Olympo: Latest offering by Netflix laden with bold scenes
WEB DESK: The latest offering by Netflix in the young-adult genre is the Spanish drama “Olympo”, which has stirred quite the conservation since its release; particularly, due to its bold and explicit scenes leaving making a viewer shocked or amused.
Set in the fictional Pirineos Centre of High (HPC), the series follows a gaggle of exceptionally talented young athletes as they navigate the thrilling complexities of competition, sponsorships and, of course, their tangled love lives.
The show has become infamous for its frequent, redundant graphic sexual encounters. This elicited a delightfully mix of reactions across social media. Some viewers were clutching their peals in shock at the sheer intensity of the scenes, while others waved their flags in support of the racy content as the series’ defining feature.
It seems the creators have taken a page from the “Elite” playbook, where the plot is merely a flimsy excuse for the steamy antics of its underage characters. Who knew that training for the Olympics involved so much horizontal exercise?
The unabashedly explicit nature of Olympo also ignited a spirited debate about its suitability as a teen drama. Critics argued that the sexual content often overshadowed the actual narrative. The series was slapped with an ‘MA15+’ rating for “strong sex scenes”, signalling its mature themes.
Viewers have flocked to social media platforms to voice their reactions, commenting on the show’s brazen approach to sexuality. It’s almost as if the writers thought, “Why bother with character arcs or plot development when we can just insert another steamy scene?”
After all, who needs a coherent storyline when the cast is filled with attractive, young athletes? It’s like they are competing for the gold medal ins “Most Outrageous Hookup” category at the Olympics.
It comes as no surprise Olympo was produced by the same team behind the hit-but-devoid-of-common-sense Netflix series, “Elite”. Olympo’s characters include Amaia, Zoe, Roque and Christian, all striving for success in their respective sports while navigating personal dramas and a drug scandal.
The ridiculously good-looking, not-at-all-teenage-looking characters find themselves entangled in a web of scandal and secrets, but one can’t help but wonder if the real competition is who can pull off the most outrageous explicit scene. It’s a veritable Olympics of debauchery. Forget about athletic prowess; it’s all about who can generate the juiciest gossip!
Having generated such a buzz – and let’s be honest, in today’s era of virality, any publicity is good publicity – people are expectant of second season by Netflix.
However, the streaming giant have yet to officially announce whether Olympo will be graced with a second chance of horrifying its viewers. The company typically waits several weeks to announce a renewal or cancellation.