Summary
Cruel Intentions is the latest IP adapted for the modern audience, and this time we get a reimagining of the 1999 movie rather than its source material, Dangerous Liaisons. Split across 8 episodes, this one is certainly a divisive watch, with extra emphasis on the different . Well, after watching the show, you may be wondering if this has been renewed or cancelled. Here’s what we know:
What is Cruel Intentions about?
Cruel Intentions is very loosely based on the film sporting the same name, and follows step-siblings Lucien and Caroline. The pair engage in a game of power and orchestrate a bet. If Lucien can seduce and sleep with Annie, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States, then she’ll allow him an hour in bed with her.
All of this takes place at Manchester Prep, where a hazing incident has left a stain over the Sorority’s reputation. Caroline intends to remedy that no matter what and as the pair engage in their game, others end up caught in the crossfire.
We have ongoing coverage of Cruel Intentions on the site, including recaps for all episodes. You can find those HERE!
Has Cruel Intentions been renewed for season 2?
At the time of writing, Cruel Intentions has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Amazon would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate.
With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show’s future is made. So far, Cruel Intentions has had a pretty mixed reaction online from critics and audiences alike.
Given the way this show is set up, and the current reception to the show online, we’re predicting that this will be renewed for a second season. The series does have plenty of potential and it feels like perfect fodder for more drama to ensue, given the show ends on a big cliffhanger. We also know that Amazon Prime tend to do best when they stick to their guns and with shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty, this one looks to be following the same trend.
At this point, we’re pretty confident this will be renewed in the near future, but we’ll be sure to keep this section updated!
What we know about season 2 so far:
Barely anything is known about Cruel Intentions season 2 at this point as it hasn’t been officially renewed. Should it return, we can expect a similar 8 episode structure to tide us over, and a continuation of the plot threads brought up across this season.
However, we will update this page when more information becomes available.
Would you like to see Cruel Intentions return for a second season? Or do you think the story has run its course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Just finished season 1. It was awesome! There must be a second season!
Just finished watching it. I say bring on another season
Fantastic modern take on one of the best movies ever produced… I would love to see another season!
Yes please renew a second season!!!!
Def must renew! They did such a great job! It had the whole CI vibe! Cece reminded me so much of Cecile! And SPS Thomas coming in as the Prof with her as his TA was so good connecting the two! Binged the whole 8 episodes!
I would LOVE a season 2!!!
Season 2 is a must I binged season 1and loved it
Just binged watched it please renew for season 2!!!!!
Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved Season 1 that was sic lol
Yes there definitely needs to be a season 2
It definitely needs a season 2 with more episodes too!!!!!!!!
I agree I just Bing watched the whole thing and as a woman who watched the original movie about a million times and then the second movie, which was good but not as good as the first one, this was brilliant, same feeling as the first one. I love that this topic is the same, the feelings are the same, but not an exact remake of the original story. I worked for a few years for a exclusive private school in New England and it was an educational experience for me, to realize that while the story of cruel intentions and even gossip girl are fictional, the kids are dealing with the same crap in real life. The fact that they are still dealing with neglectful parents, drug addiction, hazing, bullying and peer pressure still in 2024 is just as sad as it was in 1990s
Yes, I would like to see a sequel. I know how the original movie ended, but I’d like to see what happens with these characters.
Yes!!! This show needs to continue so we get a good ending this movie was a HUGE HIT IN 1999!!! IM OBSESSED WE ALL ARE!!