Percy Jackson, Storytelling, and Generational Trauma (episode 5 reaction!) 

Man, we truly have gotten so many shows about healing generational trauma lately. And it gets me every time

Mikaila: "pinpoint the moment Grover realizes he will be a 3rd wheel for the rest of his life" Juniper: Am i a joke to you?

grover being such a gentleman (gentle-goat?) in the ares scene 😭😭 "beg pardon?" i cant he's so precious

Apparently Rick and his wife had a meeting with the rest of the team and they came to an agreeance that the character of Smelly Gabe, who is abusive and horrid in the books, would be too confronting for younger viewers and needed to be confined to a man who was harsh and rude, but not as violent as book Smelly Gabe.

Been waiting for this reaction! Such a good episode, Percabeth fans (myself included) were FEASTING during this ep and we finally got “seaweed brain!” And Ares also was a highlight for me because being a Twitter troll is super on brand for the god of war. Loving all of the characterization they’ve done

The crazy generational trauma edit in the middle was SO unexpected, but it killed.

I love how Grover is so "looks like a cinnamon roll but could kill you" with extreme emphasis on "looks like a cinnamon roll". Love the edit you made by the way.

Things I loved about this episode: *1)* Percy questioning who took the Master Bolt, unlike in the book where he and everyone else agrees it was Hades, until he starts getting visions of Kronos. I like him being sceptical much earlier. *2)* I said in the last episode's video that I liked Percy appearing to condemn Poseidon more than in the book, where there's more of an internal back-and-forth over whether he wants His approval. However, with the last episode changing things so that Poseidon saves Percy without Percy praying to Him, it makes sense that Percy would ask himself if Poseidon _does_ care after all. *3)* Percy spotting Annabeth's awkwardness on the roadside, assuming it's because of the hug, and telling her that hugging is a normal thing to do with people you like, he thinks. *4)* Love, love, _love_ that Ares' helmet and coat give me World War soldier vibes. I didn't care for His description as a biker in the book, because "biker" felt disconnected to "war", but maybe this is what Riordan had in mind and I just glossed over an adjective or two that would have led me towards that image. *5)* I like that Annabeth doesn't introduce Ares as the God of War, maybe because He's already one of the better-known Greek gods in the modern consciousness, thanks to IP like _Wonder Woman_ and (ha-ha) _God of War._ *6)* _"Zhen you try und post about it on your Facebook, but zhen all your friends start arguing about vot's right und vot's wrong. Flame vor."_ - Ares, probably. It is so stupid but so perfect that he goes around starting fights on Twitter. *7)* Gabe going to the press feels like it makes more sense in this adaptation, where he's been portrayed as annoying and delusional rather than aggressive. *8)* Percy promising step-patricide, and Ares liking him for it. *9)* Ares saying that Zeus' defeat of Kronos "set the tone right out of the gate." *10)* Although it probably doesn't have any significance, I like the parallel of Ares saying Olympians will happily throw each other down stairs, which was what Percy said he could count on Annabeth to do if the quest demanded it in Episode 2. Maybe that's meant to be a red herring to new fans that she'll betray Percy (like Ares described) but for a good reason (like Percy described)? *11)* Annabeth being standoffish with the God of War. It was more Percy's trait in the book, but maybe this is to show Percy's impertinence is rubbing off on her. *12)* Percy looking side-to-side before agreeing to get Ares' shield. I know he's just supposed to be looking at his offscreen friends, but my initial interpretation was Percy thinking "Okay, even with 'the Mist', did no-one hear this man saying, very loudly, that he was going to kill us?" *13)* Did Percy just accidentally propose a cinema date with Annabeth? *14)* Again, Annabeth doesn't immediately describe Hephaestus as the god of fire/artisans/blacksmiths when Percy gets stuck in the turnstile. As the show goes on, it seems to be trusting its audience to already know (or quickly google) its mythical characters. Personally, I'm familiar with Him thanks to the HEPHAESTUS subfunction in the _Horizon_ games. *15)* Grover's brief conversation with Ares about war. A+, no notes. *16)* Changing the park, from a regular one that Hephaestus built a trap in, to His _own_ park just makes Ares going there with Aphrodite all the more... what's the word... impertinent! No wonder He took a liking to Percy. *17)* The lightshow of Hephaestus' story, not only because it's beautiful and informative, but imagine Ares and Aphrodite trying to get in the mood whilst Her husband's autobiography is being performed on the walls. *18)* Grover's second conversation with Ares. Again, no notes. *19)* Like with Medusa telling her backstory in Episode 3, I like the show adding details of Greek mythology that the book didn't include (maybe later books cover these, I only re-read the first), namely Athena having an owl for a familiar and the story of Hephaestus' chair for Hera. I like that the show is educating its viewers on mythical figures' histories rather than just using them cheaply like "Look, it's that scary snake woman who turns people to stone! Hey, did you know there's a god of blacksmiths?" *20)* Percy telling Annabeth (or reminding her?) that he wanted her on the quest because she would sacrifice him if necessary. *21)* Hephaestus' chair presenting a different obstacle for getting the shield back. Like I said about the previous episode, I like that the plot is largely the same but how they get from plot point to plot point is very different. I don't remember what the Fates' appearance amounted to in the book, but Percy considering what they prophesised (along with the wording of the Oracle's prophecy in Episode 4) make him seem more attentive and intelligent (though that makes me wonder if Annabeth should have been the one to keep track of details and make these points; we haven't seen much ADHD from this Percy). These are things that I would be considering in his place. Also, it's much cheaper than a horde of CGI mechanical spiders. *22)* Hephaestus looking like an 'inventor' archetype, complete with spectacles, a walking stuck -(both of which he wouldn't need cos he's a god)- and a marvellous grey beard. *23)* Annabeth's conversation with Hephaestus. Once more, no notes. I'm confident this will be my favourite episode. By the way, I was totally expecting Annabeth to free Percy by studying the mechanism and working out how to reverse the process, and then Hephaestus would come out and go "Finally, someone who appreciates my engineering!" and He'd make a comment about His fellow gods thinking they could just overcome the chair with their almighty power, but the two of them talking and Annabeth winning Him over was better. *24)* Nevermind, Percy's standing up to Ares too! Looks like the Lotus Casino is next week. It's one of the few things the film did well, so it'll be interesting to see how the two adaptations compare on that front!

