The Red River
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About
May 1895. Our story begins when the family of George Pavlides engages their 12-year-old son, Miltos, with the 9-year-old daughter of Michalis Nikolaidis, Ifigenia. The attacks of fanatical Turks will force the two families to flee their homeland. The two youngsters will meet again in Istanbul 11 years later. Unaware of the family relationship that binds them, they instantly fall in love. The two lovers try to live their love, while being dragged by the whirlwind of historical events of the time.
Cast
Anastasia Pantousi
as Ifigenia Nikolaidi
Omiros Poulakis
as Dimosthenis Mantas
Pavlos Kourtidis
as Hristodoulou Pavlos
Filippos Sofianos
as Dimitrios
Konstantinos Kazakos
as Michalis Nikolaidis
Fotini Demiri
as Barbara
Sotiris Hatzakis
as Zaharof
Anna Magou
as Anthi
Lambros Ktenavos
as Osman
Petros Xekoukis
as Hotzas
Maria Papafotiou
as Angeliki
Takis Sakellariou
as Georgios
Mihalis Markatis
as Lazos
Dimitra Sigala
as Eleni
Efthymis Georgopoulos
as Emir
Virginia Tamparopoulou
as
Fotis Petridis
as
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
The adventures of Iphigenia continue, as our heroine decides to return to Greece during the most difficult time. Determined to find Milto, she goes to Thessaloniki, putting her life in danger. Inside she is sure that her husband survived the battle and that he is being held captive in Turkey.
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Ottoman Empire, 1897. Doctor Michalis Nikolaidis and his wife Sofia, engage their 9-year-old daughter Iphigenia, with 12-year-old Miltos, son of merchant George Pavlidis and Eugenia. Beyond the friendship of the two families, it is an engagement with purpose. The constant attacks of the fanatical Turks against the Christians are forcing the two families to flee their homeland. Eleven years later, the two young people meet again in Instanbul and fall in love at first sight , unaware of the old family bond.
Episode 2
Iphigenia and Miltos confess their love under the strict supervision of Iphigenia's parents. At the dinner offered by Nicolaides to his friends Kartal and Aslan, executives of the Young Turks movement, Miltos meets his childhood friend Kerem, also fascinated with Iphigenia. Attack of fanatics tarnishes the dinner. Miltos rebels heroically fueling the admiration of Iphigenia. With his brother Themis, they take the ship to Amisos. Iphigenia says goodbye to him sad and in love. Miltos promises to marry her.
Episode 3
All the residents of Amisus welcomes Miltos and the Macedonian warrior Themis. In the shadow of the fanatical Osman, Paulides sets up a feast for his sons. He and his wife are happy with the prospect of Miltos's marriage to Ifigenia. Themis finds his fiancee Vassiliki again. Vasily Sakharov, a friend of Nikolaidis, a banker and weapon dealer from Paris, arrives in Istanbul.
Episode 4
Miltos eagerly returns to Iphigenia's home. He meets Sakharov and impresses him with his intelligence and sharpness. Iphigenia dreams of their common future. Miltos promises her a happy life. Sakharov, however, proposes to follow him to Paris, to become his right hand there. Miltos is excited. Iphigenia reacts.
Episode 5
Ifigenia's anxiety over Miltos's departure to Paris is heightened. Miltos proposes to marry her now if she wants. Ifigenia is proud, she refuses. Miltos arrives in Paris. He is drunk from the air of Europe. The handsome and shy Pontiac, is sought after young Europeans, and neglects Iphigenia, who suffers wounded in his laconic telegrams. In Amisos, George Pavlidis is persuaded to go down to the 1908 elections. Elections that promise big changes in the Ottoman Empire.
Episode 6
After the elections, the Greeks of the Ottoman Empire realized that things were not as they expected. Miltos' father is elected Member of Parliament, but terrorism in the villages of Pontus remains. The Sultan's forces are counter-revolutionary, but they fail to regain power. In the riots that erupt, Dr. Nikolaidis is saved from a certain death by the chieftain Spatharis, who pays for his love interest for Iphigenia. In this perverse atmosphere, Miltos asks Sakharov to go back with Kerem, who has already arrived in Paris.
Episode 7
Miltos's letter finds Iphigenia worried about the future of their relationship. The distance between them has been uncertain. Her response, however, is arriving late in Paris. Basil Sakharov has already assigned Miltos a mission to Russia and will not be in France when the letter of Iphigenia arrives. In Saint Petersburg, the charming and intelligent Miltos is likable to the Minister in charge of the ammunition and to his young beautiful daughter, who is besieging him. In the temptation to succumb, Miltos has to consider, apart from his career, the fortunes of the two families - both his own and that of Iphigenia - who continue to wait for him back home, with political tension and conflict to scale.
Episode 8
Ifigenia, realizing the dangers in her relationship with Miltos, arrives in Paris to study. Her dream of becoming an archaeologist will come true. Her aunt, Helen, lives there and will host her. On the occasion of the reception of the French Minister of Defense, the love of Iphigenia and Miltos is rekindled and overcomes the temptations that have been chasing them so far. Miltos with Iphigenia in the European capital live at last free and happy. But their carefree lives are threatened by the clouds of war that spread over the Balkans. Back home, on the coast of Pontos, the Turks continue to terrorize the Greeks. And this time, they have targeted Milto's family.
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About The Red River
May 1895. Our story begins when the family of George Pavlides engages their 12-year-old son, Miltos, with the 9-year-old daughter of Michalis Nikolaidis, Ifigenia. The attacks of fanatical Turks will force the two families to flee their homeland. The two youngsters will meet again in Istanbul 11 years later. Unaware of the family relationship that binds them, they instantly fall in love. The two lovers try to live their love, while being dragged by the whirlwind of historical events of the time. Across 2 seasons and 59 episodes, originally airing on Open Beyond TV.
The Red River Cast and Characters
The cast features Anastasia Pantousi (as Ifigenia Nikolaidi), Omiros Poulakis (as Dimosthenis Mantas), Pavlos Kourtidis (as Hristodoulou Pavlos), Filippos Sofianos (as Dimitrios), and Konstantinos Kazakos (as Michalis Nikolaidis). Their performances are a major reason The Red River has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Red River keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy EL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Red River have?
The Red River has 59 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Red River good? What's the rating?
The Red River holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 4 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Red River?
The main cast includes Anastasia Pantousi, Omiros Poulakis, Pavlos Kourtidis, and Filippos Sofianos, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Red River available in EL?
Yes — The Red River was originally produced in EL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Red River released?
The Red River first aired in 2019.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Red River have?
The Red River currently has 2 seasons and a total of 59 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Red River about?
May 1895. Our story begins when the family of George Pavlides engages their 12-year-old son, Miltos, with the 9-year-old daughter of Michalis Nikolaidis, Ifigenia. The attacks of fanatical Turks will force the two families to flee their homeland. The two youngsters will meet again in Istanbul 11 years later. Unaware… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Red River originally available?
The Red River was originally produced in EL. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original EL audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Red River first released?
The Red River first premiered on October 6, 2019 (2019). The series has since concluded its run.
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