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The Odyssey (1997–1997) — drama · adventure · fantasy on NBC

The answer: Concluded May 19, 1997.
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Genre
Drama · Adventure · Fantasy
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
May 18, 1997
Ended
May 19, 1997
Runtime
~100 min per episode
TVMaze rating
6.0 / 10
1season
6.0/ 10

About The Odyssey

The Odyssey ended on May 19, 1997, on NBC. The show had a brief run with two episodes aired over two days, concluding its story within that time frame.

The Odyssey was a television adaptation of Homer's epic, which was first released in 1997. It was a drama, adventure, and fantasy series that recreated the legendary tale of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, as he faced numerous challenges during his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. The series depicted his encounters with gods and monsters, emphasizing themes of loyalty, wisdom, and perseverance.

The cast included Armand Assante as Odysseus, Greta Scacchi as Penelope, and Isabella Rossellini as Athena. Other notable actors were Bernadette Peters as Circe, Eric Roberts as Eurymachus, and Christopher Lee as Tiresias. The series received a rating of 6 on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 100 minutes per episode.

The Odyssey cast