Netflix will be incurring the wrath of the Gods with this decision, but fate has spoken, and that means your favoriteJeff Goldblumseries has been banished to the gates of Hades for the rest of time asKAOShas beenkanceled. The series, which came fromThe End of the F***ing WorldcreatorCharlie Covell,gave a new take on the Greek mythology by casting Goldblumas, of course, the Greek god Zeus. This Zeus, however, may be all powerful but he’s also insecure, petty and concerned after his status as King of the Gods is thrown into doubt. So, after he’s threatened by those pesky Fates — and some annoying humans —he decides he’s going to do everything in his power to wipe them off the face of the planet.
It’s disappointing news, particularly asCovell mentioned last monththat they were optimistic about the series' chances of a renewal. Speaking withCosmopolitanUK, they said Netflix has “been very supportive” of the show, before adding, “I think anything is possible. My dream was three seasons. I’ve got many ideas and a strong sense of what I’d want to do with it.” They added that the potential, and now, unrealized second season was full of potential.
“There’s definitely more. I also didn’t want to do an ending that was a total cliffhanger. I hope that it feels satisfying as a season one in its own right, and there’s always hope for the more. Because I really would love to do more and work with those actors and that team. It was a bit of a dream come true.”
Who Else Appeared in ‘KAOS’?
The cast also includes the likes ofDavid Thewlis(Fargo) as Hades,Janet McTeer(Ozark) as Hera,Cliff Curtis(Avatar: The Way of Water) as Poseidon,Nabhaan Rizwan(Station Eleven) as Dionysus,Killian Scott(Dublin Murders) as Orpheus,Misia Butler(The School for Good and Evil) as Caneus,Leila Farzad(I Hate Suzie) as Ari,Rakie Ayola(Anthony) as Persephone, andStanley Townsend(Becoming Elizabeth) as Minos. Additionally,Billie Piper(I Hate Suzie) andEddie Izzard(The Riches) appear in cameo roles.
The reasons for the cancelation haven’t been revealed yet, but as with Netflix, it will usually be something to do with viewing figures.That’s despite a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoesfrom critics, and 83% positivity from viewers via the aggregator’s Popcornmeter, which measures audience satisfaction and enjoyment levels.
Stay tuned to Collider for more, and to watch the sole season ofKAOS, head to Netflix now.
A contemporary series that casts a fresh light on iconic mythological tales, weaving together stories of gods and mortals to reflect on modern societal issues. Through a narrative that blends ancient mythology with current themes, it challenges characters and viewers alike to consider the nature of destiny and human interaction.
