THE GREEK VERSION OF NIPPON TV'S HIT SCRIPTED FORMAT MOTHER
PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 25TH ON ALPHA TV

Tokyo, Japan - September 25, 2025 - Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today 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 today 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.

ABOUT MOTHER
Child abuse is arguably one of the cruelest of crimes. Just as horrendous is the all-too common tendency of society to turn a blind eye to this abuse. Mother is the story of a woman who responds to an abused girl's silent cries of help. The heroine of this drama is a woman in her mid-thirties who has
apathetically lived her life without interest in romance, society or even her own life. Working as an elementary school teacher, she learns that one of her students is being abused at home. Although unable to comprehend her sudden impulse, she decides to kidnap the young, abused girl to bring up as her own. During her life on the run, she re-examines her past lifestyle and searches for her path in life. Pivotal to this drama is the word "maternal." The heroine, who had never awakened to her own maternal side, discovers this instinct deep within herself. This drama portrays how this unexpected discovery stirs the feelings of hesitation and conflict, which help her to mature as both a woman and as a person.
Mother | NIPPON TV

ABOUT NIPPON TV
Nippon TV is Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, as well as owner of streaming giant Hulu in Japan. Nearly 90% of its content IP is fully owned by Nippon TV and the company has been active in bringing its content to the international market in the form of anime, ready-made programs, formats, and through co-production partnerships.
Their scripted format Mother is recognized as the format with the most number of adaptations in the world by an Asian series, with local versions produced in South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, Thailand, China, France, Spain, Mongolia, The Philippines, Greece, and Saudi Arabia.
The company has also recently announced Nippon TV LA Business Office, the co-development and sales headquarters for US/LatAm, dedicated to unscripted formats.
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