Odysseus

A slow-burning mythological drama that feels weighty and tense, with palace intrigue and longing for a lost king.

Created by

Stéphane Giusti

Genres

Drama, Action & adventure

Starring

Karina Testa, Caterina Murino, Alessio Boni

Overview

The sovereign Greek island of Ithaca, 8th century B.C. The Trojan War has been over for ten years, and the Greeks have come home victorious. Only one man is missing: the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, who is lost at sea. The island’s economy is getting worse by the day as the region’s many princes have invaded the kingdom, devouring its resources, and pressuring Queen Penelope to choose a new husband. To delay her suitors, she promises to choose once she’s finished weaving King Laertes’ burial shroud. But she undoes her work every night. Odysseus’ son Telemachus doesn’t dare lay claim to his father’s throne. His only dream is to sail out to rescue Odysseus.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, power, loyalty, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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