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Two families, one cursed surname, zero chill — Greek comedy chaos ensues.
TMDB
75
IMDb
77

The Arbitrary (1989)

Domestic WarfareClass Clash ComedyChaotic Energy

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 13

Latest

Episode 13

Jan 21, 1991

Overview

Comedy

Arbitrary! Two families who coincidentally have the same name and live in the same apartment building. One is headed by a failed lawyer, Andreas Hatzigiorgis, who is supported by his wealthy wife, while the other is headed by a restaurateur who harasses his employees, Kostas Hatzigiorgis. The two families are often at odds as one wants to destroy the other, creating unspeakable situations.

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Content warning
Class warfare disguised as neighborly beefMasculine insecurity and status anxietyThe absurdity of family honor

Standout Aspects

Acting

Poulikakos and Valavanidis as perfectly matched nemeses with comedic timing.

Writing

Sitcom architecture built on escalating absurdity and name-based coincidence.

Best for:Friends: Group watch when you need to feel better about your own relatives.·Binge: Classic comfort binge — 66 episodes of escalating pettiness.·Background: Greek audio wallpaper while cooking dramatic pasta.
First AiredNov 22, 1989
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons2·Episodes66
Mega TV

Top Cast

Hristos Valavanidis

Hristos Valavanidis

Κώστας Χατζηγιώργης

Dimitris Poulikakos

Dimitris Poulikakos

Ανδρέας Χατζηγιώργης

Vasia Trifylli

Vasia Trifylli

Ζανέτ Τουρλουφίδη Χατζηγιώργη

Natasa Tsakarisianou

Natasa Tsakarisianou

Σούλα Βαρθακούρη Χατζηγιώργη

Themis Manesis

Themis Manesis

Μπάμπης Βαρθακούρης

Isavella Vlassiadou

Isavella Vlassiadou

Ντολόρες

Emmanouela Alexiou

Emmanouela Alexiou

Ούρσουλα

Vana Partheniadou

Vana Partheniadou

Ελεονόρα Τουρλουφίδη, αδερφή της Ζανέτ

Iro Moukiou

Iro Moukiou

Μαρία Ελευθερίου, φίλη Ανδρέα

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

The series satirized Greek class tensions of the 1980s post-junta era, when new money clashed with fading professional prestige.

Trivia

Dimitris Poulikakos was primarily known as a musician before this role made him a household name in Greek television.

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