Olympo

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.

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.

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.

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.