Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 3 Review: From A Lifelong Book Fan, Percy Jackson Is Hitting Its Stride

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As someone who’s loved the Percy Jackson books since I was a kid, I’m really enjoying the TV show now that it’s hitting its stride. Season one was great, but I have to admit, getting older made some of the show’s lighter, more kid-focused moments feel different than how I remembered the books. When I first read them, they felt much more intense and epic!

After watching the first two episodes of Percy Jackson season 2, I found myself enjoying how the show was growing up alongside its characters. The spirit of the Percy Jackson books I remembered was finally coming through. This was partly because the show was becoming more complex and ambitious, but also because I realized the books were meant for the younger me – the 12-year-old who first read them, not the almost-30-year-old watching the show now.

Going into episode 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, I approached it with a different outlook, and I was really pleased to find that same, more grown-up feel that the earlier episodes had. Thankfully, it didn’t lose all the fun and magic of the books! It feels like Percy Jackson is really hitting its stride now, and honestly, I think it’s a combination of the show getting better and me learning to appreciate it for what it is.

Percy Jackson Season 2 Continues To Be A Faithful & Exceptionally-Made Adaptation Of The Books

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The original Percy Jackson movies from the 2010s didn’t succeed because they took too many liberties with the books. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) mixed plot points from the first book with compressed ideas from the next three, which frustrated fans like me. That’s why the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which stays much closer to the books, feels so much better.

In this adaptation, Luke’s army isn’t sailing on a small yacht – it’s based on the Princess Andromeda, a large cruise ship. This change adds a sense of realism and scale, highlighting the serious danger Luke poses to Percy, Annabeth, Tyson, and everyone at Camp Half-Blood. It’s a much more believable and intimidating setup than the movie’s smaller vessel.

The Disney+ series feels much more true to the original stories thanks to hints about characters like Kronos and the important prophecy. While some things were changed to keep the pace moving, fans of the books will likely be very pleased. What really elevates these familiar story elements, however, is the high quality of the show’s production.

Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians feels much more immersive than the first, thanks to its increased use of real sets, costumes, and filming locations. Compared to the first season’s reliance on virtual backgrounds, the monsters look fantastic, the cruise ship setting is lively and believable, and the practical stunts are well-done. The show’s budget really helps bring the world of the books – a world I’ve loved for nearly twenty years – to life.

Percy Jackson Season 2, Episode 3 Continues To Improve On Season 1’s Already-Decent Aspects

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I really liked the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, though it wasn’t perfect. The young actors did a great job, especially considering their age. However, because the cast was so young, the show felt a bit more childish and relied less on strong acting and conversations. The action scenes were also a little disappointing because the editing seemed to cover up the stunt work.

These still weren’t enough to cause the first season to fail, as I still enjoyed it overall.

The first two episodes of Percy Jackson season 2 were already a big step forward, and the third episode keeps that momentum going. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Charlie Bushnell deliver strong performances, developing their characters, nodding to details fans of the books will appreciate, and hinting at complex themes related to the gods and titans’ conflict.

Episode 3 of Percy Jackson season 2 features a standout action scene: a fight between Annabeth, Percy, and one of Luke’s followers, Allison. Although short, the scene had fewer quick cuts, letting the sword fighting choreography be clearly seen. This suggests the show is getting a bigger budget and a more intense tone as it adds more characters, which should lead to even more exciting fight scenes in the future.

The Percy Jackson I Love Is Coming To Life

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I’ve hinted that I’m not approaching this review as a newcomer to the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. I was a huge fan of the book series, reading it constantly throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s. While many kids were obsessed with Harry Potter, I was completely devoted to Percy Jackson, and always hoped it would get an adaptation as good as the Harry Potter movies.

I’m still in my late 20s and I still wear the trident necklace I’ve had since childhood – it’s a really important connection to my past. Because of that, I had to rethink how I approached Percy Jackson and the Olympians, particularly the first season. I’d been imagining a perfect adaptation in my head for over ten years, and it was hard to see something different.

I initially thought the first season of Percy Jackson was a bit simple and not as developed as I’d hoped, but I still liked it. After watching season 2, I realized I was holding it to my own expectations. I now understand that season 1 was meant to introduce the story and build the foundation for what was to come.

Looking back, I appreciate the first season of Percy Jackson a lot more now, and I’m enjoying the second season even more. While the first season’s atmosphere is true to the books, I realized the books themselves felt more grown-up when I first read them as a child, and I still feel that way today.

I’ve had time to think things through, and as an older reader, I realize Percy Jackson and the Olympians is adapting books that really captivated me when I was younger. I still enjoy the stories, but it wasn’t fair to expect the show to have the same feel as later books, like book 5 or the Heroes of Olympus series, right from the start of season 1.

Season 2, episode 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is really starting to capture the spirit of the books. The show, the actors, and the overall tone are all developing nicely. While the first season took some getting used to, now the show is hitting its stride. With these improvements, I’m rediscovering my love for the story and characters, and it’s exciting to see them come to life on screen.

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2025-12-17 14:02