Ep 1. Born a King

In Siesta Key season 2 episode 1, titled "Born a King," the drama picks up where it left off as the group comes together for the summer after a tumultuous year of breakups, betrayals, and misunderstandings.

The episode begins with Juliette and Alex's relationship in turmoil. After a heated argument in the previous season's finale, the two are still trying to work things out. Juliette is questioning if Alex is the right guy for her after he cheated on her with her friend. Meanwhile, Alex's commitment to the relationship is in question, especially after his partying habits and behavior towards their friends. His arrogance and cockiness does not help the situation.

Elsewhere, Chloe is dealing with the aftermath of her falling out with the group last season. She feels like an outcast after being left on her own, and decides to befriend new people both in and out of town. However, this comes with consequences as it seems like her old friends are not ready to forgive her yet.

On the other hand, Kelsey is exploring new opportunities after leaving her job with Alex at the resort. She hopes to find success with her modeling career in LA, but things don't go as planned. Her agent is in search of a high-profile model, and Kelsey is feeling the pressure to step up her game.

Additionally, Garrett and Cara's relationship is taking a rough patch, as they are adjusting to long-distance dating. They are worried that they won't have the same connection that they had in person. Cara is struggling to trust Garrett, due to his past mistakes. However, Garrett is fighting to prove himself to Cara, and maintain their connection.

Finally, Madisson's relationship with her ex, Brandon, is complicated. She eventually decides that she needs some time away from the group to clear her head, after letting them into the personal details of her relationship.

In this episode, the hometown of Siesta Key becomes a backdrop that fuses the personal drama, fashion, partying, and beach lifestyle. The musings of each of the characters provide the audience with a glimpse into their thoughts and feelings. With each episode, the group struggles to balance relationships, professional goals and their individual lives in the picturesque town of Siesta Key.

Overall, Siesta Key season 2 episode 1 does not disappoint as it highlights the relationships and broken bonds between the characters. The episode strives to keep audiences interested with the various plotlines going on, and the promise of a dramatic season to come.