His Three Daughters, Netflix’s emotional family drama, explores the strained relationships between three estranged sisters who are reunited by their father’s terminal illness. Set in a small, intimate family home, the film follows Katie, the eldest daughter and caretaker, Christina, the rebellious middle child, and Laura, the youngest, who carries the weight of family expectations. As they come together to care for their ailing father, old wounds resurface, leading to intense confrontations, moments of reconciliation, and ultimately, the rediscovery of familial bonds.

The narrative is a slow burn, focusing on the sisters’ personal journeys as they grapple with their father’s decline, unresolved issues from the past, and the impending loss of their patriarch. Director Azazel Jacobs captures these emotionally charged moments with precision, delivering a raw, honest portrayal of sibling dynamics, grief, and love. The performances are gripping, with each actress bringing depth and vulnerability to their roles, making the audience feel the weight of their complicated relationship.

The house, almost a character itself, is filled with memories, secrets, and tension. As the sisters sort through their father’s belongings, they also untangle their own emotional baggage, confronting their fears, regrets, and hopes for the future.

His Three Daughters is a powerful character-driven story that captures the complexities of family ties and the inevitability of loss. The film shines with its strong performances, subtle direction, and poignant dialogue. While its pacing may feel slow for some viewers, those who appreciate emotional depth and character development will find this drama deeply moving. The film’s realistic portrayal of sibling rivalry, grief, and reconciliation makes it relatable and impactful.

Rating: 4/5 – A deeply affecting family drama that hits all the right emotional notes.

Rating 8/10

Twilight of the Gods, Netflix’s highly anticipated animated series created by Zack Snyder, brings a gripping twist on classic mythology. The show weaves a tale of ancient Greek gods, Norse deities, and epic battles that threaten the very fabric of the cosmos. The narrative follows the god Zeus as he struggles to maintain peace amidst mounting chaos in the heavens. Meanwhile, mortals and gods alike grapple with destiny, power, and betrayal as Ragnarok looms—the twilight of the gods.

Snyder’s story introduces familiar figures from mythology but reimagines them with modern sensibilities and a darker, more complex tone. Characters like Thor, Loki, Athena, and Hades play pivotal roles as alliances are tested, and old rivalries reignite. Visually, Twilight of the Gods is stunning, with breathtaking battle sequences and vivid depictions of mythological landscapes like Mount Olympus, Asgard, and the underworld.

The series blends high-stakes action with deep emotional arcs, focusing on themes of duty, sacrifice, and the inevitability of fate. As gods war and mortals suffer, the line between hero and villain blurs, making for a compelling, morally complex story.

Twilight of the Gods is a bold entry into the realm of animated fantasy. Zack Snyder delivers a richly detailed world where mythology is not just a backdrop but a living, breathing force. The series offers something for both fans of traditional mythology and those looking for modern, action-packed fantasy. While at times the show’s pacing can feel a bit slow, its incredible animation and epic scope keep audiences engaged. Snyder’s unique style shines through, combining grand spectacle with intimate character moments.

For fans of mythology, Twilight of the Gods is a must-watch. It successfully blends the lore of Greek and Norse gods, offering a fresh and thrilling perspective. The series is poised to become a favorite among Netflix’s fantasy offerings, drawing in both diehard mythology lovers and fantasy enthusiasts.

Gods, monsters, tongues being removed, women turned into bees, and is that Billie Piper?!?

Netflix’s KAOS, created by Charlie Covell, is a veritable mezze platter of Greek mythology, contentious issues, and a fantastic soundtrack. Jeff Goldblum was a bold choice for the King of Gods; Zeus, but it works. And the man is treated like a god anyway. 

Goldblum treats us to a fantastic performance of a ‘man’ drunk on power who inevitably devolves into paranoia and cruelty. The rest of the cast is fantastic despite not being as instantly recognizable as Goldblum. I particularly liked Janet McTeer’s portrayal of the Queen of the Gods; Hera. She’s a straight-talking, conniving, and all-around badass bitch (if you forgive the phrasing). Zeus’s son, the demigod Dionysus (Nabhaan Rizwan) has quite the arc, going from a spoiled child to an emotionally vulnerable master of his own fate. Special mention goes to his sweet, sweet style. 

