Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, has announced that the Greek adaptation of its acclaimed drama series Mother will premiere in Greece on Alpha TV and stream on Alpha TV’s HbbTV beginning September 25th. Celebrated for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, the series has already captivated audiences across multiple international markets, now recording 11 international remakes altogether. The announcement was made by Sally Yamamoto, Scripted Format Sales & Licensing at Nippon TV, and Christos Kompos, Program Director of Alpha TV.
The Greek adaptation, Na me les mama (Call me mom), produced by Greece’s Filmiki and marking the first time Nippon TV’s script has been adapted in Greece, brings the compelling story to a new audience while maintaining the essence that made Mother a worldwide sensation.
“Mother is a story that has transcended cultures, and we are excited to see it resonate with viewers in Greece,” said Yamamoto. “Greece has a rich tradition of successfully adapting hit international series, from reality and competition formats to scripted dramas, and we are delighted that Mother is joining this legacy of high-quality adaptations. This premiere marks another milestone in our mission to share high-quality Japanese scripted content with global audiences.”
Added Kompos, “Mother holds a very special place in our hearts. It’s one of these stories that we feel really honored to share with our audience. Full of emotions and captivating, it raises awareness around very tough and poignant social issues. Nippon TV’s team was by our side throughout the whole creative process of the local series and provided a solid basis for our creative team.”
In addition to Alpha TV, Mother has been licensed to CJ E&M (South Korea), MF Yapim (Turkey), STB TV (Ukraine), Juvenile (Thailand), Radiant Pictures (China), Incognita (France), Atresmedia (Spain), Medyapim for MBC (Saudi Arabia), Green Show Productions (Mongolia), and ABS-CBN (Philippines). Mother continues to be the record holder of the most globally adapted Asian scripted format with these eleven adaptations.
