To Paidi (2025)
Synopsis
Artemis, a former taekwondo champion, is forced to become the guardian of Dimitris, a child on the autism spectrum and the son of a Russian tycoon, after his family is violently attacked. With his parents abducted and the police unwilling to intervene, she takes him and seeks refuge in her father’s remote village. But there, another mystery awaits: the unexplained disappearance of the mayor and the wary, secretive locals.
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Episodes
Episode 1
Artemis, a 30-year-old taekwondo champion, is forced to work at a gym after suffering an injury. There, she meets Tania, the wife of Russian tycoon Ivan, who asks her to privately train her husband's son, Dimitris. Although Artemis agrees at first, she soon realizes that Tania’s true intention wasn’t training—but caregiving, as Dimitris is on the autism spectrum. Encouraged by her best friend, Sissy, Artemis begins looking after Dimitris and gradually grows emotionally attached to him. But everything changes one night, when two hooded men break into the mansion to kidnap Dimitris.
Episode 2
Artemis realizes she can’t rely on the police, so she and Dimitris flee the mansion, while Ivan and Tania remain missing. With a manhunt underway, Artemis seeks shelter at her estranged mother Vana’s house. But when the authorities track her down there, she escapes once more—this time to her father’s remote village. What she doesn’t know is that the village holds secrets of its own.
Episode 3
Artemis tries to settle into her father’s village, but right from the start she senses that something is off with the locals. When Dimitris forgets his special noise-cancelling headphones back at the mansion, Artemis has no choice but to return to retrieve them. Meanwhile, Irina is determined to find Dimitris by any means necessary—but an unexpected issue with her daughter, Sofia, forces her to momentarily pause the search.
Episode 4
Artemis, along with Dimitris, Vana, Sissy and Themis, try to escape Irina’s thugs and end up hiding in a local street market. Irina, meanwhile, decides to teach Sofia’s classmate a lesson to stop him from bothering her daughter. Back in Neochori, the villagers take advantage of Artemis’s absence and dig up Yakinthos's body from her yard, intending to bury it somewhere else. The problem is—they have no idea where.
Episode 5
Artemis and the others settle into the village house, but living together proves challenging. Things take a turn for the worse when an Amber Alert about Dimitris' disappearance airs on TV. As the group scrambles to alter Dimitris' appearance to avoid recognition, he suddenly vanishes. Irina decides to take matters into her own hands and sets off for Neochori with Michail, while at the same time, Pakis plays a clever move to find out what happened to Yakinthos.
Episode 6
Investigator Georgouli questions the villagers in an effort to uncover the mysterious disappearance of former mayor Υakinthos. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Evangelia’s dinner, where Dimitris must present himself as Vana’s illegitimate son. Tension runs high at the table: Sissy and Themis storm out after a fight, each finding comfort in unexpected company, while the presence of Petros and Afro makes things even more uncomfortable for Artemis. Dimitris and Anthoula grow closer, their bond moving beyond friendship, while Vana is unsettled by a new acquaintance. At the same time, Irina and Michail arrive in Neochori, searching for Dimitris.
Episode 7
To avoid Georgoulis’ interview, Artemis agrees to share a key clue about her research. In Athens, Ivan prepares to rescue Tania, but an unexpected trap awaits him. Dimitris and Anthoula grow closer, while Vana spends the night in the trailer of the German man with whom she's getting to know better . At the same time, Sissy encourages Afro to open up and confess a hidden feeling that has long tormented her. Meanwhile, the excavation of the tomb in Artemis’ courtyard reveals buried bones.
Episode 8
Vana returns home refreshed, but having forgotten Suzy—an oversight that awakens childhood traumas in Artemis. Dimitris and Anthoula decide to solve a new mystery together, while Themis starts a new career as a handyman and Sissy offers life-coaching services. Everyone seems to be settling into village life except for Artemis, who is supported by Petros and inspired by his intriguing idea for her to remain there. Meanwhile, Georgouli announces the findings of her research in front of everyone. Suzy returns safe, but with a new clue clenched in her mouth.
