The Odyssey

1997·Show
2Episodes in1Season·TV-14

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The Odyssey fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Fantasy, family, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Warrior Odysseus leaves his idyllic life in the kingdom of Ithaca to fight in the Trojan War. Following victory, he now must endure a lengthy, decade-long return journey, and with all his wits, overcome deadly monsters, powerful forces of nature, seductive enchantresses, and even journey into the bowels of the Underworld.
Epic QuestMythological AdventureAncient GreeceHeroic JourneyFantasy DramaFamily ReunionGods & MonstersClever ProtagonistResilience

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Questions about The Odyssey

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Is The Odyssey worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Odyssey rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Odyssey have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes.

When did The Odyssey air?

It ran from 1997 to 1997 and has ended.

What language is The Odyssey in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Germany, Italy, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Odyssey?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Odyssey in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Odyssey use?

High-Heel–Face TurnHollow WorldMooksFreudian TrioOmnidisciplinary ScientistThe AtonerEvil ChancellorTook a Level in KindnessConvenient ComaWorld of SymbolismTrauma-Induced AmnesiaPolice Stateand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Odyssey, including High-Heel–Face Turn, Hollow World, Mooks.

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