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Jo Joyner Stars in Gripping Thriller 'Riptide' Encore
30 Jun
Summary
- Psychological thriller 'Riptide' is airing again this week.
- The drama follows a wife whose husband vanishes after surfing.
- Jo Joyner leads the cast in the four-part series filmed in Melbourne.

The psychological thriller 'Riptide' is being rebroadcast this week, featuring Jo Joyner in a central role. Originally premiering in late 2022, the four-part series originally began on December 27. Viewers can now revisit the gripping drama on consecutive evenings. The first episode aired on Monday, June 29, with the second episode scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at 9 pm.
The series follows Alison Weston, portrayed by Jo Joyner, whose life is thrown into turmoil when her new Australian husband vanishes after a surf. The central mystery questions whether he was caught in a deadly riptide or if a more sinister event occurred. Filmed in Melbourne, the drama delves into the dark possibilities surrounding his unexplained disappearance.
Jo Joyner, known for her extensive television work, leads a cast that includes Ciarán Griffiths, Peter O'Brien, and David Berry. Additional cast members such as Ally Fowler, Pia Miranda, Benny Turland, and Asher Yasbincek also feature. The drama comprises four episodes airing nightly through the week on Channel 5.