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Showing Medusa not as a vengeful monster but as a victim consumed by centuries of grudge was a stroke of genius. So many of the so-called "Monsters" and "Villains" in ancient Greece are just innocent people caught in the crossfire of tantrums between gods.
I did hear Medusa's story was created in Roman Era, mainly to make Athena look bitchier, since Rome was heavy on Mars religion. Since greeks had favoritism going on the protector of cities, and her counterpart, conquering god of war used to be less popular.
I'm just so glad they kept in Percy sending the head to Olympus despite annabeth and grover begging hom not too. It's probably one if the most savage thingsPercy has done. My man gives zero f*cks 😂
13:50 he didn’t choose Annabeth because he knew she would betray him, he chose her because he thought they would never be friends so she couldn’t betray him. Because he will be betrayed by one who calls him friend
So far, I really like the changes compared to the original. Especially the fact that the "monsters" have been given a bit more character - they are no longer just another obstacle in the heroes' path.
Agreed. Having so much focus on Sally being important to Percy was absolutely amazing. And focusing on the fact that "monsters" often enough were just humans that ended up getting punished by God's bc they're petty like that. I mean look at Arachne. I also like Annabeth and Percy genuinely fighting, just like Grover lashing out. Feels totally in place and connects you to the characters if you haven't read the books
@@ot7biasedmashupsI like that they’re showing that these are just kids, and percy and annabeth are basically strangers, so there is going to be discourse inside of the group. I thought that was a good way to add conflict to the episode while also characterizing the kids
I thought it was great too! Thinking back on the book, the chapter with medusa was probably one of the less exciting ones and I don't think it would translate well to screen. However, I thought the interaction with Alecto with Annabeth was SUPER weird. She's talking like she knows her really well and calls her one of the most formidable demigods, even though she has never gone on a quest? What? Other than that, it was great.
@@grants5383well it was kinda explained in the same episode. Alecto was attacking Thalia, Luke, Annabeth and Grover when they fleed to Camp Half Blood. Annabeth survived that confrontation. Who knows how many heroes faced Alecto. But I guess not many survived, so Alecto gave her some kind of praise because she survived her attack. Of course you would believe/say someone must be special if he beats you, rather than say that you are bad and everyone could do it.
I’m so excited to see the lotus casino in episode 6! Aryan Simhadri (Grover) said in a interview that there were lots of Easter eggs in the lotus casino!!! Nico and Bianca??!!!
@@user-fr8nw7hi3r nah I doubt it, but I mean there could be a girl in the background with a floppy green hat on talking to a guy who looks like the back of nico or something
@@user-fr8nw7hi3rreally all they need is to get two dark haired kids and just film their backs. Make the girl taller then boy to show she's older. Boom! You've got a Bianca and Nico easter egg
@@masonambrose1093 That's ok this series will have some imo more complex characters on the way, but at least the whole family tree is open to be explored.
@sihtam-nd1fs it was revealed at the 5th book(cause I finished reading it the first time) about they made the pact because of WWII so I think its alright for now that they didn't include it in the current episodess that are out.
One thing I really like is how they are building up Luke’s arc of resenting the God’s. The portrayal of Medusa as someone who had been wronged as well as Percy and Annabeth mentioning their strained relationship with their godly parent throughout, I think it all foreshadows the conflict to come about if the gods are really the good guys very well. It certainly helps the viewers and Percy himself sympathise with Luke’s cause
I liked how the trio immediately figures out they entered Medusa's lair, it shows the characters being realistically aware and observant, and it also saves some much of the episode's runtime, rather then having them be annoyingly unaware of the obvious danger and wasting the runtime with building up a twist that all of us (those who've readied the books and those who haven't) already knows.
i honestly didn't like that, sure maybe they could've been aware but it would've been a better reveal if they hadn't figured it out so quickly...i just feel like they're rushing through so many vital plot points that build the characters and establish their bond
@@mr.cloudbound in my opinion, I think it was a good move on their part because in the book I always wondered why they just went into some house because of the smell of food. Annabeth is so smart no way she wouldn’t have noticed!
true, i dont mean they do it like the book lol. i think like the movie they could've built up the tension and suspense a whole lot better but thats just me @@imgonnaputsomedirtinureyedabs
I really liked this episode, especially Medusa’s character. I think they presented her as less of a villain here, but more of just a broken person who got on the wrong side.
