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Here are a few must see Greek tv shows :) in no particular order

1. Kafe tis xaras
2. To Nisi
3. Para pente
4. Peninta Peninta
5. Savatogenimenes
 
You might like Kostantinou kai Elenis (Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης), and To Soi Sou (Το Σόι Σου)
 
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1. To Nisi
2. Aggeliki
3. Hlios
 
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Aggeliki is amazing!!! One of the best newer shows in my opinion
Yes, I love the dialog and complex interactions between the characters. And of course, Aggeliki is a powerful, intelligent, articulate and competent character the likes of which I have not seen in any TV series, Greek or otherwise.
 
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Yes, I love the dialog and complex interactions between the characters. And of course, Aggeliki is a powerful, intelligent, articulate and competent character the likes of which I have not seen in any TV series, Greek or otherwise.
I agree, its pretty rare in relation to many Greek shows that are sitcoms and comedies. Im tired of the same old stuff about mother in laws and relationship feuds. Aggeliki is very refreshing and I hope to see more shows like that. It also has many actors that Ive never seen before...many shows have the same actors (even though they're talented I like to see new faces)
 
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Here are a few must see Greek tv shows :) in no particular order

1. Kafe tis xaras
2. To Nisi
3. Para pente
4. Peninta Peninta
5. Savatogenimenes
This is great! I like watching Greek shows to help me build my Greek skills.
 
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This is great! I like watching Greek shows to help me build my Greek skills.
I have to admit, I need to brush up on my Greek. Watching shows like this is a great idea!
 
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I have to admit, I need to brush up on my Greek. Watching shows like this is a great idea!
The good thing about Greek shows is that they're always available for free online!
 
I have a couple more to add to this list that I have discovered since my previous post:

1. Τα καλύτερά μας χρόνια - you can watch this at: https://www.ertflix.gr/series/ser.127653-ta-kalytera-mas-chronia
2. Kart Postal - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15180114/

The first one is about a family living in Athens from the late 60s to the 70s. It's great because it goes through all the historical turmoil that Greece went through with the Junta, the Politechnio, the first democratically elected government, etc. The history is shown through the B&W TV that the family buy so they mix real footage in with the show in a natural and very clever way. I thoroughly recommend it.
 
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Ooo! Thank you for sharing these additions. The first one especially sounds interesting. That was a turbulent time in Greece.
 
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I have a couple more to add to this list that I have discovered since my previous post:

1. Τα καλύτερά μας χρόνια - you can watch this at: https://www.ertflix.gr/series/ser.127653-ta-kalytera-mas-chronia
2. Kart Postal - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15180114/

The first one is about a family living in Athens from the late 60s to the 70s. It's great because it goes through all the historical turmoil that Greece went through with the Junta, the Politechnio, the first democratically elected government, etc. The history is shown through the B&W TV that the family buy so they mix real footage in with the show in a natural and very clever way. I thoroughly recommend it.
Thank you!! I've always wanted to learn more about the Politechnio
 
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Greek Traditions from Childhood?

I’d love to hear everyone’s memories of Greek traditions from childhood, especially the small everyday things that may not even seem unusual until you look back on them later.

For me, some of the strongest memories are tied to food, church, family gatherings, name days, holiday preparations, and the feeling of constantly having people around. Even certain sounds and smells immediately bring everything back.

I’m also curious how traditions differed depending on region or family background. Did your family keep strong village customs? Were there things your grandparents insisted on doing a certain way? Any traditions connected to Easter, Christmas, weddings, coffee, hospitality, music, or food?

For me, we ate a family-oriented Sunday meal where everyone go together after church. That was a big part of things for me.

Best Christening Gifts for a Close Friend's Child?

What are some good christening gifts for the child of a close friend?

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to a Greek christening, and the last one I attended was for a relative, so I’m realizing I’m not completely sure what is considered appropriate these days.

Since this is the child of a close friend, I’d like to give something a little more meaningful than just a standard gift, but I also don’t want to overdo it. Are religious gifts like an icon, cross, or children’s Bible still common? Would money, jewelry, or something personalized be appropriate?

I’d also be interested to know whether there are certain gifts that are traditionally given by family members or the godparents that I should avoid duplicating.

What have you given for christenings recently, especially when the child belonged to a close friend? I’d love some ideas that feel thoughtful and appropriate.

Why do Greeks celebrate name days?

I grew up with name days being a big deal, and I’ve always wondered why they feel more important than birthdays for so many of us. I know they’re tied to the Greek Orthodox Church feast days and the saints we’re named after, but it feels like there’s something deeper going on culturally.

In my family, name days were always open-house style, people calling, stopping by, bringing sweets, and it felt very communal. Birthdays, on the other hand, were more low-key.

Do you feel like name days still carry that same weight today? Or has it changed depending on the generation or where you live?

Are most Greeks left or right?

Are most Greeks liberal leftist progressives? Most that I encounter are. Not only that but self hating. WHY?

What alternatives to Linktree offer robust customization for bio links?

Trying to level up my bio link setup because Linktree feels kinda stiff for what I want to do. I’ve been tweaking my branding this year and I need something that lets me mess with colors, layouts, maybe even some light animations without feeling boxed in. I’m running a mix of art commissions and small merch drops, so having more control would help a ton. If anyone’s found a link-in-bio tool that lets you get creative without needing to code like a pro, I’d love to hear what’s working for you.
Share and discuss Greek traditions related to Greek weddings, christenings, dance & holidays!

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