Cruel Intentions (series)

Cruel Intentions is an American drama and romance television series. It is based on the 1999 movie of the same name, which itself was inspired by the French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.

Plot
The story follows two step-siblings, Caroline Merteuil and Lucien Belmont, who are rich, powerful, and ruthless. They attend the prestigious Manchester College near Washington, D.C. The siblings will do anything to stay at the top of the social ladder, including manipulation and betrayal.

When a scandal threatens to expose the corrupt system of the school's elite societies, they create a dangerous plan. They involve Annie Grover, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States, in their schemes. The show explores themes like power, love, loyalty, and morality.

Main cast

 Sarah Catherine Hook as Caroline Merteuil
 Zac Burgess as Lucien Belmont
 Savannah Smith as Annie Grover

Production

The series was created by Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman. It is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. The show streams on Amazon Freevee.

Reception
The show has received mixed reviews. Some praised its bold storytelling and modern themes, while others criticized it for not living up to the original movie. It has a rating of 3.2/5 based on six user reviews.

Trivia

 The series updates the original movie's setting and themes for a modern audience.
 It explores how social media and technology affect relationships and power dynamics.

Episodes

The first season premiered in 2024 and includes eight episodes:

 Alpha
 Beta
 Gamma
 Delta
 Epsilon
 Zeta
 Eta
 Theta

Sources

https://www.fernsehserien.tv/eiskalte-engel.shtml
Category:2020s American drama television series
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Category:American drama television series
Category:American English-language television shows