Below Deck Down Under Season 2, Episode 2 Recap

Things were very intense where we left off on the Below Deck Down Under Season 2 premiere. Captain Jason had warned the guests that if they continued on with their bad behavior, they’d be kicked off the yacht. As the episode came to a close, it seemed as if they had pushed their luck one too many times. Here’s everything that happened in the aftermath, and the rest of Below Deck Down Under Season 2, Episode 2…

Skating on thin ice as a new stewardess arrives

Captain Jason put an end to the after-hours swimming, and the party. Not only did he threaten to end the charter early, but he cut off alcohol for obnoxious guests Kristyl and Brandon. Kristyl asked for more champagne, despite Capt being VERY clear. She was given another hard no, and sent back to bed.

The next morning, Captain Jason spoke to Bosun Luke. He was disappointed that one of the deckhands hadn’t stayed up, as requested. Luke was super apologetic. But this was just the start of the problems for the deck team on day two of their first charter. After telling Adam and Harry they had to get their “sh*t together,” it was time to move. Captain Jason wanted anchor up, and told the boys to make sure they got the swim ladder up before they set off.

They forgot. After anchoring, they realized that the swim ladder had been ripped away. Adam didn’t seem too fazed, but Captain Jason wasn’t impressed. He told the team to “fix it,” and started to wonder in his confessional if Luke was the right person to lead the team. Luke could feel the heat, as he recognized he was probably on his second of three strikes. Not great this early on in the season.

Meanwhile, viewers finally got to meet this season’s third stew. She is Margot Sisson! Margot has only been working in yachting for about six months. She fled an incredibly boring job at Amazon, and didn’t love the last Chief Stew she worked under. Margot seems incredibly sweet, but also incredibly insecure. She said she is “scared to take initiative,” and always thinks she’s doing a bad job. Something tells me she’s going to prove herself wrong this season.

Going to the Moulin Rouge

For his part, guest Brandon apologizes to Captain Jason when he finally arises from his slumber. No such apology from Kristyl, however. Still, the guests would like the Captain to join them for dinner. Tzarina is excited to put her culinary skills to the test. She loves preparing French food, and promises that despite her problems, “Today the galley’s going to be my bitch.” She also jokes with Aesha about this being a chance to impress Captain, so he’ll want to marry her, and spend the rest of his life with her. The thirst is real for Capt from Tzarina, but who can blame her?

After complaining that she couldn’t put on the performance of a lifetime for the guests without a proper cancan dress, Laura’s prayers are answered. A provisioner delivers the costume, and she is elated. As the guests take their seats for dinner in full costume, Captain Jason joins them in his blacks. Brandon takes the opportunity to flirt with him, before the stuffed baked potato with caviar starter is served. Everybody loves it, and we learn a little about Tzarina’s need for perfection.

Tzarina explains that while she was in school, an art teacher left her feeling “discarded.” Since then, she has “destroyed” herself if something isn’t perfect, as she doesn’t ever want to feel that again.

Sadly, when the pan-fried duck arrives as the main, Captain Jason feels it is a little “tough.” Not something I would’ve said in front of the guests, but you can’t say he’s not an honest man. The chocolate mousse cake dessert also fails to light a fire in his belly. The presentation is sloppy, and Tzarina even noted it was “one of those ‘polishing a turd’ moments,” while plating.

Are you not entertained?

As the guests threaten to let their personal drama overshadow the crew’s hard work once again, Aesha demands Kristyl and Brandon take their seats rather than sitting on their own outside, demanding champagne. It’s time for the evening’s entertainment, and Laura WILL have her moment!

Aesha has a worrying moment as the internet is playing up, but eventually, the music plays. Laura delivers one hell of a solo, before the rest of the crew join in for the cancan. It’s a huge success, and the guests all retire to bed, leaving their drama for another day.

Captain Jason visits Tzarina in the galley, and asks her how she thinks the night went. She was pleased overall, but brings up the exact same notes that he was going to address. He says he’s “very refreshing” to have a chef who is “self-aware,” and “has the potential to grow.” I think Tzarina is going to have a great relationship with all of the crew this season; and she deserves it.

Goodbye to the drama, and hello to the partying!

Breakfast was a huge success, food-wise. The guests were of course fighting again, which gave a dreary atmosphere to a morning where the crew had to dock the yacht for the first time. With the winds strong, and two knots of tide, Captain Jason admitted he was a “little bit worried.”

“Pack your bags, because you’re getting kicked off!” Brandon screeched at Kristyl. Thankfully, they were all going to have to say goodbye, because charter was over! After a tight squeeze of a docking, which had both Laura and Margot helping the boys, it was time to say goodbye. Primary guest Carmen said the crew were “everything I could’ve hoped for.” She was actually a great person to have on board – she just needs to pick better friends! After handing over a chunky tip packet, the crew were ready to party.

In their first tip meeting of the season, the group split $17,500 USD. That amounted to $1,590 per person. Margot managed to wrangle a full tip, despite only being there for two-thirds of the charter! Bonus. Captain Jason brought back his disco helmet, otherwise known as the “You Can Do Better Award.” Today, it was Luke given the privilege. He took it in his stride.

As the crew got ready, Luke told Laura he wanted to be the first person to get his “d*ck sucked with the helmet on.” Gross. Too far. Gary King vibes. Not. Appropriate. Moving swiftly on…

A stolen kiss leaves Margot unimpressed

After Laura takes way too long getting ready, and Tzarina dons a simple tracksuit due to her suitcase still not arriving, the crew head on their first night out together. Harry has a huge crush on Margot already, which is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen on Below Deck. He’s smitten! Unfortunately, Margot may be feeling him on more of a best friend level. She even checks in with Aesha to see if he’s gay. He’s not – he’s just a nice, slightly camp Aussie!

When Tzarina points out that Harry and Margot may be flirting, Luke swoops in. He quickly has Margot up on his shoulders. “It’s game on,” Luke says in confessional. Luke takes Margot to the bar, and then sneak attacks her with a kiss. He pretends she has something on her eyelash, tells her to close her eyes, and then plants one on her. Not a great first impression; they’ve hardly even got to know one another yet, and Margot is clearly not impressed.

“Can we kiss?” Luke asks her after the sneaky come-on. “No,” she swiftly replies. She’s pissed – and the aftermath immediately followed in this week’s double bill, in Episode 3.

Below Deck Down Under Season 2 continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo, streaming next day on Peacock.

TELL US – WERE YOU SHOCKED CAPTAIN JASON DIDN’T THROW BRANDON AND KRISTYL OFF THE BOAT? WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF NEW STEW MARGOT? IS LUKE GIVING YOU BAD VIBES?