The Disney+ show Percy Jackson and the Olympians just wrapped up its second season, leaving fans excited for season three. Season two, “The Sea of Monsters,” follows Percy Jackson embarking on a dangerous quest to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve the Golden Fleece and save his friend. It was released in December of 2025, two years after the show first aired. The show is based on the famous book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, with each season being one of the five books in the series.
The new season has been praised as a significant improvement over the first season. It has received 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, as viewers say it’s a more faithful adaptation. There were some changes from the book, but many fans believed they were smart decisions and added to the overall story. Many also noted that the storytelling was cleaner and well-paced compared to last season. Technical upgrades like multiple shooting locations, props, and CGI edits were cited as a major visual improvement for the audience.
The most notable standout from season two was the cast. Young actor Walker Scobell, who plays Percy, was challenged with emotional depth scenes and heavy action shots. He was praised for his portrayal of Percy and addition to the series, as he continues to prove his young talent. Scobell’s co-star, Leah Sava Jefferies, who plays Annabeth Chase, has also been credited for her strong performance. She is widely considered a talented young actress as she has received critical attention for bringing intense energy, intelligence, and strength to her character. This has earned Jefferies NAACP Image Awards nominations for her acting, which stood out this season.
Even though many fans enjoyed the show this year, it received some backlash from book fans. There were many significant plot changes, like the early reveal of the character Thalia, which modified other character motivations. Others were disappointed with the lack of action sequences and the use of Percy’s water powers. This could’ve added to the fantasy aspect of the series and shown the power that Scobell’s character holds. Besides these criticisms, viewers were mainly happy with the improvements from season one.
Disney+ has already confirmed and started production for season three, which will adapt the book The Titans Curse. The season two finale ended on a major cliffhanger involving the new character, Thalia. This has set high expectations for the next season, and fans can’t wait until next December.
