Cruel Summer Season 1, Episode 9 | Sneak Peek: Kate Doesn't Come Home | Freeform

Rod and Joy begin to worry when Kate stays out all night. Watch Freeform’s Cruel Summer Tuesdays at 10p/9c on Freeform, next day on Hulu.

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About Cruel Summer:
From executive producer Jessica Biel (“The Sinner”), “Cruel Summer” is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America. The series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano. “Cruel Summer” comes from studio eOne and was created by Bert V. Royal. Tia Napolitano serves as showrunner. Executive producers include Napolitano, Royal and Iron Ocean Productions’ Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple. Max Winkler directs and executive produces the pilot.

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Cruel Summer Season 1, Episode 9 | Sneak Peek: Kate Doesn't Come Home | Freeform

[trinaq]

I'd really like for Rod to stand up to Joy, and confront her about her affair. He seems like the more understanding parent, and I'd love him to have a meaningful moment with Kate.

[siabutterflyy]

Yes, Rod, boss the hell up. Joyce running roughshod over the whole family drove her kid to a creep.

[neldasalinas]

How did someone as sweet and understanding as Rod end up with someone as mean n horrible as Joy?

[avanishetty]

Rod and Vince are the best characters in the show.