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''Erotas'' (
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: Έρωτας; English translation: Love) is a Greek television
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, produced in 2005 by TV author Vana Dimitriou. The show aired on the
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network from September 18, 2005, until May 30, 2008, in Greece and Australia. Kostas Kostopoulos, Katerina Kokkinidou, and Spyros Michalopoulos directed the show, that had three seasons and 646 episodes. ''Erotas'' aired in the time-slot previously claimed by the show ''
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'', which concluded in the summer of 2005, after 14 years of continuous screening. The main storyline revolves around the private life of a wealthy
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family. The series follows Ektoras (
Grigoris Valtinos Grigoris Valtinos (Greek: Γρηγόρης Βαλτινός; born August 7, 1955) is a Greek television and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Hector Anagnostou on ''Erotas ''Erotas'' (Greek: Έρωτας; English translatio ...
) and Myrto Anagnostou ( Koralia Karanti) five years into their seemingly blissful marriage and successful professional lives. As the story unfolds, secrets and jealousy cast a shadow over the couple's happiness. The story becomes more complicated when Myrto's ex-husband comes back into their lives. The show was originally renewed for a fourth season, but on April 26, 2008,
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decided not to proceed with airing it. The five final episodes of ''Erotas'' were the highest rating episodes in its history, with over 4,250,000 watching, on average, in Greece. The series also aired in Cyprus, Mexico, Germany, Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.


Controversy

Uproar arose among fans in early 2007, during the storyline of Myrto's
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, when the writers led the fans to believe she was dead. The writers admitted in early 2008 that they were unsure at the time whether or not the character would survive and "unintentionally" left viewers hanging in the balance while they made their decision. They eventually concluded that the character would have died had they not anticipated an adverse audience reaction. Koralia Karanti renewed her contract until the end of the series, on August 25, 2007, and remained on the show for the entire series, appearing in every episode.


Ratings

It was the highest rating television show in Greece after the cancellation of Vera Sto Dexi. Almost immediately after beginning, the show has proven quite popular, beating all other shows in its timeslot except Vera Sto Dexi, until its end in May 2007. The show suffered a significant drop in ratings of 15% after
Noni Ioannidou Noni Ioannidou (Greek: Νόνη Ιωαννίδου) (born 15 April 1958) is a Greek theatre and stage actress and model. She is best known for Antigoni in the 1992 television series ''Vammena kokkina mallia'', as Aggela Solomou on 17 episodes of ' ...
's character Vera left the show in November 2006; the writers have now admitted that they regretting killing her character, as they knew Vera was one of the most popular characters, but did not predict this sharp decline in ratings, however by the end of the second season the ratings had significantly recovered. However, in 2008, the show was cancelled on the
ANT1 Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a free-to-air television network airing in Greece. The alternate spelling is wordplay in Greek; ''ena'' (ένα) is the Greek number ''1'' (one), thus ''ANT1'' is pronounced the same as ''Antenna'' (Αντένν ...
network, due to low ratings, opposite Mega Channel's UGLY MARIA.


Broadcast

Its popularity has been reflected by airing it internationally on the
ANT1 Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a free-to-air television network airing in Greece. The alternate spelling is wordplay in Greek; ''ena'' (ένα) is the Greek number ''1'' (one), thus ''ANT1'' is pronounced the same as ''Antenna'' (Αντένν ...
Pacific network in Australia, where it has a huge fanbase, broadcast at 7pm, on the
ANT1 Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a free-to-air television network airing in Greece. The alternate spelling is wordplay in Greek; ''ena'' (ένα) is the Greek number ''1'' (one), thus ''ANT1'' is pronounced the same as ''Antenna'' (Αντένν ...
network, in synchronization with Greece. It is also seen in over 15 other countries, including across Canada via the Odyssey Network and the United States via
ANT1 Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a free-to-air television network airing in Greece. The alternate spelling is wordplay in Greek; ''ena'' (ένα) is the Greek number ''1'' (one), thus ''ANT1'' is pronounced the same as ''Antenna'' (Αντένν ...
Satellite network. Replacing reruns of Lampsi and Kalimera Zoi, the show has attracted quite a lot of fans outside Greece as it is aired at the 7 p.m. timeslot (like in Greece).


