Premiere for the second season of the beloved series “The Beach” on ERT. What we will see and the new roles that will be introduced in the story. The days of broadcasting.
The series “The Beach”, written by Panagiotis Iosifelis and directed by Stefanos Blatsos, which captured the audience’s heart with its strong 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 broadcasted on ERT1 from Monday to Thursday, at 22:00, and immediately after the episode, it will be available on ERTFLIX.
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The Beach: The plot of the second season
The second season of the series transports us to Crete in 1975, at a time when Greece is slowly leaving behind the darkness of the junta and democracy struggles to find its footing in the restructured Greek state. On the carved rocks of Matala, old and new characters coexist and seek their identity in a rapidly changing world.
At the same time, a dark story from the period of the German Occupation surfaces, threatening once again to haunt the present. A story that everyone knew to some extent but consciously chose to forget, and those who lived it and survived will sooner or later seek revenge.
The return of Pavlos (Dimitris Kitsos) to his ancestral land and his acquaintance with Ifigeneia (Aphrodite Liantou) will bring to light a forbidden but simultaneously passionate love. Pavlos tries to take power into his own hands, while Ifigeneia seeks 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. An ode 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 could be hidden in the hidden waters of Matala?
The series is inspired by the original idea of Penelope Kourzi and Avgi Vagia and by the book “The Girl with the Snail” (Psychogios Publications) by Penelope Kourzi.
The Beach: Episode summaries
PREMIERE – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Episode 1: The arrival of Pavlos in Crete, after a long absence, brings back memories and a sense of alienation from the reality of Greece. At the same time, the village of Matala is living through the rhythms of the first municipal and community elections after the seven-year period. Haris proposes to Irini, while Nona and Robert work harmoniously in the bakery, as new hippies arrive on the beach day by day. The quiet life of the Matala residents is disrupted by a disappearance, causing concern for Nona, who seeks the help of the new policeman Koltsidakis. The day culminates with the announcement of the election results, which evokes strong feelings among the residents, as the political and personal conflicts that arise create a backdrop filled with challenges and twists for the future of the community.
Episode 2: The return of Gratos to Crete brings new twists to the village’s life. Dionysis and Dimitros welcome him with mixed feelings, as Gratos’ presence opens wounds from the past. At the village café, Koltsidakis expresses his concern about the disappearance of Mrs. Angeliki, while the new mayor struggles 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 Nataly is tested. Pavlos’ reintegration into village life is accompanied by unexpected revelations about the Archontakis family.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Episode 3: At Nona’s bakery, discussions revolve around the disappearance of Mrs. Angeliki, with Father Nikola expressing his concern about the suddenness of her 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 his father’s changed attitude. Nataly meets the French hippie Sophie, who expresses her strong interest in reviving the Mermaid bar, putting Nataly in serious thought about reopening the café. Gratos asks for confession from Father Nikola, showing signs of remorse for his past, while Kerasia is deeply worried about his reappearance and the effect it might have on her child. At the same time, Eleni tries to tackle challenges at the Toufexi hotel, as she seeks to resolve financial issues and restore her position, but Thisbe and Christos greet her coldly and with threats.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Episode 4: Eleni finds herself in a difficult situation after her home is violated, and as Koltsidakis visits to assess the damage, she anxiously presses him for answers, fearing for her safety. Meanwhile, Pavlos and Ifigeneia’s relationship is tested after a passionate night, with Pavlos wrestling with his feelings and Ifigeneia oscillating between Pavlos and her past. Pavlos visits his mother’s grave, seeking guidance. At Irini’s house, her relationship with Haris faces difficulties as Irini reveals details about her past linked to Angeliki that Haris had no idea about. At the monastery, Nikolina clashes with the abbess, who decides to expel her from the monastery, causing unrest among the monks.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Episode 5: The arrival of Amy causes turmoil for Pavlos, who tries to adapt to her sudden presence and her desire to meet his family. At the same time, Dimitros struggles with his feelings for Sophie and the disappointment caused by her rejection. The relationship between Eleni and Dionysis reaches a critical point as they attempt to cooperate to deal with the Toufexis family and Eleni’s brother. At the village café, discussions about Mrs. Angeliki continue unabated, with Koltsidakis focusing his investigations on the rumors and old secrets of the village. During the funeral of Mrs. Angeliki, the attendees are lost in thought, and their interactions reveal hidden truths and emotions. Gratos tries to gain the trust of Kerasia and his child, while Kerasia remains hesitant and fearful. In a note of optimism, Nataly decides to relaunch the Mermaid bar despite the financial difficulties, with the support of Anastasia.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Episode 6: Ifigeneia and Pavlos, despite their attempts to stay away from each other, cannot resist the attraction that binds them as passion overtakes them. Meanwhile, Irini and Haris find themselves tangled in secrets concerning the village’s past, with Irini uncovering clues that could change everything. Kerasia worries about her child’s safety and struggles with the truths she must one day 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 draw them closer, while the tension in the Archontakis home increases, with Pavlos and Dionysis clashing strongly. 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”
Ifigeneia Toufexi (Aphrodite Liantou): Ifigeneia is a young woman quite liberated for the time in which she lives, passionately fighting for her desires and dreams without getting trapped in 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 an irreversible romantic whirlwind.
