Ronald D. Moore — the man who gave us political intrigue in space (Battlestar Galactica), romantic time travel (Outlander), and emotionally wrecked dads (every show he’s ever touched) — is now steering the ship on Amazon’s God of War TV adaptation. And no, he still hasn’t beaten the troll in the first level. (Thanks IGN)

Appearing live at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Moore shared his thoughts on taking Kratos and Atreus from joystick to streaming screen. As executive producer and showrunner, he’s bringing his signature flair for broken families, long walks through snow, and existential dread — but now with more axe-throwing.

“The tone of the show is trying to emulate the tone of the game,” Moore explained, in what may be the most reassuring sentence fans have heard all year.

For those wondering whether Kratos would become an emotionally unavailable sitcom dad or if Atreus would be turned into comic relief — fear not. Moore promises drama with depth, monsters with flair, and daddy issues with extra Norse mythology.

And while Moore admits he’s not a gamer (his words: “Just give me an Asteroids console and I’ll kick your ass”), he fell in love with God of War by watching the cutscenes — like a true lore-hungry cinematic binger. After seeing Kratos and Atreus light a funeral pyre and head off into the wilderness, he was sold.

“I hadn’t seen anything like that before,” he said. “I was just taken with it.”

When pressed about Kratos’ past lives — you know, the chaotic Greek murder-god years — Moore played it coy: “Maybe. You’ll have to wait and see.” Translation: expect at least one flashback with lava, chains, and screaming.

As for Atreus, Moore confirmed the show will dig into the emotional complexity of a kid who barely knows his dad — a recurring theme in his work. (See also: Jake Sisko, Galactica’s Cylons, and about 75% of all humans.)

“Broken families with ruptured relationships are endlessly interesting,” Moore noted, casually describing 90% of prestige TV since 2008.

What can we expect from Amazon’s God of War?

• Spectacle? Yes.
• Monster-smashing? Obviously.
• Emotional baggage wrapped in a beard? You bet.
• Ronald D. Moore still losing boss fights because he can’t remember which button dodges? Tragically, yes.

The series will adapt the 2018 God of War reboot, bringing Kratos’ gruff Nordic dad era to life with all its icy stares, mythology, and parenting crises. No release date yet — but based on Moore’s track record, we’ll likely laugh, cry, and question our relationships with our own fathers.

Stay tuned. And press X to grieve.