
Surviving Summer
Worlds apart. Thrown together. Surfing is the easy part.
Created by Josh Mapleston, Joanna Werner
On Netflix
A warm, optimistic teen drama about a rebellious girl finding belonging in a small Australian beach town through surfing and friendship.
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.
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- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Surviving Summer one of a kind? No. Less singular than 93% of series.
Does Surviving Summer leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Surviving Summer easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 80% of series.
Is Surviving Summer violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Surviving Summer scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Surviving Summer sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Surviving Summer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Surviving Summer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Surviving Summer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Surviving Summer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































