Turn of the Tide
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Turn of the Tide

"Where dreams are on the line."

7.1
Yr 2023
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

When a boat loaded with cocaine sinks off his home island, Eduardo sees a risky but exciting opportunity to make money and fulfill impossible dreams.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 70 /100

Turn of the Tide received a generally positive, though tempered, critical response. Critics praised the series for its swift pacing, compelling Azores setting, and charismatic cast, with some outlets describing the drug-fueled thriller as a compulsive and addictive watch comparable to hits like Money Heist.

However, reviewers frequently pointed out the show's reliance on formulaic story beats. While the lead performances and character dynamics received consistent approval, several critics noted that an overly predictable script prevented the crime drama from breaking new narrative ground.

Ultimately, consensus views the series as an entertaining binge option. Despite its cliched elements, the show's blend of dark humor, strong chemistry among the leads, and energetic execution make it an enjoyable ride overall.

“Based on an incident in The Azores in which a boatload of cocaine washed up on shore, the Portuguese Netflix drama is addictive like Spain's 'Money Heist.'”

“Turn of the Tide has some enjoyable performances and moments, but it’s hamstrung by an overly predictable script.”

“It’s not perfect, and it is a bit cliched at times, but Turn of the Tide is enjoyable all the same and a decent way to spend a few nights this week.”

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Why fans love it

Turn of the Tide moves away from typical crime tropes by grounding its stakes in the confined geography of an island community. The 2023 drama focuses on how the sudden arrival of illicit wealth disrupts the familiar rhythm of a small town. Instead of a detached criminal saga, the series treats the sunken cargo as an unpredictable catalyst that forces regular people to compromise their integrity for personal gain.

José Condessa leads an ensemble that highlights the friction between desperate ambition and social consequences. The narrative prioritizes the psychological shift of its characters as they weigh the gravity of their choices against an improbable escape from their current lives. It is a portrait of greed tempered by the limitations of a remote location, where the ripple effects of a single mistake become impossible to contain.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 44
Regulars 13
Longest run 13 eps
Show 36 more
Caio Blat as Fagner 6 episodes Pêpê Rapazote as Uncle Joe Kelly Bailey as Bruna Albano Jerónimo as Arruda Salvador Martinha as Francisco 13 episodes Madalena Aragão as Mariana 6 episodes Dinarte de Freitas as Zé do Frango 7 episodes Luís Esparteiro as Pico da Serra 6 episodes Sílvia Chiola as Mónica 6 episodes Adriano Carvalho as Jeremias 8 episodes João Pedro Vaz as Banha 13 episodes Raimundo Cosme as Canina 6 episodes Luísa Cruz as Dona Valentina 13 episodes Miguel Damião as Padre António 13 episodes Rafael Morais as Morcela 13 episodes Francesco Acquaroli as Monti 13 episodes David Medeiros as Lavrador 7 episodes Marcantonio Del Carlo as Francesco Bonino 13 episodes Benedita Pereira as Elvira 7 episodes Daniela Ruah as Fátima 7 episodes Luís Henrique Matos as Marcelino 13 episodes Maria João Falcão as Gisela 6 episodes Ana Lopes as Repórter 3 episodes Diana Sá as Auxiliar do Hospital 1 episode Ana Brito e Cunha as Mãe da Noiva 1 episode João Lagarto as Badocha 2 episodes Ricardo Pereira as Mike 1 episode Luis Filipe Borges as Agostinho 2 episodes Joaquim de Almeida as João Canto Moniz 2 episodes Ruy de Carvalho as Médico 2 episodes Victoria Guerra as Cristina Brum 2 episodes Mafalda Vilhena as Vanessa 2 episodes Ana Padrão as Marta Donino 1 episode João Cabral as Secretário Regional 2 episodes Ana Bustorff as Médica Legista 2 episodes Carla Chambel as Carla Chambel 2 episodes
Production Board

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Keywords

cocaine drug dealer
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Details

First Aired
May 26, 2023
Status
Ended
Origin
PT
TMDB Votes
55