Will Percy Jackson & The Olympians Return for Season 2?

Disney+ original series 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' has only one episode left. Based on the novel of the same name, this TV series is achieving success in both critical acclaim and popularity. The series' first episode surpassed 13.3 million views in just 6 days of release.** Considering that Netflix's 'One Piece,' the leading SVOD platform, recorded approximately 18 million views in the first week, 'Percy Jackson' is experiencing remarkable popularity.

This series is particularly exciting for fans of the original novel, as it's being compared to the 2010 film adaptation, 'Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief.' The 2010 film significantly altered the novel's plot, leaving out many events and hints at future installments. This adaptation process was criticized for sacrificing the novel's unique charm.

Conversely, the TV series, which premiered its first episode at the end of 2023, is lauded for staying true to the charm of the original work. The change in the character 'Medusa' received early praise. While the 2010 film portrayed Medusa as a one-dimensional villain, the TV series draws upon the mythology to create a more complex and multifaceted antagonist. Although she hinders the protagonists, she is also depicted as a figure who empathizes with their plight.**

Despite this remarkable success, Disney has not yet confirmed the production of a second season. Before the rise of streaming services, TV series often received at least two seasons. However, Disney+ frequently concludes series after just one season. 'Willow' from 2022 is a prime example.

However, with viewership surpassing recent Marvel TV series like 'Loki' and 'Secret Invasion,' the expectation of a second season is widespread. In fact, Rick Riordan, the author of the original novel series, revealed that Disney had already greenlit the writing of season 2 scripts before the first season even aired.

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

Since the source material, the novel series, is already complete, it's not difficult to anticipate the potential content of the next season. In the first season, Annabeth Chase and Grover's friend, 'Thalia,' was frequently mentioned. She is the daughter of Zeus and, on the verge of death, was transformed into a tree by Zeus.

Thalia's tree serves as a protective barrier for 'Camp Half-Blood,' where the protagonists reside. However, in the second season, this tree begins to wither, and Percy and his friends must embark on a quest to find the Golden Fleece of Jason to restore it to health.

The casting of new characters will also be a point of interest. According to the original novels, Zeus's daughter, 'Thalia,' and Percy's half-brother, 'Tyson,' are set to appear in the second season.

Season 2 is also anticipated to delve into the story of Kronos. Just as Harry Potter has Voldemort and Star Wars has Palpatine, Percy Jackson has Kronos. How Kronos will be portrayed in this TV series is a significant point of interest for fans of the original work.