Will there be a Kaos season 2 on Netflix? Latest speculation and news

Season 1 ends with several storyline threads left untied, prompting fans to wonder whether there'll be further instalments.

Creator Covell certainly seems hopeful, having already revealed their plan for future seasons.

"The idea is three seasons in total. So that's what I have kind of in my brain. And yeah, I would, I would love to do more," they exclusively told RadioTimes.com.

As for how far they've got with the next seasons, they added: "There's lots of things forming. I've got an idea of what the plot is. But no, there's no script, just lots of fevered documents and stuff that only I would probably understand at this point.

"But yeah, the main story is clear in my head."

But has a second season been given the green light by Netflix? Read on for everything we know so far about the future of Kaos.

Will there be a Kaos season 2 on Netflix?

At the time of writing, Netflix has not confirmed whether the show will return for season 2.

A renewal will depend on the show's viewing metrics, and will likely become clear a few weeks after the show's premiere.

Fans of the genre will be all too aware of how difficult it can be for a Netflix original to break through, with several major fantasy cancellations taking place in the last year or two – from Shadow and Bone to Lockwood & Co and 1899.

Most recently, Dead Boy Detectives fell under the axe, which further emphasises the need for Kaos to draw big crowds if creator Charlie Covell is to complete their vision for the comedy-drama.

On the plus side, Kaos is getting positive reviews from critics, so Netflix can be assured that the show's creative team are a winning combination – but its commercial performance will need to reflect that too.

We will keep this page updated with any information as we get it regarding the show's future and whether it will be back for season 2.

What could the plot of Kaos season 2 be?

Warning: Spoilers for Kaos ahead.

With season 1 ending on a cliffhanger, we'd expect the story of season 2 to pick right back up where we left it. Zeus has fallen, right after turning against every member of his family, leaving him more vulnerable than we've ever seen him.

The other gods, including Hera, Dionysus and Poseidon, are likely to turn against Zeus, and we see hints of this in Hera's behaviour at the end of season 1.

Meanwhile, all of the humans have a big mission ahead of them: Riddy needs to warn humanity that the gods are working against them, Ari is attempting to rule Krete for the better, and Canaeus has just found out he has the power to renew souls.

So, will we see them work together to overthrow the gods?

Actress Leila Farzad, who plays Ari, told RadioTimes.com of her character's potential future: "She wants to fight the good fight. She wants to get justice done. And she's sick of having been subjugated by a totalitarian regime, which is kind of what she lives under. So I think she will fight the good fight."

Canaeus actor Misia Butler added: "I think that he's he's going to have a lot to navigate. There's a big reveal that gets dumped on his lap, and I think that dealing with the various levels of that, with his mum, and with the mission ahead and working with Hades, it's gonna be a bit of a feat, but I think that I can imagine him being quite strong in it."

When would a potential Kaos season 2 be released?

It's hard to say when the second season of Kaos would be released if the show were to be renewed, but we could take an educated guess at a 2026 release date

The first season started filming in August 2022, and is only now arriving on Netflix two years later. This could mean we're in for a long wait of two years or longer, depending on how long it takes for the show to be renewed.

Based on this, we would guess that a 2026 release date might seem the most likely - however, we will keep this page updated with any more concrete information as we get it.

Kaos had a long road to release, and was first commissioned by Netflix in 2018. However, it was delayed by the pandemic, so has only been released six years later.

Speaking to RadioTimes.com, Covell has seen this as a blessing, saying: "There were so many times when I thought it wouldn't happen, and in the pandemic, obviously, I wondered if it would be shut down then.

"Netflix were just such champions of it, and they were so supportive, and I think, also, I believe that things kind of happen as they should. And I think actually, the extra time, the extra thought, the extra thinking time when it wasn't being shot, and the extended period of time, I think it's made it a better show."

Who would be in the Kaos season 2 cast?

If Kaos were to return for a second season, we would certainly expect Jeff Goldblum to be back as Zeus, along with Janet McTeer as Hera, David Thewlis as Hades and the rest of the actors playing the gods.

We would also expect that Aurora Perrineau's Riddy and a number of the mortal characters could return – although, without the series having been renewed or an official cast list having been released, this is all currently just educated guess work.

Here is the cast for season 1, many of whom could return for a potential season 2:

• Jeff Goldblum as Zeus
• Janet McTeer as Hera
• David Thewlis as Hades
• Rakie Ayola as Persephone
• Cliff Curtis as Poseidon
• Stephen Dillane as Prometheus
• Aurora Perrineau as Riddy
• Killian Scott as Orpheus
• Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus
• Misia Butler as Caneus
• Stanley Townsend as Minos
• Leila Farzad as Ari
• Billie Piper as Cassandra
• Debi Mazar as Medusa
• Suzy Eddie Izzard as Lachy

Unfortunately, one character we won't be seeing back is Dennis the cat, who was tragically murdered by Zeus. RIP!

We could, however, expect more characters to be introduced. In the final episode, we see Hera talking to someone on the phone - perhaps her son, Ares - telling them to "gather the troops".

Is there a trailer for a possible Kaos season 2?

There isn't a trailer available for Kaos season 2 just yet, as it has neither been confirmed nor started filming. However, we will keep this page updated if and when any new footage is released.

In the meantime, you can rewatch the season 1 trailer right here now.

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