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The Minor of Dawn

1983 – 1984Show2 seasons27 episodes

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A melancholic, slow-burning drama series about history and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A Greek series that presents aspects of the lives of folk musicians who formed a rebetiko band during the 1930s-1960s. The title To Minore tis Avgis comes from the song of the same name, with lyrics by Minos Matsas and music by Spyros Peristeris. The series, which premiered on ERT on January 14, 1983, and was completed in two cycles of 14 and 13 episodes respectively, features popular songs by Vamvakaris, Tsitsanis, Papaioannou, Hatzichristou, and others. Antonis Zagouras is a young rebetis who arrives in Athens from Syros in search of fortune. He becomes a member of a rebetiko band and embarks on an exciting journey full of love, success, but also many disappointments, until he gains social and artistic recognition.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Musical Journey
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1930s Athens
  • Struggle & Perseverance
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Nostalgic Tones
  • Slice-of-Life

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Fotis Mesthenaios
Written by
Vangelis Goufas
Music by
Athinaiki Kompania

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Facts

January 14, 1983 · April 17, 1984 · Ended

First aired
January 14, 1983
Last aired
April 17, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 27 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Greek
Made in
Greece

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Minor of Dawn worth watching?"

Questions about The Minor of Dawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Minor of Dawn worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch The Minor of Dawn?

20 h

About 20 hours: 27 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1984.

Can I half-watch The Minor of Dawn?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Minor of Dawn plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Minor of Dawn in English?

Greek

No, it was made in Greek.