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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Review

Montana Poe, Reporter

February 2, 2024

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: (L to R) Charlie Andrews, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Aryan Simhadri, Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, Karey Burke and Ayo Davis attend the UK premiere of Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson And The Olympians” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on December 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a fantasy book by author Rick Riordan. Disney recently adapted it into a new television series called Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The series is based on books and old movies about Percy Jackson. In the story, Percy Jackson is a demigod, the son of the mortal Sally Jackson and the Greek god Poseidon. Despite being born a demigod, Percy’s mom wanted to shelter him from dangerous monsters and the gods. However, Percy didn’t realize his true identity until he was a teenager. Percy Jackson must prevent the Titans, led by Kronos, from destroying the world. The story is full of twists and turns that have you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next for the entirety of the series.

Viewers didn’t know what to expect from this TV show because the two Percy Jackson movies – made about 10 years ago – had fans feeling disappointed, ultimately leading to Percy Jackson 3 being canceled. Most viewers feel that the Disney series is a much more reliable adaptation of the books, unlike the old movie adaptations. The new series has garnered many positive reviews from online fans.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 is an adaptation of the first book in the series, The Lightning Thief. It was commercially successful but received mixed reviews from critics. Many people at least have heard of Greek mythology and the stories told, but this series catches the reader’s eye and gives a fun view of the belief.

About the Contributor

Montana Poe, Reporter

Montana Poe is a senior at Sahuaro High School who aspires to be a journalist after she graduates college. She has always loved talking and writing about things happening in the world, especially sports or entertainment-related events. She wants to travel and see new places that someday she might write about. Most of all, she wants to make her dad, who recently passed away, proud because she cares about what he thought and wanted for her future. She is excited about new, fun, and last experiences in her third year in The Paper Cut. In Montana's free time, she enjoys playing sports, working out, and spending time with her family. She has four brothers who are all older than her but love her very much. Montana participates in both track and volleyball - which she almost equally enjoys - as well as playing club volleyball.