“Chaos” is quickly emerging as one of Netflix's biggest hits of the year, and since its release on August 29, the mythological dark humor series has been firmly on Netflix's Top 10 shows list It is already on track to become one of Netflix's best fantasy shows to date
It's not hard to see why This epic series from Charlie Covell (the man who brought us another dark and hilarious Netflix show, “The End of the F***ing World”) imagines a modern world where the major figures of Greek mythology are not only alive and well, but living among us It is a world that is not only alive and well, but is also a world that is alive among us Unfortunately, “Chaos” has only aired one season, and its finale ended with a major cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting season two
Thankfully, there are plenty of shows to fill the void in between, and if you like Netflix's “Kaos,” here are our top picks for shows to add to your watch list
Nay Gaiman has made a name for himself with his work on modern mythology Good Omens, based on the novel of the same name by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, is similar to Kaos in its all-too-human look at divine beings Instead of the gods of Greek mythology, “Good Omens” portrays two lesser-known biblical beings: the angel Aziraphail (Michael Sheen) and the demon Crowley (David Tennant)
The two develop a fondness for humanity (and each other) after thousands of years of work, and when they realize that doomsday is finally upon them, they form an unlikely alliance to prevent Armageddon from happening Unable to control themselves and barely sharing a single brain cell, they set out to prevent the coming of the Antichrist and the end of the world as they know it
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For those looking for a dark comedy in a fantasy show, “What We Do in the Shadows” is a great follow-up to “Kaos” The comedic mockumentary follows a family of vampires who are confused by modern life in an often forgotten borough of New York City: Staten Island
The vampire cast includes Kayvan Novak as Nandor the Relentless, a once ruthless and powerful vampire who struggles to understand modern society and is a drama-prone man-child, and roommates Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Nadja (Natasha Demetriou), a couple who are constantly at each other's throats Jermaine Clement based the show on his and Taika Waititi's film of the same name While Kaos and What We Do in the Shadows may seem vastly different in form, both films lean toward gallows humor and have a similar tone, with once-mighty entities losing their footing and being forced to reconcile with a world that is being left behind from them
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Netflix's “The Sandman” is a must-see for comic book fans and the second Neil Gaiman film on this list This dark fantasy series follows the trials and tribulations of Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), the embodiment of dreams, after he is imprisoned in the human world by an occult ritual; after 100 years of captivity, he is freed to seek what was taken from him, regain his powers, and restore order to the dream world He embarks on a journey
Along the way, he crosses paths with his brothers, other members of the Endless, cosmic beings, and embodiments of natural immortality such as Desire (Mason Alexander Park), Despair (Donna Preston), and Death (Kirby) Dream's mission will traverse human history, encountering and colliding with the most powerful beings the Multiverse has ever known
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Like “Chaos,” “The Blood of Zeus” draws on ancient Greek mythology to tell a gripping, original story about the hierarchy of the gods, their own personal dramas, and the humans caught in the middle Heron (voiced by Jason O'Mara), a commoner-turned-demigod living in ancient Greece, discovers that he is the son of Zeus
As his lineage is revealed, the machinations of a vengeful goddess and her demon horde make his journey increasingly difficult, but he embarks on a mission to save heaven and earth In many ways, “The Blood of Zeus” and “Chaos” are similar Both employ strong worldbuilding that is impressive to watch unfold over the course of a season, and both address similar themes, particularly issues of determinism and free will
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The Decameron is Italian author Boccaccio's most infamous work, a very loose adaptation of the short story collection of the same name in which nobles entertain each other with personal stories to pass the time while escaping the plague Netflix's medieval black comedy throws these original characters into a darkly amusing situation that falls somewhere between “White Lotus,” “Bridgerton,” and “Love Island,” full of sharp social satire
Although there are no living gods like in “Chaos,” “The Decameron” is full of bilious humor and gorgeous set pieces that provide a delightful contrast to the darker narrative elements When the nobles throw a grand feast to await the plague, their dream escape soon turns into a nightmare and the villa is plunged into chaos Faced with changing power dynamics from within and new threats knocking down their doors, they must ultimately fight to survive
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