It’s no surprise that we’re bound to hear another retelling of Greek mythology every few years or so—those tales are classic for a reason. But what makes Kaos feels fresher is its irreverence. The show is unapologetically dark and bawdy and unafraid to paint the gods as evil. More than that, it makes them stand-ins for the corrupt and powerful of today (i.e. the one percent who couldn’t care less about the rest of us). Kaos’ ambition, however, is both its strength and weakness. Yes, showing us how the ancient, god-ruled city of Crete would look like today provides an endless source of delight and entertainment, but it also often feels like it’s doing way too much. Even with Prometheus (Stephen Dillane) all-too-conveniently narrating the plot to us, it can be hard to follow. But these slights are easy to forgive, especially when you have someone as delightfully cooky as Jeff Goldblum playing the father of all gods.
As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind.
In this modern reimagining of Greek myth, six humans fulfill a prophecy that challenges an increasingly paranoid Zeus.
Goldblum is a scene stealer.
I can already hear the Greek mythology nerds pointing out all the references in the series.
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