- "The tales of Greek mythology were part of an oral tradition. Many were never transcribed, and through the ages, some were lost. This is one of those tales..."
- ―Opening introduction to A Call to Arms.
Blood of Zeus, formerly known as Gods & Heroes, is an original anime-style television series created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides for Netflix.
The series is set in Greek mythology. When giants and monsters begin to terrorize Greece, Heron, a demigod son of Zeus, embarks on a quest to discover what's happening. On his quest, he meets other heroes and the Gods themselves and discovers a conspiracy to destroy Olympus.
Produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, the series was released on Netflix on October 27, 2020. In early December 2020, a second season was greenlit by Netflix. According to the creators, they have five seasons outlined.[1]
Premise
A commoner living in ancient Greece, Heron discovers his true heritage as a son of Zeus, and his purpose: to save the world from a demonic army.
Main Cast and Characters
- Derek Phillips as Heron
- Jason O'Mara as Zeus/Elias
- Claudia Christian as Hera
- Elias Toufexis as Seraphim
- Mamie Gummer as Electra
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Evios & Poseidon
- Jessica Henwick as Alexia
- Melina Kanakaredes as Ariana
- Matthew Mercer as Hermes
- Adetokumboh M'Cormack as Kofi
- Adam Croasdell as Apollo
- Jennifer Hale as Artemis, Clotho, Atropos, & Lachesis
- Fred Tatasciore as Hades
- David Shaughnessy as Chiron & Dionysus
- Adam Croasdell as Apollo & Hephaestus
Episodes
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | A Call to Arms | October 27, 2020 |
| 02 | Past is Prologue | October 27, 2020 |
| 03 | The Raid | October 27, 2020 |
| 04 | A Monster is Born | October 27, 2020 |
| 05 | Escape or Die | October 27, 2020 |
| 06 | Back to Olympus | October 27, 2020 |
| 07 | The Fields of the Dead | October 27, 2020 |
| 08 | War for Olympus | October 27, 2020 |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | A Shadow Emerges | May 10, 2024 |
| 10 | Weights & Measures | May 10, 2024 |
| 11 | Winter is Born | May 10, 2024 |
| 12 | Funeral Games | May 10, 2024 |
| 13 | Judgement Day | May 10, 2024 |
| 14 | Crossing Paths | May 10, 2024 |
| 15 | The Hidden Realm | May 10, 2024 |
| 16 | The Three Trials | May 10, 2024 |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | A Breath Before Dying | May 8, 2025 |
| 18 | Hades' Choice | May 8, 2025 |
| 19 | Hellebore | May 8, 2025 |
| 20 | Brothers' Journey | May 8, 2025 |
| 21 | The Head of the Maenads | May 8, 2025 |
| 22 | The Tower of the Winds | May 8, 2025 |
| 23 | Land of the Dead | May 8, 2025 |
| 24 | A Champion's Challenge | May 8, 2025 |
Reception
For the series, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 100% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.56/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Reforging Greek mythology as an epic battle royal with slick imagery and sterling voice acting, Blood of Zeus earns a spot on the Mount Olympus of action animation."[2]
Notes and Trivia
- Initially the series was announced in 2019 as Gods & Heroes, but was later renamed to Blood of Zeus.
- While the series' used Periander, an actual historical figure in the 6th century BC, the story actually isn't set in a specific period. Instead, the creators said that the story happens "post mythology", meaning after everything that's happened in the known canon.[3]
- From January 21 to January 28, 2021, the video game Immortals Fenyx Rising had a limited-time quest based on the Netflix show, Blood of Zeus. On top of that, players can also purchase a new Blood of Zeus-themed character pack in addition to a weapons packs.
Trailers
Gallery
References
- ↑ 'Blood of Zeus’ Creators Aim for 5 Seasons, But That’s Not Netflix’s Style Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ↑ Blood of Zeus: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
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BloodofZeus (@BloodofZeus) on Twitter "He was MOST definitely an inspiration. And in terms of timeline, we didn't pick a specific period. Instead, we just said that this happens "post mythology", meaning after everything that's happened in the known canon. I hope that answers your questions...? So glad you enjoyed it!"
