Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 3 **BREAKDOWN**
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Thinking now I think Zeus could have brought Thalia back if he wanted, but he left her as a tree so he wouldn't have any problems
he was already in trouble because of the whole forbidden child thing, so letting her turn to a tree easily got rid of that quarrel
@@All-ze9cl yes, yes
It was more not to show favoritism. He already bent rules to save her. The gods aren't allowed to directly interfere with their own pieces. Supposed to remedy nepotism in Olympus 🤣
He could have at least told Luke or Hermes about the Golden Fleece.
Zeus transformed her into a tree so that her soul wouldn't end up in th underworld to suffer th wrath of hades eternally. Th fact that of all types of trees he turned her into a pine is symbolic. In greek mythology th pine is a great symbol of royalty n also of fertility n protection; zeus is th god-king of th heavens n earth, n thalia's soul is what allows th pine to keep th magical barrier around th camp's borders perpetually active. Oddly hwvr, th pine is th sacred tree of poseidon in greek myth, not of zeus whose sacred tree is instead th oak
i also like how on medusas lawn it’s petrified monsters and she says she uses her power on bullies which kind of makes the audience trust her but when they flee to her basement they see that’s not true she’s used her power on tons of innocent people.
I love how they're treating Percy and Annabeth's relationship. It would be so easy for them to just "make" them like each other because the audience of readers knows and WANTS Percabeth. But no! They're mean to each other not because they "like" each other, but because their personalities genuinely butt heads! We don't get any stollen glances, they're just two kids barely tolerating each others' presence, and that's a great foundation for future developments
exactly slow burn is the only way to go it just feels way more satisfying and natural
They should still have chemistry tho no?
@@Rizzzzzzzzzzzzler I think they definitely should/do. Really, if the show said "look! Boy and girl! Percabeth!" Without giving us the progression, that would be lacking the need for chemistry, imo
Is nobody gonna talk about annabeth in the convenience store?? The subtle nuance of one of her character flaws. Annabeth is a genius but she’s also indecisive in the books it’s one of her big things. In the store she can’t decide what candy she wants so she just gets all of them. It’s fucking perfect character development and I will not stand for it getting zero attention thank you gn
I agree it was good moment but do you know what is character development? Because that was not it.
They are just introducing us the character she possibly can't have any development yet it can be shown later in seasons based on what we learn now.
It just showed us she has dept to her character as she is not just strongest camper and "wise girl" but also still a child that was not in the world out there for so long... and if you are hinting flaws.. hers is not indecisiveness but pride.
that last scene with the trios was the moment it solidified to me they are perfect and their chemistry is chef's kiss. It was their strongest acting so far. You can tell all 3 of the kids are understandably nervous- but here they seemed so comfortable and confident in delivering. I am so impressed with them and I know they'll only get better. Especially Walker- he is so talented. He has that emotion in his delivery, in his eyes. They are the perfect cast fr
that like, i can't describe it, but like that feeling thing when he said "alone", that was some good acting, i felt that. They will get so much better with each season.
@@brendanparker4605I was tearing up on that scene, OMG Walker is soooo good
I completely understand the casting team. Walker IS Percy, he embodies all of his emotions so perfectly well, has that main character aura that pulls you in and makes you interested in his journey, and all of his deliveries are great. Plus, the impertinence - I could see the Percy I've always envisioned as a kid right there. And with such a solid kid chosen, I'm glad they chose Leah and Aryan based on their chemistry, bc it has seriously paid off.
Ok but as a kid that was victimized by someone else's victim I LOVE what they did with Medusa and what that teaches kids. Yes, Medusa is a victim so you can have empathy for her situation but she is still a monster and still needs to be held accountable for her actions. I feel like a lot of people overcorrect when it comes to her story and think that shes completely innocent but shes not. You can be wronged and do wrong at the same time. You can understand and feel sorry for the person that is doing harm to you but that doesn't mean you have to just let it happen. Its a powerful and complicated thing to teach and understand. I have been struggling to process and understand it myself for 20ish years and it would have meant a lot to see such a good example as a kid.
I really want a scene where he sees a newspaper or news about his mom's disappearance or the bus being evacuated with his face plastered everywhere. That's such a huge plot in the book about why they have to hide from mortals as well, it's weird that it hasn't come up yet.
