Cruel Intentions
Power can be cruel.
Created by Sara Goodman, Phoebe Fisher
On Prime Video
A dark, high-stakes drama about ruthless ambition and social manipulation at an elite university, where power and reputation matter more than ethics or consequences.
At an elite Washington, D.C.-adjacent university, two ruthless step-siblings will do anything to stay on top of the cutthroat social hierarchy. After a brutal hazing incident threatens the entire Greek Life system at their school, they'll do whatever is necessary to preserve their power and reputation – even if that means seducing, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States.
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Questions people ask
Does Cruel Intentions leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is Cruel Intentions scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Cruel Intentions easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Cruel Intentions sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Is Cruel Intentions violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
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Like Cruel Intentions, But Darker
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Like Cruel Intentions, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
