Cruel Intentions is not just about drama and power games, it's also about the music. This show, streaming on Prime Video, brings all the scandalous twists of the 1999 cult classic to a Washington D.C. college. There are new characters and plenty of iconic tunes.
Any show is made better with its soundtrack. As for Cruel Intentions, the drama surrounding Caroline Merteuil (Sarah Catherine Hook) and her stepbrother Lucien Belmont (Zac Burgess) is well complemented by its music.
These stepsiblings rule the Greek life hierarchy. But, when their status is threatened, they’ll do anything to protect their power. That includes seducing the Vice President’s daughter, Annie Grover (Savannah Lee Smith). The show’s soundtrack seamlessly mixes nostalgic tracks from the original movie with fresh numbers.
So, let’s get right into all the tracks episode by episode and relive the drama.
Cruel Intentions TV Show soundtrack
The story is set in the cutthroat world of a Washington, D.C. college for the elite. It is about two conniving step-siblings, who will stop at nothing to keep their crown of popularity. The show’s lineup features Sarah Catherine Hook, Zac Burgess, and Savannah Lee Smith.
Cruel Intentions arrived on to the screens on November 21, 2024, on Prime Video. But, the road to this show hasn't been smooth. It was only in April 2023, the show got the green light. The filming kicked off in Toronto just a couple of months later.
Cruel Intentions is brought to life by Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman. It is inspired by the iconic 1999 film, which itself is a twist on the 1782 novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Episode 1: Alpha
In Cruel Intentions Episode 1, Alpha, throws us into Delta Phi sorority’s reign. It is led by Caroline. A Spring Formal flashback introduces us to tangled romances. There are also hazing scandals and a showdown with Jenny Davenport.
Lucien is a smooth Alpha Gamma frat star. But, he is caught in a dangerous deal. He has to seduce Annie Grover, the VP’s daughter. That’s in exchange for a night with Caroline.
Meanwhile, Cece’s nervy mishap with Professor Chadwick hints at more trouble ahead. The opener has it all - seduction, betrayal, and scandal.
The songs used in this episode were:
- Rebel Girl by Goodwerks & Jaguar Jonze
- Bad Idea Right? by Olivia Rodrigo
- Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental) by Jeff Cardoni
- Want Not A Need by Kidd Ken (ft. Baby Tate)
- Winning by LG Malique
- Wolf by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Episode 2: Beta
Episode 2 of Cruel Intentions turns up the heat at Manchester College. Greek life is all about power plays and deception.
At Delta Phi, the sisters vote to invite Annie Grover to President’s Night. They hope she’ll help clean up their hazing scandal. Caroline faces fallout from humiliating Rourke. She loses crucial support for her big event.
Lucien is tasked with wooing Annie into the fold, but flips the script. He joins her anti-hazing crusade instead. The night ends in chaos. Alliances are shattered. Caroline vows revenge.
Here are the songs used in this episode:
- Stella Maris Diceris (Cantio) by Petra Noskaiova
- Selfish Soul by Sudan Archives
- All American Bitch by Olivia Rodrigo
Episode 3: Gamma
After President Night's chaos, Caroline rallies Delta Phi with a motivational speech. She declares that their legacy is unshaken. But, her plan has a twist. She suggests that Scott be the next Alpha Gamma president.
Blaise enlists Caroline to help bring down the dethroned Blandsman. Cece steps in. She weaponizes seduction and blackmail to secure Scott's win.
Beatrice basks in her newfound fame. But, Annie struggles with online trolls calling her a “nepo baby.” Lucien charms Annie with some poolside rebellion. But gets interrupted by blaring alarms.
Back at Delta Phi, Caroline surprises everyone by letting anti-Greek protesters party. This leaves Beatrice fuming. And toxic truths bubble to the surface.
The songs featured in the episode:
- Sports! by Dream Wife
- Smoke by Caroline Polacheck
Episode 4: Delta
The campus witnesses more power plays and betrayals. This episode opens on a mysterious note with Lucien silently watching Annie sleep in her room. This scene sets campus gossip ablaze.
Cece rushes to spill the details to Caroline. She is determined to protect her image and dominance within Delta Phi. So, she gears up to leverage the situation to her advantage.
Annie is torn between her feelings for Lucien and her personal values. The invitation to Delta Phi's Heaven event only deepens her dilemma. Caroline seizes this opportunity. She subtly reminds Lucien of their bet during a mah-jong game.
Cece unexpectedly bonds with Professor Chadwick at a bar.
The Heaven event serves as the dramatic centerpiece of the episode. Caroline makes a move and shares a passionate kiss with Annie. She also sows doubts in Annie’s mind about Lucien’s reliability.
By the end, Annie begins to gravitate toward Scott.
The songs featured in the episode:
- My Kiss Era by Bar Italia
- We In This by O-M
- Woah! by Deante Hitchcock
Episode 5: Epsilon
The fifth episode brings a three-week time jump. It also doubles the drama at Manchester College just in time for Parent’s Day. Caroline’s dread over the event is palpable.
Annie’s awkward romance with Scott hits rocky terrain. Cece’s health scare, and Caroline’s frosty showdown with her mom fuel the chaos. Dinner turns into a passive-aggressive battleground.
The songs in the episode:
- Runs In The Family by Amanda Palmer
- Watch Me by Nathalie McLachlan Barnhill & Penguin Asylum
- Iko Iko (My Bestie) by Justin Wellington (ft. Small Jam)
- Make Me Over by The Escorts
- Every You Every Me by Lisa Mitchell
Episode 6: Zeta
Episode six of Cruel Intentions is an emotional rollercoaster with drama dialed up to the max. Lucien’s birthday bash starts with a splash, literally. His frat bros dump him into the pool.
Caroline’s sabotage game is strong. She throws a wrench into Lucien’s bold 12-hour plan to woo Annie. Meanwhile, Blaise’s tuition troubles spiral into scandal.
Scott’s rise to power reveals a dark side and the party erupts into chaos with fights, police, and Beatrice’s betrayal.
The songs used in the episode:
- Schoolgirl by Annie Taylor
- Brand New B**ch by COBRAH
Episode 7: Eta
In the penultimate episode of Cruel Intentions, Caroline is in full damage-control mode. She is trying to save her sorority's reputation as the scandals pile up.
Beatrice’s snitching sparks a wildfire of chaos. Scott and Blaise are caught in a financial mess. Lucien becomes the unlikely hero, even though he’s stuck between covering up receipts and his own moral dilemma.
Annie is caught in Caroline’s manipulation and a kiss between her and Lucien takes a wild turn when a recording is made.
The songs in this episode:
- C’est La Vie by B*Witched
- Pretty by Puma Blue
- Manmade Horrors by Dorian Electra
- Roads by Portishead
Episode 8: Theta
The season finale of Cruel Intentions delivers more drama, secrets, and revenge. Lucien’s sordid past is exposed and Annie’s trust in Beatrice is tested as she grapples with Lucien’s tarnished reputation.
Caroline seizes the chaos to pull Annie deeper into her manipulative web. Blaise’s fall from grace and Scott’s journey of self-acceptance add layers of tension. In a final act of defiance, Lucien flips the script on Caroline.
The songs in the episode:
- Break It To Me Gently by Brenda Lee
- Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
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