Olympo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.