Series synopsis
Surviving Summer is an Australian drama television series that premiered on Netflix on June 3, 2022. It ended on September 15, 2023. It was created by Josh Mapleston, Joanna Werner. It stars Sky Katz, Kai Lewins, Lilliana Bowrey and Savannah La Rain.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Worlds apart. Thrown together. Surfing is the easy part.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sky Katz as Summer Torres
- Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson
- Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui
- Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer
- João Gabriel Marinho as Marlon Sousa
- Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic
- Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic
Guest cast
- Sheena Reyes as Helen - Commentator
- Jane Allsop as Loopy
- Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson
- Natalie Bond as Freya
- Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui
- Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson
- Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson
- Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple
- Kate Beahan as Margot Torres
- Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui
- Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed
- Tatiana Hotere as Luciana Sousa
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 3, 2022 | June 3, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 15, 2023 | September 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Exile 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. |
June 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
Big Plans 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. |
June 3, 2022 |
| 3 |
Training Day 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. |
June 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Selection 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. |
September 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Team Bonding 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. |
September 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Wait For It 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. |
September 15, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 15, 2023 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Status | canceled |