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- News.com.au
Explicit new Netflix series Olympo shocks viewers
A steamy new Netflix drama series set in a sports academy is leaving viewers shocked with its frequent graphic sex scenes. Olympo is a Spanish drama series set at the fictional Pirineos Center of High Performance, an elite training school for the most promising young athletes in Spain. With an MA15+ rating for 'strong sex scenes,' there's not a whole lot of sport going on. Since the series dropped in full on the streamer on Friday, social media has lit up with viewers either shocked or delighted that the show is so racy. 'Episode 1 of #OlympoNetflix and everyone is just f**king,' read one viewer's blunt tweet. Another complained the sex scenes were 'way too intense' for a teen drama (albeit one with a cast who are mostly well into their 20s). Others clearly embraced the raunch: Searching the #OlympoNetflix hashtag on X brings up dozens of clips of the show's most explicit scenes (click if you dare). While Olympo's racier aspects have been capturing viewer attention, critics have been less kind. Decider 's verdict was that prospective viewers should 'skip it,' writing that the show 'needs to tighten up its plotting in order for it to be more than just scenes of perfect bodies in motion, whether that motion is athletic or sexual.' LeisureByte 's reviewer dubbed the series 'a fast-paced watch with terrible characters,' complaining that 'not one of them is likeable or rational, which makes this a bit tedious. You want to find one person who is not completely morally bankrupt or stupid, but it's one or the other with this lot.' Philedelphia Gay News noted that while the focus is on the uniformly good-looking cast – 'scenes shot in slow-motion or in close-up fetishise the musculature of the actors' – it can't distract from the fact that 'the storylines are a bit thin.' The eight-part series builds to a dramatic climax, but viewers keen for more will have to wait – Netflix hasn't yet renewed Olympo for a second season.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix thriller shoots to top of the charts despite ‘underwhelming' reviews
A murder mystery film is currently at the top of Netflix's movie chart - but is it worth watching? Netflix's new murder mystery film is currently dominating the streaming charts, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Hailing from Spain, this intriguing thriller stars a familiar face who becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case. A Widow's Game features Pan's Labyrinth's child star Ivana Baquero, now all grown up as Maje, the wife of murder victim Antonio Navarro Cerdán. Carmen Machi, Tristán Ulloa, Pablo Molinero, Pepe Ocio and Álex Gadea also star. Based on a real-life murder in 2017, Maje becomes the prime suspect in the fatal stabbing and the sensational headlines expose her private life. A synopsis reads: 'When a man is found dead, the investigation shatters his widow's perfect facade and exposes a hidden double life in this thriller based on real events." This true crime drama unfortunately hasn't been a hit with critics, but Netflix subscribers clearly can't get enough as it's currently at the top of the streamer's film chart worldwide. Collider admitted the thriller 'doesn't really hit the mark', calling it an "underwhelming whodunnit". Decider called it 'a slightly-better-than-middling drama, professionally executed from a technical standpoint but a bit thin of screenplay.' And LeisureByte said in their mixed review: 'I enjoyed watching A Widow's Game, although I found myself a little confused with the documentary/fictional style of the storytelling. I felt like it clashed a bit and left to mystery in the middle. 'However, it's the performances and the characters' complexities that shine for me.' Despite the middling professional reviews, some subscribers have been captivated by the stunning investigation. A four-star Google review says: 'Despite these minor flaws, A Widow's Game succeeds in keeping audiences engaged. 'The strong performances, solid writing, and the eerie fact that it may be based on true events make it a worthy watch for crime drama fans. It's a chilling reminder that truth can sometimes be more unsettling than fiction.' While a five-star review took the praise a step further: 'A Widow's Game is an absolute masterclass in storytelling, direction, and performance. 'Based on a true event, this gripping film pulls you into its web of intrigue from the very first scene and doesn't let go until the final frame.' Will you make up your own mind and give A Widow's Game a try this week? A Widow's Game is available to stream on Netflix.
