The Island — Season 1, Episode 13: Episode 13
Drama • 45 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 8.7/10
Episode synopsis
Evgenia's children arrive on Spinalonga, and their depressed father commits suicide; Ilektra realizes she is slowly losing her sight; Dr. Kiritsis asks to increase volunteers, to which Papadimitriou argues against after witnessing painful consequences. Dr. Kiritsis examines Dimitri, and discovers that he was misdiagnosed with leprosy and actually suffers from psoriasis; Dimitri asks the doctors not to tell anyone. Meanwhile in Neapoli, Andrea's cousin Manolis Vandoulakis makes a surprise visit and charms Anna from the first moment. In Plaka, Stefanos works nonstop in Palvo's taverna seeking to gain approval to wed Fotini. Back on Spinalonga, Papadimitriou is informed of Vasili's suicide, and undertakes the duty of telling Evgenia; Upon hearing the news, Evgenia becomes an emotional wreck and falls into his embrace. Her children witness them holding each other and run away.
About The Island
Based on the best-selling English novel The Island by Victoria Hislop, the series takes place on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, and in the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it. The series premiered on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. It is the most expensive Greek television production ever with a budget of €4 million.