I totally forgot about that... i don't think it is a huge problem now and it was not needed in show yet as they were opening other huge problems this episode with dynamics between main characters and medusa. maybe the next ep where they are more among people than in the bus or taxi... cuz there will be that gate thing. But if would they drop that thing completely im personaly fine with that. What im looking for in the next episode more that newspapers is if we will finally get those iconic nicknames. Can't wait for wisegirl and seaweed brain... ❤
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Megan Mullally as Alecto was an excellent choice. She’s able to show disinterest in her eyes so well. Goodbye Alecto!
I think Medusa calling her curse a gift is more so her having come to terms with having the curse. It's a part of her and she can't change it, The curse also made her incredlibly powerful so I can see her way of coping with the curse is to call it a gift instead
I also really dig the changes they've been making. It highlights the book's philosophy in sort of leaning into the idea that the readers are typically pretty young, may not know much (if anything) about greek mythology, and sometimes the characters and plotlines reflect that. They bounce from one event to the next, most characters are either oblivious or a bit exposition-heavy (not dumping it on us but it's a pattern for sure) and leans into the cyclical nature of old greek myths and makes it snappy for young readers.
The way this is the first book adaptation that every change happens and I’m like, huh you know what, I love that
Walker’s acting in the scene where he explains to them what the Oracle said and that he doesn’t know who to trust, OMG I teared up. I was close to crying.
Im so happy they changed the medusa encounter honestly. It always felt silly to me how they visit a place called “aunty Em’s” thats full of terrified looking statues and dont even consider that something might be wrong lol. Also hope they change a few other monster encounters in the series bc its really kind of unbelievable how gulible it makes percy annebeth and grover seem when they keep falling for such obvious monster traps.
Oh my gods I just realized what the scene in the bus stop store was. Annabeth staring at the candies for so long was because shes dyslexic and didn't know which ones to pick so she just grabbed a bunch of all of them. I feel so dumb for only now thinking of that. I must have been spacing out cause I thought it was so weird that she just stood there for so long
I’m watching the show with my brother who has no idea about Percy Jackson. He likes the show and he is predicting Percy’s mom won’t be saved because of the prophecy and suspects annabeth is gonna betray him but for the better? Or maybe Grover will like he did before. He has no idea its Luke and Luke is on of his favorite characters. It’s a canon event
I felt so bad for Grover in this episode I been in his situation were two of your friends are fighting and they are making you choose on who side to take not a fun situation to be in 😂 , also Happy Birthday Cam 🙌🎊🎉🎂🎁
My only critique of the show so far, and I want to preface this by saying it’s not running my enjoyment of the show at all, is the action scenes are really fast and quick. Everything else about the show is goddamn perfect. I love how all the changes are improving the story and making characters deeper. And idk the budget for this show but it is impressive how many characters require cgi just to stand there and look good. Like I’m surprised how often Mrs. Dodds and Chiron are in their true forms. Just hope that they spend some of the budget on longer action scenes soon!
I think they are saving minutes for just properly explain the world and important relationships (its obvious what i mean in ep 1&2 and for 3rd ep medusa maybe not looking like important character for the future but it introduced how poseidon and athena really dont like each other too and that is important for percy and annabeth in the next seasons).
So when it will get action packed in the end of the season we will exactly know what and why is everything happening and they will not have to slow thing for nonreaders to understand.. because i really believe we will get that action! Rick said that walker was so proficient in swordplay that the start of the season was hard to play cuz he had to act inexperienced. So i think we will get his action where he can showcase what he really learned!!
But I like to see at least a minute longer action too. Annabeth just threw her dagger - that was it and then it was just slicing medusas head without any real action... but i want to point out i enjoyed the whole episode. Especially the changes!
@@cutevkookies2719 oh I totally agree ! Everything they are setting up is amazing and the cast has me loving this show so so much already. Just hope some of the action in the coming episodes last a tad longer
@@noahsryan exactly 💯 👏
i feel like they are holding out for the ares fight, or i feel like overtime the fights will get better/harder, because the show is targeted for a younger audience as well, so it kinda makes sense not to be very violent out the front gate.
I love Medusa's theme in the show. It's both melancholy and sad, as well as unsettling and ominous, just like Medusa herself. *Brilliant* score work from Bear McCreary
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also, Percy didn't blindly slash towards Medusa's invisible neck, Annabeth pointed where her neck was as soon as she threw the hat on her, guiding Percy
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I highly doubt Hermes is involved with the Lotus casino, since the lotus eaters founded it. I see it more of like what the gods do with Calypso. They pay her visits and talk to her about the outside world. In this case, I think Hermes is at the casino just to spend some time, just paying it a visit.
