“Olympo”: A Fierce New Chapter for Gay Stories in Sports Drama
- Prideloop
- Jun 30
- 2 min read
Netflix’s newest Spanish series Olympo is more than just a teen sports drama; it’s a bold, emotionally raw exploration of identity, pressure, and queer love under the public spotlight.
Set in the intense world of elite high school athletes, Olympo brings us into the lives of young competitors chasing fame, scholarships, and personal freedom. At the center of it all is Roque, a charismatic, openly gay rugby captain who’s not only fighting for wins on the field, but for acceptance, love and the right to be seen for who he really is.
Queer Characters in the Spotlight
What makes Olympo stand out is how it places its queer characters at the emotional core of the story. Roque’s storyline isn’t a side plot, it is the plot. He navigates a world where his sexuality is both celebrated and exploited, admired and weaponized. It’s a complex portrayal of what it means to be “out” in a space that’s still learning how to deal with it.
His relationship with teammate Sebas is beautifully done, a slow burning, high stakes romance that’s tender, passionate, and sometimes heartbreaking. While Roque is out and confident, Sebas is closeted and conflicted, terrified of what it might mean to be seen as gay in a hyper-masculine environment. Their story captures the tension so many queer people have faced: the desire to be loved openly and the fear of losing everything if they are.
Roque Pérez: Pride, Pressure, Purpose
Played by former rugby pro Agustín Della Corte, Roque is a standout, both on the field and in representation.
Sebas Sendón: The Locked Closet
Sebas (Juan Perales) is Roque’s teammate and secret lover, more cautious about coming out.
🌈 Representation That Feels Real
There’s a raw honesty in how Olympo handles queer intimacy. The emotional and physical connection between Roque and Sebas is portrayed with care, not sensationalized but real. Their scenes together are full of nervous energy, vulnerability, and eventually, empowerment. It’s not just about being together, it’s about choosing to be seen, even when the world isn’t ready.
A Win for Queer Storytelling
In a sea of teen dramas where queer characters often orbit around the straight leads, Olympo flips the script. It puts gay love at the center, unapologetically. It explores how masculinity, fame and sexuality collide and how love can survive in the spotlight.
For gay viewers, this series hits hard in all the right ways. It’s a reminder that we deserve to see ourselves not just in side roles, but as leads. As athletes. As lovers. As heroes of our own stories.
Olympo is powerful, sexy and emotionally rich. It’s not just representation, it’s reclamation. If you’re looking for a show that reflects the real, messy, beautiful experience of being queer and ambitious, this one is worth every second.
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