Summertide (2024)
"Nothing like family."
Synopsis
The story of marine biologist and father of two children, Martin Field, who moves to the False Bay area to get away from a big secret - the death of his wife. There he starts a marine conservation trust for False Bay - but life isn't as simple as it seems.
Network
M-Net
Episodes
Episode 1
After his wife’s death, Martin Field and his children return to Simon's Town. Tristan comes into conflict with local teenagers, and Martin comes face-to-face with his first love.
Episode 2
Martin sets up a Marine Conservation Trust but faces a hostile backlash from the fishing community. Tristan faces consequences of his fight and finds chemistry with Yolande.
Episode 3
Tristan and Lucy’s first day of school doesn’t go well. Martin steps up for his children. Gavin plans to take his relationship with Rebecca to the next level.
Episode 4
Martin angers the fishermen when he proposes no-take zones in False Bay. Tristan is initiated into the surf gang. Rebecca and Gavin make up, but feelings for Martin re-surface.
Episode 5
Martin tries to unite the community with a beach clean-up. Rebecca faces having to sell the restaurant, and Gavin deals with his break-up. Lucy grows attached to the penguins.
Episode 6
Tristan finds Julia’s old camera. Martin is reluctant to look at the old footage, but when Tristan disobeys him and edits the footage, secrets and painful memories are opened.
Episode 7
While Martin tries to face the memories of his wife’s drowning, and Tristan turns to Yolande, Lucy is forgotten. Gavin comes up with an unexpected plan to help Rebecca.
Episode 8
Martin tackles over-fishing in the bay. Tristan gets himself into serious trouble. And things go from bad to worse when Martin shares the secret of Julia’s death with Tristan.
Episode 9
Tristan takes Yolande out on a boat, but things go terribly wrong. Rebecca and Gavin rally together to renovate the restaurant. And Martin admits it was his fault his wife died.
Episode 10
Hannes threatens to tell Tristan the truth about Yolande if she keeps on seeing him. The fishermen retaliate against Martin, and take it out on Lucy’s dear penguin.
Episode 11
Animosity escalates, until Martin asks the fishermen to work with him. Tristan learns the truth about Yolande, and Elena arrives from Cyprus. Wilma makes an awful mistake.
Episode 12
Martin learns there is an illegal fishing syndicate operating in the bay, and suspects Freddy is part of it. Jack struggles to forgive Wilma. Tristan makes a difficult choice.
Episode 13
Freddy crosses sides, and teams up with Martin to entrap the illegal trawlers. Hannes reveals a dark secret. Gavin plans to propose, but passion flares between Rebecca and Martin.
Episode 14
Martin seeks vengeance for his wrecked boat, tracing it to Hannes. Meanwhile, Rebecca dreads Martin revealing their kiss to Gavin. Jack and Wilma's marriage crumbles while Tristan and Yolande grow closer.
Episode 15
A shark sighting sparks fear of great whites. Martin confronts Hannes, while Tristan aims to lose his virginity. Rebecca ponders marriage to Gavin. Jack struggles to trust Wilma.
Episode 16
Emily's disappearance sparks shark abduction fears. Martin hunts for great whites. Rebecca's love for Gavin deepens. Martin meets Lucy’s new psychologist, the charming Charlie. Wilma seeks marriage counselling with Jack.
Episode 17
The community blames sharks for Emily's presumed death. Martin and Charlie show interest in each other, upsetting Lucy. Wesley learns Hannes stole his money for Yolande's treatment. Gavin steps up for Rebecca, sparking a discussion on children.
Episode 18
A newcomer unsettles Rebecca, revealing old secrets. Lucy permits Martin to pursue Charlie, but his grief over Julia disrupts. Wilma abandons marital repair and seeks self-discovery. Hannes capitalizes on shark fears with cage diving. Yolande proposes a moneymaking scheme for Wesley's surf trip.