That, or hes there to tell off Percy about the head, or to give it back in person
Very much what id think of when I think of Ancient Greece/mythology too.
I like the changes they've made, they add more depth to the story and i kinda wanna see more fight sequences.
Someone on twitter pointed out that Alecto saying Annabeth is PRIDE of Athena's offspring is foreshadowing fatal flaws and i think that's amazing!!!
I loved how with Medusas conflict, they already introduced that Poseidon and Athena don't like each other, which is a huge plot thing even in the next seasons...
And i loved all scenes of the trio after cutting off the head of medusa (even before but), it was amazing. And they already started that iconic matipulative conversations that are happening almost before every fight in PJO books if you know what i mean 😂. Cant wait till Percy himself starts to manipulate the monsters with talking i love those parts of the books!!!
If it wasn't evident that those actors are manifestation of PJO characters alive: Grover proved me that in the bus and Percy proved me that while sending the box to the Olympus! Cuz HE IS IMPERTINENT!!! Thats why i love Percy so much!!! His sassy and angry personality!!
Still waiting for that Annabeth moment but im convinced i will get that, maybe in the next episode.
I really liked this episode the best. I loved how they talked about monsters as they slowly showed the furies. The whole transition from that to Medusa was beautiful, and that portrayal of Medusa is honestly better than the book. The best part, however, is LIN MANUEL MIRANDA HUMMING ARTHUR’S THEME BY CHRISTOPHER CROSS AND THEN THE OUTRO PLAYING IT IN FULL!!!!
I am literally almost in tears over this as it is one of my most favorite songs from when I was little and it has been especially interesting with me being a gen z teen growing up with and listening to that era of music way more than anything else my generation listens too. In fact, one of the only songs from this past decade I actually listen to is Riptide🤣. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that Christopher cross music would be in Percy Jackson! It makes perfect sense with the elevator playing that style of music both in the books and the show but I am just overjoyed! Now my generation will actually be aware of that song, as I have yet to meet a single person my age that knows who Christopher cross is. But now they will
I do wish they hadn't cut out discussion about Grover's ambitions of being a Searcher. He is such a layered character, and that seems lost, so far. I hope they bring it in, but...
How do you feel about that?
If I remember correctly, Grover told Percy about his life's ambition after they left Medusa's, so I think we should wait till next episode to start worrying
@@matthewfarr5615 he went into detail after Medusa, but they had referred to it. But you make a good point, that does calm my nerves a bit :)
@@Mirilah I don't see them omitting Pan, as it was such an integral part of not just Grover's arc but one of the books most important and pressing themes
@@matthewfarr5615 that's why I've been confused that they weren't setting up for it. I will certainly hold my concern until next episode, though.
I believe the reason why Riordans' choice of extending some characters' sequences and changing some of the facts is the other way of his 'what if'. It has been years and years since those books were published and as an author, I believe there were some parts where he wanted to extend more or tell the story differently. He is using that chance and I'm all here for it. I'm so curious about the episode 'A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers'. I believe they made additions between Grover and Ares. The one who is portraying Ares also makes me feel excited even more. The show is getting better and better in each episode. Walker just owing those lines in such a Percy way, I love it!
I'm so glad I found your channel. I love Percy Jackson and none of the bigger channels I follow are covering this show.
Omg! yes the scene where they left camp was like the shire vibes. them, being the hobbit. Ep 3 is my fave so far and I think this version is way better than the book too. 😅 But still love the books!
I really hope it isn’t Hermes who gets them out of the hotel, I like that it’s Percy using his reasoning to escape.
I love this episode SO MUCH
One interesting thing that Rick mentioned about the changes is that, even though there are many versions of Medusa's story, and ofc you can reflect on the 3 parties involved and question yourself about who is the monster, who is good, who is a villain etc, but at the end of the day it's still a story of abuse - abuse of power. Actual gods and humans... it's just never on the same level, ever. And both abuse of their positions to force their own wishes and emotions on Medusa. I never thought about it like that, so it was nice reading what he had to say (plus Becky and Jon's inputs about how and why it was different in the books and how it was changed on the show)
You notice that the tree (Thalia) has the shape , back side , of a human with arms outstretched and becoming the branches
I think that the show is amazing! The only thing I think is a bit sad is that they have made most of the fight scenes end weird or not be that long. The episodes should be just a little bit longer so we can get those scenes. But that’s it. I think the dynamic between the characters is amazing. I was laughing at the buss scenes. Can’t wait for the other seasons.
