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Netflix’s Olympo Wins Fans and Prompts Demand for Season 2

The eight-part drama has drawn binge-watchers with its exploration of doping pressures alongside explicit LGBTQ+ storylines.

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Overview

  • Premiered June 20 on Netflix, Olympo follows elite young athletes training at Spain’s Pirineos High Performance Center under intense competition.
  • Produced by the creators behind Élite, the eight-part series blends explicit personal drama with themes of doping and the pressures of high-stakes competition.
  • The storyline gives equal weight to LGBTQ+ relationships within the high-pressure sports environment.
  • Audiences have praised the ensemble cast and often consumed all eight episodes in a single sitting.
  • Fans are calling for a second season, though Netflix has not yet announced a renewal decision.