Premiere for the second season of the beloved series “The Beach” on ERT. What we will see and the new roles entering the story. The broadcast days.
The series “The Beach”, written by Panagiotis Iosifelis and directed by Stefanos Blatsos, which has been loved by the audience for its powerful stories, multifaceted characters, and the idyllic setting of Crete, premieres on ERT1 on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 21:00, with a double episode.
“The Beach” will be broadcast on ERT1 from Monday to Thursday, at 22:00, and immediately after the episode, it will be available on ERTFLIX.
The Beach: Watch the trailer
The Beach: The plot of the second season
The second season of the series transports us to Crete in 1975, a time when Greece slowly leaves behind the darkness of the junta, and democracy struggles to find its footing in the restructured Greek state. In the carved rocks of Matala, old and new characters coexist and seek their identity in an ever-changing world.
At the same time, a dark story from the period of the German Occupation resurfaces, threatening once again to haunt the present. A story that everyone knew to some extent but consciously chose to forget, and those who lived through it and survived will sooner or later seek revenge.
The return of Pavlos (Dimitris Kitsos) to his ancestral land and his acquaintance with Ifigenia (Aphrodite Liandu) will bring to light a forbidden yet passionate love. Pavlos tries to take power into his own hands, while Ifigenia tries to maintain it. One cannot succeed without the other failing.
The series “The Beach” returns for a second season full of intrigue, emotions, and surprises. A tribute to Crete, to the beauty of nature, and to the power of forbidden love.
The continuation of the beloved series promises to be even more exciting, with the old heroes facing new challenges and new characters bringing fresh air to the story.
What secrets might be hidden in the depths of Matala’s waters?
The series is inspired by the original idea of Pinelopi Kourtsi and Avgi Vagia and by the book “The Girl with the Snail” (Psychogios Publications) by Pinelopi Kourtsi.
The Beach: Episode summaries
PREMIERE – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Episode 1: Pavlos’s arrival in Crete, after a long absence, brings back memories and a sense of alienation from Greece’s reality. At the same time, the village of Matala is living through the rhythms of the first municipal and community elections since the seven-year period. Haris proposes to Irini, while Nona and Robert work harmoniously in the bakery as new hippies arrive at the beach day by day. The quiet life of the Matala residents is disrupted by a disappearance, causing Nona to worry as she seeks the help of the new village constable Koltsidakis. The day culminates with the announcement of the election results, which provoke strong emotions among the residents, as the political and personal conflicts revealed create a scene filled with challenges and twists for the future of the community.
Episode 2: Grandos’s return to Crete brings new twists to village life. Dionysis and Dimitros welcome him with mixed feelings, as Grandos’s presence opens wounds from the past. In the village café, Koltsidakis expresses his concern about the disappearance of Mrs. Angeliki, while the new village mayor tries to manage the villagers’ demands for the new road. Meanwhile, Irini and Haris face their own challenges in their relationship, while Maria’s relationship with Natalie is tested. Pavlos’s reintegration into the village’s daily life is accompanied by unexpected revelations about the Archontakis family.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Episode 3: In Nona’s bakery, discussions revolve around the disappearance of Mrs. Angeliki, with Father Nikola expressing his concern about the sudden end. Koltsidakis and Haris investigate the causes of the incident, while the bruises on Mrs. Angeliki’s body raise further questions. Meanwhile, Pavlos and Dionysis face their own tensions, with Pavlos trying to understand the change in his father’s attitude. Natalie meets the French hippie Sophie, who expresses her strong interest in reviving the Mermaid bar, leading Natalie to seriously consider reopening the café. Grandos seeks confession from Father Nikola, showing signs of remorse for his past, while Kerasia deeply worries about his reappearance and the effect it might have on her child. At the same time, Eleni tries to address challenges at the Toufexidis hotel as she attempts to resolve financial issues and restore her standing, but Fani and Christos greet her coldly with threats.