Against the Tide (TV series)
| Against the Tide 逆潮 | |
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| Genre |
Drama Suspense Psychological |
| Written by | Phang Kai Yee 彭凯毅 |
| Directed by |
Loh Woon Woon 罗温温 林美娜 Lin Mingzhe 林明哲 |
| Starring |
Christopher Lee Rui En Desmond Tan Zheng Geping Zhang Zhen Huan Paige Chua Xu Bin Carrie Wong |
| Opening theme | 黑翼心灵 by Lin Si Tong 林思彤 (YouTube) |
| Ending theme | 伤爱罪 by Antonio Huang 黄宥杰 |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin, with English and Chinese Subtitles |
| No. of episodes | 23 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Soh Bee Lian 苏美莲 |
| Producer(s) | Paul Yuen 袁树伟 |
| Cinematography | Ang Soon Bee 洪顺美 |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Picture format | 16:9 Widescreen |
| Original release | 24 September – 24 October 2014 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Spice Up |
| Followed by | Three Wishes |
| Related shows |
Metamorphosis (2007) Crime Busters x 2 (2008) Unriddle (2010) Breakout (2010) Unriddle 2 (2012) Beyond (2012) Sudden (2013) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 逆潮 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 逆潮 | ||||||
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Against the Tide (Chinese: 逆潮) is a psychological drama produced by MediaCorp Channel 8. This drama features different crime cases. Each case lasts 2-3 episodes and features a main character of the case. The drama began production in March 2014 and wrapped up its filming in May 2014. The drama features Star Awards 2013's best actor, Christopher Lee, and best actress, Rui En. It was aired from 24 September 2014 to 24 October 2014 and has a total of 23 episodes.
Plot
It is a quiet and lonely night at the beach. The gentle splashing of seawater creates a sense of serenity. From afar, the sound of a motor being started can be heard. On board a speed boat, the back of a man is seen trying to start the engine, but it splutters and refuses to start.
The man turns around to face a huge black plastic bag. The bag seems to contain a motionless body. Thereafter, the man gets off the speed boat and walks on the beach. He is getting some tools to fix the engine.
A while later, the black bag moves. Suddenly, it is slashed from inside to reveal the sharp edge of a shard. The bag is slashed open and a girl emerges from it, gasping for breath and looking terrified…
The girl undergoes a medical examination that confirms she has suffered sexual and physical abuse. Assistant Superintendent Zhou Jianfeng (Desmond Tan) comes on the scene and meets Qiu Xueqing (Rui En), a psychiatrist. Using hypnosis, Xueqing leads the girl to relive her experience that elicits an important clue. The perpetrator is suspected to be Di Shen (Christopher Lee), a suspense novelist.
Jianfeng uncovers clues that implicate Di Shen in the case. Di Shen also realises that the suspect has enacted the plot of his novel which raises the possibility that he is a fan of his work. To prove his innocence and satisfy his own curiosity, Di Shen gets involved in the case to identify the suspect.
The girl is silenced by the suspect. Xueqing is the only person who have seen him. She reproaches herself for not doing enough to protect the victim. While working together with Di Shen in the case, she is kidnapped and imprisoned. At the brink of death, an idea came to Di Shen who eventually saved the dying Xueqing.
Xueqing becomes paranoid after recovering from her ordeal. Her insistence on making sure that all doors are locked before and after leaving the house is a clear sign that she has developed obsessive compulsive disorder and claustrophobia. Di Shen does all he can to help Xueqing face her inner fear and overcome it. Xueqing, on the other hand, feels secure in Di Shen’s presence. Their relationship warms up. With help from Di Shen and Jianfeng, Xueqing finally overcomes her fear.
The suspect’s identity is exposed, but he disappears with the police in hot pursuit. Shortly after, Jianfeng, upon receiving a tip-off, found the suspect being locked up in his own car's boot. The suspect admits that he had imprisoned and killed six women, but when questioned about why he ended up in his car's boot, the suspect claims that he was held captive by a mysterious man who subjected him to the same torture that he had inflicted on his female victims, and forced him to confess to the murders. Jianfeng suspects that someone is secretly sentencing the suspect. Who can it be?
