---
title: "Summertide"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/summertide-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 238109
imdb_id: "tt31019582"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 52
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Summertide (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/summertide-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Summertide is a television series first released in 2024. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by M-Net. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 1 seasons and 52 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A marine biologist moves his family to False Bay to escape a painful secret."

### Why Watch
- follows a marine biologist protagonist
- features a family dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- life in the new area is complicated
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves dealing with the past and family life.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (52 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 49 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen
- **Networks / Studios**: M-Net

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Frank Rautenbach** as *Martin Field*
- **André Jacobs** as *Jack Field*
- **Terry Norton** as *Wilma Field*
- **Tyrone Keogh** as *Gavin Field*
- **Jan Combrink** as *Tristan Field*
- **Evangelina Hallock** as *Lucy Field*
- **Monique Rockman** as *Rebecca Solomons*
- **Ntombi Makhusthi** as *Amanda Skhosana*
- **Euodia Samson** as *Cheryl Solomons*
- **Maurice Carpede** as *Uncle Freddy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Summertide released?
Summertide was released in 2024.

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
The main character, Martin Field, is a marine biologist.

### Q: How many children does Martin Field have?
He is the father of two children.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in the False Bay area.

### Q: Why does Martin move to the False Bay area?
He moves to get away from a big secret involving the death of his wife.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Summertide — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/238109)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*