Olympo

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.

I really liked Olympo. It's entertaining, mysterious, dramatic as hell, everything I love in a teen drama. The story is surprisingly good, with strong writing, impressive performances, and a plot that just keeps you watching. Honestly, I need season 2 now.

As for the characters, I genuinely liked them all. Each one adds something special to the story. But if I had to pick a favorite, it's 100% Roque. He's the only one I agree with completely. His story, his decisions, everything about him just works. Plus, let's be honest: the actor? Literal Greek god.

The aesthetic is so teen drama. Moody lighting, stylish outfits, lots of tension and close-ups, I ate it up. Sure, there were a few slower parts, but nothing that ruined the experience. The show keeps you engaged almost the whole time.

I wouldn't say Olympo is the most original thing ever, it gave me vague Elite vibes at times, but it doesn't matter. It does what it sets out to do, and it does it well. Drama? Check. Secrets? Check. Fights, sex, betrayal, near-death moments, and jaw-dropping twists? Check, check, check.

Final verdict: a solid 8/10. If you're into teen dramas with suspense, wild plot twists and lots of messy relationships, Olympo is a must-watch.

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.

I dont get the hate. The start if it was kinda casual and was a bit standard but it had a real good plot you wouldnt think of. I think it was super catchy and had the vibes of the first seasons of elite. In the beginning you hate some characters and love them in the end or the other way around.

Also it was cool that many persons are like the main character and have there own bigger story. Also its nice to make up the mind of the people watching about some reallife problems or about problems in sports. Ofcourse its partly queer but this just shows the Sports

Lets hope netflix keeps it going.🙂 Cause i love it.

This is a calculated effort to gain all possible eyes on a tv show at the same time with baits, people consume and love it, the streaming numbers don't lie as it stands on top of numerous countries at the moment.

That said, there's eye candy for all possible tastes and i won't criticize that. It's part of the very premise, a teen show for people who wish to fantasize or see a drama with attractive people unfold, that's the very premise of the creation of this, so i won't throw stones on anyone for creating a product with demand.

I also saw a person here talking about pushing an agenda when the show itself criticizes the usage of LGBT people by big marketing corporations to pretend they're good people, using an actual cause as a marketing strategy ( LGBT people don't like to be used by corporations as well, they just want safety ) so i don't think they even watched the whole show because that is the arc of one of the main characters. They just seem to have personal beef with a random group for their own, possibly disingenuous personal reasons.

Anyways, that said... it's a very good premise with decent pacing and an okay writing that at certain key moments is very good, some of the actors are very good and fit the role perfectly while looking like real athletes ( and quite possibly being real athletes ) so i really gotta give that to them, they really worked out and got toned to look the part and it's amazing, kudos !

The pacing is great, they set up things and give it time to sink in and are good with setting cliffhangers, the story makes you keep wanting more.

The only complaint i have with this is some of the very nonsensical acts commited by some of the characters ( i understand some might have personality or affective disorders, so i'm not talking about that ) i just mean bad planning and disregard for obvious details that get them in trouble later on, but that is normal for this kind of show, so i won't give it a hard time for it either.

It's decent, fun, eye candy for teens ( or even elders, adults who like the genre idk ) something you watch in a day just to feel some thrill and have a little fun with the dramas and conspiracies, i know i did, a friend of mine was watching and i was honestly grabbed by the plot and the mistery, it was pretty fun.

It's a 7/10 for me, it's lightly above average but not excellent or groundbreaking, but it is very fun.