A series of crimes occurred in the fashion of Di Shen’s plots in his novels, as if real-life events are being portrayed on screen. This mysterious man is using unlawful means to mete out justice on suspects who have escaped punishment and forcing them to confess to their crimes. It is obvious that he is sending out a warning message to lawbreakers. All this reminds Di Shen of what happened seven years ago…
Seven years ago, Di Shen was a University employee who befriended a group of students when he was studying psychology in private. Their failure to find a goal in life caused them to feel lost. Everyone wanted to find a niche for themselves to prove their worth.
This group of friends happened to do a good deed one day and became heroes. The immense joy they felt dawned on them that their mission in life was to uphold justice!
Di Shen and his companions carried out secret missions to uphold justice and even resorted to unlawful means to achieve their goals. They considered themselves dark crusaders of justice, and imagined themselves to be Robin Hood and his merry men. Then, a university professor murdered a female student but got away scot-free. While trying to force a confession out of the professor, Di Shen and his teammates accidentally caused his death.
Everyone felt that the female victim’s death was avenged when the professor died, however, Di Shen began to wonder if his sense of justice and taking the law into his own hands was morally right. Then, the death of a team member reinforced his belief that what they were doing was wrong. He disbanded the group, left the university and subsequently lost touch with his teammates.
After reflecting on his behaviour, Di Shen gives up his extremist views. Instead, he hopes to reform criminals through psychological methods, but now, a self-professed upholder of justice calling himself “Shadow Walker” has surfaced to punish criminals in the quiet. Di Shen becomes the prime suspect. Also, the fact that he believes humans are evil by nature and therefore, they need to be re-educated to curb their criminal tendencies points to Di Shen as the “Shadow Walker”.
Shadow Walker punished the criminals in his own ways. Di Shen tries his best to prove that he is innocent, but in the end makes Jianfeng and Xueqing more suspicious of him. Is Di Shen really Shadow Walker?
Relying on her special ability to feel like the criminal, Xueqing begins to take an interest in the efforts to track down “Shadow Walker”. Di Shen also joins in to prove his innocence, but as the investigations deepen, more and more suspects surface. The suspense escalates.
They begin to realise that every suspect harbours a secret. Perhaps deep down, everyone wants to be the Dark Knight to uphold justice. “Shadow Walker” may be more than one person.
Ever since she was a child, Xueqing has the innate ability to feel someone’s mood, so she makes use of hypnosis to enter her patients’ subconsciousness. She can also penetrate the criminal’s psyche at the crime scene to reconstruct his criminal trail. Her special ability helps to reduce the time it takes for Di Shen and Jianfeng to deduce the developments of the case and discover new clues.
As the investigations progress, feelings developed between Xueqing and Di Shen and they become a couple. Jianfeng, who hides his love for Xueqing, is heartbroken, but what irks him is that Xueqing continues to trust Di Shen despite all the evidence pointing to his guilt. Jianfeng does not want Xueqing to be deceived, so he is determined to unearth evidence of Di Shen’s guilt and to show his true colours to Xueqing.
Xueqing gradually notices Di Shen’s abnormal behaviour. She has a nagging feeling that he is linked to “Shadow Walker”. Probed by Xueqing, he finally discloses his secret… Their relationship goes into a crisis. Xueqing’s distress resulting from suffering several blows makes her unable to differentiate between good and bad anymore. Every time Xueqing slips into the murderer’s psyche at the crime scene, she is consumed by the character and ends up disoriented…
Di Shen harbours the bitterness that his mother was brutally murdered. As he moves closer to the truth, he discovers that it is not what he has imagined. His long-held belief crumbles, and he is crushed.
Will Di Shen walk out of his gloom eventually and get back to his feet? Will Xueqing get carried away and turn villainous against Di Shen? Will Jianfeng suppress his obsession to nail Di Shen? What will their love and conflicts lead to?
The three of them are inevitably drawn into the cases. As they close in on the truth, it appears that they are also moving closer to their inner secrets.
Against The Tide will let you walk and experience the feelings of the different characters.
