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Run-of-the-mill drama focuses on romance at a sunny resort.
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Summer Heat
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What's the Story?
It's the season of SUMMER HEAT at Hotel Maresia, where visitors come for a relaxing, stress-free, sunny getaway. But for the young staff at the hotel, relaxing is far from reality. The youthful workers include a boy trying to pursue his dreams, a girl in search of answers, and a woman starting an exciting new chapter in her life. As they join the veteran staff, owners Maresia (Felipe Rocha) and Vilma (Mayana Neiva) have their work cut out for them as they try to keep the hotel running amidst the romance, secrets, and drama.
Is It Any Good?
Though they're young adults working at a hotel, the characters in this show could be confused with high schoolers at summer camp. Despite this, the drama in Summer Heat propels it forward and keeps viewers wanting to know what happens next. It does include the usual elements of a high school drama, such as simple misunderstandings that conflate the plot, and the typical who-kissed-who conflicts.
But the show does include pretty interesting conversations, such as sexuality, race, and even a character confronting a compulsive shopping addiction. The characters do get into petty spats every now and again, but in the end, they do help each other out in their own way.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the hotel. What brought each Summer Heat character to work there? What priorities change over time for these characters as the show goes on? What skills do these characters bring to the hotel?
How do the characters demonstrate teamwork? What are some examples from when they're working versus in their free time? Why is it important?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 21, 2022
- Cast : Felipe Rocha , Mayana Neiva
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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