Opinion on the Olympo series on Netflix: to see or to avoid?

The Spanish series Olympia arrives on Netflix with the ambition of becoming the new teen drama phenomenon. Between high-level sport, torrid intrigues and doping suspense, this production promises wonders. But does it keep its promises?

Olympo: the Elite sports version that focuses everything on shock

From the first minutes, Olympia sets its scene: a training center for future Olympic champions. The Pyrenees High Performance Center becomes the scene of all rivalries. Between the synchronized swimmers Nuria and Amaia, the athletes Zoe and Yaiza, tensions quickly rise.

The series takes up the codes ofElite – which she fully assumes – by transposing them into the ruthless world of professional sport. Sex, doping, blackmail: no taboo is spared. The perfect bodies of the young actors are exhibited without complexes, both during sporting events and erotic scenes.

Stereotypical but effective characters

Zoe, the reluctant athlete. Amaia, the perfectionist obsessed with performance. Nuria, the mysterious one who hides a dark secret. The archetypes are classic but work. Clara Galle (Amaia) stands out with a presence that is both fragile and determined.

The real suspense comes from the manipulations of the Olympo sponsors. Their intrusion into the athletes’ lives creates palpable tension. When Zoe is tricked into signing a contract, we sense that the series is taking a darker direction.

Sex and sport: the explosive mixture that is (a little) too much

The erotic scenes follow one another at a frantic pace. Between the swimmers Diego and Roque, the tensions between Amaia and Cristian, or the fantasies of Zoe, Olympia don’t skimp on provocation. Some scenes support the character of the characters, others seem just put on to create buzz.

The real problem? The series struggles to find its balance. Between sports drama and romantic stories, the tone vacillates. The subplots (like the rugby one) weigh down the story instead of enriching it.

Doping: The Only Real Surprise

Nuria’s collapse in the pool marks a turning point. The revelation of possible doping organized by sponsors finally gives depth to the story. This is where Olympo shows its potential: to denounce the excesses of the sports business.

It’s a shame this avenue is only touched upon in the first episode. Let’s hope that subsequent episodes will delve deeper into this theme rather than multiplying the inconsequential antics.

Verdict: A series that focuses more on the physical than the psychological

Olympo resembles those athletes who are too good to be honest. The spectacle is there, the bodies are perfect, the aesthetics are polished. But like a doped sprinter, the series lacks authenticity. The plots race without ever really convincing. For fans of Elite and teen dramas, it’ll be fine. Others might find the mix too artificial. It remains to be seen whether the sequel can deliver on its tantalizing promises.