Percy didn’t really chose his companions in the book. Grover was essentially automatically on the team, stilled tasked with protecting Percy to qualify to become a searcher (they haven’t mentioned any of this yet in show); Annabeth was invisible and listening when Percy was given the quest as she had already volunteered since Percy is the special demigod she had to wait for to be allowed to see the world, and Percy knew right away who was crazy enough to volunteer was and didn’t question her joining. Basically all monsters regenerate in Tartarus and can never be permanently killed. This includes the Minotaur and Gorgons. Alecto is Hades’ right-hand Lieutenant so she gets out quicker, essentially immediately, to do his biding.
@@MrSaints74 Yeah I hope they will now they have relieved the trio tension and might open up more. Pan is a four book arc tho, so they might be ignoring or barely touching on it now, and will instead draw it in when it fits better to the main plots of s2 and s3 (fingers crossed)
I really like how this episode makes the gods seem more questionable, especially with how Medusa was bullied by Athena, despite how Annabeth is very loyal to her mother. This just might further add more to a certain character's motivation and how some other demigods side with them. And maybe they're saving the whole explanation of Percy being a forbidden child in a later episode or season when we meet other children of the Big Three, as that would make sense to bring that up then.
Yes but they still posed a serious threat and were just written in a more terrifying way. Alecto waiting outside of Medusa's lair was so goofy@@marijavicic3010
@@Luke101 Yeah that is what bothered me the most in this episode, I don't remember them dying a lot in the books I just remember dods doing it and it was because of the surprise of percy having a weapon, now annabeth just kills one of them without any trouble?
I also really like how they did Medusa. I am disappointed that they figured out it was her instantly, but I’m glad it was annabeth that figured it out because it’s shows more of her being a daughter of Athena. I also think the acting in this entire sequence was amazing, they all did incredible! I can’t wait to see the Chimera in episode 4!
i think if they hadn’t figured it out immediately they would have looked stupid- literally everyone knows about medusa, and percy specifically knew her story inside and out, he’s named after perseus after all
@@seguaye exactly. It never made sense to me that Annabeth didn't figure it out immediately just because she smelled some food. Like EVERYBODY knows about Medusa and especially she should figure it out immediately. Not to mention there's probably no viewers that hadn't figured it out so it would have been useless misdirection
I didn't like it either! People saying Annabeth is so smart she should've known... Yes and no. Let's remember she is 12 years old and even though sure, she is smart, that is why there are 5 books in the first series. Character development. Also, they were all hungry and had fought some monsters so it was actually logical for them not to recognize or think about the place being a threat (yet I'm pretty sure Percy says it's probably a trap, but again, tell me you haven't been the quickest to react when hungry lol) Besides, not knowing what monster they were facing along the way and having to guess was so much better. It is even more logical than them knowing it's Medusa and STILL going inside. Now, THAT is something Annabeth would disapprove of. I reeeaaally hate how everything is thrown down the viewers' throats like it's nothing. Also, the Fury waiting outside and Medusa being killed so easy was so stupid and infuriating.
2:40 my favorite about this moment is that right after percy says that, the oracle showing gabe as the medium can be interpreted as a “b**** please could a decoration do this?”
I think they really nailed the beginning of the trios relationship and how Grover has to constantly stop the two arguing as well the comments about how they need to trust each other. I feel these are especially important to highlight the scene of Percy and Annabeth getting along in the back of the truck and in Waterland whilst Grover is not there as well as the scene where Percy is about to fight Ares and both Annabeth and Grover show that he can trust them and that they are a team.