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Episode 4: Eleni finds herself in a difficult position after her house is broken into, and as Koltsidakis visits to assess the damage, she anxiously pressures him for answers, fearing for her safety. Meanwhile, Pavlos and Ifigenia’s relationship is tested after a passionate night, with Pavlos struggling with his feelings and Ifigenia wavering between Pavlos and her past. Pavlos visits his mother’s grave, seeking guidance. At Irini’s house, her relationship with Haris is facing difficulties as Irini reveals details about her past connected to Angeliki, of which Haris was unaware. At the monastery, Nikolina clashes with the abbess, who decides to expel her from the convent, causing unrest among the nuns.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Episode 5: The arrival of Amy causes unrest in Pavlos, who struggles to adapt to her sudden presence and her desire to meet his family. At the same time, Dimitros wrestles with his feelings toward Sophie and the disappointment stemming from her rejection. Eleni and Dionysis’ relationship reaches a critical point as they attempt to cooperate to confront the Toufexidis family and Eleni’s brother. In the village café, discussions about Mrs. Angeliki continue unabated, with Koltsidakis focusing his investigations on the rumors and old secrets of the village. During Mrs. Angeliki’s funeral, those present are lost in their thoughts, and their interactions reveal hidden truths and feelings. Grandos tries to gain the trust of Kerasia and her child, while Kerasia remains hesitant and fearful. In a note of optimism, Natalie decides to reopen the Mermaid bar despite financial difficulties, with the support of Anastasia.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Episode 6: Ifigenia and Pavlos, despite their efforts to stay away from each other, cannot resist the attraction that binds them as passion takes over. Meanwhile, Irini and Haris find themselves entangled in secrets concerning the village’s past, with Irini discovering facts that could change everything. Kerasia worries about her child’s safety and struggles with the truths she must eventually reveal to him, while Manolis tries to help Berta and Judith, with his naivety creating unexpected situations. At the same time, Mary and Dionysis discover old and new feelings that bring them closer together, while tension rises in the Archontakis household, with Pavlos and Dionysis clashing intensely. Dimitros, trying to find his place, accepts Sophie’s friendship, which introduces a ray of light into his daily life.
Let’s meet the new characters of the series “The Beach”
Ifigenia Toufexis (Aphrodite Liandou): Ifigenia is a young woman quite emancipated for the era in which she lives, passionately pursuing her desires and dreams without being imprisoned by her family’s will and social conventions. She studied shipping and economics in London, and although she has not yet clarified what she wants to do in her life, she leaves open the possibility of engaging in shipping in the future. Her relationship with Pavlos (Dimitris Kitsos) begins passionately, leading both into a whirlwind of love from which there is no return.
Fani Toufexis (Alexia Kaltsiki): Fani Toufexis, coming from a middle-class family in Piraeus, saw her wealth increase significantly after marrying Christos Toufexis. Although they live separate lives, they maintain the image of unity for their children and their professional image. Fani is tough and aggressive, often making decisions for the family and their businesses. Her liberality causes discontent in Christos, while her confrontational relationship with her daughter, Ifigenia, often brings the two women into conflict.
Christos Toufexis (Kostas Kappas): Christos Toufexis has managed to expand their fortune through his shipping activities. Despite their different lives, Christos and Fani appear united for the sake of their children and their professional image. Christos relies on his employees and is more hesitant in professional and family matters. He often gives in on issues concerning their daughter, Ifigenia, trying to maintain peace in the family.
Apistos Toufexis (Christos Kragiopoulos): Apistos is the youngest son of the Toufexis family; he is the artist of the family. Sensitive and diametrically opposed to his parents, his mother is harder on him, while his father does not trust him due to his romantic choices, a fact confirmed when Apistos returns to Matala with his new partner.
Sophie (Denia Stasinopoulou): Sophie is a young French hippie who appears in the area. Having an autistic brother, she has developed the ability to manage people on the spectrum with composure and understanding. She develops an unexpected relationship with Dimitros.
Berta (Syrmo Keke): Berta is a young Belgian hippie who appears in the area. A mysterious, tough, and unwavering woman, Berta arrives in Matala with a hidden agenda that will soon threaten to disrupt the peace of the area.