But how does one take a mishmash of Greek myths and make them palatable for the modern world? 

Well, for starters you have Prometheus (Stephen Dillane) as the story’s narrator, chained to his rock wearing only tight red undies. As some may know Prometheus famously suffered an immortal punishment meted out by Zeus. For giving fire to the humans Prometheus was chained to a mountain where Zeus sent an eagle to eat his replenishing liver for evermore. In KAOS Zeus describes Prometheus as his “best friend” whom he summons magically from Prometheus’s torture spot to have frequent tête-à-tête with the commander and chief. Guess that’s the way Zeus treats his friends. 

My personal knowledge of Greek myths is mostly drawn from the Disney Hercules movie and Eddie Izzard’s sketches. This is fitting as comedienne Eddie Izzard plays one of ‘The Fates’. The Fates in Greek mythology traditionally; spin, measure, and cut human life like a thread. Izzard’s character; Lachesis who cuts the thread, oozes her trademark wit and charisma. In mythology, the entrance of the Underworld is a cave. In KAOS ‘The Cave’ is a dive bar inhabited by the pool playing Fates and instead of a cyclops guarding the entrance, an eyepatch-wearing bartender. 

You don’t have to be Greek Mythology scholar to understand KAOS (though it would maybe help). There is plenty of Easter Eggs hidden for the more eagle-eyed viewer. The prominent placement of a pomegranate in episode one and episode eight (finale). In Greek mythology one of the symbols of a pomegranate is the life and death cycle, which is very fitting for this particular narrative. Some viewers have noticed that Billie Piper’s role as downtrodden prophet Cassandra (she’s looked better) hints at one of the show’s many big twists in episode one. It is clear KAOS will benefit from multiple viewings.

The best thing about KAOS is that it does stand as its own story. As a modern retelling, it fits nicely into current sociopolitical conversations. For example; Zeus and his family want the myths to be maintained in order to provide distraction to what the gods are actually doing. 

When Zeus sees that the human’s fear of him is waning he summons natural disasters (fire, plagues, floods…y’know the usual stuff) to scare the humans into submission and pleading worship. As he explains to Dionysus: “And it can start as something real, real small. Like the rape of one woman, the death of one child. Because if you get it right, it can set families and continents ablaze.” 

Sound familiar at all?

There is also a sad familiarity with the way the refugees of the destroyed city of Troy are marginalized and segregated in Krete. They appear to be ghettoized in ‘Troytown’ and victimized by the local police force.

Covell’s writing also gives the female characters more agency than their mythological counterparts. Eurydice ‘Riddy’ (Aurora Perrineau) is not just Orpheus’s (Killian Scott) doomed wife but a plucky main character with her own desires and failings. Even Hera is elevated from Zeus’s scorned wife to a major player. 

I liked how the figures who traditionally had been screwed over by the gods such as Eurydice; left to languish in the Underworld courtesy of Hades. Medusa was punished for being assaulted by a man in a sacred temple. We already know Prometheus’s story. Daedalus (father of Icarus) was locked in the labyrinth with his son. All these characters are tasked with bringing down the gods in a truly spectacular fashion! Revenge is divine!

The design of the Underworld was initially quite disappointing after it was teased at the end of episode one. I assumed that the Underworld would be some fantastical gothic landscape complete with demons and the shambling, engorged souls of the damned. However, I appreciate Covell’s decision to go in the opposite direction. The Underworld is simply a bureaucratic hub run by a mild-mannered paper-pushing, middle-aged couple; Hades (David Thewlis) and Persephone (Rakie Ayola). This change makes the dark humor all the more poignant. Though still disappointed there was no James Woods. The Cerberus sniffer dogs were particularly cute.

I am excited to see what season two brings. More imaginings of Greek heroes? I’d be intrigued to see how the show would interpret Hercules. Please, bring on more dark humor, mythological remixes, and too much divine intervention. Vero! Three-and-a-half stars