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What’s the big drama going into the finale?
It’s all starting to heat up in the final episode of Surviving Summer. Marlon refuses to play dirty and Ari comes in first place, leading to a big scuffle between him and Griff, the latter promising to tell the judges everything and get serious consequences for his actions.
Meanwhile, after so much angst and romance, not to mention heartbreak for Ari (like when Bodhi claimed it would be “gross” to date him, which he happened to hear), Summer ended up kissing Ari at the end of episode 9. But right behind her happens to be Margot, who has returned and is intending to take Summer back to the US… but will she leave Australia? Margot returns in Episode 9 and tries to take Summer back with her, but she may stay in Australia. ..
What happens during the girls’ competition?
Summer leaves behind Margot and Ari, who are in trouble for breaking curfew and heading out for the competition behind their parents’ back. Despite them getting through the Finals, Abbie is not happy and demands they head home.
Luciana and the judges are trying to talk Marlon out of disqualifying him, but it’s no good. Poppy shows up to see Griff and has her heart broken when she learns he was playing her the whole time. Not only that, but she’s downhearted about the competition, believing her chances of qualifying are over…but not if Bodhi can finish second.
Bodhi is out on the waves and takes the lead, only to be knocked unconscious by a sudden knock on the head. She wakes up to find herself in a new position and is determined to continue her journey.
Does Bodhi survive? Who wins the competition?
Summer and Ari are the first to arrive at the scene of the accident, as they both ran away from their parents. Together, they help bring Bodhi into the hospital. She’s okay, thankfully, but it also means that the competition has been postponed for the time being.
Poppy and Marlon discuss their issues in the hallway of the hospital. Poppy thanks Marlon for sticking up for her, even if it does mean he got disqualified for his efforts.
The girls are happy with the news and congratulate Poppy and Bodhi.
Do Margot and Summer patch up their differences?
Meanwhile, Ari and Summer try to convince the other’s mother to change their minds. However, it has the adverse effect of Abbie and Margot butting heads about their parenting styles. Of course, this ripples out to the kids, as Ari calls out Summer for messing up all her relationships in the past. Summer bites back however, imploring Ari to tell his mum the truth about his anxiety. ..
Margot and Summer speak to each other the next day, impressed with each other’s surfing skills and commenting as much. Margot promises to be around more when they return to the US, while Summer though has come a long way and softened from the hostile anger she felt earlier in the season.
Summer tells her mother she doesn’t want to jeopardize her career for her own selfish ambitions. ..
What does Ari choose to do?
When Margot and Summer head off to the airport, Summer leaves behind a letter taking the blame for everything. This, in turn, allows Ari’s parents to soften up on their son and allow Ari to compete in the final.
This is a big moment for Ari, who’s torn between stopping Summer or competing in the grand final. Just before he heads out on the waves, he takes a step back and turns to his mum, admitting there’s something really wrong with him. He doesn’t outright say it’s his anxiety, but it’s the first step on the road to recovering.
Do Ari and Summer part ways or stay together?
Ari heads into the airport just in time, seeing off Summer before she leaves. He admits that he’s taken the first step, just as she suggested. As they look at one another longingly, the pair kiss. “Don’t miss me too much.” Summer says as she walks away and catches her flight.
How does Surviving Summer Season 1 end?
With Summer gone, Ari and his friends prepare to hit the waves. Summer meanwhile, touches down in New York and checks her phone, smiling as a picture of the gang comes through. Ah, summer loving!
The Episode Review
So, Surviving Summer concludes this series with a pretty decent conclusion, rounding out all the big plot points and doing so with a satisfying (albeit cliched) chapter. We’ve got the obligatory airport chase, the misunderstandings and the triumph at the end but to be honest it works pretty well, given the target audience this is gunning for. ..
The surfing action has been a nice change of pace, although the abundance of montages that feature this and general splashing around in water does feel a bit excessive but that’s more a personal grievance than an issue with the show itself.
Despite its simplicity, “The Summer Prince” is a well-done series that has a strong romance between Summer and Ari. This is evident in the development of both characters, who grow in ways that make their relationship more believable. ..
Marlon is perhaps given the short straw here, and although he manages to do the right thing, it would have been good to see him make more of a statement to close this one out.
Despite its flaws, the surfing series has been enjoyable overall and if you can approach it with the expectation of a typical formulaic surfing drama, you’re likely to like the characters. ..
Summer season is a time for relaxation and fun. However, it can also be dangerous if not prepared for it. Here are some tips to survive the summer season:
- Make sure you have a plan and know what to do in case of an emergency.
- Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for anything that might happen.
- Have a water bottle and snacks with you so you don’t have to go without food or drink.
- Keep your home safe and secure by having a security system in place and keeping your doors locked at all times.
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