Splitting Grover from the other two is something that's a result of this being a TV show rather than a book. The book after all is first person so if a character isn't around Percy...we don't really get to see anything they do. But here, Grover can actually be doing something, actually have lines, yet be no where near Percy.

ADHD brain with an incoming essay, sorry // The way Annabeth and Percy are written in this episode is beautiful. Annabeth's attitude towards Athena is sadly common amongst kids from toxic family systems. You don't realize that needing to beg for or jump through hoops to get attention and love isn't normal, so you just stay stuck in that pattern of giving too much emotional energy to a relationship that's severely lopsided. It often takes an outside example to put things into perspective for you so that you can not only break the cycle but also realize that there is a cycle to be broken in the first place. Percy's repeated efforts to sacrifice himself for Annabeth without expecting anything in return shows her the reality of unconditional love and helps her understand that whatever she has going on with her mom (and by extension, the gods) is neither normal nor acceptable, and that she doesn't have to keep acting like it is (to quote the Matilda musical "if you always take it on the chin and wear it, nothing will change"). So as hilarious as the "What Is Love" jumpscare is, it actually fits the theme of this episode quite well. The protagonist of the song is begging for his love not to hurt him anymore, because real love isn't about hurting people nor should it be. Hephaestus figures that out and I think tests Percy and Annabeth to see if they're wise enough to come to the same conclusion. They pass, obviously, hence why he frees Percy from the chair. Hephaestus' attitude also sets him up as a foil to Ares, who by contrast revels in his family's toxic behavior while Hephaestus is seeking to break away from it. Then there's the double foiling of Percy to Luke. The whole season so far has had a recurring theme of breaking the cycle of generational trauma lest you become the thing that hurt you. Medusa even says "we are not our parents" in ep 3, but then ironically becomes a monster anyway after choosing to use her trauma as a justification to hurt people. Luke, assuming they follow the book storyline, is going to do the same - hurting Percy as a result of his resentment towards his father. The way the narrative is framing Percy, however, places him the position of being the antithesis to all that - someone also hurt by the gods' bs but who chooses to be better instead of stooping to the same kind of behavior. This is what makes him a hero, not the glory that Luke described in ep 2, but the willingess to be selfless and compassionate to those who need him. It's a lesson Sally obviously taught him, making her too the hero of the story. (Unnecessary sidenote, I keep thinking of Fringe - best scifi show ever - where one of the main characters Peter struggles with reconciling with his father, who wasn't an entirely good person in the past. "Be a better man than your father" is a recurring quote on the show because of that, and every time I watch PJO now I'm reminded of it. It also reminds me of the contrast between Uther and Arthur on Merlin but if I start talking about that I'll write another 5 pages so I'll stop now 😂). TL;DR the writing in this show is honestly really smart. If you pay close enough attention, everything is thematically connected, even the plot changes.

