The mythological comedy series Kaos, which debuted on Netflix in late August, has been canceled after only one season, reported Variety. The show, which offered a modern-day take on Greek mythology, starred Jeff Goldblum as a whimsical and insecure Zeus. Despite spending four weeks in Netflix’s top 10 charts, the series failed to capture a substantial audience.
Kaos premiered on 29th August 29, but after peaking at number three in its second week with 5.9 million views, it was unable to maintain the momentum needed to secure another season. The show was penned by Charlie Covell, known for her success with The End of the F**ing World*, and featured an ensemble cast including Janet McTeer, Aurora Perrineau, Cliff Curtis, David Thewlis, and Rakie Ayola.
Aurora Perrineau, who portrayed Eurydice, was the first to break the cancellation news via a since-deleted Instagram post. In an emotional farewell, she expressed her pride in the show and reflected on her journey with the project. “When I started auditioning for this show, I knew it was special… I loved them all – every flaw, everything,” she shared.
She continued, “For one of the first times in my life, I have found myself really proud… When I got cast, I couldn’t believe that someone SAW me. A girl who’s not only a minority but also a survivor of SA – and you’re telling me that someone thinks I could be one of the leads of a show, have agency, my own mission, and be desirable enough to be the love interest to not only one amazing human but two?”
In her post, Perrineau also thanked the cast and crew, including directors Georgi Banks-Davies and Runyararo Mapfumo, along with her co-stars Misia Butler, Nabhaan Rizwan, and Killian Scott. “We made something weird, dark, hilarious, deranged and absolutely tragic – something entirely human,” she added.
While Kaos boasted a star-studded cast and a creative premise, it struggled to keep audiences engaged. Variety’s TV critic, Aramide Tinubu, cited the show’s over-ambition and disjointed narrative as key factors in its downfall, stating that “the gods rarely even used their powers in any gasp-worthy or thrilling ways.” Despite its unique take on mythology, Kaos failed to live up to the high expectations set by its initial buzz.
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