The Odyssey 1968
What is The Odyssey?
The television series The Odyssey is based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. It is an Italian TV miniseries that was broadcast on RAI.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 24, 1968
- Last aired
- May 5, 1968
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- IT
- Networks
- Rai 1, ORTF Télévision
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
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The television series The Odyssey is based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. It is an Italian TV miniseries that was broadcast on RAI. The series consists of eight episodes and is a Radiodiffusion-Télévision production. The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus' journey, which is a well-known ancient tale. After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Itaka. The series was released in 1968 and falls under the genres of drama, action and adventure, sci-fi and fantasy, and war and politics. The Odyssey is also known as L'Odissea in Italian. The series is an adaptation of Homer's classic works, bringing the ancient story to the small screen. The Odyssey is a notable production that showcases the epic journey of its protagonist.
Should you watch it?
“An epic retelling of the legendary Greek hero's arduous journey home following the Trojan War.”
- faithful adaptation of classical literature
- historical scope
- limited availability for modern audiences
Watch it if you are interested in classic television adaptations of Homeric epics.
This production is a historical drama based on ancient Greek literature.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Mar 24, 1968
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 31, 1968
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 7, 1968
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 14, 1968
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 21, 1968
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 28, 1968
- E7 Episode 7 May 5, 1968
- E8 Episode 8 May 5, 1968
Frequently asked questions
What is this series based on?
It is based on Homer's Odyssey.
When was it broadcast?
The miniseries was broadcast in 1968.
How many episodes are there?
The production consists of eight episodes.
Where was it produced?
It is an Italian television miniseries.
What network aired the series?
The series was broadcast on RAI.