Cast
Main Cast
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee 李铭顺 | Di Shen 狄深 | Suspense Novelist Di Yao's elder brother Qiu Xueqing's boyfriend, later broke up Zhang Jingxuan's love interest Zhou Jianfeng's rival in love Zhuo Dingkang, Zhang Jingxuan and Guo Jingcheng's old friend Xie Honglie's best friend Leader of the 'Shadow Walker' organisation years ago In love with Qiu Xueqing Kidnapped Jacob in episode 17, then sent him to the police station for him to surrender Beat and tied Zhuo Dingkang in episode 18 First 'Shadow Walker' in the new Shadow Walker organisation in episode 19 Received Zhuo Dingkang's confession videos from Qiu Xueqing through his handphone in episode 20 to force him to speak the truth, almost caught by Zhou Jianfeng in the bowling alley's locker room in episode 20 Tied and beaten He Hailiang in the convenience store storage in episode 21 Wanted to give in to the police in episode 22 but was interrupted by Zhang Jingxuan's call Punishes Hong Qiming under Zhuo Dingkang's orders; saves Qiu Xueqing from committing suicide in episode 23 Reunited with Qiu Xueqing in the end Younger version played by Zong Zi Jie | 1-23 |
| Rui En 瑞恩 | Qiu Xueqing 邱雪清 | Dr. Snow, Snow White (白雪公主) Psychiatrist Qiu Gangzheng's daughter Qiu Gangyi's niece Di Shen's girlfriend, later broke up and turn against him Zhou Jianfeng's love interest Zhang Jingxuan's rival in love Di Yao's best friend Zheng Tianrui and Agnes Lim's psychiatrist Found out Di Shen was behind the murder of Qiu Gangzheng in episode 18 Forced by Zhao Keji to stab himself in episode 19; succumbed to evil after learning how Qiu Gangyi was killed by Zhao Keji Received Zhuo Dingkang's confession videos in episode 20, and sent them to Di Shen for him to speak the truth Hypnotised Zhao Keji before his 'escape plan' and trapped Di Yao in her subconscious cage in episode 21 Killed Zhang Jingxuan in episode 22 Mastermind behind Zhao Keji and He Hailiang's deaths, He Meiting's kidnap and 'return of Shadow Walker' Unleashed Di Yao's subconscious cage, gets kidnapped by Zhuo Dingkang, and tried to commit suicide by shooting herself but survived in episode 23 Reunited with Di Shen in the end | 1-23 |
| Desmond Tan 陈炯江 | Zhou Jianfeng 周健锋 | Assistant Superintendent Zhou Yongjun and Guo Yalan's eldest son Di Shen's rival in love Guo Jingcheng's best friend and superior In love with Qiu Xueqing Saw Zheng Tianrui being kidnapped by Shadow Walker in episode 7 Got knocked out by Guo Jingcheng after realizing the death of Chen Zhifeng in a confrontation in episode 14; sent Guo Jingcheng to the hospital but failed Found out Qiu Xueqing murdered He Hailiang, died due to internal injuries suffered from a car accident by Zhuo Dingkang (Deceased - Episode 23) | 1-8, 11-16, 18-23 |
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Di Yao 狄遥 | Psychological Counselor Di Shen's younger sister Qiu Xueqing and Zhang Jingxuan's best friend Liu Zebang's counselor and best friend Studies psychology in university Chen Lina's vest friend In the same hostel as Chen Lina, Li Aiqin, Huang Li Qi, Xie An Ni and Tina Loh Pushed Meiyun away in her old home in episode 13, but got herself injured in turn Found herself killing Guo Jingcheng in episode 14 Bullied by Jacob Kidnapped by Jacob and his pals in the warehouse after Scarlet fainted from a tight slap by Jacob in episode 15 Found herself in the carpark after Di Shen gave Scarlet a tight slap in episode 16 Diagnosed with Dissociative identity disorder in episode 16 Made to lick Jacob's foot in episode 17; admitted to a mental hospital after almost being drowned the previous night when Xueqing is drowning Scarlet Trapped by Qiu Xueqing and Scarlet in her subconscious cage in episode 21 Released from her cage, gets kidnapped and is almost killed by Zhuo Dingkang in episode 23, but eventually woke up in the end Younger version played by Lorraine Koh | 1-18, 20-23 |
