The television adaptation of the classic Greek novel The Great Chimera, first published in 1936, is breaking viewing records in Greece.
The series is an international mini-series co-production led by Greek public broadcaster ERT.
It premiered on ERT’s streaming platform ERTFLIX on January 1 with the release of its first two episodes. Within its first week, the series reached one million views.
The Great Chimera also became a talking point on social media, sparking debate due to its bold and intense scenes.
New episodes air on ERT in the prime-time Sunday slot. Episodes are made available on ERTFLIX one day ahead of their linear broadcast.
The series highlights the continued appeal of classic literary adaptations among local audiences.
