So, Percy Jackson now knows he is the son of Poseidon and must embark on a question to retrieve Zeus’ bolt from the underworld to help stop an impeding war between the Gods.
Titled “We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium,” episode three of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” starts with Percy having to pick two people to go on the quest with him. Before that he receives a troubling prophesy by the oracle – that he might face betrayal. Percy (Walker Scobell) chooses Annabeth Chase (Leah Jeffries) and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) to join him on his perilous mission and the trio must fight monsters and beasts along the way.
After the first two episodes, this edition was a letdown, primarily in terms of cinematography. A significant portion of the action unfolds in dimly lit settings, making it challenging for viewers in terms of visual engagement. Additionally, the mood of the story is rather tense, with few fun moments to entertain the audience. Despite “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” being a PG-rated show targeting a young audience, it feels overly serious and tense for school kids to enjoy.
Annabeth Chase, who is likely just 13 or 14, behaves as though she is a retired soldier or someone burdened with numerous issues, primarily stemming from having a God for a mother who ignores her. Similarly, Percy is troubled by the absence of his father, who was never around to care for him. Meanwhile, Grover may not have mommy and daddy issues, but he does have an uncle to mope over.
If the creators were aiming for a dark and depressing fantasy series, they should have fully committed with script tweaks and made an adult show about young demi-gods fighting for glory. So far, this Percy Jackson reboot doesn’t seem gritty enough for adults but is far too morose for kids. Hopefully, the next few episodes will improve the overall experience.
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