David Farnor | On 09, Oct 2024

Netflix has cancelled KAOS after only one season.

From screenwriter and showrunner Charlie Covell (The End Of The F***ing World), the series is a contemporary take on Greek mythology, exploring love, power and life in the underworld. Having long enjoyed his status as King of the Gods, Zeus’ reign has never been truly threatened. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Believing it to be the harbinger of an ancient prophecy that foretells his destruction, neurosis sets in: Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the God of Gods – seeing signs everywhere – starts to dangerously self-destruct.

The show premiered in August and starred Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, alongside Janet McTeer as Hera (Ozark, The Menu), Cliff Curtis as Poseidon (Avatar: The Way of Water, Reminiscence), Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus (Industry, Station Eleven), Killian Scott as Orpheus (Dublin Murders, ’71), and Aurora Perrineau as Riddy (Westworld, When They See Us).

“Jeff Goldblum leads a knowing cast in this playful, modern remix of Greek myth,” we wrote in our review.

Despite the series spending several weeks in Netflix’s 10 most-watched shows, Netflix has decided not to renew the series, Variety has confirmed.

 

Teaser: Jeff Goldblum stars in Netflix’s KAOS

19th March 2024

“Honour me. That’s a command, not a request.” That’s the sound of Jeff Goldblum playing Zeus in Netflix’s KAOS.

Goldblum will step into the shoes of the king of the Gods, ruler of the world. He’s cruel, stylish and all-powerful. That is, until he’s not. From screenwriter and showrunner Charlie Covell (The End Of The F***ing World), KAOS is a bold, darkly comic, contemporary take on Greek mythology, exploring love, power and life in the underworld.
 
Having long enjoyed his status as King of The Gods, Zeus’ reign has never been truly threatened. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Believing it to be the harbinger of an ancient prophecy that foretells his destruction, neurosis sets in: Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the God of Gods – seeing signs everywhere – starts to dangerously self-destruct.
 
And he’s right to be worried. Zeus’ one time friend and now prisoner, Prometheus, is orchestrating a plan to bring him down. The plan involves three disparate humans, all of whom are totally unaware of their cosmic significance or the part they must play in saving the world. No pressure. (Some pressure.)
 
The eight-part series is directed by Georgi Banks-Davies and Runyararo Mapfumo. In front of the camera, Goldblum is joined by Janet McTeer as Hera (Ozark, The Menu), Cliff Curtis as Poseidon (Avatar: The Way of Water, Reminiscence), Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus (Industry, Station Eleven), Killian Scott as Orpheus (Dublin Murders, ’71), Aurora Perrineau as Riddy (Westworld, When They See Us), Misia Butler as Caneus (Half Bad, The School For Good And Evil), Leila Farzad as Ari (I Hate Suzie, Better), Rakie Ayola as Persephone (Anthony, The Pact) and Stanley Townsend as Minos (The Current War, Becoming Elizabeth). Billie Piper (I Hate Suzie, Eternal Beauty) and Suzy Eddie Izzard have also joined the cast in cameo roles.

Here’s the video – watch this space for a release date.

 

Charlie Covell to create KAOS for Netflix

11th June 2018

After bringing about The End of the F***ing World, Charlie Covell is about create an all new breed of KAOS for Netflix.

Based on Charles Forseman’s comic, The End of the F***ing World is one of the biggest TV hits of the last year (read our review ). A co-production between Netflix and Channel 4, the series was created by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Charlie Covell. After being released as a box set on All 4, it became an international success with its debut on Netflix.

Now, the streaming giant is teaming up with Covell directly for a new Netflix original. Produced by All3Media and Brightstar, KAOS is a darkly comedic and contemporary reimagining of Greek mythology, exploring themes of gender politics, power, and life in the underworld.

The 10-episode drama will be written by Covell, with Nina Lederman (All3), Tanya Seghatchian (Brightstar) and John Woodward (Brightstar) on board as executive producers.

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