Shows Like ‘Cruel Intentions’

By leah jones

Cruel Intentions (2024) is the series adaptation of the popular 1999 movie of the same name for Amazon Prime Video.

The show follows two wealthy step-siblings that devise a manipulative plan to seduce the daughter of their elite college’s VP in order to preserve their reputation.

Check out these shows like Cruel Intentions if you enjoyed the seductive drama of the first season and want to watch other shows with themes like manipulation, betrayal, romance and wealthy elite.

'Revenge' (2011-2015)

Revenge follows a woman named Emily who infiltrates the Hamptons' elite to avenge the wrongs done to her family, featuring dark secrets and manipulation.

'Elite' (2018-Present)

Elite is a Spanish Netflix drama about students at an exclusive private school where murder, secrets and lust dominate. Themes include class, mystery and romance.

'Dynasty' (2017-2022)

This drama centers on the Carrington family’s corporate and romantic feuds with the Colby's. It features many power struggles, showing the dark side of wealth.

'The OC' (2003-2007)

The OC takes a classic look into the lives of wealthy California teens and families living in a toxic community when a troubled boy is adopted into a rich family in Orange County.

'Pretty Little Liars' (2010-2017)

This beloved show follows a group of high school girls who are tormented by a mysterious figure who knows all their darkest secrets. It includes secrets, manipulation and romance.

'Ringer' (2011-2012)

Ringer follows a woman who takes on her missing twin sister’s identity to escape danger but finds her wealthy sister's life to be an even more dangerous web of deceit.

'Blood & Water' (2020-Present)

This South African Netflix drama follows a teen who transfers to an elite high school to uncover whether a star athlete is her missing sister. However, she discovers much more.  

'Cruel Summer' (2021-2023)

This psychological anthology series features two seasons with separate mysteries involving teenage girls in thrilling situations involving secrets, betrayal, murder and more.  

'Tell Me Lies' (2024)

Tell Me Lies is a drama that follows the toxic relationship between college freshman Lucy and junior Stephen that spans eight years of secrets, betrayals, drama and lies.

'Gossip Girl' (2007-2012)

This popular late-2000s show (and its reboot) depicts the scandalous world of elite Manhattan teens whose lives are controlled by a mysterious blogger. 

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