6.3
/10
Marlon Sousa is a fictional character portrayed by João Gabriel Marinho in the TV series Surviving Summer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Exile (season 1), they were 22 years old.
They appear in all 18 aired episodes so far and have accumulated 1144 positive votes.
The character of Marlon Sousa is mainly associated with Ari Gibson, Summer Torres and Bodhi Mercer.

Marlon Sousa

by João Gabriel Marinho

character

Episodes18

  • 7
    /10

    Exile

    episode S1.E1 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.2
    /10

    Big Plans

    episode S1.E2 june 2022
    Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of his accident.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Training Day

    episode S1.E3 june 2022
    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
  • 7.4
    /10

    Shame

    episode S1.E4 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Keep the Sponsors Happy

    episode S1.E5 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.3
    /10

    No Pressure

    episode S1.E6 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.5
    /10

    For Laynah

    episode S1.E7 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Stairway

    episode S1.E8 june 2022
    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.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Go

    episode S1.E9 june 2022
    Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Stay

    episode S1.E10 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Selection

    episode S2.E1 september 2023
    Ready to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing surprises.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Team Bonding

    episode S2.E2 september 2023
    Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rager.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Wait For It

    episode S2.E3 september 2023
    With her plans at risk, Summer buckles down to show how serious she is about competing. Bodhi goes on a date with an intriguing surfer from out of town.
  • 8.2
    /10

    A Seat at The Table

    episode S2.E4 september 2023
    Ari faces new anxieties after signing a sponsorship deal. At a glam Subtropix shoot in Byron Bay, a photographer's approach rubs Bodhi the wrong way.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Purge

    episode S2.E5 september 2023
    A kiss gives Poppy a lot to think about while Bax tries to get Summer's mind off her problems. Tensions boil over among the team at surf camp.
  • 8.5
    /10

    I Promise

    episode S2.E6 september 2023
    Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into trouble.
  • 8.7
    /10

    Suck It Up

    episode S2.E7 september 2023
    Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the table.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Send It

    episode S2.E8 september 2023
    As pressure builds at the competition, Summer waits for the perfect wave. But with love on the line, winning on the water is only half the battle.

Best moments10

  • 8.2
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Team Bonding

    episode S2.E2 september 2023
    Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rager.
  • 8.1
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Wait For It

    episode S2.E3 september 2023
    With her plans at risk, Summer buckles down to show how serious she is about competing. Bodhi goes on a date with an intriguing surfer from out of town.
  • 8.4
    /10
    6% of the votes

    Go

    episode S1.E9 june 2022
    Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.
  • 8.3
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Send It

    episode S2.E8 september 2023
    As pressure builds at the competition, Summer waits for the perfect wave. But with love on the line, winning on the water is only half the battle.
  • 7.4
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Shame

    episode S1.E4 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.8
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Selection

    episode S2.E1 september 2023
    Ready to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing surprises.
  • 8.5
    /10
    2% of the votes

    I Promise

    episode S2.E6 september 2023
    Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into trouble.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Purge

    episode S2.E5 september 2023
    A kiss gives Poppy a lot to think about while Bax tries to get Summer's mind off her problems. Tensions boil over among the team at surf camp.
  • 7.4
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Stairway

    episode S1.E8 june 2022
    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.
  • 8.7
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Suck It Up

    episode S2.E7 september 2023
    Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the table.

Votes per episode

31
E1
26
E2
21
E3
93
E4
12
E5
16
E6
19
E7
52
E8
164
E9
29
E10
53
E1
234
E2
154
E3
18
E4
45
E5
43
E6
23
E7
111
E8