Lin was an absolute shock to me. I’m in my Hamilton era and when I found out that my two favorite things were crossing over was something that made my day.
I liked how they made Medusa's character more flushed out, and her being described more as a victim of Poseidon. I also liked how she didn't automatically kill them, specifically Percy and Annabeth, from the get-go, mostly because of their parents. It was like she was patient and non-biased (at first) before making her mind up about them.
I believe the reason why Riordans' choice of extending some characters' sequences and changing some of the facts is the other way of his 'what if'. It has been years and years since those books were published and as an author, I believe there were some parts where he wanted to extend more or tell the story differently. He is using that chance and I'm all here for it. I'm so curious about the episode 'A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers'. I believe they made additions between Grover and Ares. The one who is portraying Ares also makes me feel excited even more. The show is getting better and better in each episode. Walker just owing those lines in such a Percy way, I love it!
I respectfully, but strongly disagree with you. The show is decent but has so far failed to capture the spirit of the books. The best and most loyal Percy Jackson content we have ever gotten was this Percy Jackson trailer by this youtuber named Beshoy. His tralier was absolute perfection and it blows both the movies and this tv show out of the water. I have several issues with this show. First of all, the pacing is horrible, the episodes are very rushed which forces important details to be either crammed in or cut out altogether, for example, the Ms.Dodds fight (the fight that is described in the books) and the Hellhound after Percy is claimed were absent. The editing at times is very choppy, and the cut to black scenes during intense moments kill any suspension. The tone of this series also fails to capture the spirit of the books, the books felt more mature than this. Everything is toned down to make it "Disney approved." Is this tv show a better adaptation that the Percy Jackson movie? Yes, but this tv show has also made me appreciate the movie more, especially when it comes to cgi and and fight scenes. I do however agree with you on Adam Copeland as Ares, he is a fantastic choice! Regardless dude, all the best, and happy new year! Beshoy Percy Jackson Tralier Link- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vpGQZcmCrxY.html
@@henryward5457according to Ovid’s myth, which is the version the book and show uses. Yes I understand that it was a made up story to demoralize the Greeks and the original Greek myth had her born as a gorgon, but to that I say aren’t all myths made up stories? The PJO universe has shown multiple times that if there is a confliction between myths, the more popular myth is the one manifested, since all the gods and monsters are just manifestations of human will. This is explored and explained heavily in ToA, and since Ovid’s myth is wayy more popular than the original that’s the one that manifests
The pact of the Big 3 wasn't necessarily made because their children were too powerful, but because of the major prophecy describing how a child of the Big 3 would decide the fate of Olympus. They were scared of that, so they made the pact so that there wouldn't be any children capable of making that decision. We all saw how well that turned out.
Yes but that is not mentioned in the first book, it's in the second book while Percy and Annabeth are in the sea of monsters that she tells him there is a prophecy about a child of the big 3 and it isn't until the 5th book that we (and Percy) hear it for the first time, in the first book the only explanation they give is the too powerful and caused WWII one, so this is pretty accurate.
Percy recognising obvious things like "i didnt even know new jersey had a forest but here we are" is really making this show hold well together. The same with him recognising medusas lair too.
I would rate this a 9.5/10 because like you said, the CGI was incredible and so was the acting. I also like the stuff they added as well because it adds a lot more to the story and the characters personalities. Medusa was definitely my favorite part of this episode, they did it really well! I can’t wait for the next episode!
I LOVED how Percy used Medusa's head to kill Alexo. While changes like this differ from the book, I can appreciate that Rick Riordan himself has a say in all of it (unlike the awlful 2010 film). It's almost like Rick has a chance to enhance his story a little bit, given he wrote it so long ago.
I personally think that the scene where they kill Medusa, was not only a reflection on Annabeth's quick mindfulness but also on Percy's sword instincts. He didn't know where Medusa's head was being invisible. He trusted his instincts and cut the head properly...