Episode 1 - 8/10
Episode 2 - 8,5/10
Episode 3 - 8,7/10
yes, the fight scenes also need more intense music
For me:
Episode 1: 7.75/10
Episode 2: 8/10
Episode 3: 8.7/10
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I wish the Percy vs The furies was shown and Percy vs Medusa is also pretty abrupt, I hope they show action far more elaborately, if they struggle with the earlier book on action scenes, later books have Percy literally fighting armies singlehandedly, I don't know how they are going to handle that.
They will do good capture the flag already proved that. I think they just saving minutes to really introduce the world and relationship dynamics. They will show the fights at the end of the season when viewers know what's and why's.
I believe it's a budge problem. You can tell they are not using many cameras, complex camera movement, fighting coreography, stunt doubles... They are really keeping it simple. And that's not a problem if that's what it take the show out of the paper. If it goes well, later seasons will probably have a bigger budget. So I wouldn't stress too much about that.
@@leonardocerqueiradias6168 Yeah, i agree but at the same time i still think they are saving it for the season finale..
@@cutevkookies2719 For sure. It circles back to the budge. If they save it now, they can do it more cinematic in the finale.
Happy birthday! I hope you had a great one.
I loved how they changed the Medusa scenes with them knowing the whole time because of how we get to hear Medusa tell her story, it adds so much more depth
I have a feeling Hermes is going to go to the casino because he gets interested in Percy Annabeth and Grover because of Percy sending Medusas head to Olympus but he’s going to pull the “I can’t get involved and help them because of the prophecy, they must help themselves” or just be a god and not help just cuz
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Happy Birthday Cam!!!!!! Your amazing, and what a great episode.
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Persy said the name of Annabeth so spontaneous it was I would say both a strategic choice but also quite in the romantic sense even if it's early enough for that because he said with so much conviction and then given what the oracle said of course he chose her but it's the fact that he put so much energy he didn't even wait for Chiron to finish speaking in fact and then he could have chosen to say Grover's name first since it's Grover that he accompanies until now but in fact no he said the name of a girl who has known like two episodes so for me, there is clearly romance
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Medusa IS a monster, she and her sisters all are. She's presented as a monster but I love how they play with the perception of characters in myth. How she thinks of herself and how she is able to seduce and almost enchant with her voice is very telling of her true nature. One thing that the books, and really the myths leave very clear is that the gods aren't inherently good or inherently evil since those are human perceptions. Demigods must choose to follow the gods and what they stand for or not(western civilization for the greek gods), as in they're not all pure sunshine and roses but have their moments or go against them with something even worse(The Titans)....
I Love Ur discussion over should we blindly trust the gods or question them because it speaks to a much larger discussion in the study of classics as a whole. The gods are never portrayed as fully good in Latin and Greek literature, but the general gist is that it’s their immortality and powers that make them gods, not any sort of moral high ground. Literature questioned the gods in the way that it exposed their many many flaws but never questions their authority or right to be gods. It’s one thing I love about studying classics is how the gods are almost human in their wrongdoing, but the human wrongs are extrapolated by their massive power.
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At that point i was fed up like Percy with Gods and was like im not impertinent but ship it 😂
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the assault + stone eyes as gifts is a mostly modern, feminist take on the tale. All old telligs include seduction and punisment to Medusa bc she was a priestess and even if assaulted they were provided with a knife to take their own lives since Athena is one of the virginal goddesses. Either way, Medusa's punishment was bc she betrayed her vows. Also, both Poseidon and Zeus were known to seduce and deceve to get sex from mortals but not to straight up assault them only to later ignore them and their offspring...
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I’m think the reason Percy chose Grover for the quest is also because Sally made Grover swear he would protect Percy so he knows Grover won’t betray him
Happy birthday kid first of all. My favorite episode so far the Medusa scene was amazing. Finally the characters begin to bond and act like themselves. Now in the Medusa story, it's only Rick Riordan who wrote them as lovers while in the myth Poseidon didn't do anything in Medusa's consent if I say it in gentle words. To me Athena cursed Medusa I take it as a curse. Because seriously- How did Athena expected Medusa to resist a freaking God who is so much more powerful.
