Freeform Cancels 'Cruel Summer' and 'Good Trouble', Leaving Network Without Scripted Content Post-2024
The cancellations follow the recent exit of Jamila Hunter, the network's former executive VP of original programming and development.
- Freeform has canceled popular shows 'Cruel Summer' and 'Good Trouble', leaving the network without any scripted content once the final episodes of 'Grown-ish' conclude in 2024.
- 'Cruel Summer', an anthology series, had completed its second season, while 'Good Trouble' will release the second half of its fifth season in January.
- 'Good Trouble' will be given the opportunity to film additional scenes for a supersized series finale to properly wrap up the series.
- The cancellations come after the exit of Jamila Hunter, Freeform’s former executive VP of original programming and development, who launched both shows during her tenure.
- These cancellations follow the recent cancellation of Freeform's animated comedy 'Praise Petey'.