Kaos

Listen. I get it. This isn't for everyone. Because if you don't know enough about greek mythology you are going to miss a lot of things. I am Greek and I always had a passion about mythology. The show is filled with Easter eggs about Greek mythology and if you know the original characters and their myths it just clicks, it gets so much more nuanced and it's hilarious. I can't tell you if you'll enjoy it the same without knowing Greek mythology in depth. At least read about Orpheus and Eurydice and the underworld to have a better understanding and you'll enjoy it( and maybe the myth of Prometheus ). Jeff Goldblum as a God is always a good idea never the less.

Netflix is a joke if they think that they're just going to cancel the show after a great season that ends with a cliffhanger. You don't need to be an expert in Greek mythology to enjoy this show. The cast is really good. The characters are fun. I'm not sure what the point was of making the show if they weren't going to at least give it a chance with a second season. Maybe it wasn't the number one show out there but it seemed to me like a bunch of people were talking about it and watching. Also to cancel it when it was released barely a month ago is an odd choice. Wouldn't they keep it on Netflix longer before deciding to cancel. There's not much more to say than we need season 2.

Well, apparently this show really ticked off some people. I'm not totally sure why.

This is a "modern retelling" of Greek Myths, which does seem to be very now-now. I guess if you're super committed to the original stories and offended by any change this is not the show for you. Happily you have all the various contradictory versions of the myths to satisfy. Because we all know Homer, Euripides, Sophocles, and assorted buds never changed one iota of the original myths to suit their own narrative or thematic purposes...

The main thrust of the story is Zeus's midlife crisis/slide into paranoid dictator, played with zeal by Jeff Goldblum (The cast overall does a fantastic job). This is mirrored in Dionysus's desire to be the god of more than just a good time. The story is told by Prometheus as a narrator/outside observer and weaves in elements of Orpheus and Eurydice and Ariadne. The only story I wanted to be a bit more clear was Hera's. Loved the performance, but her motivations were a bit opaque. I'm willing to give the show the benefit of the doubt and hope there's clarity in future.

Does "Kaos" change elements of the myths? Well... Yeah. In more ways than just a modern retelling. The entire series is focused on the power of stories; how they're built, who they benefit, and what gets left in or out. All mythology picks and chooses what to focus on to serve a political or societal agenda. This show merely makes an argument for why this version of Zeus built his mythology just so.

The modern versions of the characters work and add something new to these stories. Afterall, isn't that the point of adaptation? This version of Zeus retains his spiteful and temperamental nature and pairs it with a serious New Money vibe (clever, given his insecurities surrounding his goodhood). A testament to how power and wealth doesn't mean you have taste. This version of Eurydice actually grapples with how underwritten she is in every version of her myth.

It's a clever show full of humour, wit, and fun. Give it a go.

Erghh who cancelled this?

It's such a fun and eclectic new series! Funny, sweet but nooooo, Netflix had to cancel another great quirky show. It's Dirk Gently all over again!

Whoever canned this show should be fired.

I loved the theatrics and comedy. The cast were perfect and the whole idea of it was amazing! So original but took a great twist with the old Greek myths. Loved the song Eurydice too. Jeff gold mum played the most epic Zeus too. Sorry but anything he is in should never be cancelled. The man is an absolute legend in everything he does. God damn you Netflix! I'm cancelling my subscription. Bye!

Canceled?!!!?? Unbelievable, Netflix comes up with something truly original and they then cancel it.

Anyways, it's a fun retelling of greek myths, high quality acting and beautiful cinematography. I'm in my fities and bingewatched it with my 19y old son who was even more into it then I. Then mentioned it to my 85y old mom who enjoyed it so much that she's been telling all her friends - so a wide demographic or what!

Prior knowledge about the myths is not necessary, it probably adds extra layers of enjoyment but not a prerequisit, it's fun which ever way. And as mentioned i thought the design and filming were excellent - beautiful colors, sets, angles - high cinema quality. I was really looking foward to the new season to see what they'd come up with next... Netflix doesn't know a good thing when they have it.