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Exile

Episode 1.01
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Ben Chessell

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Cessalee Stovall as Security Guard #1, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Fiona Choi as Amelia Cross, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Ilai Swindells as Nico - Commentator, Stephen Hunter as Barry Kirk, Peter Powell as Government Official

Surfers: Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Cooper Downes as Surfer Casey, Ryder Tweedie as Surfer Phillips, Charlie Farrer as Pro Junior Surfer #4 Jackson Bay, Ethan Huxtable as Pro Junior Surfer #3 Jackson Bay

Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Ava Godfrey as Summer Skate Double, Veronique Chalarca as Summer Skate Double New York, Zoe Wilson as Summer Stunt Double, Jayden Irving as Skating Stunt Performer

Music: "Sweet Disposition" performed by Temper Trap, "Push Up" by Brother Leo, "The Mother We Share" by Chvrches, "Couch Party" by Skegss, "Midnight City" by M83, "Cloud 9" by Baker Boy

Big Plans

Episode 1.02
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Ben Chessell

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Charli Wookey as Sheridan Morehouse, Ilai Swindells as Nico - Commentator, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Timothy Bell as Judge Roberts, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Danielle Horvat as Molly Novak, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres

Surfers: Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Otis Karasawa as Felix Travers, Pacha Luque-Light as Lily Tran, Bella Wilson as Nicole Lineker, Bohdie Williams as Indie Thompson, Charlie Farrer as Jackson Bay Surfer #1, Ethan Huxtable as Jackson Bay Surfer #2, Nyoka Evans as Jackson Bay Surfer #3, Lucy Naylor as Jackson Bay Surfer #4

Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double

Music: "In Control" by Baker Boy, "Speed of Sound" by Children Collide, "Out of Age" by Angie, "We Are The Ones (Own the World)" by Charles William, "I Learnt 2 Swim" by Wavevom

Training Day

Episode 1.03
Written by Magda Wozniak & Josh Mapleston
Directed by Ben Chessell

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Nainoa Lenevez as Dune (Little Grommet), Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson

Surfers: Billy Harrison as Surf Double, Laurie Hampshire as Marlon Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Todd Rosewall as Thommo Surf Double, Emily McGettlgan as Summer Surf Double

Music: "Spring Has Sprung" by Skegss, "Favourite People" by Yukon Blonde, "No More Worries (Oh Yeah)" by Bones and Jones, "Bring Me Home" by G Flip, "Under The Sun" by DIIV

Shame

Episode 1.04
Written by Keir Wilkins
Directed by Charlotte George

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Tatiana Hotere as Luciana Sousa, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Ilai Swindells as Nico - Commentator, Timothy Bell as Judge Roberts, Charli Wookey as Sheridan Morehouse, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Ben Saunders as Photographer

Surfers: Pacha Luque-Light as Lily Tran, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Bohdie Williams as Indie Thompson, Otis Karasawa as Felix Travers, Bella Wilson as Nicole Lineker, Jazz Wylie as Jackson Bay Surfer #3

Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Ellie Harrison as Sheridan Surf Double, Emily McGettlgan as Summer Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Surf Double, Laurie Hampshire as Marlon Surf Double

Music: "Like That" by Fleur East, "Not About You" by Haiku Hands, "Get Down" by Jess Kent, "Start a Fire" by Madison, "Black Smoke" by Emily Wurramara

Keep the Sponsors Happy

Episode 1.05
Written by Gemma Crofts, Josh Mapleston
Directed by Ben Chessell

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Jasmine Anders as Wildcard Commentator, Danielle Horvat as Molly Novak, Nikki Van Dijk as Herself, Lea Lukek as Model, Katey Shearer as Fashion Photographer, Bert Labonté as Matthias Mercer, Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson

Surfers: Pacha Luque-Light as Lily Tran, Linley Hurrel as Sponsors Trial Surfer, Angela Ball as Locals Trial Surfer

Emily McGettlgan as Summer Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double

Music: "Alive" by Empire of the Sun, "Love Forever" by The Babe Rainbow, "Scared of Love" by Fallulah, "Girls Can Do Anything" by Bleeding Knees Club, "Space Song" by Beach House, "Pasta" by Angie McMahon, "Invincible ft iDa Hawk" by Big Wild

