The Shocking Revelations and Jaw-Dropping Cliffhangers: 10 Burning Questions Left After the Thrilling Cruel Summer Season 2 Finale!

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Cruel Summer season 2, episode 10.

Summary

Cruel Summer Season 2 resolved the mysteries surrounding Luke's death, however, it failed to address certain unresolved plot holes such as the whereabouts of Megan's father and the details concerning Debbie's illness.

The competency of the police comes into question as they only discovered significant evidence at the cabin once Luke's body had been recovered.

The fate of Isabella, whether she was arrested for Luke's murder or managed to avoid the police, remains a mystery, leading fans to speculate. Cruel Summer season 2 concluded with a cliffhanger, similar to the finale of season 1. While the final episode provided answers to many questions regarding the characters and Luke's death, there were still some unresolved issues. Throughout the second season of this Freeform anthology series, the focus was on uncovering the truth behind Luke's disappearance on New Year's Eve 1999 and identifying his killer. These mysteries were indeed resolved in the last moments of the finale. However, upon reflecting on the entire season, it becomes evident that the writers left several plot holes for the viewers to ponder.

As fans discovered in episode 10, Luke contacted Brent to come and pick him up from the dock. The two siblings engaged in a heated argument about principles and honesty, with Brent growing frustrated when Luke insinuated that he didn't aspire to be a villain like him. Luke also disclosed that their mother's tragic demise resulted from her drunk driving, causing Brent to push him away in anger. Unfortunately, Luke suffered a blow to his head and plunged into the dark water, making it impossible for Brent to locate him. Fearing that he had unintentionally caused Luke's death, Brent was filled with guilt. However, a later revelation in the episode unveiled that Isabella discovered him alive and washed ashore on the beach. Shockingly, Isabella submerged Luke's head underwater and murdered him in the heart-wrenchingly Cruel Summer.

10 What Happened To Megan's Father?

In Cruel Summer season 2, episode 3, Keith, Megan's father, makes a brief appearance and then disappears. Megan tells Isabella that Keith, who is a traveling musician, used to come and go from their lives but hasn't been around since Lily was born. So, it was quite shocking for Megan when he unexpectedly shows up and starts making out with Debbie during the summer of 1999. The series never explains why he returned to Chatham or what transpired between him and Debbie. It is revealed that Keith paid for Megan's lawyer in the summer of 2000, but his presence is largely forgotten in the Freeform series.

9 What Was Debbie Sick With?

Cruel Summer season 2 hinted at Debbie's serious illness after New Year's Eve 1999, but the details were never revealed nor did they show her receiving treatment. In the finale, Megan mentioned to Brent that her mother was in remission, leading us to speculate that she may have had some form of cancer. However, this subplot served no real purpose and had no significant impact on the main mystery. Isabella claimed to have stayed in Chatham to take care of Debbie after Luke's disappearance. However, it is more likely that she stayed in the hope of repairing her friendship with Megan, as there was no evidence of her assisting the Landry matriarch.

8 How Did Megan Explain The Bloody Sheets To Debbie?

In Cruel Summer season 2, episode 5, Sheriff Myer's suspicions grew stronger as he believed Megan and Isabella were involved in Luke's murder. To confirm his doubts, Megan compelled her mother to evict Isabella from their house. However, before Isabella departed, she disclosed to Debbie about the bloodstained sheets that Megan had attempted to dispose of. Isabella then retrieved the sheets and concealed them under her bed.

7 Why Didn't The Police Find The Evidence At The Cabin Earlier?

As fans now know, Luke was tied to the bed sheets when Isabella shot him, confirming that the blood belonged to him. Episode 6 left viewers hanging as Debbie confronted Megan about the sheets, but the conversation's outcome remains a mystery. Surprisingly, Debbie was conspicuously absent from the Cruel Summer season 2 finale.

The note Megan wrote, claiming that Luke had run away, and Brent's bag of money were not discovered by the police at the cabin until after Luke's body was found in season 2 of Cruel summer. It seems odd that the authorities did not search Luke's family cabin when he first went missing in January 2000, instead waiting for seven months. Perhaps this oversight was simply a mistake by the writers, or they deliberately portrayed the Chatham police as incompetent to heighten the suspense in the show.

6 How Did Megan's Pregnancy End?

One significant inquiry that remained unanswered in Cruel Summer season 2 involves Megan's pregnancy during the winter of 1999. The unexpected turn of events lacked proper resolution, as the show failed to disclose the circumstances surrounding her miscarriage. Showrunner Elle Triedman disclosed to TVLine after the finale that the writers simply decided that Megan's pregnancy test was a false positive, although this explanation was never incorporated into the show and is not officially recognized. This omission is perplexing considering that Luke's reaction to Megan's news persuaded her to isolate herself in the cabin, ultimately leading to Luke's demise.

5 Did Isabella Mean To Shoot Luke In The Head?

With the revelation that Isabella is responsible for Luke's demise in season 2 of Cruel Summer, it raises the question of whether shooting him in the head at the cabin was her intended target. Previous episodes established Isabella's poor marksmanship, suggesting that she may have aimed to kill Luke in that moment but accidentally grazed his ear instead. It wouldn't be surprising if Isabella had more malicious intentions beyond simply wanting to frighten Luke.

4 Did Isabella Kill Lisa?

3 Did Ned See The Tape Of Isabella Killing Luke?

viewers are left to question the true circumstances surrounding Lisa's demise. Isabella's seemingly effortless consideration of drowning Luke in the season 2 finale of Cruel Summer raises doubts about what really happened to Lisa in St. Barts. Isabella maintains that Lisa's death was a tragic accident, attributing it to her intoxication and swimming. However, speculation lingers that Isabella may have surreptitiously drugged her closest friend and manipulated her into entering the water, ultimately leading to her tragic demise. Regrettably, fans will forever be left without a definitive answer regarding the untimely passing of Lisa.

In a surprising twist during the second season of Cruel Summer, Megan made a shocking discovery. She stumbled upon a camera hidden towards the dock, which contained vital evidence regarding Luke's untimely death. After accessing the files, Megan learned the unsettling truth that Isabella was responsible for the crime. However, it raises suspicion that Ned never reported the video footage to the authorities. Despite willingly cooperating with the police and providing them with footage from the road to the Chambers' cabin, Ned strangely neglected to hand over the tapes recorded by the dock camera. One can only speculate whether it slipped his mind or he never came across the footage. Given Ned's character, the latter seems highly unlikely.

2 What Did Megan Do With The Tape From The Dock?

The conclusion of The Cruel Summer season 2 finale left fans on a cliffhanger as Megan discovered the shocking video of Isabella drowning Luke. The aftermath of this revelation was left open-ended, leaving viewers to wonder what actions Megan took. It is likely that she wouldn't have allowed Brent to suffer in prison for a crime he didn't commit, potentially leading her to share the incriminating footage with the police. However, the creators intended for the ending to be open to interpretation, meaning a definitive answer regarding Megan's actions after uncovering the truth will never be revealed.

1 Was Isabella Arrested For Luke's Murder?

If Megan had handed over the incriminating footage to the authorities following the second season of Cruel Summer, they would have been compelled to initiate a search for Isabella. However, by that time, Isabella had already assumed a new identity (Lisa) in Ibiza and had become acquainted with her next potential victim. Therefore, it is plausible that Isabella successfully eluded capture by law enforcement and was never apprehended for Luke's murder. Regrettably, the unknown fate of Isabella is something that fans of Cruel Summer must come to accept.

Source: TVLine