Though Kratos appears to be the logical choice for the lead character in Amazon’s planned God of War TV series, there is another character that could contribute more to the plot. In the God of War video game series, Kratos has taken the lead in each entry thus far.
As one of the most well-known characters in contemporary video games, the adaptation is probably going to chronicle the adventures of the titular deity. However, by substituting a different main protagonist for Kratos, the TV series might differentiate itself from other game adaptations.
The live-action God of War TV series on Amazon is currently quite underwhelming, so it’s hard to predict how far the plot will deviate from the original. The adaptation will have an abundance of games to explore in search of intriguing backstories to utilize as the foundation for its story.
Every God of War game, which has been under development since 2005, expands on the many periods in Kratos’ history. But the more recent improvements to the property might hold the secret to creating a genuinely unique presentation.
Atreus Would Be A Great Main Hero For Amazon’s God Of War TV Show
Amazon’s TV series can choose to centre on Kratos’ son instead of repeating parts of the gaming character’s story. The God of War soft reboot game from 2018 debuted Atreus, who has a fascinating pedigree. Being Kratos’ son, Atreus is not only partially god but also partially huge.
Only flashback scenes feature his mother Faye, whose past is just as interesting as Kratos’. There have been a lot of intriguing tales about Atreus’ powers and close ties to Norse mythology during his existence in the games thus far.
His father, who has a history of using violence to resolve his conflicts, has a temperament that is different from his own. According to the story, Atreus is a far more delicate person who only fights when it’s necessary. But when called upon, he has also proven to be a formidable fighter.
He would make a more nuanced TV protagonist than Kratos since, as a much younger character than his father, he has far more room for development. It would be crazy to completely exclude Kratos from the God of War TV series, even though concentrating on Atreus might be an interesting strategy.
Kratos should therefore continue to play a significant part in the series, but he should play it at a distance to avoid overshadowing Atreus. Even while it seems like a hard balance to strike, the show’s writers can learn how to do it by studying the games.
The conclusion of the God of War Ragnarök video game in 2022 offers Atreus the ideal chance to assume the role of protagonist. As Ragnarök comes to a close, Atreus and Kratos part ways. Atreus says goodbye to his father amicably and departs Kratos to embark on a quest to rescue the Giants.
Kratos gives in to Atreus’ wish to choose his fate, even though he is tormented by the thought of releasing his small son. God of War TV on Amazon ought to continue where the game leaves off, following Atreus on his mission.