Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Warning : This list contain spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians time of year 1 and the Percy Jackson book serial .
Summary
WithPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 1 complete , it ’s curious to see the big Christian Bible details that are n’t included . ThePercy Jackson and the Olympianscastdelivers a condensed retelling of Rick Riordan’sPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thiefover eight episode . While change are inevitable to some degree with any adaption , Disney+‘sPercy Jacksonseems to implement these carefully for the sake of story progression , such as omitting Annabeth ’s puppy love on Luke .
Much like thechanges from the books inPercy Jackson and the Olympians , the riddance array from underage to drastic . For instance , the heal ambrosia and nectar are left out , focusing more on Percy ’s own healing abilities . Similarly , demigods ' hyperkinetic syndrome and dyslexia are more covert in the Disney+ serial , whereas it ’s mentioned repeatedly in the Book , and the Camp Half - Blood necklaces are demo more than explicitly hash out . Some exclusions are merely for pacing , such as Gladiola the poodle dog and expansive details about Annabeth ’s mortal family . Themore drastic omissions , however , change the story or leave questionsabout potential ripple effect .
AllPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 1 episode are available on Disney+ .
Percy Jackson and the Olympians ’ time of year 1 finale resolves the quest for Zeus ’ Master Bolt , though still leaves several questions unanswered .
10Percy Jackson Season 1 Omits Everything Involving Argus
Argus, Camp Half-Blood’s head of security, is excluded because the character would need extensive VFX.
InPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief , Argus is one of the first figure Percy visit once at Camp Half - Blood . Argus is the camp ’s heading of security and also performs chauffeur duties at time for the daemon , like taking Percy , Annabeth , and Grover to the Upper East Side to start Percy ’s seeking forZeus ' victor bolt . His absence , however , is no surprise to fan .
BeforePercy Jackson and the Olympians ' premiere , it was harbinger that Argus would n’t be in the show due to budgetary constraints and the numeral of optic personal effects his fictitious character design would require . In the books , Percy describes him as a " surfer dude . " Butbecause Argus ' torso is covered in hundreds of eyes , include his character was n’t an option . Although not a basal character , his role in the clique ’s security would ’ve had much larger importance in a potentialPercy Jacksonseason 2 , as it would follow the consequence ofSea of Monsterswhere the ingroup ’s magical border gets compromise .
9Percy Jackson And The Olympians Season 1 Leaves Out The Hellhound Attack
The hellhound attack at Camp Half-Blood in the book leads to Poseidon claiming Percy as his son.
AlthoughPercy Jackson and the Olympians’monstersare optic spectacles , with many notable ones included , the Cerberus ’s absence seizure stands out . Because of Camp Half - Blood ’s mellow protection from monsters thanks to its magical border , the hellhound ’s approach is even more shocking as this indicates someone willingly invited it in . In the book , this knowledge is the first clue that a demigod betray the camp , as well as leads to Chiron ’s suspicions that Hades is behind the lightning bolt being stolen .
Moreover , the Cerberus ’s attack on the camp head to Percy being claimed as Poseidon ’s son . Although cut the hellhound out is likely due to tempo and timing constraints , it ’s animportant connection to the charge of Hades ' hypothesise involvement in the bolt being stolen , even though the show does n’t tilt into Hades as the conceiver behind this crime as much as the book . Although this major cue about Luke ’s betrayal would ’ve been exciting to see on - covert , changes in the show can justify it , adding to howPercy Jackson and the Olympianstones down the gods ' villainy .
8Zeus Sending Echidna To Attack Percy Jackson Isn’t Mentioned
Echidna’s attack in episode 4 leaves out Zeus’ involvement, changing how the Olympian is perceived.
On the bailiwick of the gods ' departure inPercy Jackson and the Olympians , Echidna does n’t let on that Zeus post her to snipe Percy . The show drastically diminishes how relentless Zeus is in the playscript when it come to kill Percy . Instead , the Disney+ adaption has Echidna change the logical thinking to a personal desire to destroy the superman . While this bet as an omission and change , it also ties into Zeus ' almost non - real shogunate .
Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduce Echidna in episode 4 , but her arriver add with it a change from the volume - a change that does n’t accommodate .
While moments of Zeus ' villainy are expose when he first appear in thePercy Jackson and the Olympiansfinale , he is well talked down from killing a forbidden child when Poseidon mentions Thalia , Zeus ' daughter . Echidna ’s scene is the first major trace at the big god detail missingin the show , namely their ridiculous cruelty . This at last humanizes the gods to a small level and raises how their portrait may exchange in possible succeeding seasons .
7Hephaestus' Waterland Amusement Park Doesn’t Include Numerous Details
Grover, Aphrodite’s scarf, and numerous inventions by Hephaestus are major omissions.
InPercy Jackson and the Olympiansepisode 5 , Percy and Annabeth head toHephaestus ' Waterland amusement parkto think Ares ' shield without Grover , despite his crucial role there in the book . Grover saves Annabeth and Percy in the Word of God by get them midair after they are catapulted out of the Tunnel of Love . Moreover , Ares and Aphrodite ’s matter is not addressed in item and her scarf joint and Hephaestus ' television camera are left out , which removes some of the pettiness toward one another that the book portrays about the gods .
Omitting some of Hephaestus ' humiliation technique , like broadcasting his captures on Hephaestus - TV , and excluding Grover from Waterland wholly help simplify the scenes to put focus on Percy and Annabeth . Percy and Annabeth ’s time at Waterland in the show highlights the chemise in their relationshipas they deal a good understanding of each other . For Annabeth , she better comprehends her own outlook on the gods as she exclaim she does n’t also want to be obsess with halo and power , go to Hephaestus admitting he does n’t want to be as awful as the gods have been historically .
