KAOS
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KAOS

7.3
Yr 2024
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for KAOS is sharply divided, though it leans toward a positive consensus regarding its creativity and tone. Proponents describe the series as a brilliant, hilarious, and visually rich reimagining of Greek mythology, frequently praising Jeff Goldblum’s performance as a standout element that anchors the show's dark, modern satire.

Conversely, critics who were less impressed argue that the series ultimately buckles under the weight of its own ambition. Skeptics pointed to meandering storylines, inconsistent characterizations of mythological figures, and a lack of depth that left the show feeling like a generic depiction of a dysfunctional family rather than a truly epic mythological exploration.

“Hilarious, profound and moving: this fantasy series is an utter triumph.”

“the series proves to be a brilliant, endlessly creative and epic experience.”

“fails to delight because the narrative buckles under the weight of its own ambition.”

“There’s nothing in the way that Zeus and his kin are depicted to separate them from any of the other toxic families on TV.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

KAOS reimagines ancient Greek mythology through a modern, cerebral lens. By swapping Mount Olympus for a setting defined by dark comedy and offbeat sensibilities, the show frames the gods as a deeply dysfunctional family. It favors an imaginative approach to folklore, grounding legendary figures in human insecurities and paranoia.

Jeff Goldblum leads a cast that navigates this fantasy landscape with a tone that refuses to take its source material too seriously. The series finds its strength in blending drama with stylistic, unconventional humor. It is a show built on the premise that the distance between cosmic power and human failing is smaller than the myths suggest.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 32
Longest run 8 eps
Show 67 more
Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus 7 episodes Peter Polycarpou as Nik 1 episode Susan Wooldridge as Pious Agatha 7 episodes Stanley Townsend as President Minos 6 episodes Leila Farzad as Ari 5 episodes Shila Ommi as Pas 4 episodes Daniel Lawrence Taylor as Theseus 3 episodes Joe Coen as Deacon 4 episodes Matthew Koon as Zeus Ball Boy #4 6 episodes Killian Scott as Orpheus 7 episodes Olga Mouak as Calli 3 episodes Rui Martín as Trojan 2 episodes Mishaël Lopes Cardozo as Bald Guy 1 episode Elena Ceinos as Young Woman 1 episode Cuco Usín as Taxi Driver 1 episode Yaz Zadeh as Temple Clerk 3 episodes Michelle Greenidge as The Tacita 6 episodes Lily Mae Sullivan as Young Riddy 2 episodes Paul Kissaun as Priest 1 episode Misia Butler as Caeneus 7 episodes Cameron Anthony as Andy 1 episode Suanne Braun as Hippolyta I 4 episodes Ama Addison as Sofie 4 episodes Rachael Gill-Davis as Hen Girl 1 episode Jenny Runacre as Otrera 2 episodes Amanda Hadingue as Myrina 5 episodes David Thewlis as Hades 6 episodes Rakie Ayola as Persephone 5 episodes Bob Langley as Zeus Ball Boy #2 3 episodes Ramon Tikaram as Charon 5 episodes Rosie Cavaliero as Prue 4 episodes Debi Mazar as Medusa 6 episodes LJ Parkinson as Underworld Official 1 episode Reshma Morris as Unresolved Woman 2 episodes Jack Chissick as Unresolved Elderly Man 2 episodes Jon Chew as Linus 1 episode Layo-Christina Akinlude as Patricia 2 episodes Joe McGann as Polyphemus 3 episodes Bianca Bardoe as Dia 1 episode Rick Kiesewetter as Cadmus 1 episode Jacob Utzon Krefeld as Ambrose 2 episodes Gabby Wong as Klara 3 episodes Robert Emms as Anatole 3 episodes Meryl Griffiths as Iris 1 episode Sam Buttery as Atropos 5 episodes Ché as Clotho 4 episodes Suzy Eddie Izzard as Lachy 4 episodes Kurt Egyiawan as Adrian 4 episodes Cole Edwards as Gus 1 episode Richard Sutton as Terry 1 episode Cathy Tyson as Alecto 2 episodes Natalie Klamar as Meg 2 episodes Donna Banya as Tisi 2 episodes Mat Fraser as Daedalus 3 episodes Isaac Highams as Olympia Child 1 episode Gillian Cally as Hecuba 1 episode Amanda Douge as Andromache 2 episodes Cliff Curtis as Poseidon 6 episodes Natalia Espadas as Poseidon Servant 1 episode Liv Spencer as Munis Umpire 1 episode Slavko Sobin as Carl Crixus 2 episodes Selina Jones as Hippolyta II 6 episodes Fady Elsayed as Glaucus 4 episodes Daniel Monks as Nax 5 episodes Elander Moore as Zeus Ball Boy #3 5 episodes Rich Keeble as Man in Booth 2 episodes Erica Ruby Moss as Young Caeneus 2 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

greek mythology dysfunctional family dark comedy based on myths, legends or folklore imaginative cerebral fantasy offbeat
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
August 29, 2024
Status
Canceled
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
392