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.

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.

DELIVERED. 'Olympo' completely blew me away. It dives into the brutal, beautiful world of elite sports-not just the obvious ones like rugby, cycling, or athletics, but also artistic swimming, which honestly deserves so much more respect. It's easily one of the hardest, most underrated sports out there, and I think this might be the first drama I've ever seen that puts it front and center. That alone makes it worth watching.

But it's not just about the sport. The show captured everything: the mental toll, the physical pain, the pressure from the outside world, and even worse-the pressure athletes put on themselves. It doesn't sugarcoat anything. You see the ugly side too: corrupt scouts, cheating, doping, the constant fear of not being enough. And the scary part? It all felt so real.

When Amaia said, "Sport is dead," it hit. Because sometimes, it really does feel like that. The purity of competition? The love for the game? It gets lost in all the noise. And most people outside the sports world don't even realize how deep that rot goes.

But weirdly, this show made me fall in love with sports again. As an athlete, it reminded me of what's still worth fighting for, and for the first time in a while, I believe in the spirit of sport again.

The casting? Spot on. The acting? So real I forgot I was watching fiction. The story? I binged it in less than 24 hours. So yeah. Highly recommend. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just love good drama. Season 2 when?

Pretty much all that I saw from the critics is what It made the series compelling for me (also the good suspense): All the main characters have flaws, are not perfect (on different ways and degrees). If thats what makes them unlikeable for some, for me thats what makes them interesting. I dont want watch a boring story with villains and heroes ir one dimentional characters. Same goes for the "graphic" sex scenes... They are sexy and such as not perfect people, guess what, It happens in life! Also they were used to show how some of those relationships were connected. Apart from some stretch moments in the plot, a really good séries. Amalia character in particular, shows so many layers, till the very end.