Aria (Irene Gioti): Aria, a charming and calm Danish woman, appears in the village as Grandos’s new partner, whom she met during one of his trips to Copenhagen. Aria follows Grandos back to his ancestral land, ready and settled to start a new chapter in her life with him, unaware of the challenges and twists awaiting her.
Judith (Andriana Saranti): Seemingly easygoing and with a hippie ideology, Judith is, in fact, a woman who has come to the area with a hidden agenda and a specific goal of extracting information from the local residents.
Amy (Evthalia Papakosta): Amy is a strong woman with great ambition and capabilities, who works as a lawyer. Her relationship with Pavlos represents a multidimensional choice: she sees him as a financial solution for her father’s problems while simultaneously considering him a “catch” due to his financial means. She is very proactive and confronts issues in her relationship with Pavlos dynamically, sensing from the beginning the threat that Ifigenia represents.
Jacob Gerontakis (Alkis Bakogiannis): Jacob is the pampered and protected child of the Gerontakis family, polite but clearly awkward in his social skills. His parents, wanting to ensure a good financial alliance, attempt to arrange a match between him and Ifigenia. Jacob accepts their plan and awkwardly tries to win Ifigenia’s heart, even though he realizes his chances are slim.
The Beach: The cast and crew
Starring: Dimitris Mothonaios (Haris Kalafatis), Maria Nafpliotou (widow – Irini), Nikolakos Zegkinoglou (kid – Manolis), Alexandros Logothetis (Dionysis Archontakis), Dimitris Kitsos (Pavlos Archontakis), Betty Livanou (Nikolina Archontaki), Giorgos Ninios (Dimitros Archontakis), Mary Mina (Mary), Nikolas Papagiannis (Grandos Mavritsakis), Efstathia Tsaparel (Kerasia Mavritsaki), Alexandros Moukanos (Papa-Nikolas Mavritsakis), Katerina Lipsiridou (Eleni Andrulidaki), Gogo Kartzana (Maria Zafeiraki), Takis Sakellariou (Kostas Zafeirakis), Maria Bagana (Nona Zinovaki), Dimitris Xanthopoulos (Sifis Geronymakis), Anastasia Geronymaki (Nikolaïs Bipli), Adrian Freeling (Robert), Nikolas Papaiwannou (Koltsidakis), Nikos Karageorgis (Pantelis Arvanitakis), Giorgos Giannopoulos (Manolis Papagiannakis), Xenia Dania (Tess Wilson), Eleana Stravodimou (Natalie Pascal), Giorgos Savvidis (Tommy Baker)
The new characters coming to the series “The Beach”: Aphrodite Liandou (Ifigenia Toufexis), Alexia Kaltsiki (Fani Toufexis), Kostas Kappas (Christos Toufexis), Christos Kragiopoulos (Apistos Toufexis), Denia Stasinopoulou (Sophie), Syrmo Keke (Berta), Irene Gioti (Aria), Andriana Saranti (Judith), Evthalia Papakosta (Amy), Alkis Bakogiannis (Jacob Gerontakis)
Screenplay: Panagiotis Iosifelis
Inspired by the original idea of: Pinelopi Kourtsi and Avgi Vagia
Inspired by the book: “The Girl with the Snail” by Pinelopi Kourtsi, published by “Psychogios”
Direction: Stefanos Blatsos
Directors: Evi Vardaki, Giorgos Kikidis
Cinematography: Andreas Goulos, Angelos Papadopoulos
Scenography: Sofia Zoumperi
Costume Design: Nineta Zacharopoulou
Makeup: Lia Protopappa, Elly Kriara
Sound: Panagiotis Psimenos, Socrates Basiakoulis
Editing: Christos Markakis
Music-lyrics: Alex Sid, Dimitris Nasios (Quasamodo)
Music supervisor: Asimakis Kontogiannis
Casting: Iro Gallou
Production management: Dimitris Apostolidis
Project manager: Orestis Plakias
Executive producer: Vasilis Chrysanthopoulos
Producer: Stelios Kotioni
Production execution: Foss Productions
Production: ERT