Get the lowdown on the new ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV series before it premieres
Amazon’s new adaptation of the twisted tale of two power-hungry stepsiblings debuts this week.
How far would you go to preserve your power and social status? For the stepsiblings Caroline Mertueil and Lucien Belmont, no limit exists. That’s the driving force behind everything they do in “Cruel Intentions,” the new TV series coming to Prime Video this week. Fans of the 1999 movie of the same name are likely psyched about the show, but for the uninitiated, we’ve compiled this handy guide to walk you through all the information you need about the show before you start watching.
Everything you need to know about ‘Cruel Intentions’
Is there a trailer for ‘Cruel Intentions’?
When does ‘Cruel Intentions’ premiere?
“Cruel Intentions will begin airing on Prime Video on Thursday, Nov. 21. The first season of the show will have eight episodes, and all will be available to stream as of Nov. 21.
What is ‘Cruel Intentions’ about?
“Cruel Intentions” centers on Caroline Mertueil and Lucien Belmont, two stepsiblings who are students at the prestigious Manchester College of Washington, D.C. The pair are ruthless and cunning and will stop at nothing to maintain their status at the top of the school’s social scene.
A hazing incident threatens their influence when it seems to doom the school’s Greek system, but Caroline and Lucien will do whatever it takes to keep it intact. They’ll even go as far as seducing the daughter of the vice president of the United States if they think it will help them maintain their power.
Who stars in ‘Cruel Intentions’?
Sarah Catherine Hook steps into the role of Caroline Mertueil, while Zac Burgess will portray Lucien Belmont. Savannah Lee Smith plays Annie Grover, daughter of the vice president. Sara Silva also stars as CeCe Carroway, with John Harlan Kim as Blaise Powell, Khobe Clarke as Scott Russel, Sean Patrick Thomas as Professor Chadwick, and Brook Lena Johnson as Beatrice Worth.
Where can you stream the original 1999 ‘Cruel Intentions’ movie?
“Cruel Intentions” is a retelling of the same story shown in the 1999 film of the same name. The movie is available to watch on-demand with ads on Prime Video now.
Cruel Intentions Movies
Cruel Intentions is a 1999 American teen romantic drama film written and directed by Roger Kumble and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. The film is an adaptation of the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos in 1782, but set among wealthy teenagers attending high school in New York City instead of 18th-century France. The film started as a smaller budget independent film, but was picked up by Columbia Pictures and released on March 5, 1999. Despite mixed critical reviews, the performances of Gellar, Philippe, and Witherspoon were praised. Cruel Intentions was a box office success, earning $76 million and spawning two further films, both direct-to-video.
How does ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV show connect to movies?
The “Cruel Intentions” series is a reboot of the story told in the first movie but with different characters and settings. Viewers will see many of the same themes and plot points but told in a different way.
Can you stream ‘Cruel Intentions’ for free?
Yes, you can, if you’re not a Prime Video customer already. Amazon Prime offers a 30-day free trial for new customers, and Prime Video is one of the benefits of a subscription that you can enjoy free during that time. You can use it to stream “Cruel Intentions” alongside titles like “Clueless,” “Saltburn,” “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and more.
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