Cruel Intentions

Set at an elite university on the fringe of Washington, two ruthless step-siblings fight to stay at the top of a ruthless social pecking order. After a brutal hazing scandal threatens the Greek system, they tighten their grip on power with deliberate scheming, shifting loyalties, and calculated alliances. Ethics fall away as reputation becomes everything and control is the true currency. In a bid to shield their status, they target the daughter of the vice president, turning attraction into a strategic weapon. The show tracks a high octane game of influence where trust is scarce and the consequences are severe.

Produced in 2024, Cruel Intentions is created by Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman. The drama centers on cutthroat politics within a Washington area university and the price of power.

Reception remains mixed, with a 6.635/10 average from 122 votes, as viewers debate whether the ruthlessly ambitious games are thrilling or harsh. The show probes power, loyalty, and moral compromise in elite spaces, using crisp dialogue and stylish visuals to sharpen its critique of social climbing.