The Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed forKaos.Kaosis a just-released Netflix comedy seriesthat plays off Greek mythology in a modern-day, contemporary reimagining. The series features Jeff Goldblum in the lead role of Zeus, along with Janet McTeer as Hera, Stephan Dillane as Prometheus, Aurora Perrineau as Riddy, Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus, Killian Scott as Orpheus, Misia Butler as Caeneus, Susan Wooldridge as Pious Agatha, David Thewlis as Hades, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, and Leila Farzad as Ari.
Now, theRotten Tomatoesscore has been revealed forKaos. At the time of writing,Kaosholds a fresh score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoesamong the 24 critics who have reviewed it. The Popcornmeter (audience score) has under 50 reviews in, but so far sits at 75%. This score is subject to change, for the show just released yesterday, August 29, meaning that far more reviews could be released in the coming days.
How Kaos Continues An Unusual Goldblum Trend
Goldblum’s TV Career Has Been Well-Received
So far, theKaosreviews arepraising the series for Goldblum’s performanceand the fun nature of the story premise. Some critics are taking a jab atKaos' execution of its premise, withIndependent’s Louis Chilton pointing out how the “series strains at points under the weight of its arch, high-concept premise.“The Wall Street Journal’s John Anderson had positive things to say about the show, which he referred to as “vulgar, bawdy, violent, and perverse.“The Boston Globeexpressed a similar sentiment, praisingKaos' “tension between orthodoxy and pop culture.”
85%
76%
100%
66%
78%
93%
65%
81%
82%
70%
72%
94%
80%
90%
83%
96%
74%
89%
79%
75%*
*These are the scores as of 8/30/24, but are subject to change.
The release ofKaos' Rotten Tomatoes score continues an interesting trend inGoldblum’s career. IncludingKoas,all of Goldblum’s television series have received fresh Rotten Tomatoes scores.This trend dates all the way back to 1996, when Goldblum appeared inThe Simpsons. His first television credit with a Rotten Tomatoes score available, the series has stayed in the positive throughout its run. Among Goldblum’s higher-rated television works includeSearch PartyandPortlandia. In addition to having fresh Tomatometers, Goldblum’s shows have also had positive Popcornmeters.
Every Jeff Goldblum Sci-Fi Movie Ranked Worst to Best
Jurassic World: Dominion star Jeff Goldblum has amassed a long resume of sci-fi movie appearances, and here’s how they all rank, worst to best.
The actor’s film career has not been as lucky as his television streak so far. Goldblum has had a number of films end up with rotten scores, includingPerfume(11%),Holy Man(12%),Beyond Therapy(17%), andIndependence Day: Resurgence(29%). Part of the difference in this film versus television track record likely stems down to the fact that the actor has had a much more expansive career in film. Still,Kaosadds to an impressive TV streak for Goldblum, and hopefully, these strong reviews can also propel the series to viewership success.
Kaos
Cast
Kaos is a dark comedy series starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. Zeus is enjoying being the King of the Gods, until he starts to self-destruct after thinking a wrinkle on his forhead is a sign of an ancient prophecy. His situation becomes even worse when Prometheus develops a plan to take Zeus down once and for all.
