This was another really strong Kate-centric episode. I've found the two episodes that focused on Kate to be much more engaging than the Jeannette heavy storylines. I think this is partially due to Olivia Holt's performance and partially due to the uncertainty surrounding Jeannette's character arc. We still don't know what made her shift from lovable geek to queen bee and then to jaded outcast. We can make assumptions but without more context, I find it difficult to sympathize or connect with her character. Kate's arc follows a more traditional path and it's easier to see how she got from A to B to C.
Like many Freeform shows, Cruel Summer is watchable garbage and I'm here for it. I was drawn in by the fact that it was created by Bert V. Royal (writer of Easy A). So far, I continue to be hooked and intrigued and am anxious to see where this goes.
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