| Scarlet | Di Yao's split identity In a love-hate relationship with Jacob Killed Guo Jingcheng in Di Shen's apartment in episode 14 Involved in a hit-and-run accident while out speed-racing with Jacob one week ago Was bullied by Jacob first in episode 15, but she injured Jacob in episode 16 Got slapped by Di Shen in the carpark in episode 16; tried to injure Qiu Xueqing but was knocked out Almost drowned by Qiu Xueqing in episode 17 when she tried to kill her Trapped Di Yao in her subconscious cage in episode 21; killed He Hailiang in the convenience store storage Killed Zhang Jingxuan in episode 22 Got betrayed by Qiu Xueqing in episode 23, releasing Di Yao from her cage and causing herself in the real world to suffer a relapse | 14-17, 21-23 | |
| Zhang Zhen Huan 张振寰 | Zhuo Dingkang 卓定康 | Main Villain The man behind Shadow Walker Forensic Pathologist Di Shen's rival in love Di Shen, Zhang Jingxuan and Guo Jingcheng's old friend Xie Honglie's best friend Member of the 'Shadow Walker' organisation years ago In love with Zhang Jingxuan Taken by Jacob at the police station in episode 17 Beaten up and tied up by Di Shen in episode 18 Became New Shadow Walker organisation's second target after being betrayed by Di Shen and Zhang Jingxuan in episode 19 Confessed he is Shadow Walker in episode 20 in his videos Kidnapped Di Yao and Qiu Xueqing and ordered Di Shen to punish Hong Qiming in episode 23 Died in a gunfire struggle with Zhou Jianfeng (Deceased - Episode 23) | 6-10, 12-14, 17-20, 22-23 |
| Shadow Walker | Tortured Yang Zhenye (episode 3), Zheng Tianrui (episode 7-8) and Luo Jinzhu (episode 11) Liu Zebang's accomplice Kidnapped Zheng Tianrui in the presence of Zhou Jianfeng in episode 7 Aired a 'live' screening on an online video portal site, asking netizens to vote for Zheng Tianrui's ultimate fate in episode 8 Gave Di Shen the anaesthetic and drove him to a deserted area by Di Shen's jeep in episode 10 Appears again in the video portal site to give the police 24 hours to find Jacob's body in episode 17 Revealed Zhuo Dingkang to be behind Shadow Walker in episode 20 Launched a live recording of the punishment of Hong Qiming in episode 23 (Deceased - episode 23) | 3-5, 7-8, 11, 17, 19, 22-23 | |
| Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 | Zhang Jing Xuan 张静璇 | Lawyer Zhuo Dingkang's love interest Qiu Xueqing's rival in love Di Yao and Xie Honglie's best friend Di Shen, Zhuo Dingkang and Guo Jingcheng's old friend Yang Zhenye, Liu Zebang and Jacob's lawyer Member of the 'Shadow Walker' organisation years ago Zheng Tianrui's first victim; was kidnapped after attending her secondary school's Halloween event In love with Di Shen Mastermind behind Shadow Walker incidents Discovered Di Yao is Scarlet in episode 22 Died due to drug injection overdose injected by Qiu Xueqing and Di Yao (Scarlet) after exposing Qiu Xueqing and revealing herself to have sent Zhuo Dingkang's confessions Teenage version played by Alicia Lo (Deceased - Episode 22) | 3, 6-10, 12-14, 17-20, 22 |
| Zheng Geping 郑各评 | Qiu Gangyi 邱刚毅 | Nails (铁钉) Private Detective Qiu Gangzheng's younger brother Qiu Xueqing's paternal uncle Murdered by Zhao Keji in episode 19 after learning Wang Youren's death (Deceased - Episode 19) | 1-4, 6-12, 14-19 |
| Xu Bin 徐彬 | Guo Jingcheng 郭精诚 | Cartoon Police Detective Zhou Jianfeng's best friend and subordinate Di Shen, Zhuo Dingkang and Zhang Jingxuan's old friend Xie Honglie's best friend Member of the 'Shadow Walker' organisation years ago Kidnapped Chen Zhifeng in episode 13 Killed Chen Zhifeng accidentally in a gunfire struggle Died from injuries suffered after Di Yao (Scarlet) stabbed him in the back twice in the same manner as how Meiyun was killed, when he is trying to take Qiu Xueqing away in episode 14 (Deceased - Episode 14) | 1-8, 11-14 |
