Streaming columnist NICK OVERALL previews Kaos, the 10-episode, modern reinvention of Greek mythology that pits an arrogant swath of deities against each other as they scramble for control of Mount Olympus.

Which modern actor springs to mind at the thought of Zeus, God of Thunder?

Aquaman star Jason Momoa? Aussie A-lister Chris Hemsworth? Morgan Freeman (he’s played gods before).

What about Jeff Goldblum?

Well, that’s just who’s been picked to play the King of the Gods in Netflix’s new drama-comedy show Kaos.

This 10-episode series is a modern reinvention of Greek mythology that pits an arrogant swath of deities against each other as they scramble for control of Mount Olympus.

It’s kind of like if the siblings in the hit series Succession were immortal.

Kaos kicks off when Zeus spots a wrinkle on his head, making him fear that somehow he might not be as immortal as he seems and that his reign might soon be a thing of the past.

It’s not long before his offspring are fighting for their chance at power. From party-boy Dionysus (the god of wine and ecstasy) to the famous Medusa. Even Oedipus makes an appearance. Just ask Sigmund Freud about what his deal is.

Amongst the chaos that ensues are also three humans who become entangled in the skirmish for power, learning that they’re part of an all-important prophecy.

In a Variety interview, the show’s creator Charlie Covell said the myths the show is based on are “timeless, the issues are eternal.”

Covell also penned another of Netflix’s hit mini-series The End of The F***ing World, meaning there’s a good chance Kaos might also prove a hit.

He’s certainly right about his source material’s timelessness.

From the 2004 blockbuster Troy to Clash of the Titans to the Percy Jackson series, there has been no lack of recent modern stories reinventing these mythical tales.

They’ve also been given new life by British actor Stephen Fry, who has written a series of books that comically retell the ancient stories. Those books feel like they almost might have served as a springboard for the idea of Kaos.

With their competitors pumping out new seasons of some of their biggest shows this year, Netflix will no doubt be hoping Kaos will prove a hit rather than Achilles’ heel.

THIS year marks a big anniversary for a series widely considered the greatest of all time.

It’s been 25 years since the Sopranos first hit screens and today all six seasons are trending on Binge.

The platform is giving the show a new boost as part of its milestone.

For those who’ve never watched the iconic show, it centres on Tony Soprano (played by the late James Gandolfini), the head of the Italian-American Mafia in New Jersey who tries in vain to balance his family life with his murderous career.

It was the personal life of this mob boss that made the Sopranos so captivating.

Amidst all the violence, viewers are given a close look at this criminal’s psyche via his appointments with a therapist that plays out over the course of the show. It’s like a Martin Scorsese film brought to the small screen.

Any list of the best TV shows ever made is likely to put the Sopranos right up the top, rivaled only by Breaking Bad, which took heavy inspiration.

Twenty-five years on and the show is as relevant as it is watchable.

In 2021 a prequel spin-off movie called The Many Saints of Newark came to streaming. It follows the life of a young Tony Soprano on his path to becoming the infamous criminal patriarch.

And in a fantastic twist, Gandolfini’s son, Michael, actually played his father’s character.

Unfortunately, it’s only available to rent or buy through Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV Plus at the moment and while not quite up to the calibre of the show that inspired it, the film still makes for a gripping watch that’s worthy of its predecessor.

Wrapped up with the show, there’s never been a better time to dive into The Sopranos, whether it’s a first watch or a rewatch.