Criticism

Almost every cast member has been framed for a crime, and many have been sent to jail, which has sparked criticism against the show as the characters are setting a bad example for the community. Other criticisms of the show are that in the second season, many characters in Stefanos' family were killed. The list includes Vera, Olga, and his half-sister, sister and father. Central character Aphrodite's husband was also killed along with Hector's secretary, along with various other minor characters that were killed only weeks after being introduced. The writers have promised to lower the amount of death on the show next season, as in only 2 seasons of the show over 15 characters have died, this is more than '' Lost'' in its first two seasons. Furthermore, at the start of the third season, many new characters were introduced and roles of current characters re-cast. Many fans feel that they are not watching the same show anymore, since hardly any original cast members remain after only two completed seasons. Additionally, the fans were disappointed that the storyline involving Angelle's death was revealed by the actor before the end of the second season. This ultimately spoiled the cliffhanger.


Setting

* Erotas is set in the Northern suburbs of
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including
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. * It is also set one east coast of Athens, including
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and also on the Greek island of
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where Mirto and her family own two resorts named after their daughter, Antigoni. * A third resort in
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,
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, was burned to the ground after a suspicious fire at the end of the first season, the fire was most probably caused by Ioulia's associates. * On July 13, 2007, Mirto opened another location of the Antigoni's Hotel corporation in
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at the end of the second season. * During the third season Mirto also bought a fifth hotel in
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, with two weeks spent on location observing the area.


Storyline guides


Season 1(2005–2006)

Erotas Season 1 premiered on September 8, 2005 and ended on June 24, 2006 with a total of 221 episodes. A successful heart surgeon and a dynamic business woman enjoy personal and family completion with their daughter. All seems wonderful in their life until the moment that the woman's ex-husband sets it as his objective to destroy her life.


Season 2 (2006–2007)

Erotas Season 2 premiered on September 17, 2006 and ended on July 13, 2007 with a total 230 episodes. At the start of the second season months have passed since the tragic explosion at Martha's farewell party and everybody struggles to move on.


Season 3 (2007–2008)

Erotas Season 3 premiered on September 3, 2007 and ended on May 30, 2008 with a total of 195 episodes. This season would have had 100 episodes, however this was extended to 195 episodes on October 10, 2007 due to outstanding ratings performance. This lead many to believe it would be the last season, since it was being given an increasingly extended run. These people were proven corrected, as the series was cancelled on May 26, 2008. The start of the third season begins where Season 2 left off. Everybody has boarded Myrto's cruise, and Angello is murdered. A wedding occurs, and some beloved faces from Mirto's past return.


Cancellation and future

On April 26, 2008, the series was officially cancelled. The producers stated, that this was always the plan, and talk of future seasons was a ploy to avoid determining the end point of the series to the audience. The final episode aired on May 30, 2008 in Greece. The producers say they wanted to end the series at the height of its popularity, and therefore decided to not renew for an additional season, however, it is becoming increasingly clear that this is untrue, and the real reason being a financial dispute. The creator of Erotas has said she would be more than willing to continue the show on another network, should any of the major networks express interest.


Syndication

The
ANT1 Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a free-to-air television network airing in Greece. The alternate spelling is wordplay in Greek; ''ena'' (ένα) is the Greek number ''1'' (one), thus ''ANT1'' is pronounced the same as ''Antenna'' (Αντένν ...
network begin to run Erotas episodes in syndication in a late-night timeslot from the fall of 2008.


Specials

Two specials have aired, recapping Season 1 on May 19, 2006, and Season 2 on June 20, 2007, with spoilers for next season, and the respective seasons' final episodes. A recap special highlighting future season 3 events/cast interviews, aired on September 2, 2007.


