Percy Jackson and the Olympians Continues to Be Favored By the Gods in Season 2 (Review)

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It’s been two years since Disney+ brought Rick Riordan’s popular Percy Jackson & the Olympians books to life on television, and fans loved the thoughtful and accurate adaptation. Now, the show is back for a second season, based on the second book, Sea of Monsters. The stakes are higher this time around. While the first season finally gave Percy Jackson fans the adaptation they’d been waiting for – after two previous movies didn’t quite hit the mark – there was a question of whether the show could keep up the quality while also allowing its young actors to grow. Thankfully, we have our answer: Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is just as good as the first.

Season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins about a year after the events of season one, quickly getting viewers up to speed. Over the past year, Percy (Walker Scobell), Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover (Aryan Simhadri) have been away from Camp Half-Blood – Percy and Annabeth have been attending school and Annabeth is reconnecting with her family, while Grover has been searching for Pan. However, a lot has happened during their time apart. Grover has been captured and is in danger, the camp’s defenses have been broken, and Percy discovers he has a half-brother, Tyson, who is a cyclops. These are just some of the problems Percy and his friends must face as Luke continues his efforts to destroy Olympus, and they work to protect the camp and stop him.

Rating: 4 out of 5

PROS CONS
Changes from the book that really work well Some pacing issues
More mature tone A few character dynamics don’t quite feel earned
Great new cast additions

Percy Jackson Season 2 Deviates a Bit From The Books In Ways That Work

Fans of the Sea of Monsters book will immediately notice some differences between the novel and this season of the show. While Season 1 closely followed the book’s plot, Season 2 takes more liberties with the story. After watching the first four episodes, it’s clear the show isn’t a strict adaptation. The main storyline remains the same, but some details and how events unfold have been altered—for example, the circumstances of Tyson saving Percy and changes at camp are different. However, these changes don’t hurt the story; they actually work well when adapting a book for television.

Season 2 feels more grown-up and a bit more serious than the first, and that’s a good thing. The actors playing Percy and Annabeth convincingly portray older, more complicated characters. Both Scobell and Jeffries skillfully balance the innocence of teenagers with the struggles of handling difficult feelings. They perfectly capture the dynamic of extraordinary kids facing both mythical monsters and everyday teenage problems. But a standout addition to this season is Daniel Diemer as Tyson – both the character and Diemer’s performance are truly enjoyable.

Another Divine Season, But Not Without Some Flaws

Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians builds on the strong foundation of Season 1, especially in how it expands on the story from the books. However, it’s not perfect. The pacing is still a bit of a challenge, and feels even more noticeable this season. The first two episodes move quickly, rushing to recap the previous season and immediately throwing viewers back into the action at Camp Half-Blood. This doesn’t give enough time to adjust to the new characters or fully understand the new threat and how it connects to the larger story. Additionally, the shift in the relationship between Percy and Annabeth feels a bit sudden and underdeveloped. While the change isn’t illogical, it feels slightly jarring at first. These issues create a sense of imbalance, which does contribute to the story’s tension, but can be distracting and take time to resolve.

Despite a few issues with speed and flow, Percy Jackson and the Olympians remains a truly excellent show. It stays true to the popular young adult books and successfully builds on the first season. The characters are developing well, the stakes are higher, but they’re all ready for the challenge, and it feels like the story is truly special, as if guided by the gods themselves.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuts Wednesday, December 10th on Disney+.

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2025-12-04 08:10