Percy Jackson and the Olympians review: The latest fantasy adventure on Disney+ Hotstar is a cool redo of Rick Riordan’s popular books about a kid discovering he’s the son of a Greek god. Check out our take on the first two episodes.
About Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is one of the most anticipated TV comebacks in 2023. While the books got turned into movies over ten years ago, fans have been waiting for this new version because it has more time to stay true to the original stories. The Disney+ Hotstar series, starting with two episodes on December 20, is a faithful and exciting retelling of the novels.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians review
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Story
The main characters—Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood—are played by lesser-known actors, Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri. They take the lead in this series about a regular 12-year-old kid named Percy from New York City who finds out he’s the son of a Greek god. More info about Percy Jackson and the Olympians review: Rick Riordan’s book series springs to life in an exciting, True to story adaptation!
Percy has to go to a special camp with other kids like him who are part god to learn how to protect themselves and get better at using their powers. Even though Percy goes through a tough time losing someone important to him, he goes on a journey to help his dad who’s been away, all while getting support from both his new and old friends. It’s a classic story about growing up, but the series makes it feel new and exciting as we discover this cool new world along with Percy.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Design and Direction
People might compare this to other wizard stories, but Percy Jackson stands out with its roots in Greek mythology and exciting action scenes. The first two episodes have fun titles like ‘I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher’ and ‘I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom,’ adding a playful vibe.
Kids watching might also learn a bit about Greek mythology as the camp is full of children of gods, showing how the rules are different for both gods and kids with god parents. Directed by James Bobin, the start of Percy Jackson mixes the familiar with the unknown in a cool way. More info about Percy Jackson and the Olympians review: Rick Riordan’s book series springs to life in an exciting, True to story adaptation!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Acting
Walker Scobell is spot-on as Percy, the kid whose life gets turned upside down by discovering he’s a demigod. Aryan Simhadri as Percy’s friend Grover is sincere, and we get a glimpse of the tough warrior from Leah Sava Jeffries’s Annabeth in these early episodes. Virigina Kull, Jason Mantzoukas, and Glynn Turman, the only adults so far, also do a good job.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Review
While old fans of the books will be the first to watch, the show is likely to win over more viewers as it goes on. The pacing and exciting adventures planned ahead are sure to keep people hooked. It’s also a plus that the author Riordan is part of the TV adaptation, keeping things close to the book’s storyline. The special effects, especially the monsters, look great. With the way the first two episodes set things up, it seems like season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is already a sure thing.
