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Season 1 – Cruel Intentions

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At Manchester College, step-siblings Caroline and Lucien work to stay atop of the social ladder; after a hazing scandal, they plot to seduce, Annie Grover, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States, to maintain power.
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Cruel Intentions — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Neither as fun or transgressive as the original Cruel Intentions, this television adaptation doesn't cut deep enough to make much of an impression.

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Poppie Platt Daily Telegraph (UK) The majority of the show merely veers into pastiche, as the cast desperately churn out their impersonations of their superior predecessors. Rated: 1/5 Dec 6, 2024 Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) This latest take, set at a Washington, DC, university, has very little to add to project’s accumulated worth. The performances are shallow, the seductiveness stale. Dec 3, 2024 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Its attempts to update the already updated tale are mostly hollow, and its ensemble of pretty young actors mostly forgettable. Nov 26, 2024 Full Review Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post The series lacks the edge, wit and substance that made the original film iconic, leaving viewers like me disappointed and unengaged. As for a second season? I'm not holding my breath. Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network This new series’s creators had the best intentions with their reimagining, but the results are just plain cruel. Rated: 4/10 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk This teen-centric rehash tries to be Gossip Girl meets Pretty Little Liars, but its not nearly fun enough. Rated: 1/5 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fernando B The one star is for production credits. The only thing thats ok about this re-imagining. 1) Lucien is not sexy at all. A twinky boy with no sex appeal. It would be ok if this was freshman year of high school, not college. 2) Cece became an organizing obsessive freak instead of the innocent dumb-sweet Cecile played by SalmanBlair, losing all the characters empathy. Totally lost it. 3) Changing it to a Washington DC college also broke the idea of destroying an innocent girl. It became political when switching the bet to make Annie join a fraternity. Bottom line - some good moments, but not a drip of what made the original so amazing. I have seen the original in the movie theatres when it came out in 1999, and many times after. It just gets better. This version? I was hoping it to be over sooner. And the ending: There is no ending. And lets not hope for a secong season either. Pitty to have such potential for a good show wasted. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Mars A Gotta say, had my doubts.... but outstanding job reviving this classic! The characters are fun and the scandals sell. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review I'm A D I actually enjoyed this show and hope that there's a season 2. I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars because if they're gonna do sex scenes, they need to show nudity. Other than that, it was a fun watch and I highly recommend it to people who were fans of the original movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Erin S Such boring, long-winded, dense writing. The original was sexy and fun to watch. The actor playing Lucien looks like a twink from the 80s. And he’s supposed to be sexually undeniable to women???? Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Tyler J Regardless of critic reviews, season 1 was actually very much enjoyable and I would hope for future seasons to come, especially with how the show runners hope to pace the show. Season 1 was actually very great developing piece that will pave the way for events that unfolded. Character development is clearly at the hands of the manipulation of those around them in their inner circles, but in a good way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Audience Member I liked it. That’s all there is to it. I’m intrigued and want to see a season 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Alpha Caroline enlists Lucien's help to recruit the Vice President's daughter, Annie Grover, to join Delta Phi; Cece persuades Professor Chadwick to give her a coveted TA position. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Caroline plans for President's Night; Annie decides between rushing and her friend Beatrice's anti-greek movement; Blaise pitches Scott as the new Alpha Gamma president. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 21, 2024 With some help from Cece, Caroline and Blaise ally to secure Scott's presidential run; Lucien and Annie play hooky; Beatrice celebrates her anti-greek victory with plans for more. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Annie grows closer with Caroline when she attends Delta Phi Pi's Heaven Rush event; Blaise suggests Scott spend less time with him and more time scoring points for the frat book. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Caroline introduces her mother to Annie and her family; Annie and Scott take their relationship to the next level; Lucien discovers Blaise's secret. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Lucien attempts to seal the deal with Annie; Cece tries to seduce Professor Chadwick; Scott acts out against Blaise and everyone else; Caroline's big party backfires. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2024 The Greeks are in trouble with the National Board after the big party; Scott discovers money is missing from the frat; Annie and Lucien grow closer. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Lucien's secrets are spilled all over campus; Blaise visits Congressman Russell; Professor Chadwick is under investigation. Details
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Season Info

Director
Nick Copus, Adam Arkin
Executive Producer
Sara Goodman, Phoebe Fisher, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Roger Kumble, Andrea Iervolino, Bruce Mellon
Screenwriter
Phoebe Fisher, Sarah Goodman
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 21, 2024