Christoforos Papakaliatis talks about "Maestro in Blue" on Netflix - "In The Spotlight" with Yanna

Christoforos Papakaliatis talks to Yanna Darili about his acclaimed Greek television series, “Maestro in Blue”, the first ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted television series on the streaming platform NETFLIX, produced by Mega TV.

[@timothyclaffey9138]

Luckiest accident was finding this series without any recommendation. What a masterpiece! In this age of mindless CGI laden action, superhero, Marvel junk it's so heartwarming to lose yourself in this beautiful story of the human experience. It is perfect in every aspect. It haunts me and will for some time. I hope word of mouth will spread this gem to many many others. It is so deserving of the highest praise.

[@thelibrarian894]

Finally a Greek series dropped on Netflix and what an enchanting series!

[@valerietobin9759]

Love Maestro in Blue ! Have watched the series twice and I never repeat a program. The actors are great and the scenery superb! Can’t wait for #3

[@mariatrigg4600]

Loved the series, and Ahhh the scenery of the island. Finally a Greek series on Netflix USA, thank you Christoper, we need more Greek series in the US. Ευχαριστώ Ελλάδα μου❤❤❤❤❤

[@evayelloz]

Have loved Greek music and culture since my early teens. But, Maestro in Blue will leave an indelible mark in my memory. Great story telling, real life messages, human suffering, joy, sadness, loss, and evolution of the human race. Bravo Christoforos Papakaliatis and his amazing crew of actors and moviemakers! Can't wait for the next episodes to unfold.

[@blacksmithrom8420]

Excellent director, writer and actor himself! Everything is perfect👍

[@BlueStranger1]

I didn't know Greeks were so Romantic. These series came out as a surprise to me. It grows on you. Very well Written and each Character is Narrated so well. Highly Recommended Must Watch!

[@mannymarkable]

As a Greek Canadian artist I couldn't be more proud of Christoforos and everyone involved with Maestro in Blue. I love the series and am telling everyone to watch it. It's a beautiful story from the heart that moved me so much and pulled at my heartstrings. Keep going. More , more, more. Bravo Greece! Thank you.

[@jeaninevandalen6969]

Just watched this serie. Most fantastic serie I ever watched ❤

[@shelleyneilon8550]

OMGosh I loved this series and now waiting for S3 and I was thrilled to hear of Maestro connection to Rhodesia as I also grew up in Rhodesia ((1950)

[@talktopcgp6091]

bravo maestro, encore x

[@birgitditto2133]

I love that series. ❤

[@victoriacorcoran1258]

Sending love from Australia, Maestro Blue was a gift to Netflix. So loved this series, the characters, the story and the location...beautiful on every level.

[@rosemarietoynbee7901]

We in Australia loved Mystro in Blue so very much. I'm excited about the 2nd series. 🎉🎉

[@iThink2013]

Maestro in Blue is one of the most amazing Netflix TV series that I have watched. The acting and story are mesmerising, from start to finish. I know there are plans to release Maestro in Blue series 2 : please, the sooner the better! I love all the cast and can't wait to follow what happens next ....Thank you Christoforos Papakallatis and Netflix for bringing this wonderful series to our screens!

[@judyupton1535]

The Very best of Netflix...Beautiful story. Beautiful scenery. Beautiful photography.

[@gtrianos120]

Συγχαρητήρια Κε Παπακαλιάτη κ σε όλους τους ηθοποιούς / συνεργάτες σας!!!….η σειρά είναι από τις καλύτερες που μπορεί να παρακολουθησει κανείς στο Netflix…έχετε αγγίξει πολλά θέματα , …καταπληκτικό !!….a MUST watch movie…THANK YOU ALL!!

[@LifeLessonsFromBooks]

I loved this series and it stayed with me for a long time. What I particularly liked was that all the characters were inspired - but also broken - by love. The connecting factor was music and also loss of some sort. The episodes which moved me the most was the one where idealism (of the one Europe idea) was broken too. We all want to be inspired by big grand ideas but in the end, life gets in the way and in the process we lose ourselves. Things like music brings us back. I made sure to share my recommendation of this series to all my family and relatives here in Australia because I must be the only Greek in Australia who DOESN'T have GreekTV so it was a delightful surprise to see it on Netflix. I look forward to the new series.

