although i have not see this mini series in over twenty year i can still remember how the balance between character and plot and tale of marvelous adventure succeed . the use of special effect be restrain make a more poetic rather than literal telling of the story . the two version i have see be dub ( english and french ) but the actor appear to speak their own language not just italian so there be a synchronization problem . it do not spoil the story tell . among the cast irene pappa a penelope be the most recognizable to north american . recommend to all follower of odysseus ever return .