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The costumes, actions, dialogue, CGI, world building, etc are at very most an attempt as the only times they are shown it is very short scenes or not there at all. For having such a large budget, there is nary a scene where it is showcased. I did not like how the story, that in the book introduces young readers to much more mature and dark themes, was childified and ignored the heavier themes that the books are so known for. While visiting the physical locations of the book, all the substance and nuance, the actual story that was connected to each location, was completely rewritten for the worse and as much weaker changes to the story. This felt like a weak rewriting of the entire book and has dire consequences for the rest of the series because it completely ignored various essential plot points that are painfully important in future books and the most important parts of the story. It really comes across as a money grab and that no fan was in the writing room while the original author just wanted to rewrite his original story. It was just plainly not good and did not have the substance and nuance that made the books work well. The fight scenes are also cut short and feel low stakes, hoping it gets better next season. There is potential but tons of exposition and the characters always knowing what's gonna happen before it does, as well as gray/dark lighting and very little humor unlike the book counterpart, made for a not so fun watch. Had a strong start but quickly became more boring with each episode. Story felt somewhat faithful to the books, although their was unnecessary things that were added and some things were excluded in the series for some reason, which could have easily been adapted to the series Percy still manages to be an edge-of-the-seat comfort watch. It may please die-hard fans of the books, but this Percy Jackson adaptation could’ve been so much more memorable had the characters been more likable, the episodes more exciting, and the humor more effective.ĭespite its compelling source material, a talented cast, and the allure of Greek mythology, the series struggles to break free from the shackles of lackluster exposition-driven dialogue, inconsistent CGI, and a failure to realize its characters’ journeys. What I like most about this adaptation of the first novel in Rick Riordan’s best-selling fantasy series is that it speaks to the audience the books were written for: younger primary school students. With a charming central trio, an intriguing quest and plenty of magical moments, this faithful reboot is a fun (if familiar) family-friendly fantasy. Episode 1 Aired I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher Expelled from school, Percy Jackson unravels who he is, confronting a world of gods and monsters.ĭetails Episode 2 Aired I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom Percy finds his place at Camp Half Blood, where he learns just how special his origins may be.ĭetails Episode 3 Aired We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium Percy is tasked with the quest to return Zeus' stolen Master Bolt, to stop a war between the gods choosing Annabeth and Grover as his quest mates, they set off to retrieve it from the Underworld.ĭetails Episode 4 Aired I Plunge to My Death The heroes search for a refuge in St Louis, and come face to face with the mother of all monsters.ĭetails Episode 5 Aired A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers The quest deepens as Percy, Annabeth and Grover are tasked with a favor from a fearsome opponent.ĭetails Episode 6 Aired We Take a Zebra to Vegas Percy, Annabeth and Grover must resist the alluring draw of a casino that feels outside of time.ĭetails Episode 7 Aired We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of The heroes journey across the Underworld and bargain for their safety with the god of the dead.ĭetails Episode 8 Aired The Prophecy Comes True Mount Olympus beckons and Percy must face his greatest battle yet.
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