Netflix cancels LGBTQ+ series

Olympo, the viral LGBTQIA+ inclusive TV series, has been cancelled after one season. 

The Spanish series, which premiered on Netflix in June, follows the country’s top athletes at CAR Pirineos, an elite training centre where they hone their craft.

Among them is Amaia (Clara Galle), the captain of the national artistic swimming team, a perfectionist who refuses to accept anything less than the best.

But when her best friend and teammate, Núria (María Romanillos), suddenly outperforms her, Amaia is forced to confront an unsettling truth: some athletes will cross any line to gain an edge. After years of sacrificing their bodies and lives for the sport, each must ask themselves just how far they’re willing to go.

Upon release, Olympo earned praise for its cast’s performances, juicy storylines, and LGBTQIA+ representation — particularly through star rugby player Roque Pérez (Agustín Della Corte) and his closeted teammate Sebas Senghor (Juan Perales).

The series also pulled in incredible streaming numbers, debuting at number one on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows. It stayed in the chart’s top 10 for five weeks, culminating in 113.3 million viewing hours and 17.7 million completed views.

However, despite its success, the popular streamer has decided not to move forward with a second season of Olympo, according to What’s on Netflix.

According to Gay Times, Netflix has not released an official statement addressing the cancellation of the steamy young adult series.  

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