He was even way more powerful than his niece which is why she decided on Medusa as a victim. When I first read about their arrival to Aunt M, once she said "Two sisters who shared the same fate" I realized who she was. And I remember screaming into the page "MEDUSA! OH NO! Guys get out of there now!" Hermes delivering the head is an interesting change but I prefer the book version of the delivery in which Percy shows how cheeky he is. Also- Would it have been so difficult to give Annabeth a blond wig? Because in acting the kid nails it.
Also let's be honest- The best scene from the 1st movie is the casino one and from the 2nd movie it's the taxi of Demnation. Only in the book they use the taxi to arrive into camp not the opposite.
Happy birthday ( this episode was peak )
electo gives badass crazy aunt vibes
And he knows that he will dislike the gods, and he accepts that part of himself, and shoves their own arrogance back in their faces
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I didn’t see Percy’s pinecone comment as a joke. She didn’t die as a hero, she died as a pine tree. It’s sad.
I really enjoyed pursuing this episode. It really kind of remind you. Yes, Percy is a good guy and a hero, but he also has kind of a jaded perspective, growing up without a father, and then his father turning out to be a God and all the gods do is just make his life, harder than it already is
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I was kinda harsh on this episode, specially the bus scene. It felt unnecessary tension built up. We kinda lost the chiron on the hill scene (Which I was kinda attached to) the bus didn't blow up but then they addressed the prophecy and It all fell into place. I kinda like this better for the show I just wished they gave medusa a proper flashback but I get why they didn't.
(1/2) It's Disney+ they won't show a decapitation. It was clever and somehow made it better and more impactful; just like the backstory of Medusa; being a victim that identifies with Percy's mom. Seduced by a god who are supposed to be irresistible only to be discarded afterwards. Athena being a jealous b-word who slut-shamed Medusa and punished HER even though HE WAS A GOD.
(2/2).. I read that these changes came from Riordan himself. They're changes he thought would make the story more relevant and impactful today. Portraying the Gods as "assholes", cause they truly are in modern standards, from the POV of their children is such a fresh and novel take, I AM IN.
This beautifully plays to the bigger arc; Gods turned on their parents "Titans" cause they thought they knew better, and now these demi-gods believe THEY know better and admonish those Gods.... cycle continues.
I've seen characters deal with "the medusa problem" in hundreds of ways across a bunch of media, but I've never even tought of turning her invisible!! The idea is amazing! The execution not so much... we needed to cover her with sand or ink afterwards to justify how Percy was able to get such a clean hit. But the idea's still genius.
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But then, despite all of that, he still does everything he can for the people he cares about I just like the fact that it’s a kids book, but he’s not like the stereotypical j go go lucky kid. Who’s like I’m gonna try to get along with everybody because that’s what heroes do know it’s more realistic. He knows some people are just horrible and he’s willing to treat that like real life.
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This episode is warming me up to the show. I was quite hesitant towards it with all the changes it was making that I just didn’t jell with. Episode 3 is making it clear to me that the show isn’t trying to be a straight adaptation but more of a reimagining, So I’m looking forward to see where it goes.
I’m still not happy with the changes to Chiron’s character, they neutered his personality!
It would be fine if they'd advertised it as a reimagining, but they haven't, saying its a faithful adaption. Compared to the movies yes, but there are things missing or being added in that just don't gel well imo 🤷♀
The only change I truly hate is that they watered down Smelly Gabe. All other changes I would argue make the series better
Does anyone else think that electo's cgi and her sisters was a little bit iffy? Love the show so far, just hope the cgi gets a little better with them.
note with the book, Percy kills medusa by using a reflective ball, when Medusa charges him he swings his sword while looking at the reflection
happy Birthday Cam!!! You think every change is beneficial?? Because i think the claiming of Percy and the satrt of quest was really rushed. Show doesn't make us feel the threat of war, nor Percy's feelings/reactions of realizing he's "Forbidden."
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HAPPY BiRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sorry im late) welcome to the 24 year old club, its largely the same as the 23-year-old, and 25-year-old clubs, except we are 24! yipeeee 🎊🎉🪅🎉🪅