I really loved that even Alecto was scared of Medusa. Despite being Hades’s top lieutenant, even she didn’t dare mess with her; she even stayed outside while the trio was “under Medusa’s protection”
Two Things I hope we get to see the Gods reaction to Receiving Medusa Head, and second them portraying Medusa as a Victim is a good callback to the beginning where Sally tells Percy's Not all Monsters are Monsters.
That thing hb 'not all monsters are monsters' could also have been a reference to grover n chiron, who are also monsters being a satyr n a centaur but they are good monsters who help percy
@@upgoop1021 Also true but I didn't think about that, I thought just how they portrayed Medusa in the Episode it made it like she was a Victim of bullying.
I really enjoyed this episode, it was super funny and I loved the dynamic of the trio. I especially loved the banter between Percy and Annabeth, it felt like I was reading the book. I will say though, I didn’t like the reveal of Medusa, I felt that it was very rushed, I like the scene in the book better, but I understand why they sped up the scene, considering that the show only has 8 episodes, meaning they’ll have to speed things up. I also wish that the action sequence was a bit longer, but other than that, this was definitely my favorite episode so far.
Agreed on almost everything you said. The fact that the episodes aren't 1 hour long is really noticeable in all of the fights except capture the flag. However, thankfully it doesn't impact how enjoyable the show is. However, I do like that they immediately noticed it being Medusa. There's no way Annabeth wouldn't immediately realize it. However I was scared they wouldn't fight at all and I LOVE that it happened in the basement because in the books they're there at night and the basement is exactly how I imagined it.
I mean, I love the build up in the book, with Grover hearing the hissing of the snakes and all that. But I really like how it was done in the show as well.
@@theowlgang3390yeah the Bus completly exploded, but as He said that was probably due tu budget cuts but also because it's probably a litte out of place for Zeus to smite the bus out of nowhere and then never try to attack the Trio again so i think it does make sense that they changed it
Medusa wasnt't sympathetic, she was conniving. She told the part of the story but left out that she broke into Athena temple and had her sister keep watch to make her seem more innocent
That not what happened . This particular story about Athena was written by a Roman poet and in his version Medusa was a priestess of Athena who was r*ped by Poseidon and then Athena found out and turned Medusa to what she is today because Medusa defiled her temple
I also think it’s interesting that the shoes Luke gives Percy are converse considering what’s gonna happen later in the series and how much of a pain it is to take converse off
I personally love how they’re incorporating so many themes of betrayal and trust since Percy’s moral flaw is Loyalty. If anything were to get Percy killed it would be a betrayal or being loyal to a fault. I think it’s a great way of exploring one of Percy’s main weakness so early on, and to set up what type of character Percy will grow into.
Many things are different from the book, but I feel like all the changes feel right for this format and are coherent with the characers' personalities. I specifically love how they are including so many small details and extra explanations so that the show gives you the same feeling as the book did, so newcomers have all the background information (i. e. Thalia) and whatever comes next hits them just like it did for those who read the books. Also, the cheesy song was SO in-character for Grover!
I like to think the third fury is at the lotus hotel. Ready to take Nico & Bianca away at a moments notice. Also i feel like Hades will explain the Big Three Pact to Percy when they confront each other.
I like how Annabeth and Medusa argue about what really happened on the events of Medusa's story. Not only does it show Annabeth's faith to her mom, but it also shows the detail that Medusa's story in the myth has multiple versions of what happened. Nice touch, I like it!
BEST 👏🏻 EPISODE 👏🏻 SO 👏🏻 FAR. All the trio scenes gave me great nostalgia for the beginning of Harry, Ron and Hermione's friendship when they didn't really like Hermione but ended the Halloween chapter with the iconic: "There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them." That's what I felt at the end of this episode with that beautiful dialogue after Medusa's death.
This show is great, I hope it doesn't get cancelled so they can do the follow up series, the Apollo series, and Rick's NEW series, with Percy, Annabeth, and Grover reuniting.
