Ep 2. Another Grom Bites the Dust

Stoked is a Canadian animated television series that follows the adventures of six teenagers who work at a surf camp on the fictional Sunset Island. In season 1 episode 2, titled Another Grom Bites the Dust, the gang is excited for the arrival of new campers, also known as "groms." However, their excitement quickly turns to frustration as they realize that one of the groms, Lo, is not as skilled as they had hoped.

The episode opens with Bummer, the strict and often grumpy camp director, announcing to the staff that a new group of groms will be arriving at the camp the following day. The staff, including the main characters Emma, Reef, and Fin, are thrilled at the prospect of new campers to teach and show around the island.

The next day, the new groms arrive and the staff quickly gets to work teaching them the basics of surfing. However, they notice that one of the groms, Lo, is struggling and seems frightened of the ocean. Despite their best efforts, Lo is unable to stand up on his board and repeatedly falls off.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between the staff as they argue about how to handle Lo's lack of progress. Reef, who is often arrogant and hot-headed, enlists Emma's help to try and boost Lo's confidence. Meanwhile, Fin takes a kinder approach, trying to encourage Lo and praise his small successes.

As the day comes to a close, Bummer confronts the staff about their lack of progress with the groms and warns them that if they don't shape up, he will be forced to bring in outside help. This news spurs the staff into action as they try to come up with a plan to help Lo improve before it's too late.

Throughout the episode, we also see snippets of the personal lives and relationships of the main characters. For example, Emma is shown struggling to balance her job at the surf camp with her romantic relationship with Johnny, a local surfer who works at a nearby resort. Reef, meanwhile, seems to be developing a crush on Lo's sister, who is also staying at the camp.

Ultimately, the episode ends with a cliffhanger as the staff prepares for a big surfing competition the following day. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to get Lo up to speed in time, and whether tensions between the staff will continue to rise.

Overall, Another Grom Bites the Dust is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the challenges and joys of teaching young people to surf. It also sets the stage for ongoing character development and dramatic plotlines as the season progresses.