Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner? | Cruel Summer S1E1 Recap The pilot of Cruel Summer , titled "," introduces a twisty, three-year mystery set in the fictional town of Skylin, Texas. The episode centers on Jeanette Turner, whose life undergoes a radical and disturbing transformation across three consecutive birthdays: June 21st, 1993, 1994, and 1995. 1993: The Sweet Outlier
One year later, everything has changed. Kate Wallis has been missing for months, and Jeanette has effectively stepped into her life. [S1E1] Everybody's Been Burned
: She spends her birthday with best friends Mallory and Vince, checking off a "summer bucket list" of daring activities. Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner
: The town is rocked by the news that Kate has been found alive in Martin Harris's basement. 1993: The Sweet Outlier One year later, everything
: Jeanette has ditched the glasses and braces for a glamorous look and is now dating Kate's boyfriend, Jamie Henson.
: The house belongs to Martin Harris, the new assistant principal. Jeanette narrowly avoids being caught, but the thrill of the break-in changes something in her. 1994: The Popular Successor
In 1993, Jeanette is a shy, awkward 15-year-old with braces and glasses.