KAOS' best Greek God remix has me incredibly excited for Season 2

The following contains spoilers for KAOS, now streaming on NetflixKAOS was a great reimagining of Greek mythology, and its best modern remix of the gods has me super pumped for a potential season 2. KAOS is the latest series to use the Greek pantheon to explore modern perspectives on war and love. Following on the success of points like Blood of ZeusIt was a great reminder of the timeless power of those stories and characters, and especially exciting for someone like me who has spent his entire life obsessed with those stories.

One of the best parts about KAOS is the way it reexamines the original Greek mythology and reconfigures those dramas in a modern context. This is especially true with the way it approaches the Pantheon. Although the show only really dives into a handful of these characters during the first season, it does a great job of staying true to the spirit of these deities while using them as inspiration for a compelling cast of characters. This is the focus that has me so excited for a potential season 2 of KAOS.

KAOS does a great job remixing Greek Gods (especially Dionysus)

KAOS' version of The Greek Gods feel perfectly modern

One of the things I really appreciated about KAOS was the way The show reimagined the Greek Pantheon From a very modern perspective, with deities like Dionysus remixed into suitable new forms. Introduced early in the show's first episode, Dionysus is the only child of Zeus who actively appears in the plot. His "lightweight" focus on partying and madness leads gods like Zeus and Poseidon to underestimate him, while Hera actively dislikes him because of his mortal mother. I love how this reflects elements of the original mythology, like Hera's frustrations with other gods.

However, it does so in a way that feels authentic to the show's narrative, Give Dionysus a unique modern vibe. Dionysus is frustrated by the way he is constantly underestimated. The show makes sure to keep the focus on the humanity of the gods like Dionysus, refusing to take them too seriously or make them too incomprehensible to follow. As someone who has read many reimaginings of the original mythology, I appreciate how KAOS Keep the focus firmly on the personalities of the Gods instead of getting lost in their overwhelming power or cosmic importance.

Which members of the Greek Pantheon are in KAOS Season 1

Many members of the pantheon are missing in season 1

KAOS is largely focused on five members of the Greek pantheton, but it references other members of the group and sets up their appearance in a prospective season 2. Season 1 is focused on Zeus, whose efforts to combat a prophecy play in the overarching conflict. Zeus' conflicts with Hera and his brothers Poseidon and Hades (who is not technically an Olympian, along with his wife Persephone) are at the center of the season. I love that the show references other gods. Zeus' frustrated phone calls to Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis and Aphrodite were a big gag early in the season.

Other gods such as Demeter and Hephaestus are hinted atFleshing out the pantheon and their roles in the overarching conflict. The drama caused by Zeus' actions at the end of season 1 also teases a big reason to expand to the other members of the pantheon, with a conflict brewing between Zeus, Hera and the other gods that could spill over into the rest of the world. I love that the show took its time with the gods it introduced, allowing each one to have plenty of focus and unique perspective instead of overloading the audience with the entire pantheon.

Why I'm so excited for Season 2 of KAOS

The promise of a brewing religious conflict Got me very excited for a second season of KAOS. Although the show has not been confirmed for a second season at the time of this writing, the ending teases Hera allying with at least one of her children to fight back against an increasingly desperate and paranoid Zeus. Some of my favorite stories in Greek mythology were the result of gods bickering and feuding, such as The Iliad. Although Troy had already fallen through the events of KAOSIt would be exciting to see the show tackle the conflict from a fresh angle.

If the other gods get the kind of modern updates that made Dionysus such a compelling character in season 1, I'll be ecstatic. Characters like Ares and Athena would be particularly fascinating To see filtered through a more modern perspective, especially because very different inspirations like Gods of War may be shaped by modern events. The show's focus on keeping the gods human in their personalities adds a fresh and compelling layer of drama to the show. If KAOS I'm getting a second season, I'm excited to see how it tackles the other gods.