Episode 19
Despite a shark attack, Hannes keeps chumming. The Fields honor Julia, aiding Martin's closure. Amina rattles Rebecca, distancing Gavin. Tristan persuades Wesley to let Yolande handle the surf calendar. Jack fears Wilma's independence.
Episode 20
False Bay wants to get rid of great whites, but Martin's Trust campaigns for awareness. Seeking guidance, Martin finds answers. Rebecca must disclose her secret for her relationship with Gavin to continue. Tristan, Wesley, and Yolande shoot a surf calendar, while Hannes schemes. Jack opposes Wilma's newfound involvement with the Trust.
Episode 21
Commodore Anderson shoots a great white shark washing ashore. Martin accuses Hannes of chumming too close, vowing to halt him. Gavin is shocked by Amina being Martin and Rebecca's child. Will their wedding proceed? Gavin demands the truth. Wilma challenges the Commodore in advocating for shark protection, gaining notice from a local politician.
Episode 22
Unaware of their relationship, Martin and Amina form a bond. Rebecca tries to keep them apart, fearing the truth, but her efforts fail. Jack celebrates Father's Day with his family - Wilma is absent, pursuing a new opportunities. Yolande declines the medical trial.
Episode 23
Yolande flees home to join Tristan. Martin and Charlie escalate their relationship, bracing to confront family. Martin shuts down Hannes' cage diving. Amina's parents retrieve her, but Rebecca hesitates as maternal instincts emerge. Wilma campaigns against Commodore Anderson for leadership in the False Bay Action Group, with Jack causing disruption.
Episode 24
Martin is glad that Amina is staying, bonding with the Fields. Hannes resorts to crime to fund Yolande's trial. Gavin and Rebecca's parties bring fresh insights. Tristan and Yolande face opposition despite their love.
Episode 25
Martin's joy at Amina's stay grows as she bonds with the Fields. Hannes, license revoked, resorts to crime for Yolande's trial. Gavin and Rebecca's revelatory bachelor parties stir change. Tristan and Yolande's love faces dissent.
Episode 26
Sharks are finned in the bay, prompting a criminal probe. Gavin and Rebecca's wedding nears, causing Rebecca anxiety. Amina's parents issue a tough ultimatum. False Bay Action Group holds elections and Wilma wins. Hannes rushes to move Yolande. Rebecca reveals Martin as Amina's father, causing chaos.
Episode 27
Gavin searches for Rebecca, receiving a cryptic text urging him to forget her. Wesley deals with loneliness and police scrutiny, while Martin comforts his daughter Lucy, troubled by family changes.
Episode 28
Wilma is mugged, stirring community action. Gavin grapples with his feelings for Rebecca, receiving a cryptic message about her whereabouts. Martin proposes Amina joins the family trust.
Episode 29
Freddy gets entangled with crime to protect his family. Martin's attempt to include Amina strains relations with Tristan. Gavin contemplates confronting Rebecca. Wilma leads a meeting to address the crime spike, but it spirals out of control.
Episode 30
Rebecca returns, seeking reconciliation. Martin confronts a defiant Tristan about the vandalism. Freddy fears for his family amid gang threats. Martin and Charlie face a crossroads.
Episode 31
A crackdown on the abalone poaching ensnares Freddy, stirring community outrage. Jack confronts suspect Clement. Wesley seeks Amina's forgiveness, leading to an unexpected companionship.
Episode 32
The community reels from the aftermath of the crackdown on the abalone poaching and Martin faces backlash for his part in it. Amina challenges Martin's protective stance. Rebecca debates selling Salt & Fire.
Episode 33
Martin's efforts to combat poaching lead to unexpected dangers. Amina's quest for answers brings her and Wesley into the heart of the community's struggles. Wilma's health crisis peaks, forcing Jack to make a tough decision.
Episode 34
Martin discovers Tristan's act of forgery, and confronts him. Wilma awakens from surgery, facing a challenging recovery. Freddy is threatened. Gavin and Rebecca reconnect.
