After 'Arcane', Netflix Turned to Norse Gods — and Almost Nobody Noticed
There’s still hope this series will find its audience.
Netflix has been pushing harder into animation. After Love, Death & Robots and the global success of Arcane, the platform gave Zack Snyder the reins for an original project: Twilight of the Gods.
It’s an eight-episode dive into Norse mythology — but don’t expect Marvel’s glossy Asgard. This one is brutal, bloody, and unapologetically adult.
What Twilight of the Gods Is About
The story follows Sigrid, daughter of a giant and a mortal woman, who watches in horror as Thor massacres her people. From that moment, her life becomes a quest for vengeance.
She joins her betrothed, a Viking king, and a ragtag band — a dwarf, warrior, shapeshifter, skald, and seeress — to challenge the gods themselves. Their trials, from epic battles to a clash with Fafnir, put both mortals and gods at stake.
The Tone and the Style
I was struck by how different Snyder’s vision feels. Here, Thor isn’t a lovable rogue — he’s a ruthless tyrant. The show strips away any 'family-friendly' gloss: the battles are savage, blood flows freely, and the sexuality is blunt and raw. It’s less Disney Asgard, more heavy-metal mythology.
Each episode runs just about 30 minutes, but the pacing never drags. Snyder didn’t just retell old myths; he built an original arc that still carries the bleak grandeur of Norse legend. Personally, I think that makes it stronger — it feels fresh, not like homework.
The finale leaves the door open for more, and if Netflix pays attention, Twilight of the Gods could still carve out a devoted fanbase. It may not be for everyone, but if you like your mythology dark and unflinching, this one deserves a place on your list.