Thisbe Toufexi (Alexia Kaltsiki): Thisbe Toufexi, hailing from a bourgeois family in Piraeus, saw her wealth significantly increase after marrying Christos Toufexis. Although they live separate lives, they maintain the appearance of unity for the sake of their children and their professional image. Thisbe is tough and aggressive, often making decisions for the family and their businesses. Her assertiveness causes discomfort to Christos, while her conflictual relationship with her daughter Ifigeneia often leads to confrontations between the two women.
Christos Toufexis (Kostas Kappas): Christos Toufexis has managed to expand their wealth through his shipping activities. Despite their different lives, Christos and Thisbe 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 acquiesces to issues concerning their daughter, Ifigeneia, attempting to maintain peace in the family.
Apostolos Toufexis (Christos Krayiopoulos): Apostolos is the youngest son of the Toufexis family and the artist of the family. He is sensitive and diametrically opposed to his parents. His mother is tougher on him, while his father does not trust him because of his romantic choices, which is confirmed when Apostolos 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 calmness and understanding. She develops an unexpected relationship with Dimitros.
Berta (Syrmo Kekes): Berta is a young Belgian hippie who appears in the area. A mysterious woman, tough, and unyielding, Berta arrives in Matala with a hidden agenda that will soon threaten to disrupt the peace of the area.
Aria (Irini Gioti): Aria, a captivating and serene Danish woman, arrives in the village as Gratos’ new partner, whom she met during one of his trips to Copenhagen. Aria follows Gratos back to his homeland, ready and settled to start a new chapter in her life with him, unaware of the challenges and twists that await her.
Judith (Andriana Saranti): Seemingly laid-back and with a hippie ideology, Judith is, in reality, a woman who has come to the area with a hidden agenda and a specific goal to extract information from the residents.
Amy (Euthalia Papakosta): Amy is a strong woman with great ambition and abilities who works as a lawyer. Her relationship with Pavlos represents a multidimensional choice: she sees him as a financial solution to her father’s problems, while at the same time, she considers him a “catch” due to his financial ease. She is very energetic and proactively addresses problems in her relationship with Pavlos, sensing from the beginning the threat posed by Ifigeneia.
Yakovos Gerontakis (Alkis Bakogiannis): Yakovos is the pampered and sheltered child of the Gerontakis family, polite, but clearly awkward in his social skills. His parents, wanting to secure a good financial alliance, attempt to matchmake him with Ifigeneia. Yakovos accepts their plan and awkwardly tries to win Ifigeneia’s heart, even though he realizes his chances are slim.
The Beach: The cast and crew
Cast: Dimitris Mothoneos (Haris Kalafatis), Maria Nafpliotou (widow – Irini), Nikolas Zegkinoglou (kid – Manolis), Alexandros Logothetis (Dionysis Archontakis), Dimitris Kitsos (Pavlos Archontakis), Betty Livanou (Nikolina Archontaki), Giorgos Ninios (Dimitros Archontakis), Mary Mina (Mary), Nikolas Papayiannis (Gratos Mavritsakis), Efstathia Tsapareli (Kerasia Mavritsaki), Alexandros Moukanos (Father Nikola Mavritsakis), Katerina Lypiridou (Eleni Androulidaki), Gogo Kartzana (Maria Zafeiraki), Takis Sakellariou (Kostas Zafeirakis), Maria Bagana (Nona Zinovaki), Dimitris Xanthopoulos (Sifis Geronymakis), Anastasia Geronymaki (Nikolaïs Bibbli), Adrian Freeling (Robert), Nikolas Papaioannou (Koltsidakis), Nikos Karageorgis (Pantelis Arvanitakis), Giorgos Giannopoulos (Manolis Papagiannakis), Xenia Dania (Tess Wilson), Eleana Stravodimou (Nataly Pascal), Giorgos Savvidis (Tommy Baker)
The new characters joining the series “The Beach”: Aphrodite Liantou (Ifigeneia Toufexi), Alexia Kaltsiki (Thisbe Toufexi), Kostas Kappas (Christos Toufexis), Christos Krayiopoulos (Apostolos Toufexis), Denia Stasinopoulou (Sophie), Syrmo Kekes (Berta), Irini Gioti (Aria), Andriana Saranti (Judith), Euthalia Papakosta (Amy), Alkis Bakogiannis (Yakovos Gerontakis)
Screenplay: Panagiotis Iosifelis
Inspired by the original idea of: Penelope Kourzi and Avgi Vagia
Inspired by the book: “The Girl with the Snail” by Penelope Kourzi, published by “Psychogios”
Direction: Stefanos Blatsos
Directors: Evi Vardaki, Giorgos Kikidis
Director of Photography: Andreas Goulos, Angelos Papadopoulos
Set Design: Sofia Zoouberi
Costume Design: Nineta Zacharopoulou
Makeup: Lia Protopappa, Elli Kriara
Sound: Panagiotis Psimenos, Sokratēs Basiakoulēs
Editing: Christos Markakis
Musicians-lyrics: Alex Sid, Dimitris Nasios (Quasamodo)
Music supervision: Asimakis Kontogiannis
Casting: Iro Gallou
Production organization: Dimitris Apostolidis
Project manager: Orestis Plakias
Executive producer: Vasilis Chrysanthopoulos
Producer: Stelios Kotionis
Production execution: Foss Productions
Production: ERT