The inclusion of the Hera chair was better than the trap used in the book. It's something noted to be too dangerous for any other God to defeat, while the book used spiders which seemed oddly targeted to Athena and not Ares and Aphrodite. Though I suppose it was meant more to humiliate in the book where this was much more vicious a retaliation. Especially when it's shown he built the entire water park specifically to lure them there to get one of them in the chair. Not sure how I feel about cutting out the live feed to Olympus and Aphrodite's scarf being there too though. Hephaestus himself making an appearance was also a great touch.

Grover's plot with Ares was EXACTLY what I needed to fully buy into all three of these characters as individuals and as a team just spectacular. Also Timothy Omundson as Hephaestus was amazing and I want him in every episode somehow

One of my favorite parts of this episode is that Hephaestus is the first god we see who responds to Percy and Annabeth’s heart and will to break the cycle. He is the first sign that the gods may listen to them and may be willing to change. Sure Poseidon saves his son from falling from the arch but I separate Percy’s dad from the other gods because they’re two different types of relationships in this story. I think this also reflects further on Hephaestus’ story in that he wanted to be loved by his family so he captures the goddess of love and they do everything except love or accept him. They give him a prize to appease him and free Aphrodite instead of trying to be better. Annabeth fulfills how he wishes that story went.

I love how they change up the tunnel scene a little, because now it gets to the same place, but the audience has a really good understanding of the characters motivations and sort of their fatal flaws. Also I love how they showed Hephaestus and his story. If they don’t do a next season Disney is missing out because the money they’re gonna make off this will be next level.

MIKAILA THAT EDIT ABOUT SHOWS AND GENERATIONAL TRAUMA GOT ME CRYING DURING WORK HOURS

I love that moment of Grover's because it really makes ou go, "Right, he's 24. He's not a kid, no matter how much he looks like one." I would just like to note that my boyfriend, a non book-reader, currently thinks that Grover is The Lightning Thief. And yes. We want an episode on Doctor Who.

I totally get what you mean about this series being a second version of Percy Jackson at 8:55!! While watching the episode, I felt as if Rick Riordan adapted this series for a 2020s audience, rather than keeping the time period in the mid 2000s. I think it's a refreshing change! He has kept the same story beats, but made it more connected with our current world and for a new generation who can grow up with Percy Jackson. The changes are so fresh! Sometimes we book readers want to experience reading Percy Jackson again, as if we've never read it before, and now we can! (,:

We need to clarify this. Percabeth is pronounced per-suh-beth. I understand that phonetically it's perk-a-beth, but the c in Percy is pronounced with an S sound (because it's short for Perseus).

I just realized how many scenes there are of characters going through and getting over generational trauma 😭 Wonderful and powerful edit!

-Pronounced Persabeth. -If we get a second season we will probably get the rest of the series because they all end in cliffhangers after that.

Hephaestus was a total surprise character, I have seen the trailers and casting, so I knew Hermes was in this season, but I wasn't expecting Hephaestus to be there too.

Need you to release that edit on its own so I can share it with my fellow generationally traumatized besties and we can all cry together 😭

I completely agree with you about Rick seeing the potential in adaptation! He's not saying that he would've written the books different, he's saying "Well, we have to change some things anyway, so how else could this scene have gone down? How can we do this in a way that achieves the same end goal and helps develop these characters more?" And imo they are knocking it out of the park!! Most of the changes they've made for the show have been so emotionally rewarding, especially this episode! also omg that edit made me cry 😭

Honestly this has been my favorite episode I think it showed Annabeth’s character very well it showed her interest in engineering/architecture aka more of here smarts but it really leaned into her vulnerability which is I think is very important and I think they did the part with Grover and Ares very well I’m really glad there not sidelining him and I think Ares was so so so good. Also in the preview for the next episode it shows them making a iris message!!!

