On Dec. 10, 2025, the first episode of Disney+’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” second season premiered, reigniting the show’s fan base and die-hard book fans’ love for the demigod and monster-filled world.
Written by Rick Riordan and directed by James Bobin, the second season continues the story of 13-year-old Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), the son of Poseidon, who is now facing a new school and roommate, Tyson (Daniel Diemer) — a cyclops — and haunting dreams of his best friend Grover being kidnapped and in need of saving. The season follows Percy, Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) and Tyson as they venture into the sea of monsters to save not only Grover, but Camp Half-blood. The heroes fight to find the infamous Golden Fleece, whose healing properties are needed to prevent the camp’s protective barrier from crumbling, which will then allow monsters to trample all who reside.
What makes this season so exciting to watch is that viewers are able to begin a deep dive into multiple parts of the world of demigods. Within the Sea of Monsters, viewers meet classic characters from Greek mythology in the context of modern day olympians. Circe, the goddess of witchcraft, now runs a spa for heroes in the middle of the Sea of Monsters, and Percy and Annabeth pay her a visit on their way to face the sirens. This season’s journey in the Sea of Monsters draws many references to Odysseus’s journey in “The Odyssey,” which fans of Greek mythology may appreciate as they watch.
The season’s pacing is well thought out, with each episode showcasing a part of the quest that reveals more about the main character, Percy, through his interactions with others on screen and the relationships he builds. With new mysteries revealed, such as demigod turned evil Luke Castellan’s plan to revive Kronos using the Golden Fleece and the central prophecy, this season is filled with action at every step. Each episode includes an elaborate sword fight scene that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, topped off with cliffhangers that cultivate further and further anticipation.
One of the largest criticisms of last season was the acting skill of primarily the child actors, which left much of the first season feeling flat and lacking emotional impact. The line delivery and chemistry between the actors have improved within the second season. Viewers are able to witness many on-screen relationships develop into ones they can appreciate and form an emotional attachment to. Scobell expands upon Percy’s character, zooming in on his skills, flaws and values in life. He is no longer just a facet in the story of the Olympians, but is slowly growing into the hero that will lead Camp Half-Blood to victory against Kronos. Jeffries greatly improves upon her depiction of Annabeth in this season, bringing much more depth and dimension to the role as a whole. Jeffries showcases Annabeth’s insecurities and her struggles to communicate with others out of a need to protect those she cares about. Percy and Annabeth’s relationship is greatly expanded upon this season, and both actors do an excellent job of conveying the awkward, growing bond between them. Their acting has grown into a more mature style, which translates well to the on-screen portrayal of their character’s friendship.
The script has also largely improved from the show’s previous season. Much of the script and dialogue was criticized for being cringy and directing the show to a more child-like audience. This season, the dialogue actually appears to work with the actors, creating more natural interactions and a more pleasing viewing experience. The juvenile nature of the script is maintained through the humor and comedy of the relationships. Percy’s interactions with Clarisse La Rue, the memorable moment where both Grover and Percy are wearing wedding dresses, in addition to many more scenes, contain comedy that flows much more naturally and feels less forced and awkward. The credit can be given to both the line delivery of the actors and the overall changes in direction of the script. The show follows the style of showing viewers rather than telling them — a change that makes each scene flow smoothly.
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 2 is worth watching for any viewers who enjoyed the first season or wish to follow fast-paced, engaging tales of characters venturing into a new and never-before-seen world.
