S01.E01: Episode 1

[AnimeMania]

On the holy day of Olympia, Zeus questions his omnipotence. Down on Earth, Riddy — a mere mortal — is more concerned with matters of the heart.

Premiere Date: August 29, 2024     Netflix    

[wenhiku]

Okay, just watched the first episode.  I am not sure if I like it or not, but I will probably watch more episodes.  I do not watch Succession or any of the family dynasty type shows, so I am not sure if this is a parody of those shows, or a unique concept.

It is not too hard to follow the characters, but some of the names are a little harder to remember.

Zeus is a clown and Hera is cruel!

 

Edited to add:  I had not heard of this show beforehand, nor did I read the Media thread before posting.  Guess I should do that first next time!

Edited September 2 by wenhiku

[BeckyThatcher]

So is it a combination of Greek mythology and Powell and Pressburger’s film, A Matter of Life and Death? 
It is interesting and entertaining  but I cannot decide if it’s trying to hard too be clever or is actually clever.

Edited September 4 by BeckyThatcher
A grade school spelling error

[chaifan]

I like it.  It's a great role for Jeff Goldblum, and whoever plays Prometheus reminds me of Michael Sheen in Good Omens.  I love the set, especially Hera's wall of boxes with the tongues.  I don't know if this has a historical (mythical) origin, or if the set designers came up with it, but I love it! 

I really need a primer on my ancient mythology.  All the names are familiar, but the stories behind the names are no longer in my memory bank. 

[maddie965]

I loved it! It's fun, It's new, It's interesting and thought provoking. Jeff Goldblum is the perfect clown and Riddy's quiet desperation touched my heart. On to the next!

[Anela]

Is the blonde woman Cassandra? 
my mum was into Greek mythology, but I don’t know much about it.  Did Riddy get hit by a bus, because she defied her mother, or just because it was her fate?

Edited September 10 by Anela

[Affogato]

8 hours ago, Anela said:

Is the blonde woman Cassandra? 
my mum was into Greek mythology, but I don’t know much about it.  Did Riddy get hit by a bus, because she defied her mother, or just because it was her fate?

In the myths she is killed by a snake, the truck says serpent (something) on its side. Maybe fate, at least Cassy saw it. 

[shrewd.buddha]

It's interesting. But I am not sure I would be that interested if not for all the Greek Myth trivia it is based on.  We recall most of the names and the associated myths and wait for their fates to be played out in a modern setting.

Jeff Goldblum is always playing Jeff Goldblum: amusing, but it makes everything seem like a farce. 

We will probably end up watching the rest, just because of the Greek Myth hook.
But it all feels like a highlight reel of the myths.
For example, Orpheus is somehow a regular guy but also a popstar, spends the day not doing much of anything, is transported to an arena and with no prep walks out on stage and performs a concert already in progress. Then he is told about Eurydice's death - in the middle of the concert. 
All the stories feel like that: a clever modern interpretation, but if you don't know the myth trivia, things seem bizarre and ungrounded.

Edited September 14 by shrewd.buddha
clarification and grammar

[Affogato]

4 minutes ago, shrewd.buddha said:

It's interesting. But I am not sure I would be that interested if not for all the Greek Myth trivia it is based on.  We recall most of the names and the associated myths and wait for their fates to be played out in a modern setting.

Jeff Goldblum is always playing Jeff Goldblum: amusing, but it makes everything seem like a farce. 

We will probably end up watching the rest, just because of the Greek Myth hook.
But it all feels like a highlight reel of the myths.
For example, Orpheus is somehow a regular guy but also a popstar, spends the day not doing much of anything, then transported to an arena, walks out on stage and performs a concert already in progress. Then he is told about Eurydice's death - in the middle of the concert. 
All the stories feel like that: a clever modern interpretation, but if you don't know the myth trivia, things seem bizarre and ungrounded.

I find that somewhat unfair. Jeff goldblum does not always play the same part  ( although this is an extension of his over the top cameos) and is very likely not a psychopath. 

[shrewd.buddha]

Maybe that's it: all of Jeff Goldblum's roles seem like cameos. 
To me, his character in this is basically the same as in Thor: Ragnarok.  It is as if with each role he decides how high to dial up the Jeff Goldblum factor.  

[Affogato]

42 minutes ago, shrewd.buddha said:

Maybe that's it: all of Jeff Goldblum's roles seem like cameos. 
To me, his character in this is basically the same as in Thor: Ragnarok.  It is as if with each role he decides how high to dial up the Jeff Goldblum factor.  

 Charisma is probably a burden. 

[kwnyc]

It's as if my Ancient Studies major in college was all leading up to this! ;-)