I thought we get the apollo series, even getting the heroes of Olympians seems unlickely to be filmed sadly. I just hope they do all the five books to be honest
I think for heroes of Olympus, they should go either for a film route for each book or animation, bc it takes place in much less time so Walker would be 25 playing a 17 year old 😂
7:10 Luke did explain this in Episode 2, I believe while they were eating. It was right around when he explained burning food and all. I didn't think they emphasized it enough tbh, but they did try a little
This is by far the best episode. I loved how they talked about monsters as they slowly showed the furies. The whole transition from that to Medusa was beautiful, and that portrayal of Medusa is honestly better than the book. The best part, however, is LIN MANUEL MIRANDA HUMMING ARTHUR’S THEME BY CHRISTOPHER CROSS AND THEN THE OUTRO PLAYING IT IN FULL!!!! I am literally almost in tears over this as it is one of my most favorite songs from when I was little and it has been especially interesting with me being a gen z teen growing up with and listening to that era of music way more than anything else my generation listens too. In fact, one of the only songs from this past decade I actually listen to is Riptide🤣. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that Christopher cross music would be in Percy Jackson! It makes perfect sense with the elevator playing that style of music both in the books and the show but I am just overjoyed! Now my generation will actually be aware of that song, as I have yet to meet a single person my age that knows who Christopher cross is. But now they will
i feel like many people kinda miss the points about Medusa... if my memory serves me well then Medusa was also shown as a sort of victim in the book (without actually saying the words victim), but the main point here is that regardless of her past, tragic as it may be, she still is a monster.. all of the terrified people turned to stone are there to remind us that Medusa is killing anyone that stumbles her way, not only killing them but doing it while terrfying them in the process, maybe she was a victim but in the thousands of years since she definitely turned into a monster that earned her reputation. also going unsaid in the episode is the reminder that the story Medusa tells is with bias to attract sympathy, the curse was given to her because she slept (willing or unwilling depend on who tells the myth) with Posidon in Athena's temple, the temple being defiled is the reason for Athena's anger not Medusa falling for Posidon or something like that.
The only thing about Gabe being “more likeable” in the show, is that it might affect how we all feel about him in the end. We all know what happens to him, and I am worried that won’t feel as cathartic if he is too likeable.
As some people in tumblr point out, and I wholly agree with them, is that abuse isn’t always in your face. It could be subtle. In this case Sally is the only one that works in that household. Gabe is probably using her money and he has the living room how he wants it. Book Percy just thought that Gabe was just an asshole. But almost near the end it dawned on him that Gabe physically abused his mom. It’s what inspired him to give Medusa’s head to her. He wanted to give her that power. I imagine tv series wise we the audience discover how truly abuse Gabe is along with him. Plus that abusive people can come across as “likable.”
@@moondivine2288 your right, we didn't know fully until coming down the end where Sally flinched when Gabe raised his hand at her and Percy then realizes Gabes been hitting his mom but only when Percy isn't around, that's what made him mention Medusa head and also made him remind his mom what Poseidon said, "A queen among women" - which in turn made Sally remember her own worth. So maybe we might get that part, I hope we do.
I definitely understand your point; it’ll be interesting to see what Rick does with the character as the season progresses but I think his primary reason for toning Gabe down is that this show is primarily supposed to be for children so he wants to be mindful of what they are seeing on screen and what the underage actors are doing on set. I also believe this is why he turned Medusa invisible for cutting off her head.
Personally I believe Medusa was telling the Greek original version of her story where Poseidon took her Virginity in Athena’s temple. Athena came down and took it out on Medusa . “Bully” was the Disney version 😂 but her true story is between the lines.
