Wild Cherry definitely gives off Gossip Girl vibes, but with a darker twist of Pretty Little Liars and a dash of Mean Girls and honestly, that cocktail makes it pretty addictive. Set in the exclusive, ultra-wealthy gated community of Richford Lake, the story revolves around two mothers Juliet (played by Eve Best) and Lorna (played by Carmen Ejogo) and their teenage daughters, Grace and Allegra, who appear inseparable on the surface.
Grace is played by Imogen Faires, while Amelia May plays Allegra. Their performances really anchor the show. As Grace and Allegra, Faires and May have this believable, layered friendship: they’re best friends in the way that feels real, not just because the script says so. Faires brings a quiet intensity to Grace, someone who seems in control but is clearly carrying hidden weight. May’s Allegra feels more outwardly confident maybe even a little brash but there’s vulnerability there too, and she plays that beautifully. Their chemistry is subtle but strong, and it’s precisely that bond that makes the scandal between them feel emotionally risky. When everything starts to unravel, the way they lean on each other or betray each other feels heartbreaking.
At its core, Wild Cherry is a mystery-drama packed with scandal, but it’s also a commentary on privilege, class, race, and the terrifying power of social media. The glamorous setting of Richford Lake helps highlight how polished lives can hide deep fractures. The series does a good job of showing that even in a picture-perfect town, danger lies beneath especially when you’re dealing with secret apps, peer pressure, and digital oversharing.
The genre blend works well, though I will say the first two episodes drag a little. It takes a moment to build momentum, but once it does, the stakes rise, secrets unravel, and you really start to care about where these characters are going. By the later episodes, the tension between the mothers and daughters, and between the two friends, feels genuinely high-stakes.
Visually, the show is beautiful, the set design and locations feel luxurious without being over-the-top, contributing to that “quiet luxury” vibe.
Overall, Wild Cherry isn’t reinventing the thriller wheel, but it doesn’t need to. It’s engaging, stylish, and emotionally compelling. If you like soapy, rich-girl drama with a mysterious core, this is a really satisfying watch.