I went into watching Netflix’s eight-part modern-day contemporary retelling of Greek mythology, Kaos, as someone who only very vaguely recalls the stories. 

Nevertheless, I’m among the film/TV fans who hoped for such a production. Now that it’s arrived and I’ve seen it all, what stands out most is Jeff Goldblum’s memorable performance as Zeus, king of the gods. A character who is equally charming and unlikeable. One who, as predicted, embodies the reality that absolute power corrupts absolutely. 

I enjoyed the series, even though the execution could have been slicker. An expectation for which I partly blame Game of Thrones (2011 – 2019), because it raised my expectations and standards for complex stories about power and the numerous characters involved in the fight for or against it.

Besides Goldblum, should the series be renewed for a second season, I hope it gets even better. Especially since it would be fun to see Zeus deal with whatever Aurora Perrineau’s Riddy and others on her side have planned for him and his family of gods. 

What’s clear by the end of season one is that Chaos has most certainly arrived. I look forward to meeting all the other gods that have so far only been referred to by name. I.e. Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Aphrodite and many more, I’m sure, considering Zeus’s proclivities.

Watch it if you’re curious.

Happy Film Loving, 

G