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M-Net to premiere 52-episode local drama Summertide in January 2024, with new eps weekly, Sundays at 18h00. Tells the story of marine biologist and father of two teens, Martin Field, who moves to Simon’s Town after the death of his wife to start a penguin rehab centre. Produced by Red Letter Day Pictures (Alles Malan, Toorbos). Currently in development, cast to be confirmed.

TVSA Team
27 Jul 2023 14:54

Wife and husband producers René and Corné van Rooyen of Red Letter Day Pictures.

More about the scenario:

The series explores the lives of the Field family and those who cross their paths - each with their own secrets and desires.

We meet Martin’s parents, Wilma and Jack Field, a retired naval commander who runs his household like a military operation.

Martin’s children, Tristan and Lucy, must cope with the loss of a parent and moving to a new town on top of the usual stresses of high school.

Martin's youngest brother, Gavin, is a surfer who leads a careless life of sleeping around and repeatedly losing jobs.

And then there’s Rebecca Solomons, who worked as a Michelin star chef in New York, and was Martin’s first love.

Tman_1
27 Jul 2023 18:02

What will happen to survivor? Isn't 6pm a reality slot for survivor/amazing race.

Timone
31 Jul 2023 12:19

MNet limited series usually dont disappoint, I guess this is another one to look forward to.
What happened to that other one which is supposed to co-star Natalie Dormer?

TVSA Team
04 Sep 2023 11:48

Timone, Tman_1 - hello!

Answers to your questions...

>>What happened to that other one which is supposed to co-star Natalie Dormer?<<

White Lies... it's still happening. We've asked M-Net about it and they tell us that filming has ended and that it's starting early next year.

>>What will happen to survivor? Isn't 6pm a reality slot for survivor/amazing race.<<

We've asked about this too and there won't be a Sunday reality slot anymore - all reality shows are going to air in the current weekday reality slots.

This is M-Net's response to our query:

Summertide will broadcast for 52 weeks, during that time, M-Net will continue to license the best international reality formats, that will be scheduled in our weekday reality slot at 6pm.

We've done an Ask TVSA about it too.