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New Aussie drama Riptide is giving Home and Away with a very dark twist

The brand new Australian/UK drama Riptide is set on a beautiful beach in Victoria and follows a feuding family who struggles to work past their issues before a very dark event.

In the TV series, Alison marries a rich older man named Sean and moves to his bougie beachfront home with her daughter Hannah. But, Sean’s adult son Ethan has his suspicions about Alison’s intentions which are further escalated after his dad disappears during a morning surf.

Sean and Alison. Ten.

Throughout the four-part series, the search for Sean unfolds, and the dark drama plays out with a backdrop of a stunning Summer-Bay-esque beach and some very good-looking people.

Who’s in it?

While the series is giving vague Home and Away vibes, the cast is actually stacked with former Neighbours actors. Check out who will be starring in Riptide:

  • Jo Joyner as Alison (Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators, Eastenders, Ackley Bridge, Stay Close) Ciarán Griffiths (Coronation Street, Shameless, The Bill).
  • Peter O’Brien as Sean (Neighbours, Tidelands, GLOW).
  • Benny Turland as Ethan (Neighbours).
  • Asher Yasbincek as Hannah (Heartbreak High, The Wilds).
  • David Berry (A Place to Call Home, Outlander).
  • Ally Fowler (Wentworth, Neighbours, All Saints).
  • Yazeed Daher (The Heights, The Hunting, Safe Harbour)
  • Benjamin Samaddar
Alison. Ten.

Who is behind Riptide?

Like the cast, the behind-the-scenes team of Riptide boasts some very impressive names. The series is created, written and produced by Jason Herbison (Neighbours, Lie With Me, Always Greener)and directed by Australia Directors’ Guild Award recipient, Scott Major (Lie With Me, Neighbours).

The writers include Margaret Wilson, Anthony Ellis (Wentworth, McLeod’s Daughters, Stingers) and Natalie Mandel (Neighbours, Wanted, Packed to the Rafters).

Is there a trailer?

Yes, there is! You can watch it here:

Riptide premieres on June 28 on 10 and 10 Play.

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