[@fredericbonet2569]

As a french, I loved this wonderful serie, so smart and clever. Fantastic photography, music, actors, director, I work for a newspapers in south France and I make podcast about movies and series. And Maestro in blue was on the top list for the series 👍

[@01jan1973]

J ai vu la série par hasard sans aucune recommandation j ai beaucoup aimé une histoire simple. Ce qui m’a attiré le plus. Le fait de prendre chaque personnage. Comme héros en racontant son passé et l île est beau la nature l eau ça soulage merci aussi ça était une découverte de la culture grecque

[@KittyKatTat]

Thank you for conducting your interview in English. Lovely man; amazing series. ❤

[@dshanley4226]

This has haunted me! The music is in my head. I’ve watched the performances several times. The story felt like a Greek tragedy. Great series.

[@wheelerjan1]

Me too I can’t stop thinking about the music is beautiful also in my head too ❤

[@kathryneconomou791]

A REAL Greek tragedy was the 2018 fire that engulfed Mati and burned innocent people and children to death. Not to take anything away from the excellent production and acting of this series.

[@zoobsansari]

A TV Show unmatched! Remarkable storytelling that has stayed with me after watching it. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Crete65]

Everything about this series is excellent. The writing captivates you from the very beginning and the actors/actresses bring it to life. We lived on the island of Crete, in Iraklion, for four years while my husband was in the U.S. Air Force. We've been going back every year since 2014 with the exception of Covid. Last year we got to participate in the small village celebrations; similar to the music festival on Paxos, where we witnessed the traditions continuing among the Greek families and friends. What a wonderful experience. We'll be back again this year but can't wait for next Spring for Season 2 of Maestro in Blue! Good job!!!

[@blacksmithrom8420]

Excellent director, writer and actor himself.. best cinematography 👍

[@janisameduri2212]

Maestro In Blue is a masterpiece. Not to be missed. So pleased there was a Season 2. Looking forward to Season 3. It is brilliant in everyway, thought provoking, scenery is stunning. The characters remain with you. Beautifully done!!!

[@LillySays]

Loved the show it really has it all and he's so sexy. The girl has the same vibe as Brooke Shields once had you can't look away and get mesmerized by her beauty

[@user-sp1cy1nh9b]

It's Korea. Thanks to you, I'm more interested in Greece. Waiting for Maestro Season 2

[@TheAdrimikl]

I came back from Corfu 2 weeks ago. And of course I did a 1 day trip to Paxos , Antipaxos. This series is the reason I went there 😍 The scenery is indeed breathtaking. Something unique! I simply love Greece - the food, the nature, its people. But who doesn’t ? So looking forward to season 2🎉

[@LeChatsMother]

A brilliant series. The wcenery, the script, the acting...and the music. All of it was wonderful. Smart of Netflix to add to its catalog and now I want to see more from everyone involved. The narration of each main character - brilliantly done.

[@lauraaguirres]

I loved this story, the actors, and of course this excellent director! Congrats!!

[@SemiramisHotel89]

Christopher papakaliatis we were always proud of his work ! With love from Milos Greece to all world 🌎!!!!

[@787elly]

I had just came back from visiting .y favourite greek islands last year and when i returned I opened Netflix with the idea that i will never find anything worth watching and my oh my howucky j was to stumble across such an amazing series. I am really in love with the essense of Greece and this series brings out every element. Tbe emotions, the senses , the feelings, the music. This director is so talented, cant wait for season 2 ❤❤❤

[@francoisecastan9891]

Série à voir +++ sur Netflix à ne pas manquer magnifique acteurs et lieux et paysages Sublimes chants et bandes sons ❤❤❤ j'ai tout enregistré sur ma playlist

[@user-hr1vh7jd7c]

Très bon acteur bravo pour la série j'attends la suite bel acteur simple ❤j'ai adoré lui est kelia forme un beau couple ❤❤❤

[@myvirtualtoyz7338]

Been watching Papakaliatis since his early works. The best Greek writer and director. Can't wait for the 2nd season.

[@wheelerjan1]

Loved this it was beautiful so sad in many ways the music is amazing we love Greece been coming to gods country since 1986

[@andreamolton8226]

Wonderful interview, amazing man, and fantastic MAESTRO serial.

[@sharonposey4374]

After watching Maestro in Blue which was a perfect movie with everything in it, I was curious about Christoforos other movie Worlds apart I found it on line and watched it another great movie for this very talented man. Bravo.

[@solsol4964]

The show is good,all the cast were good to but Kleila is the shinning star❤

[@YouliMantzi]

Saw it, all 9 episodes, LOVED IT

[@omercivelekoglu5014]

Good artists, good scenario and of course excellent views of paxos. Well done

[@avrilcasper9497]

I enjoyed this series immensely and hope there will be a season 2.

