‘Percy Jackson’ Season 2 Debuts with Surprising Rotten Tomatoes Score
Disney’s highly anticipated series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is set to debut its second season on December 10, 2023. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this release, as it follows a two-year gap since the first season premiered.
Critical Reception of Season 2
Initial reviews reveal a promising future for the new season. Currently, Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 holds an impressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. This score surpasses the first season’s 91%, contributing to an average rating of 95% overall.
However, audience reactions are slightly mixed. The second season has garnered a solid audience score of 79%. While this figure is respectable, it indicates some viewers share concerns similar to those surrounding other popular shows, like Stranger Things, regarding the cast’s rapid aging.
Synopsis of Season 2
In this season, Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood a year later. He discovers that the camp is under threat from the forces led by Kronos. Additionally, his friend Grover is missing, prompting Percy to embark on a daring journey into the Sea of Monsters to recover the Golden Fleece.
New Characters and Cast Updates
As Percy takes on new challenges, fans can expect to meet several new faces pulled from Greek mythology. Notable cast additions include:
- Daniel Diemer as Tyson
- Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace
- Andra Day as Athena
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Circe
- Aleks Paunovic as Polyphemus
- Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, Margaret Cho as The Gray Sisters
- Timothy Simons as Tantalus
- Courtney B. Vance as Zeus, replacing Lance Reddick
Sadly, Lance Reddick passed away in 2023, leading to Vance’s casting as the iconic god.
Future of the Series
Already renewed for a third season, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is casting new roles, including Daphne Keen and Kate McKinnon, who will portray Aphrodite. This early renewal raises hopes among fans that the intervals between seasons will shorten.
The new season will not be released all at once. Instead, two episodes will premiere on December 10, followed by weekly releases until January 21, 2024. This format encourages fans to savor each episode while awaiting the storyline’s progression.
The excitement surrounding the second season suggests that Percy Jackson and the Olympians could be on its way to increased audience ratings. As the story unfolds, both new and returning viewers are eager to engage with this modern adaptation of classic mythology.
