Turn of the Tide

Turn of the Tide (originally Rabo de Peixe) represents a landmark moment for Portuguese television on the global stage. Inspired by the true events of a 2001 shipwreck in the Azores, the series follows Eduardo and his friends as they navigate the sudden arrival of a massive cocaine shipment in their small fishing village. Beyond the high-stakes crime narrative, the show captured the stark economic realities and the isolation of island life. Its success proved that localized storytelling could resonate across borders, sparking renewed interest in Azorean culture. By blending gritty realism with the breathtaking landscapes of São Miguel, the series secured its place as a definitive work of modern European drama, highlighting the unintended consequences of sudden, dangerous fortune.