In episode three of the Netflix series KAOS, three new characters, The Furies, are introduced. Them being Tisi, Alecto, and Meg in the appearance of a biker gang. This group delivers ‘justice’, showing they have powers and influence that can lead people to end their own lives. Prometheus then briefly recaps what has already happened, explaining that viewers have already met Riddy and Caeneus. Now this episode will closely look into Ariadne.
Audiences are given a recap of previous episodes when Zeus’s monument is desecrated revealing that the Trojans desecrated his monument. This ultimately leads Zeus to become enraged, sparking his need for revenge. Chaos runs rapidly throughout this city, seemingly due to many’s hate of the gods. It’s Ariadne and her family’s duty to find who desecrated the monument, while those captured are condemned to the unfortunate fate of encountering the Minotaur.
Zeus confides in Poseidon about how he should act in response to the Trojans’ insults. Zeus is unsure of how to take action and is seemingly still concerned about the looming prophecy of his downfall. Poseidon is left concerned about Zeus’s state of mind and does his own investigation, taking the lead in making sure the Trojans are punished.
Ariadne later encounters Orpheus and hears of his show that will be playing that night. Theseus, who works for her family, invites her out to attend the show in disguise. They attend gatherings at Munis in the city that show violence being enjoyed. Here Ariadne is continuously met with a biker gang, who was revealed earlier as the Furies.
Theseus continues to entertain Ariadne only to show her the seventh trojan that her family has been hunting. He begs Ariadne to have her father free the soldiers, and surprisingly enough, he does, for her birthday. This results in Zeus and Poseidon being enraged. King Menos betrayed the god’s wishes and was forced to capture all seven and send them to the Minotaur.
This episode of KAOS gave viewers a solid episode that was easier to follow. Audiences didn’t have to keep track of a dozen characters at a time and were able to keep up with its fast-paced nature. Many praise its character development, as well as its thematic depth. The formal introduction of Ariadne balanced love and betrayal which enhanced the emotional weight of the plot. This modern revision may become more digestible for viewers as it focuses on single characters, allowing audiences to build bonds with them.
Rating: 8/10