The 15 Best 'Kaos' Characters, Ranked

Prometheus, an ancient titan, faced Zeus's punishment for stealing fire from the gods. Zeus chains Prometheus while an eagle pecks his liver daily. Despite these bonds, Prometheus plays a key part in an old plan against Zeus. This conflict symbolizes the clash between the elite and the masses. Prometheus holds onto hope for this grand scheme to succeed.

Played By: Stephen Dillane

Where You've Seen The Actor: Game of Thrones, The Tunnel, Sherwood

Dionysus rules pleasure, madness, and wild frenzy; he is the life of every party. Despite his carefree look, Dionysus wants more respect and a real role in his divine family. His search for purpose pushes him to face limits set by Zeus' favorite son.

Played By: Nabhaan Rizwan

Where You've Seen The Actor: Informer, In Camera, Anna X

Zeus rules the gods; he is a megalomaniac who uses an iron fist and flashy style. His paranoia and ego force Zeus to take harsh steps to keep his power. This causes dangerous results for mortals. Zeus goes mad when a new mark on his forehead signals a prophecy of his fall.

Played By: Jeff Goldblum

Where You've Seen The Actor: Jurassic Park, The Fly, Thor: Ragnarok

Persephone is the queen of the Underworld and Hades' devoted wife. She fights myths about being captured as a child bride. Persephone married Hades but dislikes his family's scorn for them both. Persephone stays strong against family bias while backing her husband.

Played By: Rakie Ayola

Where You've Seen The Actor: The Pact, Grace, No Offence

Hera rules the gods and is Zeus's wife and sister. She shows mixed feelings, loving her husband while having sharp ambition. As Zeus becomes unstable, Hera faces danger while hiding a secret that could end her life. Hera handles her risky spot with cleverness and toughness.

Played By: Janet McTeer

Where You've Seen The Actor: Ozark, The Menu, Albert Nobbs

Medusa is an ancient figure who has been dead for ages. Now, she runs Riverbank operations at Lethe in the Underworld. She appears like an enemy to Riddy and Caeneus initially. Medusa holds complex layers under her office facade. Her real reasons stay hidden, suggesting she might be part of something much worse.

Played By: Debi Mazar

Where You've Seen The Actor: Goodfellas, L.A. Law, Younger

Caeneus lived ten years in the Underworld simply. An unexpected promotion changes his path. He becomes a reluctant hero through an encounter that pushes him into major action against bigger forces. This Caeneus shows gentler, self-sacrificing traits, unlike myths that paint him as a violent fighter.

Played By: Misia Butler

Actor seen in: The School for Good and Evil, The B*stard Son & The Devil Himself, Kiss Me First

Hades, the god of death and Zeus's middle brother, runs the Underworld with hard work. Hades takes Zeus’s prophecy seriously, but his attempts to help often fail. Hades works nonstop, fighting family tension.

Played By: David Thewlis

Actor seen in: Fargo (TV series), Harry Potter, Naked

Lachy, also known as Lachesis, is one of the three Fates who control human destiny through prophecies written at birth. Lachy exists beyond Zeus' power. Lachy is a timeless, immortal force that even the king of gods cannot command. Lachy anticipates Zeus' downfall. Lachy plays a role in guiding events toward this outcome.

Played By: Suzy Eddie Izzard

Actor seen in: Ocean's Twelve, Mystery Men, The Riches

Poseidon, the sea god and Zeus's youngest brother, lives relaxed on his yacht near Krete. Zeus's rising paranoia changes Poseidon's calm, threatening him and someone he loves. Family fights increase, endangering Poseidon's easy life.

Played By: Cliff Curtis

Actor seen in: Fear the Walking Dead, Training Day, The Meg

Cassandra is a Trojan refugee in Krete. She has a curse: she speaks truth but everyone ignores her. Her life fights the frustration and isolation from this curse. She hopes someone, maybe Riddy, will finally listen.

Played By: Billie Piper

Actor seen in: Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Scoop, Penny Dreadful

Ari is President Minos' sheltered daughter. She carries guilt over her twin brother's accidental death as a child. Grief and her mother's blame consume her. Ari loves her father but struggles with her place in their broken family. Events push her toward finding a larger cosmic goal beyond her life in Krete's palace.

Played By: Leila Farzad

Actor seen in: Better, The Decameron, Avenue 5

Orpheus is a rock star. His fame hides personal trouble when life-changing events involving love and death hit. Orpheus shows warmth but has big ego issues that complicate his relationships, especially with Riddy (Eurydice). Facing huge loss or accepting fate creates central issues shaping Orpheus' story.

Played By: Killian Scott

Actor seen in: Dublin Murders, Love/Hate, Traders

Riddy feels small in her life. She is married to musician Orpheus. She wants change amid deep unhappiness. Her journey starts with a supermarket meeting that offers chances for change. Mythology calls Riddy Eurydice. Riddy shows inner turmoil inside good situations.

Played By: Aurora Perrineau

Where You've Seen The Actor: Jem and the Holograms, Prodigal Son, Westworld

Minos runs Krete as an ambitious, ruthless president. He seeks power and god favor. Minos loves his daughter Ari. A secret haunts Minos, threatening to break his world. His drive for control risks his relationships and morals.

Played By: Stanley Townsend

Where You've Seen The Actor: Blackshore, Standby, Isolation