Wow, this episode, just wow. So much emotions, comedy being delivered while being serious, and an unexpected moment of Grover casually outsmarting the God of War. It was just like a perfect piece of television. Oh and I almost forgot that bit at the beginning, seeing the Fates as old ladies weaving and trimming the weave of Fate

The "Riordan rewriting the story so that it better fits his vision now" is what I've got from the show since the beginning, like it really feels like a Percy Jackson 2.0 ^^ Which is not bad, I think, I'm sad that we don't get some scenes, but it's still an enjoyable show and I think it works better on screen than a litteral adaptation of the books ^^

Thanks for the emotional abuse and that edit Mikaila 😭

That generation resume edit got me right in my heart

I completely agree with your comments about this being Uncle Rick's second run at the first book. I love how hes making this story shine. It does justice to the books

In the sequel series, or maybe the Last Olympian book,I haven't read them in a while, Annabeth said to Percy that she always had feelings for him, but in the beginning, just mainly found him annoying. After that first quest, she started to warm up to him. And Percy's internal monologue always said how he admired Annabeth throughout the books. It wasn't always romantic, but there also wasn't a definite shift in him realizing it. I think this episode foreshadows that a bit. They're clearly friends, and they clearly like each other. In the book, he was more or less mortified that he had to go in the tunnel of love with her, but did so anyway, and had a good time... up until the spiders came out. In book three he meets Aphrodite. She keeps shifting her appearance to be more attractive to people. Percy realized that by the end of that conversation, she looked like Annabeth. That's pretty much when he knew he had feelings for her, but his thought process about her didn't change one bit. He just had the goddess of lover herself to confirm his crush and he went from there.

Girlie, you are having ALL my thoughts about the show, I love it!! *Rest contains spoilers* Don't worry about the convo with Luke, in the sneak peak at the end of the credits, they've got a little crystal/rainbow action going on, so you know they're IM'ing. Episode 5 has been my favourite so far, it's absolutely brilliant. I love the change of Annabeth seeing the fates instead of Percy, it makes so much more sense, I love Grover having his Nancy Drew moment, and I LOVE Timothy Omundsun's glorious beard (shoutout the Supernatural boys who practically worship that thing). The only concern I have about the show is Gabe. Like, is he too funny, and is his relationship with Sally too balanced (like with the way she raised her voice to him, which she NEVER would have done in the books) for us to be, if not vindicated or happy, but at least okay with him being murdered?? I wouldn't be surprised at this point if they change that, and instead when Sally gets back, she just decides to leave him. Go Queen and all that, but at the same time, where's she gonna get the money to go back to school if not The Poker Player?

The call with Luke is on the preview of episode 6! Totally agree with your take on Annabeth, I think we can also see her ubris that she REALLY thinks she can solve the chair even if her mom couldn’t. Her fatal flaw can make her think she’s smarter than the gods and I love that she’s as much as hot headed as Percy, just not as impulsive specially with Ares.

Thank you SO much for your take on the Hephaestus scene. I wasn't too happy with how that was resolved at first and would've loved for Annabeth to get Percy out with her brains (may have set up her fatal flaw, too), but you make a great point about her saving him with her heart instead. I loved the episode and I LOVE how the script is treating Grover so far! Nobody needs another Ron Weasley debacle. Also not you complaining about having to cry twice in a row and then springing that edit on us 😭

I was a little upset about the throne scene not including the spiders like the book because I was worried that it didn't show Annabeth's fear--and therefore her weakness--for spiders, but you gave me a new perspective on things. She did show her vulnerable side by refusing to be like the gods in front of a god, and I love the concept of Rick looking back on the things he would change in the books. Also, the dam joke at the end made me laugh!

I love what they've doing with the show so far. It stays true to the books that a vast majority of us (myself included) read when we were younger and yet still gives us a new story that we can enjoy without it feeling like it was just copied and pasted from the books

I love your thoughts on these episodes because if I’m at all skeptical about a change (which i’m not really) you put it in such a good perspective and explain your thoughts on how this could be a good way to add on to the books. ALSO AS A HARD PERCABETH SHIPPER, I WAS ABSOLUTELY STUNNED WHEN I WATCHED THIS EPISODE 😂 (so good!!)

