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MEGA TV launches new comedy, drama, and news programming

Overview

MEGA TV has launched several new programming initiatives for the upcoming television season. A central feature is the comedy series ‘Camping’, which follows Iordanis, a law-abiding accountant who moves to an isolated campsite near Athens with his two children and a large sum of money of uncertain origin. The series, featuring Odysseas Papaspyliopoulos and Giorgos Chrysomou, drew significant social media attention upon its premiere, with some viewers describing it as an ‘immortal Greek comedy.’ The debut included a high-tension confrontation between characters played by Papaspyliopoulos and Ioannis Papazisis, sparked by personal insults and the loss of company funds at the ‘Allos Kosmos’ campsite. The plot involves complex dynamics between the eccentric residents of the campsite, including the mysterious owner, Sofoklis, and maintains a blend of comedy and dark humor. Following its premiere, the series continues with new episodes scheduled for late September. The narrative intensifies as a police officer arrives to investigate the disappearance of a character named Paris, while Sofoklis attempts to divert the investigation. Plot developments include the discovery of a wounded former superior in a warehouse and Kostas accidentally finding the hidden 600,000 euros in Iordanis’s caravan. The network’s new drama series, ‘Dyo Mavra Poukamisa’ (Two Black Shirts), based on the book by Menios Sakellaropoulos, achieved high viewership ratings during its premiere on September 20. Starring Vasilis Bismpikis and Antonis Myriagkos, the series set a strong tone in the prime-time slot, capturing significant audience shares in both the general and 18-54 demographics. Weekend programming is also expanding with the launch of ‘Mega Non Stop’, a news magazine program airing Saturdays and Sundays at 09:20. Presented by journalists Zisis Mousios and Vasilis Tsekouras, the show includes Maria Antoná to provide a “lighter, communicative element” and focuses on news, social media, and music with a fast-paced tempo.

Entities

MEGA · Odysseas Papaspyliopoulos · Giorgos Chrysomou · Kostis Papadopoulos · Vasilis Tsekouras

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MEGA TV comedy series ‘Camping’ announces new episodes

    The MEGA comedy series ‘Camping’ returns with new episodes from September 28-30, following a police investigation into a disappearance and the discovery of 600,000 euros.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Camping TV series premieres on MEGA channel

    The MEGA channel comedy series ‘Camping’ has premiered to positive social media reception, following an accountant's move to an eccentric campsite with 600,000 euros.

  3. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 19 sources
    Mega Channel launches new programming including ‘Two Black Shirts’ and ‘Mega Non Stop’

    Mega Channel debuts new programming, including the news magazine ‘Mega Non Stop’ with Maria Antoná and the high-rated drama series ‘Two Black Shirts’.

  4. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MEGA Channel to premiere new comedy series ‘Camping’

    MEGA will premiere the new comedy series ‘Camping’ on September 21, focusing on the diverse characters and lives of residents at the ‘Allos Kosmos’ campsite.

  5. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MEGA TV announces premiere of new comedy series ‘Camping’

    MEGA will premiere the new comedy series ‘Camping’ on September 21, featuring a cast led by Odysseas Papaspyliopoulos and Giorgos Chrysomou at the ‘Allos Kosmos’ campsite.

Sources

archive.in.gr · athensmagazine.gr · dnews.gr · efsyn.gr · enikos.gr · espressonews.gr · ethnos.gr · exodos.com.gr · govastileto.gr · ieidiseis.gr · in.gr · irafina.gr · madata.gr · newsit.gr · parapolitika.gr · reader.gr · real.gr · tanea.gr · thetoc.gr · thrakikiagora.gr · tlife.gr · tovima.gr · tvnea.com · vipnews.gr · youfly.com · youweekly.gr · yupiii.gr · zappit.gr · zarpanews.gr

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