The First Olympics: Athens 1896

1984·Show
2Episodes in1Season

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, sports, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

This two part mini-series shows the trials and tribulations all the participants endured to be a part of the very first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. It focuses on the individuals from the many countries around the world that joined together to lay the foundation of the modern Summer Olympic Games.
Historical Sports DramaInspirational JourneyBirth of the OlympicsGlobal CooperationHuman EndeavorPeriod PieceEducational & UpliftingTriumph Over AdversityClassic Miniseries

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Is The First Olympics: Athens 1896 worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The First Olympics: Athens 1896 have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes.

Is The First Olympics: Athens 1896 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The First Olympics: Athens 1896 air?

It ran from 1984 to 1984 and has ended.

What language is The First Olympics: Athens 1896 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The First Olympics: Athens 1896 use?

Creator ProvincialismCliffhangerIt Will Never Catch OnArtistic License – HistoryAnachronism StewProduce PeltingThe Gay '90sSentenced to Down UnderDescription CutTraining MontageTranslation ConventionEnsemble Castand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The First Olympics: Athens 1896, including Creator Provincialism, Cliffhanger, It Will Never Catch On.

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