Di (Shen) family
| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | Di Shen 狄深 | See Main Cast |
| Carrie Wong | Di Yao 狄遥 | See Main Cast |
Qiu (Xueqing) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Yuqing | Qiu Gangzheng 邱刚正 | University Professor who teaches in the same university as Li Aiqin, Xie An Ni and Tina Loh Qiu Gangyi's elder brother Qiu Xueqing's father Chen Lina's professor and rumoured lover Tang Rongyao's professor Suffered a heart attack when Jinzhu was about to bring him to Luo Baoqiang Died from a relapse while being kidnapped by 'Shadow Walker' organisation (Deceased - 7 years ago) | 3, 8-11, 20 |
| Zheng Geping | Qiu Gangyi 邱刚毅 | See Main Cast | |
| Rui En | Qiu Xueqing 邱雪清 | See Main Cast |
Police Headquarters
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Tan | Zhou Jianfeng 周健锋 | See Main Cast | |
| Xu Bin | Guo Jingcheng 郭精诚 | See Main Cast | |
| James Fong | Anton | Police detective working under Zhou Jianfeng | 1-6, 8, 11-12, 14-16, 18-22 |
| 江熙祥 | Julius | Police detective working under Zhou Jianfeng | 2-6, 8, 11-16, 20-22 |
| 曾佳平 | Ah Hu 阿虎 | Police detective working under Zhou Jianfeng | 1-6, 8, 11-17, 20-22 |
| 巫满文 | Da Tou 大头 | Police detective working under Zhou Jianfeng | 16-17, 20 |
'Shadow Walker' organisation
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | Di Shen 狄深 | See Main Cast | |
| Paige Chua | Zhang Jingxuan 张静璇 | See Main Cast | |
| Zhang Zhen Huan | Zhuo Dingkang 卓定康 | See Main Cast | |
| Darryl Yong | Xie Honglie 谢鸿烈 | Di Shen, Zhuo Dingkang, Zhang Jingxuan and Guo Jingcheng's best friend Member of the 'Shadow Walker' organisation years ago Killed by Chen Zhifeng 7 years ago (Deceased - 7 years ago) | 9-10, 12-14, 20 |
| Xu Bin | Guo Jingcheng 郭精诚 | See Main Cast |
Zhou (Jianfeng) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| 秋文 | Zhou Yongjun 周勇骏 | Provision shop owner Guo Yalan's husband Zhou Jianfeng's father | 21-23 |
| Teo Ser Lee | Guo Yalan 郭雅兰 | Provision shop lady boss Zhou Yongjun's wife Zhou Jianfeng's mother | 21-22 |
| Desmond Tan | Zhou Jianfeng 周健锋 | See Main Cast |
Serial Kidnapping incident (ep 1-4)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Chen | Yang Zhenye 杨振业 | Jack J. Fighters Club shareholder Appears in Di Shen's book event in episode 1 Jennie's boyfriend A serial kidnapper and killer Murdered Agnes Lim Killed Jennie on her own request after getting tortured by kidnappers for failing to get a ransom Tortured by Shadow Walker in episode 3 | 1-3 |
| Rui En | Qiu Xueqing 邱雪清 | See Main Cast | |
| Tang Lingyi | Agnes Lim | Qiu Xueqing's patient Murdered by Yang Zhenye (Deceased - episode 1) | 1 |
| 金甄旗 | Jennie | Yang Zhenye's girlfriend Killed by Yang Zhenye on her own request after getting tortured by kidnappers for failing to get a ransom (Deceased - 6 years ago) | 2-3 |
| 徐啸天 | Tom | J. Fighters Club shareholder | 1, 3 |
| Chen Ning | Female Host 女主持人 | Host of the television show | 1 |
| Louis Wu | Tony | Di Shen's loyal fan Appears in Di Shen's book event in episode 1 | 1 |
Tear Gas Bombing incident (ep 3-6)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Pow | Liu Zebang 刘泽邦 | Mastermind of the 'Tear Gas Bombing' incidents Shadow Walker's accomplice Liu Xiaojing's elder brother Chemist at a laboratory Di Yao's patient and best friend Likes Di Yao Helped out in setting up Di Shen's book event in episode 3; and hid one of the bombs under one of the chairs | 3-6 |
| Bonnie Loo | Liu Xiaojing 刘晓静 | Liu Zebang's younger sister Hospitalized due to kidney disease | 3-6 |
