Amazon Cancels 'Cruel Intentions' Series

Amazon Prime Video has canceled the 'Cruel Intentions' series after just one season, following its November 2024 debut. The show, a modern adaptation of the 1999 cult film, was set at Washington D.C.-adjacent Manchester College, featuring stepsiblings Caroline Merteuil and Lucien Belmont. Despite having a strong audience score of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, the series failed to make it into the Nielsen Top 10 streaming charts, which likely contributed to its cancellation. Development of the series faced challenges, including a move from Freevee to Prime Video and previous failed attempts by other networks. The series was met with mixed reviews, garnering a low critic score of 24%, indicating it didn't resonate with critics as its movie predecessor did. The original film's producers, Neal H. Moritz and Roger Kumble, returned as executive producers for the series.