KAOS (2024)

The review finds the series a sharp, confident satire that turns increasingly human and leaves room for more. It praises Jeff Goldblum’s performance, especially how he shifts Zeus’s charm into dangerous volatility.

Mangan calls the series an intelligent, funny, moving triumph. She especially praises Charlie Covell’s confident, intricately plotted script and its deft blend of comedy and tragedy.

The review finds Kaos a wildly entertaining, creative reimagining that is overambitious but ultimately holds together. It praises the performances and especially Jeff Goldblum’s camp, high-energy portrayal of Zeus.

The review presents the series as a captivating, irreverent winner. It singles out Jeff Goldblum’s Zeus for providing glorious chaos.

The review finds the series chaotically good fun, praising its lively modern reimagining of Greek myths. It singles out Jeff Goldblum’s delightful performance as Zeus, while noting that some characters lack room to breathe.

Baker finds the series a fun, flashy romp, though it becomes saccharine and clichéd as its stories converge. She especially praises the early episodes and the inventive comic treatment of the myths.

The critic finds the series increasingly frustrating and ultimately disappointing because its promising ideas lack narrative follow-through. Jeff Goldblum’s performance and the imaginative world-building stand out as its strongest elements.

Tinubu finds the series an overambitious, meandering bore whose storylines and characters fail to hold attention. She praises the visually striking Underworld and the production design, especially in Episode 6.

Fletcher calls the series wonderful and one of the year’s best shows. She especially praises how it updates Greek myths while keeping their appeal, supported by a strong ensemble and imaginative worldbuilding.

Windust gives the series a clearly positive verdict, praising its fresh, modern approach to Greek mythology. They also single out the ensemble, especially the positive trans representation and standout performances.

The critic finds the series’ mythological retellings inventive but argues that they lack purpose and leave the story unsatisfying. They praise the reinterpretations of Caeneus and Eurydice, while faulting the show’s reliance on twists and its muddled use of Greek mythology.