The Guardian by Lucy Mangan

You don’t know quite what the next twist or turn may be, but you know that it will be funny, profound, moving – or all three – as well as being as compelling and rewarding as you could wish. It’s an absolute triumph – thank Covell and the gods.

The A.V. Club by Christina Izzo

Instead of feeling overly winking in its reflection of our present political reality, this sharp-edged satire of the world’s OG one-percenters is both an unexpected reimagining of age-old tales (equal parts Succession, The Boys, and Hadestown) and a much-needed reminder that corruption is cyclical—and that hope doesn’t always have to feel so hopeless.

The Observer (UK) by Barbara Ellen

It could be too conceptual and overcooked for some tastes (you can practically smell the gold leaf frying in the Greek sun), but it’s so inventive and elaborate, you end up getting sucked deep into the spirit of it.

The Atlantic by Hannah Giorgis

The result is a darkly funny, visually rich saga that highlights the enduring relevance of these moral quandaries and character studies—without taking itself too seriously.

Empire by Tariq Ra'ouf

With its modern twists and a broad cast of colourful characters — led by an imperious Jeff Goldblum — KAOS is chaotically good fun.

The Times by Carol Midgley

It is a clever meditation on power, existentialism, religion and, perhaps, the terrible boredom that would come with eternal life. It’s enjoyably unusual and it carries you along.

Time by Judy Berman

It’s a clever, if not wholly original, premise, elevated by smart casting, sharp dialogue, and world-building that makes inspired use of some of Western culture’s most enduring lore.

The Daily Beast by Emma Stefansky

KAOS winks at you while you watch it, introducing things you think you know before snatching the rug out from under your feet, just as its characters are repeatedly shown how knowing your fate doesn’t necessarily show you the future. It’s an addictive type of storytelling, and KAOS is a pomegranate well worth trying.

i by Emily Baker

Those looking for more of Covell’s grungy take on teenage angst as so brilliantly illustrated in The End of the F***ing World might be disappointed by the flashier, certainly less subtle Kaos. But that same inherent nihilism eventually shines through, and among the bling and blood, there’s a cunning, political-adjacent denouncement of dictatorial leadership to be found.

Radio Times by Louise Griffin

Pulling audiences headfirst through its unsettling, funny and gripping narrative, and blasting us with a soundtrack fit for the gods, KAOS holds up throughout its eight episodes, culminating in an epic and, once again, surprisingly dark final instalment.