I love how they’ve really pulled the relationship with the gods to be a main point in the story and be able to show how much Percy is different and able to show the demigods a better way. Also, I totally missed SEAWEED BRAIN!!

I think it’s really good to hear differing opinions from fans because I’ve been getting too into my head about the show. Worrying that “oh no people are gonna hate this cause it’s not exactly what happened in the book” or “that one specific line delivery wasn’t stellar” and the even small critiques turn into huge grievances! Too often the negative over powers the good and Personally I really want this show to succeed because I desperately need a season 2.

I (a person who has read the books) was watching this episode with my best friend (one who hasn’t read them yet) and eating spaghetti (our favorite meal). When Annabeth said seaweed brain I nearly choked! I had a whole mouthful of spaghetti and she dropped it so fast I had to pause and make sure I wasn’t dying. My dear friend was slightly worried for me until I mumbled out that she said seaweed brain and he understood. (We’re both loving the show so far btw and can’t wait for tonight’s episode)

I love the fact that they mentioned Grovers actual age and him being older then Percy and Annabeth. Also I now know how I will say _Percabeth_ from now on... it goes against anything I would normally say and I love it 😂

The generational trauma edit killed me 😭 also I LOVE that you keep showing your reactions to the each episode, they’re just a part of the show for me now 😂❤

The end scene with Percy and Ares felt so much like Percy and Ares in the books.

Holy this episode was so good. (I kinda almost cried when during the golden throne scene cuz it was emotional as hell)

YES, YOU DONT KNOW HOW LONG IVE BEEN WAITTTIIIIBGNGNGNGNG

That edit man! Tear jerker! Look at us, growing and understanding our elders but refusing to repeat their mistakes 😩 I’m so proud of us! And as long as we keep trying it’s enough ❤

First, the generational trauma edit was soooo so good! Please put it on every platform so I can so shamelessly share it over and over 🥹! Also, the tunnel of love ride was amazing in the show, I honestly prefer it to the book because it really highlights how hurt Hephaestus has been by the people that are ‘supposed’ to love him. Like his story is actually so tragic from start to finish that I completely understand why he would side with the half-bloods and even the comical song lyrics just really gut you when you think about them in context of his story he’s telling 😢🖤

One of my favorite little things about this episode was when Percy was frozen in the chair, the music does a thing that sounds a lot like the Star Wars theme and reminded me of Han Solo being frozen which is just awesome because Star Wars is cannon!!

Every episode is better than the last which is incredible considering the first few episodes were great. This show has wowed me and the ending of this episode left a cliffhanger even for the book fans

Still thinking of that theory about how ep 6 might be a musical episode since lin manuel miranda as hermes and joe tracz who is involved in the project was also involved in the lightning thief musical (if you havent listened to it, PRETTY PLEASE listen to it) Also, in the preview for episode 6, percy’s holding a prism in the zebra truck, which probably -> iris message -> luke call Also, your generational trauma edit😭😭😭 you should definitely upload it

This is another episode I was waiting to see your reaction to. Episode 5 is by far my top favorite episode and the best episode. I love what they did with the Tunnel of Love scene and how they added another piece of Greek mythology adding the gold chair that was for Hera. I also liked the song that played. When it came on, I laughed because it was so awkward to Percy and Annabeth but realy cute at the same time. I've watched this episode so many times. I can't wait to see the Lotus Casino. I'm hoping we'll get a subtle look of Nico and Bianca.

7:00 PLEASE WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS ITS SO GOOD!!!!!

"YEAH!" I love Mikaila, bro; she is so great!!! I really enjoy her insight, and I love this show even more because of her.

Thank you Mikaila, I really cannot thank you enough for seeing this show with the perspective that you do. Everyone is so focused on colors, shapes, this line from this page or this other one, that they are chosing to not enjoy the show. I made the decision I was gonna live this moment I've been waiting for 10 years, and I was gonna live it fully, enjoying it. Thank you for putting into words so much of what I think watching the episodes but I don't know how to express

I'm not afraid to say that I already like this series more than the books and the portrayal of Hephaestus in this episode seals it. That edit was absolutely brilliant.

