Kaos, the Netflix series that offered a modern twist on Greek mythology, has been canceled after just one season. The news, which broke through a now-deleted Instagram post by one of the show’s stars, Aurora Perrineau, has been confirmed by multiple sources. Despite initial enthusiasm and a notable cast led by Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, Kaos struggled to gain a lasting audience.
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Premiering on August 29, Kaos reimagined the ancient gods in a whimsical, insecure light, with Goldblum’s Zeus feeling threatened by the rebellious Prometheus (Stephen Dillane). The plot revolved around Prometheus’ quest to overthrow Zeus, aided by a group of humans—Eurydice (Aurora Perrineau), Ariadne (Leila Farzad), and Caeneus (Misia Butler). With a star-studded cast, including David Thewlis as Hades and Janet McTeer as Hera, the show blended humor and mythology under the direction of Charlie Covell, known for The End of the F**ing World*.
While Kaos spent four weeks in Netflix’s Top 10 charts, its viewership peaked at 5.9 million, placing it third in the English-language TV rankings during its second week. However, these numbers fell short of sustaining the show for future seasons. Netflix has yet to issue an official comment on the cancellation.
Perrineau shared her disappointment in an emotional Instagram post, explaining how deeply she connected with the project and the characters. “When I got cast, I couldn’t believe that someone SAW me,” she wrote, expressing pride in her role and the diverse representation within the show.
Creator Charlie Covell had hoped for multiple seasons, outlining her vision for at least three. However, with viewership being a key factor, the show failed to maintain momentum. Covell acknowledged that while the series concluded without a cliffhanger, she had plenty of ideas for further seasons, but they remain unrealized for now.
Despite its ambitious premise and talented ensemble, Kaos joins a growing list of high-budget Netflix shows canceled due to underwhelming audience engagement.