Actually, th version of th story that she was raped by poseidon n turned into a monster by athena was first written by th roman poet ovid in his 'metamorphoses'. Soo.. technically it's more roman mythology than greek. Throughout all greek mythological history before ovid, medusa has alw been a monster since birth frm phorcos n cetus, 2 primordial sea-gods
It’s interesting watching your videos and MythologyGuys ones breaking down these episodes back to back. You two are very die hard Percy Jackson fans and it’s interesting to see how your reactions and perceptions of the show differ so far. So much of this series seems to have fans either really like it or dislike it depending on their preferences. I like it so far but I honestly think they should have made 10-12 episodes instead of 8. The pacing feels really rushed and things aren’t really explained for non book readers so they’re missing lots of context (for example Sallys blue food she gave to Percy was never explained).
I’ve been rereading the books, and my main issue with this episode is how much they argued, or at least how angry they were with each other - in the books it was more bickering. But I guess it’s because they had to cut Percy and Annabeth at camp together before the quest so they had to do relationship building during the quest.
I really enjoyed this episode for the most part. I liked the addition of Grover trying to act as a sort of intermediary between Percy and Annabeth, and I thought his awkward friendship song was also pretty funny 😂. I also liked that the show went for a more nuanced portrayal of Medusa, especially considering that in some versions of the myth Poseidon rapes her, but Athena chooses to curse her anyway. I thought the expanded backstory for Uncle Ferdinand was a nice touch. Percy's comments about the Oracle and Thalia were pretty hysterical 😂. And overall, I really liked how this episode set up the main trio's dynamic. The first of my only real complaints was that I didn't think the previous episode did a good enough job of establishing Percy and Annabeth's initial animosity toward one another, so it felt kind of out of nowhere here, but Walker and Leah's acting more than made up for it in opinion. I was also a bit confused by Percy's decision to mail Medusa's head to Olympus, but maybe that's just a me problem 🤷♀️
These episodes really centralize the whole theme of the series, whether the Gods are really worth saving, cause the child of the big three holds the power to bring Olympus down and seeing how Percy is hearing all of the Gods being just terrible really makes his decisions to be on their side a very hard choice especially given how Thalia was struggling with that decision given how tempted she was to kill "Bessie the sea cow" and Nico was still didn’t get over his sister's death which was indirectly done by the gods.
I like the series so far. I just wish everything wasn't so rushed. Medusa's reveal being so quick really undercut the episode for me, as Grover finding his uncle petrified and musing about it before realizing was always the part of that chapter that sent shivers down my spine. It put into perspective how easy they were to trick and manipulate (the smell of food, a friendly conversation), and how they'd have to be on their guard no matter what. That being said, I love Annabeth being the one to figure it out. They're really leaning into "the smartest girl with all the plans and knowledge you could ever need" and I'm here for it.
I think in the musical Grover sees his uncle, then Medusa makes a lot of comments about Annabeth’s eyes and she figures it out… so it was previously toyed with
I hated how quickly the trio put together auntie M was actually medusa. In the books, they figured this out when it was too late, which I think added a lot more suspense, as the reader got to learn with the trio.
“Alecto offered to help our quest if I gave up you to her” “What’d you say?” “I killed her sister” “Medusa offered to help me save my mom if I turned in the two of you” “What’d you say?” “I cut off her head” Man this sequence was just… chef’s kiss 👌🏻 Also, I like this version of Medusa better than the books, mainly because it matches the Greek mythology I’ve read. Medusa was loyal to Athena, but Poseidon took advantage of her, and Athena decided to punish Medusa, not Poseidon. In the books, Medusa is depicted as a villain, which kind of makes you think Athena was right, which she was not.
The update on medusa is going to help a lot the central debate of the book about the gods being on your side or complete assholes, and by now we all know... they can be both. Riordan and Supergiant's "Hades" had the best portrayal of Greek Gods thus far and I'm so glad to be the generation to enjoy it.
I also really enjoyed this episode. Although when the trio go to Aunty Em’s Gnome Emporium and meet Medusa, I was hoping it was going to be a little longer than it was, but I still really enjoyed the episode. It was really cool using Annabeth’s invisibility cap to kill Medusa. I also really liked the story change of Medusa making her a victim of bullying. It made a lot of sense as to why Percy’s mother often told him her story. It could be why he has an aversion to bullying. Another part I really loved as well was the bickering between Percy and Annabeth. It was done perfectly. We’re really seeing the beginning of their relationship and I just love it. I can’t wait to see the Waterland scene and the hug they share at the end. It was a really good episode. I rate it a 9/10.
