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Cape Fear S1E2 — Why Would I Want to Hurt You?

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Cape Fear•Season 1•Episode 2

Why Would I Want to Hurt You?

7.3/10 · 1,933 votesJun 4, 202654 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in.

Directed bySJ Clarkson

Written byAndré Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Anna Bowden

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem

Maximiliano 'Max' Cady

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Tom Bowden

Joe Anders

Joe Anders

Zack Bowden

Lily Collias

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Natalie Bowden

Malia Pyles

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Nevaeh Valentine

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Noa Toussaint

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Maria Jacquemetton

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Episode Summary

"Why Would I Want to Hurt You?" is episode 2 of Cape Fear season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,933 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by SJ Clarkson and written by André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, it aired on June 4, 2026.

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