Episode 9
Artemis agrees to take charge of the local football team ahead of the championship. Sissy advises Mary on how to regain Mina’s trust after a deep betrayal between them. Voula hides a secret from Paraskevas that shakes their marriage, while Evangelia and Tolis’ relationship is rocked by a discovery made by Dimitri and Anthoula. At the same time, Irina asks Tania to reveal what she knows in exchange for her freedom, as thugs arrive in Neochori and come across a woman who knows Artemis.
Episode 10
An unusual incident with Tolis’ donkey leads the village to uncover Yakinthos’ true secret. At the same time, Artemis holds her first training session with the children’s team, who constantly question her. Mary takes on the task of preparing Mina for a trivia show, but their attention shifts when they suspect a romance between Titika and the village priest. Meanwhile, Sissy tries to bring Eleni and Afro closer together but achieves the opposite, while Vana hesitates to grow closer to the German, fearing Artemis’ reaction.
Episode 11
Artemis faces the challenges of her new role as coach, as the football team struggles with tension and conflict. Dimitris and Anthoula uncover a new clue that makes them reflect on the village’s past, while Vana grapples with her sorrows after the German’s disappearance. Mary and Mina try to expose Titika’s secrets, while Paraskevas and Voula settle their differences and grow closer. Meanwhile, Chrysodimos struggles to manage his many businesses, and heated words fly at the café when one of Yakinthos’s illegal dealings comes to light.
Episode 12
Artemis and Dimitri uncover clues tied to the German’s past, while Dimitri begins to remember why they are being hunted. Weakened and on the verge of collapse, Artemis accepts the doctor’s help, while Sissy and Themis come up with a bold new way to promote their services. Irina presses Ivan for answers he refuses to give. In the village, Stratos exposes the mayor’s past, putting Pakis in his place. Meanwhile, Paraskevas digs into the municipality’s finances and makes troubling discoveries.
Episode 13
Artemis is under pressure to secure the team’s first victory and accepts Sissy’s help as a consultant. Vana and the German grow closer, but an unexpected revelation casts a shadow over their relationship. Paraskevas, desperate over the financial problems Yakinthos left behind, proposes an extreme solution for the village, which Mina and Mary set out to implement. Meanwhile, Irina supports Sophia in a difficult moment, while Ivan seizes the chance to take action. Dimitri and Petros share their secrets, bringing Dimitri closer to Anthoula.
Episode 14
Artemis tries to lift the team’s spirits ahead of the upcoming match but clashes with one of the players. Meanwhile, Afro and Petros have a conversation that could decide the future of their relationship. Irina temporarily puts her investigation on hold to protect Sophia. The German attempts to keep the village from getting drawn into illegal activities in order to solve his financial troubles. But when a fire breaks out, the smoke engulfs everyone, turning the night into an unforgettable one—and presenting Dimitri and Anthoula with a new mystery to unravel.
Episode 15
Artemis and the team take to the field for their first match, with the whole village—still reeling from the recent fire—watching anxiously as unexpected twists unfold. Titika struggles to handle the priest’s new attitude, while Voula tries to guard the serious secret Paraskevas has confided in her. Artemis gets closer to Petros, but keeps it a secret from Vana, Dimitri, Sissy, and Themis. Meanwhile, the German begins to suspect that something is amiss with Vana and her family after an unexpected arrival in Neochori.
Episode 16
While everyone celebrates Artemis’ successful debut as Thunderbolt’s coach, Dimitri and Anthoula search Yakintho’s warehouse and uncover who was behind the fire. The villagers decide to organize a grand festival to make up for the municipality’s financial shortfall, with Mina and Mary coming up with an idea that guarantees its success. After her run-ins with the police, Irina makes peace with Sophia, but her outrage grows when she learns of Ivan’s latest escape. Together with Tania, he sets off on a tour of Neochoria across the country in search of Dimitri. Yet one of Irina’s henchmen has already reached Neochori—and Themis does everything in his power to warn Artemis and the others of the looming danger.
Episode 17
After neutralizing Irina’s henchman, Artemis and the others decide to keep him captive until they find a solution. Petros chooses the wrong moment to visit her, and her nervous reaction sparks new misunderstandings between them.
Episode 18
Artemis cooperates with the German to erase the traces of the bouncer, but in trying to clear up the misunderstanding with Petros, she only makes things worse. Meanwhile, Fontas Mitsarelos is delighted with Mary and Mina’s proposal and agrees to sing at the festival in Neochori.
