Netflix fans have been left ‘completely obsessed’ after watching binge-worthy new show Kaos.
Starring Jeff Goldblum and Billie Piper, the eight-episode dark-comedy series presents a modern take on Greek mythology and fans have gone wild for it.
Released to the streaming service on Thursday, viewers took to Twitter to share their initial impressions as they branded creator Charlie Covell a ‘genius’.
The show follows Zeus (Jeff), who wakes up one day and sees a wrinkle on his forehead and believes it to be a sign that an ancient prophecy foretelling his downfall is coming to fruition.
Taking to social media fans wrote: ‘I’m ten minutes into #kaos and I’m completely obsessed. @netflix @sisterglobal Charlie Covell is a legit genius.’
Netflix fans have been left ‘completely obsessed’ with ‘glorious’ new show Kaos as they demand a second season after binge-watching the dark comedy (pictured Jeff Goldblum as Zeus)
Starring Jeff Goldblum and Billie Piper, the eight-episode dark-comedy series presents a modern take on Greek mythology and fans have gone wild for it
‘ Its a wonderful series’; ‘What a great season’; ‘really enjoyed @netflix’s ‘Kaos’!’; ‘Jeff Goldblum as Zeus is perfect’;
‘So far, #KAOS is brilliant. I love everything Goldblum does as a rule and he doesn’t disappoint, but the entire cast, MY GODS!’;
‘#KAOS pretty much became my new favourite show when I was lucky enough to watch it last month, an impressive feat in just eight episodes. Gloriously dark, inventive and cinematic. A second season is a MUST. @netflix’;
‘#Netflix tried with #KAOS …actually surprised about how good it is’; ‘#KAOS on Netflix is so funny lmao gotta love the god’;
‘I’m on ep 2 of #KAOS and i’m having a lot of fun with it. this is going to reactivate my greek mythology fixation for sure’
Starring Jeff as a power-hungry, track-suit wearing Zeus, his ‘effortless’ portrayal and ‘zany charisma’ has left viewers wanting more.
Billie, seen with rotten teeth and messy hair, plays a mysterious woman named Cassandra, who is able to make predictions about the future.
The Guardian seemed to agree with fan’s opinions as they gave the show a five star review and praised it as being ‘witty, rigorous, hugely intelligent, funny and brutal.’
The show follows Zeus (Jeff), who wakes up one day and sees a wrinkle on his forehead and believes it to be a sign that an ancient prophecy foretelling his downfall is coming to fruition
Released to the streaming service on Thursday, viewers took to Twitter to share their initial impressions as they branded creator Charlie Covell a ‘genius’
Billie, seen with rotten teeth and messy hair, plays a mysterious woman named Cassandra, who is able to make predictions about the future
Lucy Mangan wrote: ‘Hilarious, profound and moving: this fantasy series is an utter triumph. Its tale of Zeus and co living in the modern day is intelligent, twisty and action-packed.
‘It’s an absolute triumph – thank Covell and the gods.’
Rating it four stars, Radio Times praised Jeff performance as they wrote ‘Jeff Goldblum provides glorious chaos in Netflix’s irreverent tale,’ in their four star review, saying ‘it’s difficult to imagine anyone else in the role.’
Louise Griffin continued: ‘With its stellar cast and surprisingly dark subject matter, Kaos brings something completely fresh to the table.
‘Pulling audiences headfirst through its unsettling, funny and gripping narrative, and blasting us with a soundtrack fit for the gods, KAOS holds up throughout its eight episodes, culminating in an epic and, once again, surprisingly dark final instalment.’
With another four star rating, iNews questioned why no one has cast Jeff Goldblum as the ‘king of the gods before now’ because he slip’s into the character ‘so well.’
Awarding the series four stars, TV Editor Emily Baker noted: ‘An explosion of colour and detail that at times could be mistaken for a Versace advert, this is a big-budget, no-idea-too-wild romp through ancient Greek mythology – no classics degree necessary.’