos Of The Hit Freeform Series

By:

Elissa Anderson

April 20, 2021 3:07PM EDT

‘Cruel Summer’ is Freeform’s newest hit. The show takes place in 1993, 1994, and 1995. See photos of the new show.

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‘Cruel Summer’

‘Cruel Summer’ — ‘Cruel Summer’ is a new Freeform series that premieres April 20. The official synopsis reads: ‘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.’ Kate Wallis is the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe, is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. But everything is not what it appears. The psychological series will unravel all the secrets between the characters over the course of the season. The series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. Jessica Biel is an executive producer of the series. See more photos of ‘Cruel Summer’ in our gallery now.

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Olivia Holt & Blake Lee In Episode 9

Olivia Holt & Blake Lee In Episode 9 — Kate’s closely held secrets and fragmented memories of her time in Martin’s captivity are brought to the surface. The episode revealed how she ended up in the basement.

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Jeanette In 1995

Jeanette In 1995 — By 1995, Jeanette has lost everything. The life she had in 1994 is long gone.

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Kate In 1995

Kate In 1995 — OLIVIA HOLT

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Olivia Holt

Olivia Holt — Olivia Holt stars as Kate Wallis. Olivia previously starred in ‘Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.’

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Chiara Aurelia

Chiara Aurelia — Chiara Aurelia as Jeanette Turner. Chiara recently starred in the series ‘Tell Me Your Secrets.’

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Froy Gutierrez

Froy Gutierrez — Froy Gutierrez plays Jamie Henson. He previously appeared on ‘Teen Wolf.’

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Allius Barnes

Allius Barnes — Allius Barnes stars as Vince Fuller. He recurred on ‘PEN15’ and ‘Snowfall.’

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Harley Quinn Smith

Harley Quinn Smith — Harley Quinn Smith stars as Mallory Higgins. She is the daughter of Kevin Smith.

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Blake Lee

Blake Lee — Blake Lee stars as Martin Harris. He’s known for his roles on ‘Mixology’ and ‘Parks and Recreation.’

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‘Cruel Summer’ Episode 3

‘Cruel Summer’ Episode 3 — Jeanette is questioned about her necklace in episode 3. Is she lying about what went down with Kate or telling the truth?

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