Episode 35
Martin confronts Tristan's rebellious behavior, leading to a physical altercation. Emily reveals her pregnancy to Gavin. Wilma, struggling with post-surgery rehabilitation, experiences a crisis of independence and a family dinner goes terribly wrong.
Episode 36
Martin's conservation outreach program brings the community together, as Charlie reveals her imminent departure. Rebecca negotiates compromises for Salt & Fire. Emily reconsiders her decision to keep the baby.
Episode 37
The community confronts the aftermath of Clement's death, with the Julia Fields Trust under suspicion and their operations halted. Freddy rallies the community against the poachers. Martin and Rebecca’s relationship takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 38
Clement's death stirs investigation. Martin, Rebecca, and Amina navigate their complex relationship. Amina's relationship with Wesley takes a dramatic turn. Tristan awaits Yolande’s arrival.
Episode 39
Tristan faces Yolande. Amina and Wesley deal with their father's arrest. Martin grapples with Charlie’s absence. Hannes struggles in prison, and a sudden explosion rocks the community, exposing deeper issues. A stranger arrives from Rebecca’s past.
Episode 40
Jack and Martin investigate the bay explosion, raising tensions. Amina, and Martin rally the community. Wesley reconnects with Amina, and a mysterious woman surprises Hannes. Charlie returns home. Tristan and Yolande have an emotional breakup.
Episode 41
Joanna’s surprise return disrupts Hannes' family. Amina's footage of a bay explosion alarms Jack and Martin. Uncle Freddy's secretive activities raise suspicions. Martin faces Charlie’s return. Estella recounts her traumatic experience of surviving a fire to Rebecca.
Episode 42
Emily's health scare worries Gavin, and their future plans face uncertainty. Wesley reconnects with Amina. Wilma takes a first step to becoming a ward councillor and leads a campaign against the explosions. Tristan reluctantly joins the school play.
Episode 43
Jack halts explosive tests in the bay, leading to their campaign facing financial strain. Estella blackmails Rebecca, and Uncle Freddy is jailed for fishing permit fraud.
Episode 44
Martin learns that Lucy's imaginary friend Katie is a coping mechanism. Wilma preps for her first debate. Tristan struggles with the romantic scenes of the school play. Hannes deals with Joanna’s drunken behavior.
Episode 45
Hannes confronts Joanna about her alcoholism. Wilma struggles with campaign pressure. Tristan attempts to win back Yolande. Rebecca deals with Estella’s blackmail. Emily has another health scare.
Episode 46
Tristan nervously rehearses a kissing scene with Yolande. Wilma deals with a smear campaign. Cheryl pressures Rebecca to fire Estella. Martin grapples with Charlie’s ex. Salt and Fire is trashed.
Episode 47
Yolande and Tristan’s bond strengthens leading up to opening night. Emily is rushed to the hospital. Rebecca deals with the aftermath of her restaurant being trashed. Wilma and Jack prepare for the ward councillor elections.
Episode 48
Tristan supports Yolande through her recovery. Wilma and Jack organize a community event for Christmas. Emily and Gavin face a miscarriage. Freddy quits his security job.
Episode 49
Tristan wants to help Yolande dance again. Martin’s suspicions of Lourens grow, and he confronts Charlie. Gavin finds Rebecca at the beach, and they have a heartfelt reunion. Estella convinces Rebecca with a plan to burn down Salt and Fire.
Episode 50
A major accident devastates the Field and Solomons families. The families come together to support each other in grief.
Episode 51
Amina finds comfort in Martin as they try to process what happened to Rebecca and seek justice. Martin and Charlie have a romantic reconciliation. Gavin and Martin have a heated confrontation. Toxic waste washes ashore.
Episode 52
Charlie supports Martin’s efforts to track down the toxic waste, and he realizes he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. Hannes faces legal challenges and is taken into custody. Gavin supports Cheryl’s vision to rebuild Salt & Fire, and the families reunite to celebrate her legacy.
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Original Title
Summertide
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
52
Production
Red Letter Day Pictures