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Riptide: episode guide

Episode 1

UK: Tue, December 27, 2022 (Channel 5)
Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Scott Major

When Sean doesn’t return from his morning surf, police presume he has drowned in the riptide, but his wife Alison can’t shake the possibility that something else might have happened to him. With her stepson Ethan, ex-husband Michael, Sean’s ex-wife Rachel, and her daughter Hannah’s friend Logan all keeping secrets, her instincts might turn out to be right.

Cast: Jo Joyner as Alison Weston, David Berry as Dan Burrell, Ciarán Griffiths as Michael Lane, Peter O'Brien as Sean Weston, Asher Yasbincek as Hannah Lane, Ben Turland as Ethan Weston, Ally Fowler as Rachel Weston, Yazeed Daher as Logan Wiiliams, Benjamin Samaddar as Jesse Patel, Sonya Suares as Sergeant Bhomik, Toby Derrick as Constable Harry Lang, Patrick Williams as Philip Eldersly, Emma Choy as Naomi Burrell, Ella Bourne as Female Surfer

Episode 2

UK: Wed, December 28, 2022
Written by Margaret Wilson
Directed by Scott Major

Alison’s suspicions rise when she learns that Ethan argued with Sean on the beach just before he was presumed to have drowned, and she decides to report him to the police. Meanwhile, Hannah becomes worried that Logan might know more than he is letting on.

Cast: Jo Joyner as Alison Weston, David Berry as Dan Burrell, Ciarán Griffiths as Michael Lane, Peter O'Brien as Sean Weston, Asher Yasbincek as Hannah Lane, Ben Turland as Ethan Weston, Ally Fowler as Rachel Weston, Yazeed Daher as Logan Wiiliams, Benjamin Samaddar as Jesse Patel, Sonya Suares as Sergeant Bhomik, Toby Derrick as Constable Harry Lang, Patrick Williams as Philip Eldersly, Alisdair Bliss as Bryn, Emma Choy as Naomi Burrell

Episode 3

UK: Thu, December 29, 2022
Written by Anthony Ellis
Directed by Scott Major

Realising that Alison is determined to investigate Sean's disappearance, Dan decides to take action. Later, Alison discovers Michael is in possession of the watch Sean was wearing on the morning he disappeared, and she informs the police, much to Hannah's horror.

Cast: Jo Joyner as Alison Weston, David Berry as Dan Burrell, Ciarán Griffiths as Michael Lane, Peter O'Brien as Sean Weston, Asher Yasbincek as Hannah Lane, Ben Turland as Ethan Weston, Ally Fowler as Rachel Weston, Yazeed Daher as Logan Wiiliams, Sonya Suares as Sergeant Bhomik, Pia Miranda as Jenny Clark, Toby Derrick as Constable Harry Lang, Patrick Williams as Philip Eldersly, Alisdair Bliss as Bryn, Emma Choy as Naomi Burrell, Max Brown as Finn Barker, Ashley Stocco as Detective Abela, Adam McConvell as Detective Da Silva, Patrick Harvey as Andrew White, Jude Beaumont as Sara Wiseman, Emma Choy as Naomi Burrell

Episode 4

UK: Fri, December 30, 2022
Written by Jason Herbison
Directed by Scott Major

Dan continues to make inroads into Alison's life. Meanwhile, Hannah vows to find her father and clear his name. Just as Alison hits rock bottom, Dan presses his advantage, spiriting Alison to a mountain getaway and suggesting they both start a new life elsewhere.

Cast: Jo Joyner as Alison Weston, David Berry as Dan Burrell, Ciarán Griffiths as Michael Lane, Peter O'Brien as Sean Weston, Asher Yasbincek as Hannah Lane, Ben Turland as Ethan Weston, Ally Fowler as Rachel Weston, Yazeed Daher as Logan Wiiliams, Benjamin Samaddar as Jesse Patel, Pia Miranda as Jenny Clark, Sonya Suares as Sergeant Bhomik, Patrick Williams as Philip Eldersly, Ashley Stocco as Detective Abela, Adam McConvell as Detective Da Silva, Max Brown as Finn Barker, Jude Beaumont as Sara Wiseman, Hannah Ogawa as Melody Ling, Jenny Khafagi as Violin Player, Emma Choy as Naomi Burrell, Scott Major as Daniel Burell