| Chantelle Ng | Judith Tan | Chen Baisheng's daughter College student Liu Zebang's first target | 4-5 |
| 郭景豪 | Nicholas Goh | Dr. Goh Liu Zebang's second target; trapped by Liu Zebang in his car Chen Baisheng's intern | 5 |
| Marcus Mok | Chen Baisheng 陈百胜 | Dr. Tan Hospital surgeon who later resigned due to his erroneous decision Liu Zebang's ultimate target Cancelled Liu Xiaojing's kidney transplant operation after erroneously deemed her unsuitable for operation | 5 |
Vampire Hunter (ep 6-8)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Shuai | Zheng Tianrui 郑天瑞 | Qiu Xueqing's patient Likes Zhang Jingxuan Injured his own hand, then kidnapped by Shadow Walker in the presence of Zhou Jianfeng in episode 7 Tortured by Shadow Walker in episode 8; but was not killed as expected by online voters' wishes Younger version played by Ivan Lo | 6-8 |
| Paige Chua | Zhang Jingxuan 张静璇 | See Main Cast | |
| 陈思燕 | Zena Ng | Zheng Tianrui's neighbour Huang Zhiqiang's daughter who sexually abused her Brought by Zheng Tianrui to an unoccupied building after he stabbed Huang Zhiqiang in episode 7 | 7-8 |
| Zakk Lim 林绍凯 | Huang Zhiqiang 黄志强 | Zena Ng's father; sexually abused her Stabbed by Zheng Tianrui in his stomach while trying to take Zena Ng away in episode 7 Warned by Di Shen to give up his custody rights of Zena Ng in episode 8 | 7-8 |
Missing Girls Case (ep 9-11)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Huifang | Luo Jinzhu 罗金珠 | Hostel Cleaner Luo Baoqiang's mother Mastermind behind the murders of the missing girls Captured Huang Liqi in episode 10 Captured and tortured by Shadow Walker in episode 11 Revealed that she was forced to confess her murdering Qiu Gangzheng by Shadow Walker in episode 19 | 9-11, 19 |
| Carrie Wong | Di Yao 狄遥 | See Main Cast | |
| Zheng Rongming | Tang Rongyao 唐荣耀 | Qiu Gangzheng's student Related to the Missing Girls Cases A pervert Works at the students' hostel Secretly in love with Chen Lina | 9 |
| Jayley Woo | Huang Liqi 黄莉琦 | Studies in the same university as Li Aiqin, Xie An Ni and Tina Loh Li Aiqin's best friend Di Shen's fan Taken captive by Luo Jinzhu in episode 10 | 9-10 |
| 陈永文 | Luo Baoqiang 罗宝强 | Intellectually disabled Luo Jinzhu's son Sexually harassed Huang Liqi in episode 10; ran from home after learning about Luo Jinzhu's murders and being slapped by her Arrested in episode 11 | 10-11, 19 |
| 林楚璇 | Li Aiqin 李爱琴 | Studies in the same university as Xie An Ni, Tina Loh and Huang Liqi Struggled with Luo Jinzhu in the underpass; later killed by Luo Baoqiang after being hit in the head Body was found by Qiu Gangyi in episode 8 (Deceased - 2 years ago) | 9, 11 |
| Wang Yuqing | Qiu Gangzheng 邱刚正 | See Qiu (Xueqing) family | |
| Shine Koh | Chen Lina 陈丽娜 | Qiu Gangzheng's student and rumoured lover Di Yao's secondary school friend Strangled to death by Luo Baoqiang when he confronted her (Deceased - 7 years ago) | 9-11 |
| 蔡龙 | Wu Zhiguang 吴智光 | A sexual pervert Shadow Walker organisation's previous target | 10 |
| 郭福春 | Lina's father 丽娜父 | Chen Lina's father, confessed Lina's relationship as untrue | 10 |
Hammering Assault incident (ep 11-14)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavin Soh | Chen Zhifeng 陈志丰 | Mastermind behind the Hammering Assault incidents Shadow Walker organisation's previous target Killed Xie Honglie 7 years ago Kidnapped by Guo Jingcheng in the back alley in episode 13 Died in a gunfire struggle with Guo Jingcheng (Deceased - Episode 14) | 11-14 |
| Xu Bin | Guo Jingcheng 郭精诚 | See Main Cast | |
| Darryl Yong | Xie Honglie 谢鸿烈 | See 'Shadow Walker' organisation | |
| 陈思燕 | Jolie | 12-13 | |
| 王褣香 | Meiyun 美韵 | See Turning Evil | |
| 陈欺姗 | Female Passerby 女路人 | Killed by Chen Zhifeng in a confrontation with Guo Jingcheng (Deceased - Episode 12) | 12-13 |
