The Disney+ original series 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' is just one episode away from its finale. Based on the novels of the same name, the TV series is a hit both critically and commercially. The first episode of the series garnered 13.3 million views in just six days of its release. **Considering that 'One Piece', Netflix's No. 1 SVOD series, recorded about 18 million views in the first week, 'Percy Jackson' is performing quite well.**

The series is particularly exciting for fans of the original novels as it is being compared to the 2010 film adaptation of the same novels, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'. The 2010 film omitted many events and hints of the sequels during the adaptation process. In particular, it was criticized for losing the unique charm of the original novels.

Conversely, the TV series, which premiered in late 2023, is praised for staying true to the charm of the original work. The transformation of the 'Medusa' character was a particular hit early on. In the 2010 film, 'Medusa' was portrayed as a one-dimensional villain, but the TV series reimagines her as a more multifaceted villain, referencing the mythical stories. She is an antagonist who hinders the protagonists, but she is also depicted as someone who sympathizes with their plight. **

Despite its massive success, Disney has yet to confirm a second season for the series. Before the rise of streaming, TV series often produced at least two seasons. However, Disney+ often ends its series after just one season. The 2022 series 'Willow' is a prime example.

However, with viewership exceeding that of recent Marvel TV series like 'Loki' and 'Secret Invasion', a second season seems inevitable. In fact, Rick Riordan, the author of the original novels, has revealed that he was given the go-ahead to write the script for season 2 by Disney even before the first season aired.

What can we expect from 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' Season 2?

The series is based on a completed novel series, so it's not hard to predict what will happen in the next season. The friend of Annabeth Chase and Grover, 'Thalia', was mentioned repeatedly in the first season. She is the daughter of Zeus, and just before her death, Zeus turned her into a tree.

Thalia's tree is maintaining the shield of 'Camp Half-Blood', where the protagonists reside. However, in the second season, this tree begins to die, and Percy and his friends must find the Golden Fleece to heal it.

The casting of new characters is likely to attract attention. According to the original novels, 'Thalia', the daughter of Zeus, and 'Tyson', Percy's half-brother, are scheduled to appear in the second season.

Season 2 is expected to delve deeper into the story of Cronus. Just like Voldemort in Harry Potter and Palpatine in Star Wars, Cronus is a significant figure in Percy Jackson. It is a matter of great interest to fans of the original work how Cronus will be portrayed in this TV series.