Prime Video’s new six-part series, Malice, which begins streaming today, features pivotal and stunning scenes filmed entirely on Greece’s Paros, making the sun-drenched Aegean a key character in this gripping psychological thriller.
Created by James Wood, the show blends elements of The Talented Mr. Ripley, a touch of The White Lotus, and the social critique of Saltburn into an unexpected, darkly comedic story of revenge and infiltration.
The series boasts a strong cast, including TV veterans like David Duchovny (The X-Files) as Jamie Tanner, a ruthless American venture capitalist, and Carice van Houten (Game of Thrones) as his Dutch fashion designer wife, Nat.
Malice unfolds on Greece’s Paros
The story begins as the wealthy Tanner family vacations on the Greek island of Paros. When their friends’ tutor, Adam (played by Jack Whitehall), impresses the Tanners, they impulsively “poach” him to be their children’s tutor back at their opulent West London mansion. Unknowingly, the Tanners invite a manipulative and cunning “cuckoo” into their privileged lives, setting the stage for devastating consequences.
The series relies on two distinct geographic settings to contrast privilege and darkness: the sunny Greek island of Paros and the colder, guarded enclaves of West London.
Filming locations of Malice in Greece: The Aegean backdrop
Greece is not merely a backdrop; the initial and concluding episodes of Malice anchor the series in the beautiful Aegean, showcasing specific, iconic locations on Paros. The series also features Greek actors, including George Karamichos, Dimitris Kitsos, and Lefteris Tsatsis (who plays a priest).
Key filming locations in Greece include:
- The Tanner family’s Greek villa: The luxurious summer home is the Paros Residence, a modern, minimalist, eight-bedroom complex built in 2021, featuring a pool and private beach access.
- The wedding scene (Kostos Village): One episode features a vibrant local wedding, including scenes where the tutor, Adam, is called upon to show his skills in traditional Greek dancing. These festive moments were filmed in the picturesque, whitewashed village of Kostos, specifically around the iconic church of Agios Panteleimonas.
- Aliki Harbour: This charming, scenic fishing port was used for several scenes, including a boat trip around Paros taken by the vacationing family. In a memorable scene from the first episode, the character Adam is shown purchasing (and dispatching) an octopus here.
The extensive use of the vibrant Greek landscape contrasts sharply with the sinister plot, emphasizing the contrast between the sunny surface of wealth and the dark secrets beneath.
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