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Turn of the Tide (Portuguese: Rabo de Peixe, [ˈʁa.βu d(ɨ) ˈpɐj.ʃ(ɨ)], lit. 'Fish Tail') is a Portuguese drama television series based on a true story, 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 and 7th on May 30, 2023, being in the Top 10 in 33 countries. The show was renewed for a second season in July 2023 and renewed for a third in October 2024.

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.

Sinking of Sun Kiss 47

The TV series is loosely based on a true story. 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 euros at 2023's prices.

Many villagers decided to try the drug. 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.

Cast

Main

• José Condessa as Eduardo
• Helena Caldeira as Sílvia
• André Leitão as Carlos
• Rodrigo Tomás as Rafael
• Maria João Bastos as the Inspector Frias
• Albano Jerónimo as Arruda
• Afonso Pimentel as Ian
• Kelly Bailey as Bruna
• Pêpê Rapazote as Uncle Joe
• Francesco Acquaroli as Monti
• Adriano Carvalho as Jeremiah
• Marcantonio Del Carlo as Francesco Bonino

Recurring

• Dinarte de Freitas as Zé do Frango
• Salvador Martinha as the Trainee
• João Pedro Vaz as Banha
• Luísa Cruz as Valentina
• David Medeiros as Lavrador
• Miguel Damião as Father António
• Benedita Pereira as Elvira
• Romeu Bairos as Sandro G
• Rafael Morais as Morcela
• José Medeiros as Prisoner
• Daniela Ruah as Fátima
• Tomás Furtado de Melo as Police Officer #1
• Keven Santos as Police Officer #2
• Luís Henrique Matos as Marcelino
• Frederico Amaral as Ferrugem
• Maria João Falcão as Gisela
• Ana Lopes as the Reporter
• Nelson Cabral as the Hotel Clerk

Episodes

Season 1 (2023)

References

1. "A surreal história verídica que inspirou a nova série portuguesa da Netflix". NiT (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
2. Portugal, Rádio e Televisão de (2023-05-30). ""Rabo de Peixe". Série portuguesa chegou ao top 10 mundial da Netflix". "Rabo de Peixe". Série portuguesa chegou ao top 10 mundial da Netflix (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
3. "Rabo de Peixe TOP 10 • FlixPatrol". FlixPatrol. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
4. Moore, Kasey (2024-10-17). "'Turn of the Tide' Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
5. Lopes, Ricardo (2023-04-26). "Rabo de Peixe: a nova série portuguesa da Netflix" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
6. Sundriyal, Diksha (2023-05-26). "Is Netflix's Turn of the Tide Based on a True Story?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
7. "▶ Vídeo: A cocaína que abalou Rabo de Peixe. O drama chega agora à Netflix". TSF Rádio Notícias (in European Portuguese). 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
8. Queimaliños, Macarena Lozano e Rebeca (2017-12-06). "Como meia tonelada de cocaína extraviada destruiu um povoado português de 7.000 habitantes". El País Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-17.
9. ""Pensavam que podiam voar": Testemunhas recordam o dia em que Rabo de Peixe foi 'inundado' de droga". www.cmjornal.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-17.
10. "De (bijna waargebeurde) knotsgekke Portugese Netflix-serie Rabo de Peixe komt eraan". TVgids.nl (in Dutch). 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-06-01.

External links

• Turn of the Tide at IMDb 
• Turn of the Tide on Netflix
• Turn of the Tide at Rotten Tomatoes

• 2020s Portuguese television series
• Portuguese drama television series
• Television series about illegal drug trade
• Television series about organized crime
• Television shows set in Portugal
• Television shows filmed in Portugal