Olympo

The concept is very intriguing, but the execution (ie plot and script) were mid. I felt bad for the actors having to do so many sex scenes. It could be their first big show and they may have felt like they couldn't turn it down but it really is softcore porn at some point.

Also it felt like the show kept trying to frame Amaiia as the bad guy even though in my opinion she was the only one who made sense. The Olympo people could have been executed better, I feel like the power they had from the start wasn't shown properly, and once we got to the photoshoot scene, they seemed tacky. Also too many characters to keep track of in terms of storyline, felt a bit aimless tbh. Editing could be better.

SEASON 1 Olympo is a Spanish Netflix series that dives headfirst into the world of elite youth athletics-but not in the way you'd expect. Set in the fictional Pirineos High Performance Center, the show starts as a sleek teen sports drama and slowly reveals a much darker, more sinister underbelly involving performance-enhancing drugs, institutional pressure, and psychological manipulation.

The story follows Amaia, a dedicated synchronized swimmer and team captain, who begins to suspect something isn't right when her best friend suddenly outperforms her. As she digs deeper, the series escalates into a tense conspiracy surrounding experimental doping and how far young athletes-and the adults around them-are willing to go for glory.

Visually, the show is stunning. The cinematography and production design feel polished and modern, and the use of water, mirrors, and slow-motion sequences really amplify the emotional weight and physical toll of the sport. The cast, particularly Clara Galle as Amaia and María Romanillos as Núria, deliver solid performances that balance internal conflict and teenage vulnerability.

However, Olympo is not without flaws. Some character arcs feel underdeveloped, the pacing can be uneven, and the show occasionally leans into melodrama more than it needs to. There are moments where the emotional beats feel rushed, and certain plot twists are a bit too convenient. Still, the themes-ambition, exploitation, identity, and bodily autonomy-are strong enough to carry the series, especially as it builds toward a cliffhanger ending that suggests there's more to uncover.

It's not subtle, and it's definitely not family-friendly, but Olympo manages to be both thought-provoking and entertaining. Fans of Elite, Élite Short Stories, Black Swan, or even Spinning Out will likely find something to latch onto here.

Put this on my watch list because it was a new release at Netflix, not knowing what I was getting into. Seemed like there were some familiar faces right away reminding me of "Elite" characters and that's the only other Spanish drama I ever watched so must be deliberate as this has a similar vibe.

This is just one big exaggeration of the sports training world - these are excellent athletes that haven't even qualified yet for the elite teams. They are trying to qualify. In real life sponsorships aren't done like some secret society with special gold medallion necklaces, athletes don't disappear or get locked up for weeks with experimental quack doctors, and are these "strong" athletes really so "weak" they can't stand up to their directors of the program? Only one girl cares enough for her friend to try and do something? And that girl is cold as all heck to her jerk boyfriend?

Then add in the sex scenes to make it spicy. IMO they are too chopped up anyway as they cut from a gay scene to a straight scene and cut back again quickly it is all too discombobulated. But Netflix could have a better rating than just MA (for Mature). For example, other services I pay for have warnings like BL or includes BL, so that you know what kind of show it is before selecting it. You should be able to have a choice before investing time into it.

Gave it a low rating because did not care for the ending - figured it is open ended in case they want another season.

I started writing a review on this yesterday after watching only 3 episodes, but I ended up finishing all episodes and it kinda changed my mind (a bit).

Olympo is absolutely ridiculous. The plot makes about as much sense as putting ketchup on tiramisu (zero). Characters for about 90% of the 8 episodes are extremely unlikeable, except for maybe two of them. None of their actions, motives, reactions make any sense at all but I still found it entertaing.

I don't know if this will get picked up for a second season but if it does, I honestly can't wait to see the ridiculous "storylines" the characters will get in the future.

Yes, this show is way over the top. Like ridiculously over the top. It is meant to be. That's what makes it a fun watch. It is in the same vein as Élite but it goes a more absurd route.

Lots of hot people, lots of sex (gay and hetero between women and between men), and some sports thrown in. There is a plot but it is a bit almost secondary to the spectacle.

Come for the fun, stay for the fun.

For some of the bad reviews, they just need to understand not every TV show is meant to or created to be the "best" TV show in history. Movies and TV have niches. People want to see different things. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy life.