Turn of the Tide (TV series) explained

Native Name:
Genre:Thriller, Drama
Creator:Augusto Fraga
Composer:Pedro Marques, Pedro Macedo Camacho (opening main theme)
Country:Portugal
Language:Portuguese
English
Italian
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:7
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Cinematography:André Szankowski
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:41–51 minutes
Company:UKBAR Filmes
Network:Netflix

Turn of the Tide (Portuguese: '''Rabo de Peixe'''|link=no, pronounced as /pt/,) is a Portuguese drama television series based on a true story,[1] created by Augusto Fraga. It follows Eduardo, a young fisherman, and his friends who find a boat full of cocaine washed up on the shore in the Azorean village of Rabo de Peixe in São Miguel Island. They decide to sell the drug, but soon they face the wrath of the drug lord who owns it, the police who are after it, and a series of unpredictable events that put their lives at risk. The series is a thrilling and realistic tale of greed, ambition and survival.

Premiered on May 26, 2023, on the streaming platform Netflix, the series reached 10th on Netflix's world top views on May 29, 2023[2] and 7th on May 30, 2023, being in the Top 10 in 33 countries.[3]

Synopsis

The story takes place in the Azorean village of Rabo de Peixe, when a ton of cocaine comes ashore, completely changing the lives of the inhabitants. Eduardo, a young fisherman, and his friends start selling the cocaine. But, a ton of cocaine does not go unnoticed and our protagonists will face the owners of this drug, the police and a series of unpredictable characters in a dangerous adventure with no return.[4]

Sinking of Sun Kiss 47

The TV series is loosely based on a true story.[5] In 2001, a large quantity of cocaine was found in Rabo de Peixe after the 14-meter-long sailboat Sun Kiss 47 sank off the Azorean coast in June, carrying 505.84 kilograms of cocaine with a purity of more than 80%, worth over 150 million[6] euros at 2023's prices.[7]

Many villagers decided to try the drug.[8] As they were not used to it and the cocaine was very pure, a significant number of people ended up in the hospital with an overdose, and some even died. Still others were selling the product for a bargain price of 25 euros per full glass of beer. Years after the sinking, many inhabitants of Rabo de Peixe still remained addicted.[9]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Season 1 (2023)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A surreal história verídica que inspirou a nova série portuguesa da Netflix . 2023-06-01 . NiT . pt-PT.
  2. Web site: Portugal . Rádio e Televisão de . 2023-05-30 . "Rabo de Peixe". Série portuguesa chegou ao top 10 mundial da Netflix . 2023-06-01 . "Rabo de Peixe". Série portuguesa chegou ao top 10 mundial da Netflix . pt.
  3. Web site: Rabo de Peixe TOP 10 • FlixPatrol . 2023-06-01 . FlixPatrol . en.
  4. Web site: Lopes . Ricardo . 2023-04-26 . Rabo de Peixe: a nova série portuguesa da Netflix . 2023-06-01 . pt-PT.
  5. Web site: Sundriyal . Diksha . 2023-05-26 . Is Netflix's Turn of the Tide Based on a True Story? . 2023-06-01 . The Cinemaholic . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-05-26 . ▶ Vídeo: A cocaína que abalou Rabo de Peixe. O drama chega agora à Netflix . 2023-06-17 . TSF Rádio Notícias . pt-PT.
  7. Web site: Queimaliños . Macarena Lozano e Rebeca . 2017-12-06 . Como meia tonelada de cocaína extraviada destruiu um povoado português de 7.000 habitantes . 2023-06-17 . El País Brasil . pt-br.
  8. Web site: "Pensavam que podiam voar": Testemunhas recordam o dia em que Rabo de Peixe foi 'inundado' de droga . 2023-06-17 . www.cmjornal.pt . pt-PT.
  9. Web site: 2023-05-02 . De (bijna waargebeurde) knotsgekke Portugese Netflix-serie Rabo de Peixe komt eraan . 2023-06-01 . TVgids.nl . nl.

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