The ’90s aren’t over yet – at least at Freeform, which has renewedCruel Summerfor a second season.
Ahead of thetwisty thriller’sseason 1 finale, EW has learned thatCruel Summerwill return for season 2.
“You’re never guaranteed a season 2,” Napolitano says.

Jason Douglas, Olivia Holt, and Andrea Anders in ‘Cruel Summer’.Freeform/Bill Matlock
We had to answer all the questions and we did – well, I hope.
So yeah, onwards!"
“We’re in early days,” she says.
Other than that, it’s completely open-ended at this point."
“It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history, and the audience response has been overwhelming.
I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
This is all for you!"