In the preview of the next episode, they show them shining a rainbow on the wall in the truck, so they’ll probably show the call with Luke in the next episode. I can’t wait for tomorrow! We get to see the Lotus Casino done on screen correctly!!!

mikaila pls,, perkabeth sounds like a medication lmao i love these videos tho,, and i’m obsessed w the ares casting he looks like he’s always on the verge of eyes bugging and veins popping in rage! and don’t even get me started on grover i literally was so dismissive of him in the book but the way aryan is playing him he might be my fave of the trio now

Awesome vlog‼️💙🩵 I am loving how they have incorporated what it really feels like to have ADHD and dyslexia 😊

Percy Jackson so emotional 😭😭😭 bruhh nahh not the third wheel groverrrr LOLLL oh and is this on Netflix orrrrr Disney 😅😅😅im reading the boos and i just wnana know for in the future

the edit in the middle was unneeded u sent me into a spiraling mess of sobs again

ur so real for EVERYTHING

THAT GENERATIONAL TRAUMA EDIT BROKE ME OMG

when you talked about generational trauma I immediatly thought of Red, Avatar and Encanto and then you just did a beautiful edit with all of them in it😭😭 love that for me

I NEVER expected to see an edit mixing my favorite book series, my favorite animated TV show (avatar) AND my favorite film (EEAAO) - alongside with some other animations I love as the cherry on top. Feels so good to be alive right now.

that edit you put in the middle of the video was criminal, i will never emotionally recover

The only times they've ever used a song in these episodes is to hint any themes and message it had and take it to context of what's happening in the show. And I'm someone who puts on the subtitles so even though I dont have any idea what Olivia Rodrigo's song 'logical' was but the lyrics gave away what Sally felt about in the first episode. In the same way, I know it was comedic of them suddenly blasting "What is Love" and I laughed for a short while until I saw the images and then they kept repeating the song and my jaw just dropped. Very impressive. And then I feel like I was holding my breath for the Percabeth scenes as well. I don't think I could've praised the writing for this episode and the acting.

OMG I ALREADY CRIED ON THAT SCENE WHYYYYY BJENOFSD that edit was so good😭😭

HEY, MIKAILA??? THE EDIT?? UM?? MS MAAM????? YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME CRY RIGHT HERE RN???

The generational trauma edit deserves jailtime. You sucker punched the tears out of me 😭

When Hephaestus came on screen all I could think was “this is Leo’s dad” It’s just so weird to think about, idk why

I know I'm late to the party, but everything you said, and the show presented, as well as your edit, just feels like the justice millennials and gen z have been needing for so long now. Because really, our generations are literally older brothers and younger sisters, and we've all had to do deal with generational trauma, or we know people who have. So this is special and so, SO important to see.

Okay, but why did you just make the most tear-jerking edit? 😭

I have a feeling that sneak peak scene with the prism is going to be them calling Luke in the truck and I am SO excited

It's called Percy Jackson. So props to the show for making Percy sacrifice emotional. Like obviously he isn't going to be gone. But there is a split second of damn!

I think this show is SUCH a great example of how adaptations can take creative freedom with plot to make the characterization even more true to the source material. I don’t want a shot-by-shot remake! This is so excellent.

I have searched for this video at least 4 times since the 5th episode came out 😂. I've been watching 5 different channels do reviews for these episodes, but yours are my favorite. I love your breaking down how they're doing things differently, and how much you appreciate both versions of the story

YESSSS SHE GETS ME THROUGH TO THE NEXT EPISODE

I want to say thank you for your reactions and analysis of this series! A lot of your insight is very thoughtful and your editing is well thought out and I can see you really care. I know it will take a while but I’d love to see your reactions on each of the books. Love your content I know it will do well as I’ve been looking all over for this and you are doing great 👍🏽

Grover : Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss Also I will never recover from this episode🥲🔱

that edit gave me chills omggg

I hadn't connected why I was vibing so much with their Ares costume until you mentioned that you had beat them to it.

5:19 "Does anyone want a video on Doctor Who?" YES!!!!

