Created by Charlie Covell and directed by Georgi Banks-Davies and Runyararo Mapfumo, Kaos is Netflix’s latest comedy series, and if you have been scrolling all week looking for something to binge, your search is officially over. Plenty of credit goes to Jeff Goldblum who has beautifully taken on the role of Zeus in Kaos and shouldered the responsibility of turning it into a success.
We’re certain this series will be in the top 10 on the streaming platform in no time at all, and we’re sure of it. 8 episodes of Kaos felt like an absolute breeze, and frankly, this is what Netflix needed right now after a series of subpar releases in 2024.
Anyway, if you have been itching to watch this series, keep reading this review to learn a little more about what you can expect!
Jeff Goldblum Owns the Spotlight!
It won’t take you long before you find yourself completely invested in the series, and you can thank the narration by Prometheus, or the creative build of Mount Olympus, and this goes without a saying, Jeff Goldblum’s portrayal of Zeus – King of the Gods.
There are so many different elements when it comes to Kaos, it is almost difficult to pick our favorite, but we can go on for pages, articles, and essays applauding Goldblumd for his performance.
Goldblum is only a fraction when it comes to the entire ensemble cast of this series, but he’s an important fraction nonetheless. Janet McTeer, Aurora Perrineau, Billie Piper, Nabhaan Rizwan, and David Thewlis are some of the others who delivered brilliant performances in this series that spans over 8, rather long episodes, but at no point does it feel like a drag. You will never be bored while watching it.
In Kaos, much of the action unfolds both on Earth and atop Mount Olympus, where a neurotic and eccentric Zeus finds himself in a spiral of anxiety. He becomes increasingly paranoid, convinced that something dreadful is approaching—and it’s targeting him.
Once you’re familiar with the ensemble of characters, particularly the central figures, following the twists and turns of Kaos becomes an engaging and enjoyable experience. P.S. Knowing a little bit about Greek mythology will make these 8 episodes a lot more fun, but it isn’t a prerequisite.
We witness a manic Zeus, terrified of a prophecy that indicates to his downfall in Kaos, and that serves as the crux of the series, along with humans and other Gods involved in the mix.
The ongoing narrative in this series will keep you engaged, and at the end of every episode, you will find yourself clicking ahead for more, but the one element, apart from Goldblum, that really elevates Kaos is the comedy.
This series serves as an incredibly unique spin on Greek mythology with the involvement of humans, and while Kaos will often make you laugh and gasp, it also makes you think, which sets it apart from plenty of other dark comedies.
Most recently, Netflix’s The Decameron was a brilliant dark comedy, but now that we have watched this series, the former feels almost inadequate in comparison.
Kaos is brimming with action, with each episode and every minute contributing a vital piece to the puzzle that ultimately comes together in a masterful way. The script is exceptional, and the dialogues serve as the heart of the series, driving the story forward with remarkable depth. If there’s one show we highly recommend watching, it’s Kaos!
Conclusion
We can’t wait for Netflix to confirm a second season of Kaos, along with the viewership numbers of this series because it is bound to soar on the streaming platform. Do let us know in the comment section what you thought about this series!