Episode 19
Titika and Afro feel their personal affairs are at an impasse and urgently turn to Sissy for help, while Paraskevas treats everyone at the coffee shop without revealing the cause of his sudden joy.
Episode 20
The German declares to the group that the bouncer's matter is settled once and for all, but Dimitri remains deeply skeptical, while Artemis questions Vana’s solvency.
Episode 21
Artemis decides to tell Petros the whole truth—but nothing unfolds as she expects. Ivan and Tania meet Dimitri again in a tense encounter and announce to the others that they intend to take him with them.
Episode 22
Dimitri must follow his father, but parting from Artemis, Anthoula, and the others is not easy. Meanwhile, news of Ivan’s arrival reaches Evangelia and Tolis, who visit Artemis’ home in search of answers.
Episode 23
Irina, shaken by her confrontation with Ivan and the revelation that Dimitri is her son, returns home determined to plan her next move.
Episode 24
Artemis goes out with Petros, but their evening takes an unexptected turn. Meanwhile, when his father fails to make contact and decides to search for him with Anthoula.
Episode 25
Artemis prepares for the team’s first away game, while the others enjoy the new phones the German has given them. Their calm is shaken when Dimitris announces that he’s certain something has happened to Ivan.
Episode 26
Artemis tries to bring the estranged family back together, while Dimitris faces Stratou’s “interrogation.” Sissy takes charge of the festival’s social media and clashes with Themis over the intensity of the preparations.
Episode 27
Artemis splits the quintet into teams to track down Ivan and Tania. Afro opens up to Petros about her feelings for Eleni, and he offers her some unexpected advice. Paraskevas and Voula, feeling remorseful, apologize to Chrysodimos for the pizza, and their visit to the canteen takes a touching turn.
Episode 28
The village is in turmoil, and everyone does their best to uncover the secret Yakinthos is hiding in order to stop Pakis from carrying out his threats.
Episode 29
Artemis and Petros attempt to rekindle their relationship, while Dimitris and Anthoula unwittingly hand Stratos a crucial clue. Mary and Mina struggle to decide on the dilemma posed by Fontas.
Episode 30
Pakis arrives in the village, demanding that the locals prove they actually possess the controversial video featuring the Chief Regional Governor's wife.
Episode 31
The villagers get ready to watch the episode of the game show "Under Pressure", in which they took part some time ago, in order to use the prize money to cover part of Yakinthos' financial hole.
Episode 32
Neochori is getting ready for the truffle festival that will save Paraskevas from the Municipality’s debts. Artemis wins the first Thunderbolt draw while dodging Vana’s attempts to bring everyone together for a meal with Petros.
Episode 33
Artemis gets ready for her dinner with Petros, while Sissy grows nervous about her appearance in the upcoming TV series. The show’s leading actress, Mary Mina, arrives in the village, and everyone rushes to welcome her, with Titika taking charge of her hairstyle.
Episode 34
Artemis struggles to keep her composure during dinner with Petros, as Vana keeps steering the conversation off course. Mary and Mina are faced with a decision about the future of their relationship with Fontas, while the priest informs Titika that he has been summoned by the Metropolis.
Episode 35
Artemis, Dimitris, and Vana struggle to cope with the shocking revelation that German is the bank robber. Dimitris meets Ivan, and the two share a heartfelt conversation about all they have endured.
Episode 36
The village is in turmoil after Pakis’ announcement about the construction of a dam and the transfer of the priest to Evros. Mary and Mina look for ways to save the village. Michael enjoys his time with Petros and Themis, temporarily forgetting the real reason for his stay in Neochori. Artemis struggles to cope with the wounded German’s presence at home, while Irina has a life coaching session with Sissy. Meanwhile, Themis and Sissy begin to suspect that the others are hiding something from them. Stratos discovers a crucial clue leading to the bank robber, and Irina receives troubling news from Athens.
Episode 37
The village is in turmoil after Pakis’ announcement about the construction of a dam and the transfer of the priest to Evros. Mary and Mina look for ways to save the village.
Episode 38
The villagers continue their fight against the dam, while also taking part in the filming of the series Wild Roses.
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Original Title
Το Παιδί
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
73
Production
ERT