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Season 1 – Dead of Summer

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Summertime in the Midwest means another season at summer camp for teens, which usually promises the campers and counselors such experiences as first loves and first kisses. This time, though, the anticipated summer of fun becomes a summer of terror in this drama series set in the late '80s. When a new owner reopens the previously closed Camp Stillwater, its ancient mythologies awaken, and evil pops up at every turn in the seemingly idyllic setting. With the evil happenings, the young people at Camp Stillwater can add first kills to their list of firsts for the summer.
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Dead of Summer — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dead of Summer sets a spooky stage for a silly period creepfest, but its lack of actual scares adds up to an altogether underwhelming experience.

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Amanda Bell Entertainment Weekly 11/15/2017
For a show that's both literally and figuratively campy, Dead of Summer just got really real, yo. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 06/29/2016
Dead of Summer is just run-of-the-mill unintentionally bad -- a mishmash of genres and structures and stock characters that maybe aspires to something original and falls flat. Go to Full Review
Sonia Saraiya Variety 06/29/2016
Dead of Summer makes for a schlocky hour that never quite gets boring. At the very least, while escaping the dog days of summer inside with the air-conditioning, there's plenty of fun to be had in laughing at how bad it is. Go to Full Review
Nick Venable CinemaBlend 06/23/2018
Not every show with "summer" in the name will automatically serve as a TV mascot for the season, but... this exercise in corniness is well worth it if you can find a group of jovial friends who like railing on wooden acting and cheesy jump scares. Go to Full Review
Caralynn Lippo Tell-Tale TV 06/21/2018
4/5
The slow reveal and transformation of Jessie from a completely one-dimensional mean girl to the legitimate protagonist across the second half of the season is wonderful. It's easily the most unique and interesting thing about the show. Go to Full Review
Mark Trammell TV Equals 06/30/2016
While it remains to be seen whether the show gets better from here and there's definitely room for improvement- so good, so far. Go to Full Review
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04/22/2021 Honestly I thought it was great. I was left wanting more every episode and the BIG TWIST? I honestly didn't see it coming. 10/10 would recommend. See more 09/19/2016 Dead of summer is a fun little series with surprisingly compelling characters and a decent body count. The supernatural/slasher/horror concept is quite ambitious, but it falls a little flat due to inconsistent & incomprehensible mythology. The 80’s nostalgia is incredibly fun and there are genuine dramatic highs for the characters. But even still, the clunky writing taints the experience a little. The show definitely gets points for aiming really high, even if it doesn’t quite hit. The 10 hours of Dead of summer won’t particularly terrify or exhilarate you, but this is definitely not a waste of your summer. A must see for Supernatural enthusiasts. See more 08/31/2016 Dead of Summer starts off as your typical teen horror series that we've seen a million times however the more it went the more it dived deep into it's characters who all end up being a lot more compelling than you would think and the show honestly got pretty creepy in many scenes but by far the biggest thing that standouts is a twist near the end of the season that not only changes everything but makes the show so much more worthwhile and unpredictable and makes it stand out as something that definitely was rarely seen by many and in many cases i think is the first great show Freeform has had to offer that hopefully comes back for a Season 2 to dive deeper into character's past even though one half of the show is concluded it doesn't mean the whole half has to be. Grade for the Season: A- See more 08/31/2016 There are a lot worse things ti watch. I recall a lot of bad 80's horror movies and although this not great it is not the worst I have seen. Yes the characters are bland and the script predictable and boring as well as clunky but with the blood and gore and a bit of cgi to cheer it up a bit it does give it a bit more appeal. Something to watch over a few drinks and share with a few friends even if its only to shred its cliches and shortfalls at least you will get something out of it. For a better choice watch Slasher its far more superior than this! See more 08/30/2016 AWESOME! THEY SHOULD MAKE A SEASON 2!! YOU WOULD LOVE IT! See more 08/27/2016 Totally stupid script. Not one thing new. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jun 28, 2016 Patience Deb Carpenter pours her heart and soul into reopening the summer camp she loved as a child; new counselor Amy suspects something is not quite right at idyllic Camp Stillwater. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 5, 2016 Barney Rubble Eyes Alex and Blotter become concerned when a strange new camper, Anton, wanders off into the woods and begins talking about "the Tall Man"; flashbacks reveal how Alex developed his assertive attitude. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 12, 2016 Mix Tape Off-duty counselors Cricket and Jesse spend a night away in town with their crushes; Blair and Joel use movie night with the campers as an opportunity to make their own romantic gestures. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 19, 2016 Modern Love Deb decides to push up the masquerade ball to boost camp morale; after too many strange things take place during preparation, Alex, Cricket and Amy investigate; Joel finds himself in a peculiar situation. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 26, 2016 How to Stay Alive in the Woods Deb and the counselors head deep into the woods for an overnight camping trip; Joel has an eye-opening experience during the excursion. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 2, 2016 The Dharma Bums The latest dark events at Camp Stillwater prompt some of the counselors to take drastic measures; Deputy Sykes receives a tip. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 9, 2016 Townie Deputy Sykes works with Deb and the counselors to enact a plan that he hopes will put an end to the attacks at Camp Stillwater. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 16, 2016 The Devil Inside A sense of calm finally comes over Camp Stillwater as Deb, the counselors and Deputy Sykes reflect on the horrors behind them and attempt to save what remains of the summer. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 23, 2016 Home Sweet Home Deb and the counselors come face to face with the evil that lurks in the lake at Camp Stillwater. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 30, 2016 She Talks to Angels As the end of summer draws near, the centuries-old fight between good and evil at Lake Stillwater ends once and for all. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alrick Riley, Tara Nicole Weyr, Steve Miner
Screenwriter
Edward Kitsis, Ian Goldberg, Adam Horowitz
Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Horror, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 28, 2016