"Cruel Summer" Fans Might Be Surprised How Long the Show Is
Fans of Cruel Summer can't get enough of the Freeform hit, which is why they might be surprised to see how short the show’s first season is. Taking place over the course of three different years in the 1990s, the show centers around two girls who find themselves at odds after Kate Wallis gets kidnapped and claims classmate Jeanette Turner knew where she was all along. But with how quickly each episode flies by, you might be wondering just how long the show's first season lasts. So whether you're trying to plan out your watch or just want confirmation that that's all you're going to see in season one, we've got you covered!
Here's everything you need to know about Cruel Summer's episodes for season 1.
How many Cruel Summer episodes are there?
Just like the summer, Cruel Summer is pretty short. With only 10 episodes planned for the show's first season, the finale is coming up soon. The average run time per episode is about 45 minutes without commercials (60 minutes with commercials), which means it'll take close to seven and a half hours to get through. So you can either plan to watch it over a couple of nights or you can manage to finish it in just one sitting once the show is completely available on streaming.
You can find a full list of all the episodes along with their run times below.
Episode 1: "Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner" — 45 minutes
Episode 2: "A Smashing Good Time" — 42 minutes
Episode 3: "Off With a Bang" — 42 minutes
Episode 4: "You Don't Hunt, You Don't Eat" — 42 minutes
Episode 5: "As The Carny Gods Intended" — 42 minutes
Episode 6: "An Ocean Inside Me" — 42 minutes
Episode 7: "Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis" — 42 minutes
Episode 8: "Proof" — 42 minutes
Episode 9: "A Secret of My Own" — 42 minutes
Episode 10: "Hostile Witness" — 44 minutes
Will there be a second season?
The show was officially renewed shortly before its season 1 finale, so we're definitely heading back for more drama. So don't worry if you're still freaking out over that big cliffhanger, because you'll get some more answers pretty soon.
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