Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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Mature drama set on a Greek island has sex, violence.
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Maestro in Blue
What's the Story?
As the island town of Manesatika, Greece slowly starts to come out of COVID-19 lockdown, the stories of each member of a family of four are explored. The father has political aspirations, the mother has just had a hush-hush abortion, and both of the older teenage children are sick of the conservative, repressed society they've been stuck in during the pandemic. When a maestro in his 50s comes to help the town organize their music festival, he enters into an illicit affair with the family's teenage daughter. Where will this all lead?
Is It Any Good?
Despite its mature storylines and the early establishment of hidden identities, this drama falls short in terms of character development and narrative depth. While there are intriguing twists and turns in Maestro in Blue, the heavy-handed male gaze, particularly in Klelia's overly sexualized portrayal, detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, the show's potential is undermined by its shortcomings in character portrayal and storytelling.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the relationship between a teenage girl and a much older man. What are the power dynamics of this relationship, and how do they affect consent?
How effective is the show's use of an unreliable narrator? Does it make you want to watch more of the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 17, 2023
- Cast : Haris Alexiou , Maria Kavoyianni
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 27, 2023
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