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The Odyssey

1968Show1 season8 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A cathartic, tense drama series about history and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 8.1

Episodes

7.8

Story

Odysseus' journey, told in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Itaka.

Feels like

  • Mythological Epic
  • Classical Adaptation
  • Ancient Greece
  • Heroic Journey
  • Trials & Tribulations
  • Historical Drama
  • Family Reunion
  • Adventure Story
  • Timeless Narrative

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mario Bava, Franco Rossi, Piero Schivazappa
Written by
Fabio Carpi, Mario Prosperi, Giampiero Bona
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 24, 1968 · May 5, 1968 · Ended

First aired
March 24, 1968
Last aired
May 5, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France, Germany, Serbia
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Alternate Self, Affably Evil, Evil Chancellor +9

  • Alternate Self
  • Affably Evil
  • Evil Chancellor
  • Mike Nelson, Destroyer of Worlds
  • Trauma-Induced Amnesia
  • Mooks
  • Omnidisciplinary Scientist
  • The Atoner
  • High-Heel–Face Turn
  • Convenient Coma
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Disappeared Dad

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Odyssey?"

Questions about The Odyssey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Odyssey?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Odyssey worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.4).

Is The Odyssey okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Odyssey?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1968 to 1968.

Is The Odyssey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Odyssey in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does The Odyssey use?

Alternate SelfAffably EvilEvil ChancellorMike Nelson, Destroyer of WorldsTrauma-Induced AmnesiaMooksOmnidisciplinary ScientistThe AtonerHigh-Heel–Face TurnConvenient ComaTook a Level in KindnessDisappeared Dadand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Alternate Self, Affably Evil, and Evil Chancellor.