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Surviving Summer

Name: Surviving Summer
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-06-03
Cast: Sky Katz, Kai Lewins, Lilliana Bowrey, Savannah La Rain, João Gabriel Marinho

2022 | 2 seasons | 27 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a small audience and a quick end and a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Friday Night Lights or Beverly Hills, 90210, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 8 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

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.