“Why would people watch?”: Blood of Zeus Creators Needed to Step Away from Making a Word-for-Word Greek Mythological Adaptation to Impress Netflix
The process of reinventing and retelling classic tales through movies and art isn’t new. However, Blood of Zeus is a class apart through its deconstruction and retelling of Greek mythology. From loss to redemption, the anime borrows major themes and elements from Greek tragedy. The anime premiered in October 2020 and was a massive hit worldwide.
Seraphim in Blood of Zeus | Credits: Netflix
However, the journey to recognition wasn’t easy for the creators of the show. From the initial stage of pitching to procuring investment for the show, creators Charley Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides revealed the struggles behind making this show a massive hit.
Deconstructing Greek Mythology in Blood of Zeus
Blood of Zeus is a modern retelling of Greek mythology that focuses on Heron and Seraphim, the two illegitimate children of the God Zeus. To say the least, the character conception of this show wasn’t a piece...
Seraphim in Blood of Zeus | Credits: Netflix
However, the journey to recognition wasn’t easy for the creators of the show. From the initial stage of pitching to procuring investment for the show, creators Charley Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides revealed the struggles behind making this show a massive hit.
Deconstructing Greek Mythology in Blood of Zeus
Blood of Zeus is a modern retelling of Greek mythology that focuses on Heron and Seraphim, the two illegitimate children of the God Zeus. To say the least, the character conception of this show wasn’t a piece...
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