Netflix's new Jeff Goldblum show dubbed 'Succession but with Gods' is smash hit with critics

Netflix's brand new series Kos which stars Jeff Goldblum Aus and Janet mcer as Hera has received a positive response from critics the dark comedy which has been described as hbos succession meets ancient Greek mythology was released today to glowing reviews Kos follows the all powerful but deeply insecure God Zeus as he starts to fear his Reign may be coming to an end as becomes increasingly paranoid and vengeful three humans uncover a series of grand conspiracies in connection to the Greek gods other cast members include Killian Scott as orus Aurora Perino as uicy and Billy Piper as Cassandra the show was created by Charlie kovell who is best known for adapting graphic comic series the end of the thing world for Channel 4 the reviews are in and judging by the general response from critics a second season of Kos is looking likely perhaps the most complimentary Accolade came from the guardian which gave the show five stars and branded it a masterpiece Lucy Mangan wrote hilarious profound and moving this fantasy series is an utter Triumph its tale of Zeus and Co living in the modern day is intelligent twisty and action-packed meanwhile Time Magazine branded the series of clever Eat the Rich Thriller and a thoroughly enjoyable escape the standard specifically singled out gold blum's performance noting that he is on top form in this bonker's mythical reimagining awarding the show for stars Vicki Jessup wrote hats off to whoever green lck cows on the Netflix Team this is surely the most Bonkers show it's put out in a long time she also remarked that the end result is a glorious burst of firecracker energy and just the thing to Stave off those Autumn Blues I news also gave Kos four stars calling it a big budget no idea to Wild rump meanwhile the financial times gave the show a more modest three stars praising gold Blum for his zany Charisma but arguing the show is unlikely to go down as one of the classics the telegraph followed suit awarding the rambunctious reboot of the Greek myths another three stars the independent offered up one more three star review arguing that while parts of cows are compelling the show ultimately strains at points under the weight of its Arch High concept premise want to make your own mind up catch the first season of Kos now on Netflix