I thought it was epic that they included the line when Percy is sending Medusa's head to Olympus, annabeth says something like you're being impertinent and Percy says I am in pertinent
Loved the scene when the trio comes together and Annabeth and Percy tell each other they could have betrayed the other for something they wanted. And Grover breaking from trying to keep the band together. The acting feels real and the scene is dark so u really feel it when Percy says I don’t know who to trust and feel so alone. U can really relate to him. Props walker. And this scene is funny from the “I am impertinent” to the consensus song love this show so much
Spoiler Alert Even though I know where Luke ends up I can’t help but like him and Percy’s almost brother like relationship. He’s so friendly supportive it’s gonna make his betrayal hurt so much more.
Really loves this episode, a step up from the last two which felt a bit rushed, i like that they figure out who Medusa was cause it's clear that nowadays everyone knows the myth as she's a very famous monster. That being said her introduction and the way she mention what Athena did to her and calling Poseidon a monster shows the new side, the one most people talk about, her being a victim but that doesn’t stop her from wanting to hurt people as we can tell by those statues hidden underneath. Annabeth and Percy fighting is so hilarious and Grover being the middle man really made it all the best. I can’t wait to see the two of them finally talk and where Percy learns why Annabeth is hostile towards him, Athena holding a grudge with Poseidon. I really like the colouring of the show, it's bright and not dull like some shows which makes it feel this magical aspect of America where monsters and gods live.
Please, NEVER quit making videos! I have watched almost every single one and I have been here for three years! You are amazing at what you do and if you ever stopped I would cry😭
Am I the only one who just loves Walker as Percy the more the series goes on? No one could have been better Edit: Same with other actors and can’t wait for more
This was my favourite episode so far. I really loved Medusa and love the chemistry between the trio. Thank you for your breakdowns and I am excited for more.
I really wish they has Medusa be an alluring voice and a reveal, I was not really big on how the kids guessed it beforehand! Some parts of the episode were good tho!
Never thought I'd say this, but Disney did it right. For once, after Indy, Star Wars, and most of their live action remakes, this worked far better than the original movie adaptations, and makes me wanting more. Though I don't like to wait, I think they did right by not putting the entire series out at once. I would like to binge it, but for financial reasons, and to keep the interest continuing longer, understandable. I am back to reading the books again.
It's easier to do CGI in the dark since there are lesser light sources. In brightness you have light from the sun, the lightbulbs, the reflection of the light off of glass, marble floor, cement walls, paint etc
I never thought the Grover character not being up to par was a result of bad acting I thought it was just the writers getting a feel for things in the first couple episodes
I myself grew up reading the books in school and loved the series. I hated watching the movies when they first came out and never watched them again. I was very uneasy watching the revamp and when I decided to give this series a shot, gave me joy. It's so much better than the movie with way less errors compared to the movies
I am loving your Percy Jackson videos. So far the series has done an amazing job adapting the books. Really enjoyed the recent episode. Probably my favourite so far 😁
Thank the gods we are done with the Aryan slander I couldn't handle it last episode, also didn't luke talk about the forbidden children in the second episode?
The way I just finished the episode a minute ago and ran to RU-vid to check if Morgan has uploaded his review yet 😂 I am looking forward to these videos as much as the weekly episodes 🤩
One of the many great details was at the end, when Hermes starts humming at the top of the Empire State Building and the entrance to Mount Olympus, and it segues to "Between the Moon and New York City" over the end credits.
