Ataraxia
To all the fans of Mount Olympus and the deities that live there, I present to you the new series you will watch relentlessly. Kaos, created by Charlie Covell, the writer of The End of the F**ing World*, is an 8-episode miniseries streaming on Netflix. And It features big names like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, as well as Prometheus and Dionysus. Welcome to Crete, where a part of the population begins to doubt the Greek gods.
Kaos: A Series with a Hint of Good Omens
With Greek gods in all their power, humans starting to lose faith, a prophecy, gods rebelling against Zeus – in short, Kaos is packed with drama. We see the Greek gods reinterpreted in the unique style of the series. As chaos unfolds on Mount Olympus and the mighty Zeus falls into paranoia, three mortals are destined to redefine the future of humanity.
Important Themes:
- Power Struggles: We witness Zeus’s fight to maintain his power and how he could lose everything.
- Family Relationships: Family is central to this series, whether for the Greek gods or humans, relationships are at the heart of Kaos.
- Identity and Transformation: The search for self, understanding our destiny, what pushes us to rebel—everything revolves around identity and transformation.
- Love: Love is at the center of the first episodes and the characters’ relationships. Alongside family bonds, romantic relationships are an important aspect of Kaos.
Kaos New Aesthetic
With a modern and royal tone, the aesthetic of Kaos is striking. From the very first minutes, we’re treated to an amazing shot of Olympus and the clouds. Throughout the series, urban and contemporary settings are mixed with mythology and ancient beliefs. There are color gradients, black-and-white sequences, and three-headed dogs. A variety of aesthetics blend together to create a series that, with its sometimes dark humor, becomes quite addictive.
A Fresh Take on the Gods
Also Kaos reimagines the gods in a way we’ve never seen before. Often stuck in the same old stereotypes, we rarely encounter Greek gods like these. Zeus is bedazzled with glitter, Poseidon sticks his toe in someone’s mouth, Dionysus sports blonde hair dye, and Hera is merciless. The gods are reinterpreted for the series in a refreshing way. A romantic connection between Poseidon and Hera gives the gods a new angle, adding more intrigue to their roles.
A Star-Studded Cast
You’ll likely recognize the faces in this series. Jeff Goldblum (Zeus), Janet McTeer (Hera), and Cliff Curtis (Poseidon) are all part of the cast. Others include Aurora Perrineau, Misia Butler, Nahbaan Rizwan, and Laila Farzad.
Mixed Reception for Chaos
Finally Whether considered disconnected and complex, or creative and profound, viewer opinions are divided. What’s certain is that we love it. The series is wild, pulling you into a divine battle. Between sacrifice, love, hatred, rebellion, revenge, and prophecy, it’s a show that doesn’t resemble any other. However, there’s another series that left a similar mark on us—Good Omens, on which we’ve already written an article.
The inclusion in Kaos is invigorating and allows everyone to feel included in the latest Netflix offering. Interesting for its story and shared aesthetic, it plunges you into a world where gods and humans intertwine, and where color and black-and-white share the screen time.
