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Netflix show Kaos has been canceled by the streaming giant after one season - days after fans begged for a second season.
The series, created by Charlie Covell, starred Jeff Goldblum as Zeus - from Greek mythology - and Stephen Dillane as Prometheus.
Netflix chose not to renew Kaos for a second season, after season one brought in 14.9 million views, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The show was a modern take on Greek and Roman mythology, with the dark comedy centered around Prometheus working with three humans to try and overthrow Zeus after he was punished for trying to interfere his ruling.
Netflix show Kaos has been canceled by the streaming giant after one season - days after fans begged for a second season
The show, which was hailed as an 'absolute triumph' by critics, was released on the streamer on August 29 - with eight episodes in its first season.
According to the outlet, the show was in the top ten charts on Netflix for the first four weeks, reaching number 3.
By September 8, the series had 3.34 million views in the US, per THR.
The show also stars Aurora Perrineau, Misia Butler, Debi Mazar, David Thewlis, Janet McTeer and Leila Farzad.
The show was executive produced by Chris Fry, Charlie Covell, Jane Featherstone, Nina Lederman, Tanya Seghatchian, Georgi Banks-Davies and John Woodward.
Aurora took to her Instagram to react to the cancellation news, writing, 'This one hurts,' gushing about her co-stars: 'Everyone was brilliant and uniquely themselves.'
The series, created by Charlie Covell, starred Jeff Goldblum as Zeus - from Greek mythology - and Stephen Dillane as Prometheus
Fans took to social media about the cancellation news, expressing disappointment at the news.
'It's insane to me that netflix really cancelled kaos barely a month after it came out. what is wrong with them,' one person wrote.
'This decision is NUTS. What on earth are Netflix thinking. This is one of the best shows I've seen for a really long time. I was so looking forward to series,' another said.
'Cannot believe this has been cancelled... why does Netflix do this???'
'Netflix canceling kaos even though it was in the top 10 shows for how long? what more could these people want,' adding a picture of Jennifer Lopez looking confused.
Fans took to social media about the cancellation news, expressing disappointment at the news
The cancellation news comes just days after fans of the show begged the creators for a second season.
'i need them to confirm a season 2 for kaos on netflix', one wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
'There better be a #Kaos season 2….',
'I NEED A SEASON 2 OF #KAOS ASAP!!!',
'I absolutely loved#Kaos!! It’s greek mythology turned into a big family drama with great characters and storylines.
'The cast is amazing, it’s visually beautiful but I will definitely need a rewatch to understand everything. I need a season 2 please #Kaosnetflix',
The show, which was hailed as an 'absolute triumph' by critics, was released on the streamer on August 29 - with eight episodes in its first season
Fans are now begging for confirmation that a second series will come out in due course
'It had a SLOW start so I’m not saying I didn’t have doubts but I cannot praise this show enough now I’ve seen it through.
'Not a comedy but a modern, comedic take on the Greek myths of old, masterfully performed by a stellar cast. Season 2 when???#KAOS'.
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