Percy Jackson and the Olympians * An Action Packed Series Following The Intense Adventures Of Percy Featuring A Talented Young Cast
Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he’ll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he’s destined to be.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Avalon N. comments, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a phenomenally executed TV series based on the first book in the Percy Jackson series written by Rick Riordan. One of its highlights is that it features a young, yet talented, cast.” Mikella G. adds, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an action packed series following the intense adventures of Percy, taking his audience on a wild adventure! Due to its high-tech quality, my attention was locked in the entire time.” See their full reviews and Connor’s interviews below.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
By Avalon N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a phenomenally executed TV series based on the first book in the Percy Jackson series written by Rick Riordan. One of its highlights is that it features a young, yet talented, cast.
The series follows a young boy named Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) who is living his relatively normal life until suddenly and unexpectedly he finds out he’s a demigod which is essentially a child of a mortal and a god. After finding this out he gets thrown into one dangerous situation after another and eventually embarks on a quest where the fate of humanity, as we know it, is at stake.
One of the most spectacular parts of the series is the realistic creatures. The show is live action however it features a lot of mythological creatures from classic Greek myths. All those creatures have to be brought to life in a way that makes them look like they actually belong in this world. Another very impressive point is the acting. A lot of the actors are quite young. In fact the two leads are only 14 years old. Despite their young age, their acting is very impressive and they portray a range of emotions from devastated to determined, and everything in between. One of the very best parts of the show that all fans will enjoy is that the series stays very close to the original storyline of the books. Sometimes films and series stray quite off course from the books they are based on. However this one is so true to the original plotline and even brings some of the fan favorite small moments to life.
The series’ message is to be proud of who you are and who you’ve become and never stop trying. Be aware that there are a few loud and violent moments that could startle younger children.
I give Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can watch the first two episodes starting December 20 2023 on Disney+ and the remaining shows will launch once a week every Wednesday.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Mikella G., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an action packed series following the intense adventures of Percy, taking his audience on a wild adventure! Due to its high-tech quality, my attention was locked in the entire time.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians retells the story from the well-known book series, by Rick Riordin, creating a live action TV series. We follow Percy on his journey of coming into himself as a half-blood and the discoveries he begins to make. After joining a camp to learn more about who he is, Percy is faced with the ultimate challenge, where he finds himself on a life threatening quest, in which the weight of the world is quite literally in his hands. The Gods are fighting, and it’s up to Percy to save the day!
A standout in Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the action and adventure. Starting from the very first episode, the characters’ fight scenes were top notch. The CGI is incredible, specifically when it comes to the creation of the monsters. Everything feels so real and looks like these strong kids are really battling enormous giants. It doesn’t feel cliche at all. From the very start of the show, there isn’t a moment where I was bored or not entertained. Everything is so interesting, and kept me wanting more.
The execution of the show is very impressive. Recreating a well-known story can sometimes get lost in the idea, however the writers brought everything to life perfectly while staying true to the storyline. This show reaches its fans, while creating new ones. The cast is very impressive – each character is spot on. Walker Scobell as Percy makes so much sense – his execution of Percy brings exactly who I envisioned in the books to life. Dior Goodjohn, as Clarisse, also becomes her character with emotional depth.
The message of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is to always believe in yourself, because you can truly make anything that you want happen. Be aware that this series contains violent scenes, and uses swords and other weapons.
I give Percy Jackson and the Olympians 4.5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It launched on December 20 2023 on Disney+ and the remaining shows launch once a week every Wednesday.
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