I wish they had followed to books description of the Demigod's eyes. The books constantly refer to Annabeth's "stormy grey eyes" and Percy's "Sea Green eyes" and I always imagined their eyes as like a special hint to their godly parentage. Like I dont think their eyes shouldnt look like human eyes, but i wish that the colors were just on the line of natural and supernatural in the coloring to hint at their Godly parents and Im bummed they just left them the color of the actor's eyes. would have been a cool detail imo. Same thing in the Harry Potter movies and I get that colored contacts dont work for everyone like Daniel Radcliffe but like Morgan has said this show has an insane budget and I dont think changing Percy's eyes sea green and Annabeth's eyes grey would have been too difficult to do.
The budget goes to the CGI, we all know that. How many more monsters are we going to meet in the upcoming episodes that will require money for CGI. What we can hope for is for this to be successful so that we get a 2nd season with a bigger budget for better CGI.
I honestly LOVE YOU and your channel and EVERYTHING that YOU DO so so so much, Morgan! It is crazy to think that I began watching around when I first read Harry Potter as a twelve year old. Got more into reading, PERCY JACKSON and the Riordanverse became my all time favourite and when you began delving into that, I can't tell how happy I was! How quick does time fly, and how much you've grown! I do not know why I just feel like giving you a hug, man! You made me smile on some of my worst days! You kept my love for stories and the joy of creation alive when life got rough! All I'm saying is in a strange internet way, you've been a part of my life and I couldn't be more thankful! THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING WORK! Sending so much more love, power, and all the goodness in the world to you, Loki n your loved ones! ♥
I think this was episode was the turning point for Grovers character to what we know from the books. I think him making himself heard and seeing his uncle being brave in the face of death, along with realizing he had made it further than someone he looked up to, that will make him a better character as well
If that's not Blackjack, then its just another pegasus of the same color. the cgi on the winged shoes was cool, but only cause I grew seeing them (all Hermes shoes/sandals) with the wings in between the ankles and heels, with 2 on each foot, I not sure with one wing per foot and on the top base. While the movies aren't cannon, but just for comparisons. Medusa was just like in the book, nice and kind in her own strange way. Whereas Uma was a sinster villainess. Her snakehair looks like a 50's hair style since they don't move around much. Fyi, most know the story that Poseidon raped her, but in 1981 Clash of the Titans and Rick Riodanverse used the alternate version that the 2 were lovers. And Rick maintains the human legs form, cause that classical movie is why gorgans have snake tails. As that's part of the og myth, legs, not tails.
Great vid, I agree with alot of this. The characterisation of monsters as victims of the gods rather than the stereotypical "dragon guarding the golden chest" adds more than what we were offered of them during TLT novel. Personalities were on point, Annabeth showing her pridefulness, Perry's idgaf attitude and Grover's anxiety and reed pipes song. Loving the show.
I definitely don't agree with you on Gabe, while yeah he's funny, it's not the point of his character, at the end of the season Sally is supposed to m*rder him, he has to be despicable if we are to understand why she would do that
i loved the addition of the song, grover trying to keep the group together with it, and percy later singing it to make fun of it like the lil shit he is. also before percy starts singing he exchanges a look with annabeth, where she laughs, which i think was so perfectly done, and really shows the development of their relationship throughout the episode
Make this Riordanverse video Part 2: What the Characters’ Bogarts Are Ex: Percy- Alecto Grover- Polyphemus Annabeth- Arachne Sally- Gabe Luke- May Castellan Clarisse- Ares Tyson- Sphinx Thalia- The Sun Chariot Nico- Cupid Zoe- Atlas The Hunters of Artemis- Orion Chris Rodriguez- King Minos Silena- Beckendorf dead The Gods- Typhon Jason- Bricks Leo- Hera Piper- Jason & Leo dead Frank- Thanatos Hazel- Gaia Reyna- The Ramirez-Arellano Ancestors Hylla- Julian Ramirez-Arellano Drew- Piper
A small detail in the second episode that really made me happy as a disabled person is when Chiron presented to Percy what he called "the greatest heroes in the camp", and one of them was a girl on a wheelchair.
