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The mythological dark comedyKaosis a newNetflixseries that could have easily collapsed under the weight of its highly stylized showcase. The series might have even lost itself within its own snide and manipulative, soapy family drama while only dipping its toe in mortal waters with themes the gods would never bother with.
However, series creator Charlie Covell finds something deeply moving and human beneath all of that expressionistic imagery and performances that revel in morally ambiguous roles. Bursting with creativity and a cynical black wit,Kaosis an undeniably entertaining series and a showcase for its star,Jeff Goldblum.
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Netflix’sKaosSeason 1 Review and Synopsis
The story follows the God of Sky and Thunder, Zeus (Goldlum, who plays the role with a nefarious charm), an all-powerful deity who suddenly becomes insecure in his old age, all because of a wrinkle on his forehead. Now, to be fair, Goldblum has a bunch of those creases on his skin, is grayed, and has bags under his eyes, but apparently, he will notice that later.
Zeus is coming to grips with the fact that his rule over Mount Olympus, which appears to be a swanky estate with endless bedrooms, bathrooms, and hundreds of assistants, will now end sooner rather than later. Yet Zeus feels this might be the end of his rule and the end of the world itself (conceited narcissist, line one). His son, Dionysus (1917‘s Nabhaan Rizwan), desperately seeks approval.
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Netflix’sKaosSeason 1 is Full of Cynical Black Wit
Dionysus gifts his dad a watch because time is precious, but Zeus prefers, hilariously, the timepiece he was given by his good pal, Hercules. Disillusioned with the hollow but pleasurable immortal experience, he is touched by the scene of Orpheus (Secret Invasion’sKillian Scott), a megastar musician who breaks down in tears when his girlfriend, Riddy (Aurora Perrineau), dies, causing Dionysus to promise him that he can bring her back.
Charlie Covell’s (Law & Order: UK) Kaos might seem like it would hinge on the liability of Goldblum, but the writing and aesthetic complement each other almost perfectly. A former actor herself, Covell offers her cast characters laced with dynamic dialogue, excellent character depth to explore, and scenes that evoke genuine emotion (that picture with Riddy admitting to herself she has fallen out of love with Orpheus is undeniably moving and sticks with you) for her cast to explore.
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Is Netflix’sKaosSeason 1 Worth Watching?
Of course, even thoughNetflix’sKaosis worth watching, the series takes far too many risks because its self-indulgent elements do not work, letting the cast roam free. That includes some darker-than-anticipated moments of violence, which can be off-putting and mess with the overall tone of the series at points. However, this is why Kaos feels so original, to begin with, so why quibble?
Yet, you cannot deny the vigorous energy and passion Covell’s writing and the cast bring to their roles. This brings us back toGoldblum, who brings a touch of dark misanthropy we never knew he had. His quirky, intellectual, and playfully eccentric charm is still there. However, he now combines a dark wit, making it a streaming series filled with bleak skepticism and thoughtful insight into the human condition that is highly entertaining.
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you may stream the new series Kaos only on Netflix August 29th. All eight episodes were reviewed.
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M.N. Miller
Film & Television Critic
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M.N. Miller is a film and television critic and a proud member of the Las Vegas Film Critic Society, Critics Choice Association, and a 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes/Tomato meter approved. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Mansfield University and a Master’s from Chamberlain University. However, he still puts on his pants one leg at a time, and that’s when he usually stumbles over. When not writing about film or television, he patiently waits for the next Pearl Jam album and chooses to pass the time by scratching his wife’s back on Sunday afternoons while she watches endless reruns of California Dreams. M.N. Miller was proclaimed the smartest reviewer alive by actor Jason Isaacs but chose to ignore his obvious sarcasm. You can also find his work on Hidden Remote, InSession Film, Ready Steady Cut, Geek Vibes Nation, and Nerd Alert.
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