[@olgalopezlopez1648]

Excelente .. producción es la realidad que vivimos a nivel mundial.. los actores, los temas , súper bien ... cómo canta el joven y la abuela excelente la he visto en 3 veces y la he recomendado para que la vean ... que bueno sería 2 temporada .

[@marialgallardo5887]

I just finished the first season yesterday and I absolutely loved it! I can't wait for season 2, and for more of this!

[@helenapestana5206]

Assisti por acaso e os 9 episódios num só dia. Achei maravilhoso e pretendo ver de novo.Emocionante ! Indiquei a todos q conheço.

[@andrejuanrodri]

La he visto. 5 veces continuara?

[@MSLR4321]

Wonderful ! Watching it from Australia !!! Καταπληκτική σειρά !! Μπράβο !

[@lizelvanschalkwyk4803]

Absolutely beautiful series! Loved it

[@andrejuanrodri]

Need live in PAXOS. Loved.

[@carmencamilleri7047]

One of my favourite series ! Loved it ! Looking foward for season 2

[@user-fe7wh8ci1k]

A magnificent series loved watching this so much I can’t wait for the next one…Bravo👌❤️❤️👏👏👏👏🌟

[@ks4733]

Loved it!!!

[@andreasbalaskas7292]

Hello from Ireland. Holy moly cannoli, (2) Greeks who talks fluently English (while the one promote his last job abroad), they talk English (probably for English audiences). Why they don't do the same back Greece, to switch off language (for English audiences??). Watching (the trailer) + interview, Christoforos Papakaliatis series, probably has all that needs for international competition - to go neck to neck with many other series on Netflix, (who don't worth nothing at whole). I watched him during (mid 90's, early 00's and goes on, I lost him some time after 04), I liked to see him, create something with his style for English audience in US-UK. To challenge them watch more culture TV series (than that jokes US industry produce). Bravo for what you made this time, keep going 4 more!!

[@jimmypellas5937]

Excellent series. So good to watch in the original Greek and catch up on my mother tongue. Well done!

[@monasigler]

Wonderful series❣️can’t stop thinking about it. Watched from Canada!

[@California265]

Fantastic series ❤🙏

[@syamrika7611]

Maestro in blue is masterpiece.great cast and great story. and paxos is so beautiful❤. its my first time wacthing greece drama series and i'm in awe with this whole masterpiece, greece its so beautiful and i'm Glad to know with this super talented ,actor,director , script writer, he is owesome christoforos papakallatis i'm looking forward for maestro in blue season 2 and another of his project on netflix. Thank you

[@jenny12050]

Amazing, enchanting, loved it

[@heretic12345678]

Γιάννα Νταρίλη! :o Πόσα χρόνια πίσω με πήγε το βίντεο!

[@jeankavanagh8510]

Waiting for season 3. Its so so brilliant ❤❤❤

[@JeffOppenheim-Suite24k]

Bravo!

[@marialuisarincon3330]

Excelente serie!!! Me encantaría que esta entrevista tuviera subtítulos en español!!!

[@andrejuanrodri]

THE. BEST 🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪

[@fabiolafernandaaguirre3671]

Thank you both Of you. I’am from Rosario, Argentina 🇦🇷 like Messi (same City). I Love this serie. I recommend it a lot. It is caress for the soul. I missed some of the interview because I don’t speak greek. But now I know there is a second season to unjail the Maestro from the claws of his wife, and reveal what happened in 1972&1992… Music is too far, too much

[@kristieproudfoot3966]

this show was fantastic!

[@California265]

Best series I’ve ever seen. Can’t stop playing the music. ❤ thank you Maestro 🙏

[@profscott2012]

I watched the 2 seasons in Greek and then again in English. I'm not usually a fan of films that are dubbed but I must say that didn't bother me and I caught a few things I had missed the first time. WHEN IS THE NEXT SEASON? I CAN'T WAIT bravo Maestro

[@charissesainty4854]

Superb story telling,the actors embraced the personality of each character. Thats craft work at its finest. I gave up my morning, spellbound, mysic,scenery,loved the picture frame of where the photographer pulls back and widens the frame and stops for 4 -5 seconds of a massive tree either side its amazing, Anthonys,father Charalombos, particularly gifted performance. The young girls debute - what an actress,wow wee

[@marialaz7843]

Excellent!!!! Can't wait for season 2!!!!!

[@closertovenuspodcast]

fantastic show!

