What is 'Greek Salad' on Amazon Prime Video about? Plot of French series explained

'Greek Salad' follows Tom and Mia as they move to Athens after inheriting a family apartment
PUBLISHED APR 10, 2023
Megan Northam in 'Greek Salad' (Amazon Prime Video)
Megan Northam in 'Greek Salad' (Amazon Prime Video)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Greek Salad' is a television series produced by Amazon Prime France. The show set in Athens, Greece, explores a range of contemporary issues and challenges that young people in Europe face today, such as sexual identity, as well as issues specific to Greece, such as the migrant and financial crises.

The series is directed by a team of highly acclaimed French filmmakers Cedric Klapisch, Lola Doillon, and Antoine Garcea. The creators have aimed to deliver an engaging storyline that will captivate audiences and offer an immersive experience of the culture, lifestyle and people of Greece. The show is set to be released on April 14, 2023. With the popularity of long-form television series on OTT platforms, 'Greek Salad' is expected to draw a large audience from around the world who are eager to experience the unique blend of culture, history, and modern issues that the show promises to offer.

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What is the plot of 'Greek Salad'? 

The highly anticipated TV series, 'Salade Grecque' or 'Greek Salad' will continue the story of Xavier (Romain Duris) and Wendy (Kelly Reilly), and their children Tom and Mia, who are now in their 20s. This series delves into the themes of heritage, family, culture, and the experiences of European youth today. The story begins with a frenzied dinner, where Tom discovers that his daughter has stopped her studies to aid immigrants. The family is then faced with living with young people from all over Europe, much like Xavier and Wendy did 20 years ago. The series will be set in Athens, Greece, where the family has inherited an apartment following their father's death.

Director Klapisch preferred to create a sequel with the first-time heroes, Xavier and Wendy, on the back burner. The story will explore the rigors of life as a writer, Xavier's passionate relationship with his old roommate Wendy, and his life out of sync living in New York, where Wendy and his ex-wife, who he recently divorced, have adopted his children.

With its unique blend of contemporary issues, Greek culture, and family drama, 'Salade Grecque' promises to be a compelling series that will captivate audiences around the world. The show's exclusive streaming on Amazon Prime will make it accessible to viewers everywhere, ensuring that it reaches a wide audience.

Trailer 

Catch a glimpse of the trailer below. 



 

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