One understate Easter eggs found in Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 5 supply the with child vamp yet at a future relationship for the show .
6Annabeth’s Waterland Spider Scene Is Missing From Percy Jackson Season 1
Annabeth’s spider phobia is merely mentioned in episode 8, but not emphasized.
Also taking place during the Waterland result , a major scene with Annabeth is left out . While Percy and Annabeth are on the boat in the Tunnel of Love , mechanical wanderer deluge the twosome , get Annabeth to panicand scream in terror . This forces Percy to take control of the spot . Later , Annabeth rationalise and Percy deduces her fear is linked to the news report of Ariadne being turned into a wanderer for challenging Annabeth ’s mother Athena to a weaving competition .
Not only does this skip leave alone out one of Annabeth ’s biggest fears - since it ’s tie to Ariadne ’s children seek retaliation on Athena ’s kids by using spider - it also brushes aside Athena ’s connection to sewing and weaving , a item that comes up again inSea of Monsters . The show does n’t , however , wipe out Annabeth ’s reverence , as Luke bring up it in short in episode 8 . This mention is more a peter to explicate a unlike item about how dangerous small and scary things are when training Percy in brand - fighting than it is about Annabeth , though .
5Percy Jackson’s Ability To Talk To Horses Isn’t Included In Season 1
In the books, Percy can talk to horses, which makes communication with his Pegasus Blackjack easier.
AlthoughPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 1 references the Pegasus Blackjack in the pilot , itremoves the reveal that Percy can intercommunicate with horses and horse - like creatures because Poseidon created horse out of sea moving ridge . While in the creature transport van heading for Las Vegas , Percy is able to speak to the zebra and helps liberate it and the other animals in the cages . However , the show has Grover do this , combining it with his connexion to the innate humanity .
leave this particular out about Percy fail to set up succeeding encounters where his power is more prominentin the story . For good example , inThe Titan ’s Curse , Blackjack alarm Percy to a ocean creature in need of supporter . This creature , the Ophiotaurus , turn out to be the headstone to the titans gaining power to ruin the god , thus making it significant to the Great Prophecy . The Great Prophecy , likewise , is never explicitly discuss like in the script , therefore keeping Percy unawares by the final stage of time of year 1 .
As a daemon , Percy from Percy Jackson and the Olympians possesses a multitude of particular ability and powers because he is an offspring of Poseidon .
4Grover, Percy & Annabeth’s Hotel Room At The Lotus Hotel & Casino Is Skipped
The trio’s time at the Lotus Casino is condensed in the Disney+ series.
ThePercy JacksonDisney+ serial leaves out the more youngster - like qualities of the trio in the Lotus Hotel and Casino scene . In the hotel suite , Percy , Annabeth , and Grover take time to relaxand clean off in sumptuosity . They also volitionally decide to play the various games at the casino , emphasizing their youthfulness . However , the show omits the hotel way , removing any reprieve for the young trio . Plus , Annabeth and Percy stay relatively focussed on the quest , despite the lotus flower being filtered through the casino air travel .
Lotus heyday trifle a major role in Percy Jackson & the Olympians episode 6 , but why do they induce the characters to lose their memories ?
3Percy Jackson Season 1 Skips Over Numerous Underworld Locations
Areas like the DOA Recording Studios, Elysium, and the Fields of Punishment are left out.
Percy Jackson and the Olympiansomits DOA Recording Studios , the Good Book ’s Underworld entrance , and replaces it withProcrustes ' mattress fund . The original playscript also includes Elysium and the Fields of Punishment when Percy , Annabeth , and Grover are ferry across the River Styx by Charon . These omissions , while not crucial to the first Good Book ’s tale , limit how much Underworld lore is set upfor future event . render that Elysium is a heaven for bomber and the Fields of Punishment are where sinners are transmit , these core aspect of the Underworld are important for the superman to eff about .
The Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians sport mythical beingness and office , so where did the cast and crew film the first season ?
2Ares' Curse On Percy Is Not In Percy Jackson And The Olympians Season 1
The God of War curses the demigod, which causes a dangerous fight for Percy inThe Titan’s Curse.
Ares and Percy ’s season 1 fight is reduce considerably and also exclude Ares ' curse . Upon defeat , Ares curses Percy ’s sword , Riptide , to stop work when he demand it most . Thisforeshadows a major fight with Atlas inThe Titan ’s Cursewhere Riptide fails Percy , endangering him more . Although the curse may still have been put on Percy in the show silently , its burden and significance in play up the gods ' ugly use of their powers at times is invalidate by this elision .
Moreover , expurgate the fight scenery also cut the book ’s solution of having Ares become a suspect , realize Percy , Annabeth , and Grover no longer fugitives from the law . Although this skip has less of a ripple effect than Ares ' curse , it depart a loose death . Much like other cuts , this is more likely an effect of meter constraints and pacing in favor of more significant story beats .
Percy Jackson & the Olympians skips one disclosure from The Lightning Thief , and it creates a plot hole the Disney+ show must address in time of year 2 .
1Luke’s Final Scene With Percy Doesn’t Have The Pit Scorpion
In the book, Luke almost kills Percy with the pit scorpion, adding to the reveal of his betrayal.
Luke and Percy ’s brand scrap in the finale is different in numerous ways , the principal one being thatLuke does n’t actively endeavor to kill Percy . Upon realizingLuke ’s treason and involvement with Kronos , Percy and Luke spar , with the latter hear to convince the former to unite Kronos . However , in the script , Luke unwrap his perfidiousness and muster up a pit Scorpio the Scorpion to kill Percy . Although Percy survives in both the book of account and Disney+‘sPercy Jackson and the Olympians , this deletion rewrites Luke ’s type by downplaying his villainy and focusing on his motivations and their stem in his feelings of desertion .
