Zendaya as Athena in 'The Odyssey' Image via Universal Pictures By Kendall Myers Published Jul 24, 2026, 11:41 PM EDT Kendall Myers is a Senior Author with Collider. As part of the TV and Movies Features team, she writes about some of the most popular releases before, during, and after they premiere. In three years, she has written over 900 articles with topics ranging from classic sitcoms to fantasy epics. Sign in to your Collider account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Listen Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Recent years have proven that TV shows based on video games are here to stay, with undeniable examples like Fallout , The Last of Us , The Witcher , and many more. However, even as this trend grows, some of the best video games haven't received the adaptation they deserve. Among these is the 2020 game Hades , a roguelike action role-playing game with a lot of potential. Supergiant Games' masterpiece gained considerable attention following its release, and even got a sequel game in 2025, Hades II . Together, these two games tell an epic story that could easily be turned into a thrilling TV series perfect for the ever-growing fantasy genre .
Known for its unique comic-book-like animation and story-driven narrative, the Hades series has a lot to offer. One thing that sets it apart is a Greek-mythology-based story , making the game especially notable because these legends remain popular. In fact, with The Odyssey 's recent release, Greek mythology is more relevant than ever, with Odysseus even being a character you can interact with in Hades II . This connection makes it the perfect time to adapt the beloved game and give fans what they've been asking for.
Hades became a smash hit in 2020 because there was nothing quite like it. The story is based on Greek mythology , specifically on the relationship between Hades and his wife, Persephone, but Hades takes its own path, instead creating a unique version of these characters as the players uncover the story. The story follows Zagreus, the son of Hades, who hopes to escape his father's realm and discover the truth about his absent mother, Persephone . In his journey, Zagreus seeks help from Nyx, the goddess of night, and several other Olympian gods. However, to do so, he must face all the monsters of the Underworld. This creates a cycle as each time Zagreus is slain, he reappears in the Underworld to try again.
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