Written by Ennio di Majo Country of origin Italy No. of seasons 1 Final episode date 26 November 1978 Number of seasons 1 Languages English, Italian | Directed by Enzo Trapani Original language(s) Italian, English First episode date 15 October 1978 Network Rai 2 Cast Amanda Lear, Grace Jones | |
Starring Tony Renis
Angelo Branduardi
Amanda Lear
Grace Jones
Patty Pravo
Anna Oxa Similar Non Stop, La dottoressa Giò, L'altra domenica, Uno due tre stalla, Discoring | ||
Description
Stryx thematically referred to Hell, devils and underworld. The scenography featured elements resembling Middle Ages-like gloomy castles and caves.
The show featured acting as well as musical performances from such artists as Amanda Lear, Grace Jones or Patty Pravo. The musical part was divided into a number of smaller parts, with each part featuring a performance from one specific artist, for example Amanda Lear in Sexy Stryx or Grace Jones in Rumstryx. The show was produced in the disco era, therefore this genre dominates the musical background of Stryx.
The show caused many controversies in more conservative societies, mainly because of its devilish theme and referring to underworld as well as exposing nudity. Due to numerous protests the show was taken off the broadcast and the production of following episodes was cancelled. Apart from six known episodes there exists also the seventh one, which has never been officially aired on television.