The following contains spoilers for KAOS, now streaming on NetflixKAOSwas a great reimagining of Greek mythology, and its best modern remix of those gods has me super pumped for a potential season 2.KAOSis the latest series to use the Greek Pantheon to explore modern perspectives on war and love. Following on the success of shows likeBlood of Zeus, it’s been a great reminder about the timeless power of those stories and characters, and particularly exciting for someone like me who has spent his whole life obsessed with those stories.
One of the best parts aboutKAOSis the way it reexamines the original Greek mythologyand reconfigures those dramas into a modern context. This is especially true with the way it approaches the Pantheon. Although the show only really dives into a handful of the characters during the first season, it does a great job of keeping true to the spirit of those deities while using them as inspiration for a compelling cast of characters. It’s that focus that has me so excited for a potentialseason 2 ofKAOS.
KAOS Does A Great Job Remixing Greek Gods (Especially Dionysus)
KAOS' Version Of The Greek Gods Feel Perfectly Modern
One of the things I really appreciated aboutKAOSwas the waythe show reimagined the Greek Pantheonfrom a very modern perspective, with deities like Dionysus remixed into fitting new forms. Introduced early in the show’s first episode, Dionysus is the only child of Zeus who actively appears in the plot. His “lightweight” focus on partying and madness leads Gods like Zeus and Posideon to underestimate him, while Hera actively dislikes him because of his mortal mother. I love how this reflects elements of the original mythology, like Hera’s frustrations with other Gods.
However, it does so in a way that feels authentic for the show’s story,giving Dionysus a uniquely modern vibe. Dionysus is frustrated by the way he’s stunted underestimated. The show makes sure to keep the focus on the humanity of the Gods like Dionysus, refusing to take them too seriously or make them too incomprehensible to follow. As someone who’s read plenty of reimaginings of the original mythology, I appreciate howKAOSkeeps the focus firmly on the personalities of the Gods instead of getting lost in their overwhelming power or cosmic importance.
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Which Members Of The Greek Pantheon Are In KAOS Season 1
Many Members Of The Pantheon Are Missing From Season 1
KAOSis largely focused on five members of the Greek Pantheton, but it references other members of that group and sets up their appearance in a prospective season 2. Season 1 is focused on Zeus, whose efforts to combat a prophecy play into the overarching conflicts. Zeus' conflicts with Hera and his brothers Poseidon and Hades (who isn’t technically an Olympian, along with his wife Persephone) are at the center of the season.I love that the show referenced other Gods. Zeus' frustrated phone calls to Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, and Aphrodite are a great gag early in the season.
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Other gods like Demeter and Hephaestus are hinted at, fleshing out the Pantheon and their roles in the overarching conflict. The drama caused by Zeus' actions in the ending of season 1 also teases a great reason to expand to the other members of the Pantheon, with a conflict brewing between Zeus, Hera, and the other Gods that could spill out into the rest of the world. I love that the show took its time with the Gods it introduced, allowing each one to have plenty of focus and unique perspective instead of overloading the audinece with the entire Pantheon.
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Why I’m So Excited For Season 2 Of KAOS
The promise of a brewing godly conflicthas me very excited for a second season ofKAOS. Although the show hasn’t been confirmed for a second season at the time of this writing, the ending teases Hera allying with at least one of her children to fight back against an increasingly desperate and paranoid Zeus. Some of my favorite stories in Greek mythology were the result of gods bickering and feuding, such asThe Illiad. Although Troy has already fallen by the events ofKAOS, it would be exciting to see the show tackle those conflicts from a fresh angle.
If the other gods get the kind of modern updating that made Dionsysus such a compelling character in season 1, then I’ll be ecstatic.Characters like Ares and Athena would be particularly fascinatingto see filtered through a more modern perspective, especially given the way their differing inspirations as gods of war would could be shaped by modern events. The show’s focus on keeping the gods human in their personalities adds a fresh and compelling layer of drama to the show. IfKAOSdoes get a second season, I’m excited to see how it tackles these other gods.
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Kaos is a dark comedy series starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. Zeus is enjoying being the King of the Gods, until he starts to self-destruct after thinking a wrinkle on his forhead is a sign of an ancient prophecy. His situation becomes even worse when Prometheus develops a plan to take Zeus down once and for all.