MIKAILA THE EDIT YOU MADE??? A MASTERPIECE 🥺🥺💙💙 it really encapsulates how so many recent projects not only discuss generational trauma, but show different perspectives of it and how different characters are changed by their hurt and lingering memories of the past. Well done!!! 🥺🥺💙💙💙💙💙

ok this episode already made me cry i did a NOT sign up to cry again but your literal 1 minute edit had me in tears😭 love watching your reactions to these!! and yes pls dr who i need to hear your thoughts on the past few seasons especially😂

Rick has indeed confirm that we will get Annabeth's fear for the spiders in the future, it just didn't fit in the way they wanted to tell the story in this episode, and about the call with Luke, that will be on the next episode!

A quote from an unrelated context justifying the changes in the show: "If they change nothing to enhance the adaptations, then it would be better for the viewer to read the books..."

Can we talk about that generational trauma edit though 😭 hits hard man

The edit you made in the video top tier brought tears to the eyes!

I feel like you're the only person on board with me for this ride. No one that I know, except for my best friend, has read the books and loves them as much as I do, and the rest of the people that are watching the show alongside with me are more casual watchers. My best friend HATES everything that they're doing, but a lot of her criticism is coming from a defense of the source material, which I understand and can empathize with because the OG Percy Jackson will forever be the best way to consume the story unedited. However, these changes that they are making, while confusing at times, I don't feel like subtract anything from the experience, and it's making this its own way to consume the story like you mentioned. What they are moving around still feels like it belongs, they are changing the focus of scenes in the book to give them a twist. This was the biggest departure from the source material, so I wanted to know how other people felt about it, and I think your wonderful edit made me realize what they're focusing on in this show. The story of child neglect, of family trauma and generational pain is still very present here as it was in the books. The way that they are wanting to change how demigods are treated, how Percy is the link that will break that chain of damage that never stopped happening, it's so beautiful and true to Percy Jackson. The only thing I need is just more sass xD I want Percy Jackson, king of sass in full show eventually, that will come with time and growth from these actors and writers I believe.

I love watching your perspectives on these shows. I feel like it's a great way to open my eyes to things that I missed and/or give me an alternative viewpoint on things I was unsure on! I will admit that I hope they add some part showing annabeths fear of spiders cause I always like that side of her character. I think showing that a character as strong and willful as her can still be scared is wonderful, and the payoff of her overcoming that fear if they make it to the "Heros of Olympus" series is much better when youve seen fear since the beginning! Slight spoiler ⚠️: Lastly, I think the show is doing a much better job at highlighting Percy's and Annabeths fatal flaws! I feel like they are really trying to hint that Annabeth struggles with Hubris, and Percy is overly loyal to his friends, which I think will pay off in a big way if this series continues!!

STOPPP that edit made me cry 😭

okAY JUST POPPING OFF WITH THAT WHOLESOME FAMILY EDIT

I've seen a lot of book readers upset that the spiders weren't included because it's such a major part of annabeth's character and tho I agree it's a massive part of her, it's not where her fear begins. Arachnophobia is inherent to basically all children of Athena and I have no doubt they'd explore this later on in maybe a later season. Right now they're establishing character relationships and dynamics, as much as shows are longer than movies, they still do need to do a little bit of condensing and this is a new opportunity for Rick to update a story released nearly 20 years ago. I'm excited for the future. Also just saw somewhere that someone said they'll still explore annabeth's fear of spiders in a future season? Tho not sure how legit it is but i have faith

as someone who wrote a Percy Jackson fanfiction in HS... it's Pers-abeth.

How does someone so young have such brilliant insights?

Idk why but when you said “i need to make an edit” I was expecting one of your skits! I was caught off guard with that touching and beautiful and lovely edit. So talented!

THAT EDIT WAS UNCALLED FOR AND I WAS NOT PREPARED

Stop the editing of all the generational trauma scenes where the character grows was soooo good. 😭 😭 😭

As someone who grew up on Percy Jackson, I just want to say 'hi' as a fellow fandom traveler. Found your channel after binging the Harry Potter movies and started reading the books after. It feels like a reverse journey and all the more fulfilling since there's a whole world with bigger side quests to unlock. Love your interpretations of the series. You are a great actress. On a side note, I always read it as Purse-uh-beth. The 'uh' sounds a bit like an a.

THE EDIT IS WILD YOU CANT JIST DROP THAG AND EXPECT ME TO KEEP LIVING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED

I am not afraid to say it: I liked the changes over the book.