Turn of the Tide
"Where dreams are on the line."
A Netflix Original
Turn of the Tide follows Eduardo, a resident of a remote island who finds his dull rhythm fractured when a sunken boat packed with cocaine sinks near his shore. The wreck becomes a dangerous lure, offering him a shot at money and a chance to push past the limits of what appears possible. As... Read more
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About Turn of the Tide
Turn of the Tide follows Eduardo, a resident of a remote island who finds his dull rhythm fractured when a sunken boat packed with cocaine sinks near his shore. The wreck becomes a dangerous lure, offering him a shot at money and a chance to push past the limits of what appears possible. As Eduardo, his friends and rivals circle the possibility of exploiting the maritime crime, the lines between risk and dream blur. The island's small circle of relatives, lovers, and neighbors must reckon with the price of ambition, loyalty, and the unpredictable tide that shapes their lives. The choices they make ripple through the community, testing loyalties and trust.
Turn of the Tide is an original drama created by Augusto Fraga, released in 2023. It stars José Condessa as Eduardo, Helena Caldeira as Sílvia, André Leitão as Carlinhos, Rodrigo Tomás as Rafael and Afonso Pimentel as Ian on screen.
Reception currently leans toward a tight, character driven drama. The premise trades on risk and the lure of quick fortune, but the storytelling keeps its focus on friendship and the moral costs of chasing dreams. The cast delivers grounded performances and the show holds 7.3 on 10 from 43 votes.
As a 2023 release still finding its audience Turn of the Tide has yet to leave a widely recognized cultural footprint. Its island setting and blunt look at ambition could influence future dramas in similar spaces, but for now the conversation is centered on the characters and their choices.
There are no publicly documented nominations or awards for Turn of the Tide as of its 2023 run. Critics have not yet published a formal awards season tally for the series, and it has not accumulated a notable trophy registry. Some critics see momentum.
Details
- Release Date
- May 26, 2023
- Rating
- TV-MA
- User Ratings
- 43 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 13
- Network
- Netflix
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- PT
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
José Condessa
Eduardo
Helena Caldeira
Sílvia
André Leitão
Carlinhos
Rodrigo Tomás
Rafael
Afonso Pimentel
Ian
Maria João Bastos
Inspectora
José Raposo
Orlando
Paolla Oliveira
Ofélia
Caio Blat
Fagner
Pêpê Rapazote
Uncle Joe
Created by: Augusto Fraga
Seasons (2 seasons, 13 episodes)
Season 1
7 episodes - 2023
Season 2
6 episodes - 2025