Blue Water High
2005
Original language: English
- drama
- comedy
The story
Blue Water High is an Australian television drama series, broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on ABC1 and on Austar/Foxtel Nickelodeon channel in Australia and on various channels in many other countries. Each season follows the lives of a young group of students at Solar Blue, a high-performance surf academy where several lucky 16-year-olds are selected for a 12-month-long surfing program on Sydney's northern beaches. There are three series in Blue Water High. The first two series were screened in 2005 and 2006 and the producers did not intend to create a third series. However, due to popular demand by fans, they relented and made one more series with only Kate Bell returning in a main role. Series three ended with the closure of Solar Blue, indicating that the show would most likely not continue.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-bleached daylight over Sydney's northern beaches, with saturated blues in the water and sand that looks hot underfoot. The surf footage is the main visual pleasure: wide shots of waves breaking over reef and headland, then closer handheld cuts of boards and bodies in the spray. Indoors the academy has a glossy, practical brightness, all white walls, wet suits drying on hooks, and the kind of soft pop soundtrack you hear through open windows. The vibe is breezy and sporty, with a warm, low-stakes teen-drama energy that suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a beach-day rewatch, or something on while tidying up. Episodes move briskly through training schedules, rivalries, crushes, and friendships, and the emotional arcs follow young people learning to trust each other and themselves under pressure. Intensity is mild: some tears, teen jealousy, and romantic tension, with no real violence and only light peril in the surf. It is for viewers who want sunshine, coastal scenery, and a comfortable, hopeful coming-of-age story.
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