No Pressure

Episode 1.06
Written by Keir Wilkins
Directed by Sian Davies

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Zachary Rogers as Marty - Commentator, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Sheena Reyes as Helen - Commentator, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Jackson Gallagher as Trav Morphett, Amy Stewart as Jenna Brosa, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Danielle Horvat as Molly Novak, Tully Wylie as Kai Dominick, Finn Barry as Leandro Martinez, Kobi Graham as Jet Ski Driver, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Layne Beachley as Herself, Emma Walker as Alice Madders, Emily McGettlgan as Summer Look-A-Like

Surfers: Cahill Bell-Warren as Suptropix Surfer #1, Mia Vitkus as Suptropix Surfer #2, Emily Elston as Suptropix Surfer #1 (M)

Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double

Music: "Through the Roof" by Hermitude, "Out the Window" by Confidence Man, "Paradise" by Total Giovani, "Chameleon" by Pnau, "Pizza Guy" by Harley Streten & Michael Di Francesco

For Laynah

Episode 1.07
Written by Kristy Fisher
Directed by Sian Davies

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Kiriwai Hedges as Laynah Tetanui, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Tatiana Hotere as Luciana Sousa, Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Charli Wookey as Sheridan Morehouse, Natalie Bond as Freya - Commentator

Surfers: Pacha Luque-Light as Lily Tran, Bella Wilson as Nicole Lineker, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Bohdie Williams as Indie, Otis Karasawa as Felix Travers, Jazz Wylie as Jarrah Island Surfer #3, Nash Graham as Surfer Powell

Emily McGettlgan as Summer Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double, Ellie Harrison as Sheridan Surf Double, Todd Rosewall as Thommo Surf Double

Music: "When the Party's Over" by Billie Eilish, "Caminho Do Mar" by Jair Junior/Guiherme Rodriguez/Pablo Love & Campbell Browning, "24k" by Tkay Maidza, "Life Goes On" by E^ST, "Let's Go Surfing" by The Drums

Stairway

Episode 1.08
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Sian Davies

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Paula Arundell as Jacqueline Laurent, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Tatiana Hotere as Luciana Sousa, Bert Labonté as Matthias Mercer, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Michael Chan as Boat Driver

Surfers: Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Bohdie Williams as Indie

Music: "Strange Dreams" by Nic Cester, "Move Up" by Tasman Keith, "Shake The Fire" by Sampson, "Highlights" by Shahrae

Go

Episode 1.09
Written by Keir Wilkins
Directed by Sian Davies

Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.

Cast (in order of appearance): Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Charli Wookey as Sheridan Morehouse, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, James Mason as Eddie - Commentator, Tatiana Hotere as Luciana Sousa, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Cantona Stewart as Prawnie Tetanui, Timothy Bell as Judge Roberts, Joey Coley-Sowry as Jarrah Island Official #2, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres

Surfers: Pacha Luque-Light as Lily Tran, Bella Wilson as Nicole Lineker, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Bohdie Williams as Indie, Otis Karasawa as Felix Travers

Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Laurie Hampshire as Marlon Surf Double

Music: "Pow Pow" by Coda Conduct, "Groceries" by Mallrat, "Honesty" by Michele Wylen, "Front Row Hustle" by DZ Deathrays, Briggs, Jesswar & Trails, "High" by Peking Duk ft. Nicole Millar

Stay

Episode 1.10
Written by Josh Mapleston, Keir Wilkins
Directed by Sian Davies

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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, James Mason as Eddie - Commentator, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Tatiana Hotere as Luciana Sousa, Timothy Bell as Judge Roberts, Joey Coley-Sowry as Jarrah Island Official #2, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Charli Wookey as Sheridan Morehouse, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Bert Labonté as Matthias Mercer, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson

Surfers: Pacha Luque-Light as Lily Tran, Bella Wilson as Nicole Lineker, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Bohdie Williams as Indie, Otis Karasawa as Felix Travers, Kobi Graham as Jet Ski Driver, Finn Barry as Surfer in Pink Rashie, Jazz Wylie as Jarrah Island Surfer #3, Nyoka Evans as Jackson Bay Pro Junior Surfer #1, Lucy Taylor as Jackson Bay Pro Junior Surfer # 2

Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Emily McGettlgan as Summer Surf Double, Ellie Harrison as Sheridan Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Laurie Hampshire as Marlon Surf Double

Music: "R U 4 Me" by Middle Kids, "Great Summer" by Vance Joy, "Feels Right" by Biig Piig, "Yo Da Boss" by Janaé E, "Spend Your Life" by Elki