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It's good old Greek mythology from a different angle.
After the success of The End of the F***ing World, creator Charlie Covell took a breather with the quietly announced miniseries Truelove, about a group of elderly friends who make a pact to invent a dignified death for each other. Now Covell is back at Netflix with a bold new idea: a swashbuckling attempt to modernize the problematic and confusing Greek mythology.
What is Kaos About?
The ancient Greek gods have not disappeared from the modern world, and mere mortals continue to worship the denizens of Mount Olympus. One day, Zeus discovers a wrinkle on his already problematic forehead, and then sees on television how vandals have damaged a new monument to the gods on Earth. The most important and powerful of the Olympians suspects that something is wrong.
Perhaps Prometheus, chained to the mountain, had a hand in the unfolding mayhem. Meanwhile, Orpheus, a talented and popular musician, travels to the realm of the dead to bring Eurydice back to life.
Kaos is a Clever Reimagining of Greek Mythology
The project stands out for its ambitious and original concept. In modern television, we have already seen series about gods, angels, demons – Lucifer, Preacher, American Gods, Good Omens – but there was no talk of rethinking ancient Greek myths. Covell makes no secret of his love for the stories of Zeus, Poseidon, Prometheus, Hera, and Orpheus.
The attempt to transfer powerful gods into our recognizable reality turned out to be at least curious, which is confirmed by the interest of viewers – now Kaos is the second most watched series on the platform.
Kaos is Made Up of Multiple Storylines That Intersect, But Don't Confuse
In Kaos there are several plot lines that intersect. Those who are not the greatest experts on the myths of ancient Greece will have to work hard at first to remember who is related to whom and what is the backstory of each of the gods. On the other hand, Covell does not dig too deep, so by the second or third episode, you will have gotten used to the laws of the world created on the screen.
Zeus and his wife Hera live in a luxurious palace and suffer from folly. Dionysus, the son of Zeus and a mere mortal, indulges in all sorts of carnal pleasures and tries to earn the love of his cold father. Meanwhile, Hera cheats on her husband with Poseidon.
The musician Orpheus is so absorbed in creativity that he fails to notice Eurydice's love disappearing. The singer's girlfriend dies in a car accident, and the popular performer is ready to bring the dead back to life by any means necessary. On Earth, President Minos keeps order by forcing everyone to pray to the gods. In return, the Olympians promise reincarnation and eternal life, but of course they lie.