'Forest-Hunt' murder case (ep 15-19)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloysius Pang | Zhao Keji 赵克已 | Zhao Junlong's son Murdered Zhang Xiaoyang and Gu De An in episode 15 Tried to murder Qiu Xueqing in episode 16 but did not do so Murdered Qiu Gangyi and forced Xueqing to stab himself in episode 19 Committed suicide by jumping off the hospital's roofttop after being hypnotised by Xueqing in episode 21 (Deceased - episode 21) | 15-21 |
| Brandon Wong | Zhao Junlong 赵俊龙 | Police Qiu Gangyi's colleague and friend Zhao Keji's father; appears in the presence of Zhao Keji Tried to kill Qiu Gangyi in episode 17 but is stopped by Zhao Keji Eavesdropped Qiu Xueqing and Zhao Keji's conversation in episode 17 Wanted to kill Zhao Keji in episode 18 Killed by an offender in a previous murder case 13 years ago after he tried to beat the offender up and shot by Qiu Gangyi (Deceased - 13 years ago) | 15-19 |
| 王紫绮 | Zhang Xiaoyang 张晓阳 | Lin Guoliang's worker Ivy's mother Murdered by Zhao Keji in episode 15 for having an extramarital affair with Lin Guoliang (Deceased - episode 15) | 15 |
| 陈天赐 | Gu De An 顾德安 | One of Zhao Keji's past accomplice's uncle Murdered by Zhao Keji in episode 15 for fighting over the inheritance with his father, who had a heart attack and died while in court one year ago (Deceased - episode 15) | 15 |
| 郑瑞和 | Wang Youren 王友仁 | One of Zhao Keji's past accomplice's uncle Murdered by Zhao Keji in episode 19 due to greed Death indirectly caused by Zhao Junlong (Deceased - episode 19) | 18-19 |
| Zheng Geping | Qiu Gangyi 邱刚毅 | See Main Cast |
Confining Girls Incident (ep 15-17)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Seah | Jacob Thang | Jimmy and Zen's pal In a love-hate relationship with Scarlet Bullied Di Yao/Scarlet Involved in a hit-and-run accident while out speed-racing with Scarlet one week ago Kidnapped Di Yao (Scarlet) in episode 15 Kidnapped by Di Shen in the same warehouse in the same manner in episode 17, then sent to the police station to surrender, but got taken by Zhuo Dingkang Died from an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic (Deceased - Episode 17) | 15-18 |
| 林伟胜 | Zen | Jacob and Jimmy's pal | 15-17 |
| 林祚纬 | Jimmy | Jacob and Zen's pal | 15-17 |
| Carrie Wong | Di Yao 狄遥 | See Main Cast | |
| Scarlet | See Main Cast |
New 'Shadow Walker' organisation (ep 18-20)
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | Di Shen 狄深 | See Main Cast | |
| Paige Chua | Zhang Jingxuan 张静璇 | See Main Cast | |
| Zhang Zhen Huan | Zhuo Dingkang 卓定康 | See Main Cast | |
| James Seah | Jacob Thang | See Confining Girls Incident | |
| 张华珉 | Wu Zhiqun 吴智群 | New Shadow Walker organisation's first target | 19-20 |
Turning Evil (ep 20-23)
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui En | Qiu Xueqing 邱雪清 | See Main Cast | |
| Christopher Lee | Di Shen 狄深 | See Main Cast | |
| Carrie Wong | Di Yao 狄遥 | See Main Cast | |
| Scarlet | See Main Cast | ||
| Desmond Tan | Zhou Jianfeng 周健锋 | See Main Cast | |
| Zhang Zhen Huan | Zhuo Dingkang 卓定康 | See Main Cast | |
| Paige Chua | Zhang Jingxuan 张静璇 | See Main Cast | |
| Wang Yuqing | Qiu Gangzheng 邱刚正 | See Qiu (Xueqing) family | |
| Aloysius Pang | Zhao Keji 赵克已 | See 'Forest-Hunt' murder case | |
| Tracer Wong | Liao Meiyun 廖美韵 | Di Shen and Di Yao's mother Di Yao's stalker Pushed by Di Yao away in her old home in episode 13 Killed by He Hailiang in the presence of Di Yao in her childhood (Deceased) | 6-7, 12-13, 20-21 |
