Gamma – As the third episode of Cruel Intentions begins, Cece (Sara Silva) reads the article to Caroline Merteuil (Sarah Catherine Hook). It mentions that Annie’s involvement in the protest may finally help the anti-Greek movement. Cece assures Caroline that it’s just fake news. Caroline insists she has everything handled. She speaks to the members of Delta Phi. Caroline says they are the story and they will always be the story. She destroys a phone before walking out of the room. Beatrice Worth (Brooke Lena Johnson) talks to Annie Grover (Savannah Lee Smith) about how well this went for them. Beatrice explains that Annie impresses people. Lucien Belmont (Zac Burgess) approaches them to speak to Annie Grover. Beatrice leaves moments later. As they walk together, Annie complains about the comments on the article. She thought it was meant to be a good thing but people hate her now.
Lucien thinks she’s too worried about what people think. Caroline speaks to Blaise Powell (John Kim) and says Scott should be Alpha Gamma’s next official president. She explains that Scott could be useful to them right now. Once she admits he was right, Blaise agrees to help her. He mentions Brian Blandsman who was Rourke’s VP. He’s currently the only one running, but Blaise insists Scott will win in a landslide. Annie calls her mom only to learn she’s been pulled away because there are lots of fires to put out. Lucien speaks to Caroline about changing his style. She doesn’t want him getting in her way. Caroline wants to know that his little act of rebellion was just an act. She reminds him what’s on the line if he doesn’t get what she wants. Blaise receives a sexual favor from Scott Russell (Khobe Clarke) and tries to convince him to run for the presidency of Alpha Gamma. Scott asks about Brian Blandsman (Zeke Goodman).
He doesn’t want to do that to Brian. Scott doesn’t think Blaise would want him to do anything that makes him uncomfortable. Blaise visits Blandsman in person to talk to him about the election. Blaise is adamant that Blandsman is giving up his bid whether he agrees or not. Brian tells him everything that he did for his reward. He wants the title, the power, and the girls. Blaise tells him that the matter is out of his hands. Annie tries to call her mom again. Lucien catches up with her in the library and tries to show her the act of not giving a crap. Annie wants to talk to a reporter and clear all of this up. Lucien quickly shows her that speaking to a reporter would be a bad idea. Lucien warns her that it was a train wreck. Annie questions what she’s going to do since she already set up the whole thing with a reporter. Lucien wants to help her but she’ll have to give his way a chance. He explains that he can send the reporter off to someone else.
He’s got just the person. Beatrice works on her bangs. Ella (Isabella Tagliati) checks on Beatrice who is taking a phone call. After the call, Beatrice says it was a reporter with the Manchester Daily. They want to have someone shadow her tonight for the New Political Society Symposium. Ella finds out that Beatrice messed up her bangs. Beatrice thinks she can just go shorter. Cece and Caroline talk about the upcoming events. Blaise interrupts with an update about Blandsman who is refusing to drop out. He thinks this is a problem that can only be resolved with a woman’s touch. Blaise needs help exposing Blandsman’s shortcomings. Caroline tells him to coordinate with CeCe who says she has to help Professor Hank Chadwick (Sean Patrick Thomas). Caroline insists Chadwick is a waste of time. CeCe relents and agrees to help. Lucien and Annie go to the store to get liquor and other items. The cashier asks for Annie’s ID.
She uses the fake ID, but the cashier (Jahte Le) recognizes her as the Vice President’s daughter. Lucien explains she’s a look-alike. Annie makes up a story about having to extend her shins. Lucien is impressed. They get drunk and talk about it while returning to the university. Annie makes up a story about Cassidy. They run from Annie’s secret service agents. CeCe visits Blandsman to get the evidence they need against him. After seeing his unit, CeCe goes outside to call Blaise and tell him that Blandsman doesn’t have a micro-penis. Blaise tells her to improvise. He tells her to figure it out. CeCe returns and tries to use ice to make him much smaller. Lucien tries to convince Annie to swim with him. After they jump in, they play around briefly before the alarm sounds. Blaise blackmails Brian with the photo. Blaise tells him to drop out and the photos will go away. Plus, every Delta Phi on the row will spread the word of his prowess.
Next, Blandsman steps down and picks Scott who is shocked. Meanwhile, Beatrice speaks to the Manchester Daily reporter (Allie Dunbar) at the New Political Society. Beatrice tries to get Annie to speak to the reporter. Lucien reminds Beatrice that action worked better last time. CeCe talks to Caroline about the upcoming event. Blaise isn’t happy that no one is there to see their work. Annie and Lucien attend a protest of Greek life. Caroline tells everyone that they’re welcome including Beatrice. She speaks to Lucien and Annie moments later. Caroline tells Annie she hopes they can start fresh. Blaise has to stop CeCe from complaining about people’s behaviors. Annie sees Scott and speaks to him. They talk about being in class together. Caroline that Beatrice was a part of rush last year. The reporter picks up on that. She soon learns this might be a personal vendetta. Beatrice gets upset and calls Caroline pure evil. She tries to get everyone to leave.
Annie tells Beatrice she wants to stay a little longer. Annie tells the reporter she doesn’t know anything right now. Caroline interrupts to tell the reporter about Scott Russell who is the new Alpha Gamma president. Blaise takes over the conversation seconds later. CeCe approaches Annie to get her information for future Delta Phi rush events. In private, Lucien congratulates Caroline. She reminds him he hasn’t delivered on one part of their agreement just yet. Blandsman keeps an eye on Blaise and Scott. Caroline watches Annie leave with Lucien.
Cruel Intentions Review
The third episode of Cruel Intentions pushed the story forward a bit with Lucien quickly winning over Annie Grover. Caroline and Blaise managed to work together to convince Blandsman to step down so Scott could be president. The series has some strong points at times although it’s not going to be for all viewers.
The series definitely sends the wrong message about universities and students, but it doesn’t go far enough in that area. Of course, the movie did the same as well. If it really wanted to be cutting edge, it could cover the countless crimes on campuses, overdoses, ETOH poisoning, and so on.
Lucien’s quest to score sex with Caroline is actually somewhat interesting although we all know the outcome based on the movie. The series is just okay, but it will grow on viewers who are willing to accept its flaws and all the corniness that comes with it. This episode scores a 5 out of 10. Recaps of Cruel Intentions can be found here.
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