

Season 4 • Episode 193
LatestA romantic and passionate love story. The love of two young people, Achilles from Cyprus and Melina from Crete, could be based on the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet. This is a modern adaptation of the archetypal myth, which tells the story of a great love.
Production
Sun-drenched Cyprus and Crete locations basically a free vacation.
Acting
Eleni Vaitsou serves melodramatic commitment for nearly a decade.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brusko became a phenomenon across Greek diaspora communities, with viewing parties in Melbourne and Toronto rivaling local ratings. The Cyprus-Crete rivalry played differently to expats than homeland audiences.
The title 'Brusko' refers to a strong traditional Cypriot coffee — fitting for a show that kept viewers caffeinated through 772 episodes of increasingly unhinged plot twists.