| Zhang Wen Xiang | He Hailiang 何海量 | Owner and stock taker of a chain of convenience stores Shuzhen's husband He Meiting's father Zhou (Jianfeng) family's previous part-time driver Kidnapped Zhou Jianfeng's brother years ago along with Di Shen's mother 20 years ago Murdered Di Shen's mother in the presence of Di Yao in her childhood Tied and beaten by Di Shen in the convenience store storage in episode 21 Died after being strangled by Di Yao (Scarlet) after Di Shen left (Deceased - episode 21) | 21-23 |
| Welyn Ang | Shuzhen 淑珍 | He Hailiang's wife He Meiting's mother | 21-22 |
| Tan Mei Kee | He Meiting 何美婷 | He Hailiang and Shuzhen's daughter Kidnapped in the same location as Zhou Jianfeng's brother's kidnapped location in episode 21 | 21 |
| 丁森炎 | Hong Qiming 洪启明 | Zhuo Dingkang's target Suspected of killing a 24-year-old woman a year ago but was acquitted Punished by Di Shen under Zhuo Dingkang's orders, but survived by Zhou Jianfeng's bulletproof vest | 23 |
| Hong Huifang | Luo Jinzhu 罗金珠 | See Missing Girls Case | |
| 陈永文 | Luo Baoqiang 罗宝强 | See Missing Girls Case |
Viewerships
Against The Tide had an average of 937,000 views, becoming the 7th most watched drama series of 2014, following behind Three Wishes, C.L.I.F. 3, The Caregivers, Blessings, The Journey: Tumultuous Times, and World at Your Feet. Viewership in 2014 increased significantly, with the top-rated drama serial of 2013, C.L.I.F. 2, only having 901,000 viewers, and the top 10 drama serials having at least 930,000.
Trivia
- Christopher Lee's 2014 drama series after Game Plan.
- Carrie Wong's debut MediaCorp Channel 8 drama, and first dual role and first villainous role.
- Rui En's first villainous role, where she plays villain in the later parts of the show. It is also the first time she will portray a psychologist. In the series, she also steps into the mind of the criminal concerned.
- Zhang Zhenhuan's first villainous role.
- This will be the first series to have at least five of the "8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill" appear.
- Snippets of the next episode were shown during the ending credits of each episode, but in rewind motion.
- Ian Fang was reportedly offered a role in the series, but turned it down so that he could take a break.
- The series was mentioned twice by Dennis Chew in 118. In episode 92, he mentioned that the characters in the series killed people using knives, while in episode 201, he mentioned Rui En could not differentiate between a good woman and a bad woman.
- Aloysius Pang's first villainous role, where he plays a mentally unstable villain.
Star Awards 2015 Nominations
Against The Tide won 3 out of 14 nominations in 13 awards in Star Awards 2015.
| Nominee / Work | Award | Accolade | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 《黑翼心灵》 by Lin Si Tong 林思彤 | Star Awards 2015 Show 1 红星大奖2015 | Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 | Nominated |
| Kee Chee Wee 纪志威 | Best Programme Promo 最佳宣传短片 | Won | |
| Loh Woon Woon 罗温温 | Best Director 最佳导演 | Won | |
| Phang Kai Yee 彭凯毅 | Best Screenplay 最佳剧本 | Nominated | |
| Ang Soon Bee 洪顺美 | Best Cameraman for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧摄影 | Won | |
| Gao Jun Wei 高俊玮 and Yong Chin Liang 杨俊亮 | Best Music and Sound Design 最佳音乐与音效设计 | Nominated | |
| Xu Bin 徐彬 | Favourite Male Character 最喜爱男角色 | Nominated | |
| Rui En 瑞恩 | Favourite Female Character 最喜爱女角色 | Nominated | |
| Christopher Lee 李铭顺 | Star Awards 2015 Show 2 红星大奖2015 | Best Actor 最佳男主角 | Nominated |
| Rui En 瑞恩 | Best Actress 最佳女主角 | Nominated | |
| Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 | Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 | Nominated | |
| Zhang Zhen Huan 张振寰 | Nominated | ||
| Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 | Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 | Nominated | |
| Against The Tide 逆潮 | Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | Nominated |
See also
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