Riptide is an upcoming psychological thriller television series created by Jason Herbison and directed by Scott Major. It will air on Channel 5 in the UK and on Network 10 in Australia. The plot focuses on Alison, whose husband mysteriously disappears while surfing. Riptide stars Jo Joyner and Peter O'Brien.
| Riptide | |
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| Genre | Psychological thriller |
| Created by | Jason Herbison |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Scott Major |
| Starring | Jo Joyner Peter O'Brien |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Jason Herbison Natalie Mandel |
| Production location | Melbourne |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Fremantle Australia |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 5 (UK) Network 10 (Australia) |
| Picture format | 720p HDTV |
| Audio format | Stereo |
When Alison's Australian husband disappears during a morning surf, it is not clear if he got caught up in a rip tide or if there is more to his disappearance.
The series was commissioned following the success of Lie With Me (2021). It is one of two drama commissions for Channel 5 made by Fremantle Australia in partnership with Australia's Network Ten.[1] Riptide was created by Jason Herbison, who is also producing the series alongside Natalie Mandel.[2][3] Herbison commented: "I'm thrilled to continue the partnership with Channel 5 and 10 and to bring Riptide to life. It's the best of British meeting the best of Australian casts and crews – and I can't wait for the audience to see what we have in store."[1] The scripts have been by written by Herbison, Margaret Wilson, and Anthony Ellis.[4]
The cast were revealed on 14 July 2022. British actress Jo Joyner plays Alison. She described Alison as "a warm and layered character whose world is turned upside down, just when it seemed like her life was finally coming together."[1] Peter O'Brien is also part of the main cast. Other actors include Ben Turland, Ciarán Griffiths, David Berry, Ally Fowler, Pia Miranda, Asher Yasbincek, Yazeed Daher, Benjamin Samaddar, and Sonya Suares.[1]
Riptide was directed by Scott Major.[3] Production on the four-part series began in early August 2022,[4] and concluded on 22 August.[5] It was filmed on-location in Melbourne and Victoria.[3] Somes scenes were filmed at the Network 10 studios in Nunawading, previously used by the Australian soap opera Neighbours.[6] The series received funding from VicScreen.[7] Riptide is expected to air in late 2022.[2]