Cast and characters


Main characters

Below is a list of all main characters, that have appeared in Erotas, in order of prominence. * Koralia Karanti - Myrto Anagnostou *
Gregoris Valtinos Grigoris Valtinos (Greek: Γρηγόρης Βαλτινός; born August 7, 1955) is a Greek television and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Hector Anagnostou on ''Erotas ''Erotas'' (Greek: Έρωτας; English translati ...
- Ektoras Anagnostou * Stefanos Kiriakidis - Stefanos Doukas * Adamantia Kontogiorgi - Antigoni Douka ''(Season 1,2,3-4)'' *
Noni Ioannidou Noni Ioannidou (Greek: Νόνη Ιωαννίδου) (born 15 April 1958) is a Greek theatre and stage actress and model. She is best known for Antigoni in the 1992 television series ''Vammena kokkina mallia'', as Aggela Solomou on 17 episodes of ' ...
- Vera Douka ''(Season 1-2, 4)'' *
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- Pavlos Doukas * Victor Kolasis - Markos Anagnostou * Yianni Spaliaras - Alexandros Mavrakis *
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- Christina Douka *
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- Nadia Douka ''(Season 2-4)'' *
Vasia Panagopoulou Vasia Panagopoulou (; born 6 October 1966, in Mytilene) is a Greek Greek may refer to: Anything of, from, or related to Greece, a country in Southern Europe: *Greeks, an ethnic group *Greek language, a branch of the Indo-European language fami ...
- Aphrodite Aperyi ''(Season 2, 4)'' *
Stella Antipa ''Erotas'' (Greek language, Greek: Έρωτας; English translation: Love) is a Greek television soap opera, produced in 2005 by TV author Vana Dimitriou. The show aired on the ANT1 network from September 18, 2005, until May 30, 2008, in Greec ...
- Eleftheria ''(Season 2-3)'' * Katerina Didaskalou - Ioulia Anagnostou ''(Season 1, 4)'' *
Melpo Kosti Melpo Kosti (Greek: Μέλπω Κωστή; Athens, 26 November 1964) is a Greek television and soap opera actress, currently appearing on ''Erotas''. She is best known for her roles in such TV series as ''Synora Agapis'' and ''Pathos''. Selected ...
- Elena Hatziyianni ''(Season 3)'' *
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- Renos Doukas ''(Seasons 1-2)'' *
Georgia Apostolou Georgia Apostolou (; 5 January 1973 – 12 June 2016) was a Greek actress and fashion model. She was best known for starring in popular TV series such as ''Fili zois'', ''Aliki (TV series), Aliki'', ''Pes to psemata'' and ''Erotas''. She died on ...
- Martha Douka ''(Season 1, 4)'' * Orestis Dourvas - Iasonas ''(Season 3)'' * Alexandros Parthenis - Angelos Papadatos ''(Season 2)'' * Natasha Tsakarisianou Τσακαρισιάνου - Basiliki ''(Season 1-2, 4)'' * Καterina Savrani - Anna ''(Season 2)'' * Anna Tsoukala - Fedra ''(Season 2)'' * Manos Zaharakos - Konstantinos ''(Season 1-2, 4)'' * Kostas Mesaris - Yerasimos Papadatos ''(Season 2)'' * Katerina Mantziou - Tania ''(Season 2-3)'' * Christos Vasilopoulos - Lefteris Argiriou ''(Seasons 1-2, 4)'' * Augoustinos Remondos - Stelios (''Season 2)'' * Yiannis Aivazis - Manos (''Season 2)'' * George Dambasis - Aris ''(Season 2)'' *
Vaso Laskaraki Vasiliki "Vaso" Laskaraki (; born October 19, 1979) is a Greek actress, formerly starring in '' I Polykatoikia''. She is also known for her roles in ''Filodoxies'', ''Ihni'', ''Klemmema Oneira'', ''To Soi Sou'' and '' Erotas''. Early life She wa ...
- Ariadni ''(Season 2-3)'' * Georgia Mavrogiorgi - Thalia ''(Season 2)'' * Othonos Metaksas - Philipos ''(Season 2)'' * Elena Keramida - Eva Anagnostou ''(Season 1-2)'' * Deana Douvani - Eva Anagnostou ''(Season 2-3)'' * Olympia Papagianni - Eva Anagnostou ''(Season 3)'' * Vasilis Galeos - Andreas ''(Season 2-3)'' * Katerina Panayaki - Eleni ''(Season 1-2, 4)'' * Thodoris Thanos - Dimitrakis ''(Season 1-2)'' * Panos Gogos - Dimitris ''(Season 1)'' * Athina Zotou - Alexandra ''(Season 2)'' * Giorgos Ninios - Thanasis Avgeris (Season 3) *
Mary Akrivopoulou Mary Akrivopoulou (born 1975 in Thessaloniki) is a Greek actress. She is best known for her roles on Ton Ilio Tou Aiyaiou and Erotas. During the September 2007 parliamentary elections, she was a candidate MP of PASOK party for the region of The ...
- Athina Hatzigianni (Season 3) *
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- Renos Doukas (Season 3-4) * Orestis Dourvas - Iasonas (Season 3) *
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- Miltiadis Hatziyiannis (Season 3) * Christos Yiannaris - Antonis Ikonomou (Season 3) *
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- Dimitris Hatzis (Season 3)


DVD releases

A greatest hits DVD covering the most memorable moments from the first two seasons will be released before the beginning of the third season in Greece and Australia.


Final season

The MEGA network has not confirmed when it will run the final season of Erotas.


References


External links

* {{IMDb title, 0483968, Erotas (Greek: Έρωτας) ANT1 original programming 2005 Greek television series debuts 2008 Greek television series endings Greek television soap operas Greek-language television shows