Freeform just premiered the first two episodes of their new thriller Cruel Summer. It's set in the 1990s and follows what happens in a small town when the most popular girl in school disappears.
With three separate timelines, loads of suspects, and a few dozen wigs, there is a lot to unpack.
So here are some of the best reactions from Twitter about what's sure to be your new favorite binge:
1. To start, people really loved the show!
the way #CruelSummer became my new favorite teen thriller in just one night😌🖤
2. Especially the twisty murder mystery element.
#CruelSummer was designed in a lab to be extremely my shit: teen murder/thriller mystery, female protagonist playing drastically different incarnations in multiple timeframes, non-linear structure that keeps raising new questions... could stand to have a little more humor though
3. Which left heads reeling.
😳😳😳Okay, I just saw both episodes of #CruelSummer, and I'm just like:
4. Some people were confused that the show wasn't about Taylor Swift's song "Cruel Summer."
Saw #CruelSummer trending and it’s not Taylor Swift.
It is a bop btw.
5. But others liked the show even better than the song.
When someone mentions #CruelSummer : others: my mind:
6. And others are waiting for the T Swift/Freeform crossover episode.
Waiting for #CruelSummer to include Cruel Summer in the soundtrack like
7. The Pretty Little Liars hive was feeling triggered.
Me looking at #CruelSummer wondering if I should trust Freeform again or not...
8. But people loved how the show was set in the '90s.
The 90s vibes. Ugh. I’m nostalgic. #CruelSummer
9. And featured a great soundtrack.
The 90s soundtrack for #CruelSummer is amazing!
10. Including Cinderella herself.
Brandy playing in the background #CruelSummer
11. The acting was praised.
the acting is truly incredible. same to say i’m hooked on the pilot episode!! @sarahdrew #CruelSummer
12. As were the costumes.
Ok but Sarah looks so gorgeous in these outfits omg #CruelSummer
13. And of course Jeanette's hair transformations were applauded!
Janette went from Nerdy to Flirty like that 🤌🏽 #CruelSummer
14. The shifts between time periods were cool.
the transitions between years in the middle of the scene👏🏼👏🏼 #cruelsummer @cruelsummer
15. As were the lens changes.
The color changing between years, great move from the producers. 😍 @cruelsummer @sarahdrew #CruelSummer
16. Some fans were already looking for suspects.
I knew I got weird vibes from the assistant principal #cruelsummer
17. And others were shocked by mid-episode twists.
Wait so Kate isn’t dead #CruelSummer
18. A #TeamJeanette is forming.
So Kate is lying about Jeanette seeing her at her abductors house #CruelSummer
19. And it's gaining members quickly.
SEE I KNEW KATE COULDNT BE TRUSTED!! We ride for Janette at dawn!! #CruelSummer
20. Lots of viewers are already losing their minds...
me thinking while watching #cruelsummer @sarahdrew
21. ...launching investigations...
This show has really got me thinking🕵️♀️ #cruelsummer
22. ...and piecing the clues together.
Me trynna understand and but everything together #CruelSummer
23. But the premiere's ending dropped some bombs.
I’m loving this show but damn a lot just happened in the last 60 seconds #CruelSummer
24. We've got internet sleuths on the case.
I feel like Kate saw someone who resembled Jeanette or wore a similar bracelet to hers and this is one big mistake.🧐 #CruelSummer
25. With people loving the D.R.A.M.A.
If you’re looking for a new show to get into, look no further than #CruelSummer on @FreeformTV. Mystery, 90’s fashion and music, and more. Plus @olivia_holt & the cast crush it. @cruelsummer
26. And they will be returning next week for more clues.
I will be tuning in next week #cruelsummer