
Surviving Summer
Taste attributes: dramafamilyteenwholesomerealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcoming of agecomplex relationshipunlikely connections
"Worlds apart. Thrown together. Surfing is the easy part."
Boxlist takeA wholesome, small-scale drama series, otherwise balanced. Best if you like close-up stories over spectacle.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
7.2 /10
TMDB · 84 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Season 1
· 2022 · 10 episodesEpisodes (10)
1Exile3 Jun 2022
Wild child Summer tries to settle into sleepy Shorehaven and meets young surfer Ari, who's on the mend from a serious injury but ready to compete again.
2Big Plans3 Jun 2022
Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and frenemy Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of his accident.
3Training Day3 Jun 2022
Surf coach Manu finds a way for Ari to train and get him back in the waves. Despite their differences, Poppy and Summer somehow bond on their boards.
4Shame3 Jun 2022
The crew heads to Jackson Bay for a major competition. Summer stirs up drama with a revealing game that brings Ari and Marlon's friendship to the brink.
5Keep the Sponsors Happy3 Jun 2022
Bodhi might catch her big break with a new sponsor — if Marlon doesn't ruin her shot. Poppy and Ari share a moment after a late-night training session.
6No Pressure3 Jun 2022
Ari and Bodhi try to hold their own against surfing pros — and among VIPs at a party. Summer helps Ari with his secret but wants him to seek real help.
7For Laynah3 Jun 2022
Poppy, with her mother's memory in mind, serves as the team captain during an event against rival surf clubs. Marlon starts to weigh his options.
8Stairway3 Jun 2022
Marlon wants to impress his new pals by surfing a notorious break, and Ari joins him. Summer gets desperate after getting an update about her stay.
9Go3 Jun 2022
Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.
10Stay3 Jun 2022
Margot arrives to bring Summer home, while the crew tries to qualify for the state team. Bodhi gets in trouble during her heat. Ari makes a choice.
Episodes (8)
1Selection15 Sep 2023
Ready to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing surprises.
2Team Bonding15 Sep 2023
Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rager.
3Wait For It15 Sep 2023
With her plans at risk, Summer buckles down to show how serious she is about competing. Bodhi goes on a date with an intriguing surfer from out of town.
4A Seat at the Table15 Sep 2023
Ari faces new anxieties after signing a sponsorship deal. At a glam Subtropix shoot in Byron Bay, a photographer's approach rubs Bodhi the wrong way.
5Purge15 Sep 2023
A kiss gives Poppy a lot to think about while Bax tries to get Summer's mind off her problems. Tensions boil over among the team at surf camp.
6I Promise15 Sep 2023
Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into trouble.
7Suck It Up15 Sep 2023
Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the table.
8Send It15 Sep 2023
As pressure builds at the competition, Summer waits for the perfect wave. But with love on the line, winning on the water is only half the battle.
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Pace: Balanced pace, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Wholesomeness: Wholesome, where this profile leans unsavoury
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Rebellious Brooklyn teen Summer Torres is sent to live with family friends in the tiny town of Shorehaven on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, AUS. Despite her best efforts, Summer falls in love with the town, the people and the surf.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2022
- Episode length
- 27 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- Werner Film Productions
- Taste scores
- How we score
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