[@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670]

Very good and entertaining series, delving into Love, Family, Hypocrisy and Drama in Greece, shot in the beautiful island of Paxos. Showing the contradictions of today’s society in Greece, and elsewhere ✨✨✨

[@diasporamazi]

Incredible interview & series ❤

[@Lucialatinoamerica]

Pocas películas o series en que a pesar de que muere el malo, todo de alguna manera termina mal, al menos triste, sin embargo me llegó hondo, con ganas de verla de nuevo Buenísima historia

[@marlzyou6502]

loved it

[@robinmjones6197]

Great series, love `Greece, but the content at first i thought was just very greek, but actually as it progresses, the family issues and general situations are global problems and the characters archetypes..brilliant

[@remiliamdepaula4487]

Maestro in Blue foi a serie que mais gostei de assistir na Netflix espero pela continuação O ator diretor e excelente a Grécia e maravilhosa

[@yolandagarcia5078]

La serie más bonita que he visto❤❤❤, se me ha quedado muy, muy corta la 2 temporada 😅😅😅. Maravillosaaaaaaaa😍😍😍😍😍🎶🎵

[@claudiamormile2963]

I loved it ❤ will there be season 2 ?

[@ks4733]

Yes!!

[@helenapestana5206]

Todos meus contatos receberam de mim o vídeo com a música cantada pelo Antonys.Filme q tocou meu coração e minha'lma. Ñ poderia ser melhor.Tanto amor, sofrimento e a música influenciando sobremaneira em todo desenrolar .

[@henryrodriguez3507]

Love this tv show

[@mariatrigg4600]

Season 4 please❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@helenapestana5206]

Filme perfeito em todos os sentidos.Ficou no meu coraçào Ávida para que a segunda temporada possa livrar o maestro dessa mulher manipuladora.

[@andrejuanrodri]

Igual. La vi 5 veces es perfecta

[@CelineCamps]

A reel masterpiece.

[@andrejuanrodri]

Por favor. Como ver El Maestro y la Canción. Azul. En Texas. Usa. Por favor. Please

[@JessCausey]

Netflix. I turned the English dubbing off and turned the English subtitles on since I'm trying to learn Greek.

[@TheodoraVoutsa]

🇬🇷🇬🇷✌🏼🌟🌟🌟

[@andrejuanrodri]

Please. Tradúceme

[@bali8619]

stop interrupting him!

[@user-yh3dr7pw8n]

Η Νταριλη ρε φιλε ειναι αυτη;

[@shonamcintyre-bull6990]

Great series, but please, if you are acting as a conductor, get some professional lessons on how to conduct. The rhetoric around the role of conducting and its techniques which you espouse to your students in the series is great, but your conducting is awful!…

[@theatisgr]

Τα Αγγλικά του είναι ανεκτά. 🙃

[@elisacarez6725]

Το πως μιλάει τ αγγλικά είναι αυτό που σε απασχολεί ! Για την ποιότητα της σειράς δεν έχεις να πεις τίποτα? Τι κρίμα !

[@user-cj6ze4bq7v]

Δεν είναι μητρική του γλωσσα.

[@fjtrfefr]

την εκπομπη την εκανε σπιτι της αυτη χαχαχ μονο η ελλεν θα κανει? θα κανω και εγωω ειπεε!!

[@fjtrfefr]

χριστοφορε γερασες αγορι μου σαν τον πάνο κύαμο διασταύρωση με σοφια βωσου μιαζεις .. ησουν ζεν πρεμιε καποτε τωρα μονο ζεν παρολαυτα μπικες στο νετφλιξ μπραβο

[@PANTAOLAS]

Κλασική Παπακαλιάτεια σάχλα ... Μια υποσημείωση μόνο που μπορεί να γίνει, ότι η Αλεξίου είναι αρκετά καλή ως ηθοποιός.

[@barkaxii]

Yanna Darili greetings and love from Greece ❤✌

[@haterforidiots4760]

As if we know the blonde concrete😅😅😅

[@marianlenehan9618]

I’ve went off Maestro in Blue in Ep 6 …. turned a bit gory!! Also, there was a very inappropriate racist comment in the same episode 🥲

[@user-ph6bu7wu8p]

The racist comment was to highlight the lack of depth and meaning of his world at this point…

[@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670]

Very good and entertaining series, delving into Love, Family, Hypocrisy and Drama in Greece, shot in the beautiful island of Paxos. Showing the contradictions of today’s society in Greece, and elsewhere ✨✨✨