Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson is a teenage demigod who gets swept into a race against time when Zeus's master bolt goes missing. He and his small group of allies, Annabeth and Grover, move across modern America, facing monsters and divine obstacles as they try to return the bolt and prevent a godly war. Along the way Percy wrestles with feeling out of place in a world that doesn't fit him and starts to piece together what his abilities and relationships mean for who he might become. The tone mixes fast-paced action with moments of humor and family tension, keeping the focus on character over spectacle.

Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, the show adapts Riordan's bestselling novels for television and premiered in 2023. The series follows the book series' main beats while expanding scenes to suit episodic storytelling.

Critics and audiences have generally reacted positively, with a 7.3/10 audience score reflecting solid fan approval. Reviews often highlight the lead performances, especially Walker Scobell as Percy, and praise the balance of mythic stakes with teenage issues. Major themes include identity, belonging, loyalty, and what it means to inherit a complicated legacy, all handled in a way that keeps younger viewers engaged without talking down to them.

The show's arrival reignited interest in the original novels and sparked lively online conversation about casting choices and representation, particularly around Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth. It also brought Greek mythology back into mainstream pop culture for a new generation, inspiring fan art, cosplay, and renewed book sales.

As of now the series hasn't been a major awards contender, though it has built a strong fanbase and sparked year-to-year discussion about fantasy adaptations on television. Its future recognition will likely depend on how later seasons expand the world and deepen the characters.