Percy Jackson and The Olympians
Disney+ | Release Date: December 19, 2023
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 35 Critic Reviews
Positive:
25
Mixed:
9
Negative:
1
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60
LooperAudrey FoxDec 3, 2025
Season 2 Review: The actors are older and more experienced at this point, but they're not really given too many opportunities to ... well, act. .... It's not a disaster, but it lacks the charm that made the original books so popular in the first place. Read full review
60
TheWrapRafael MotamayorDec 3, 2025
Season 2 Review: Even if the overall plot doesn’t feel as urgent, the more personal stakes help flesh out the characters. .... But “Percy Jackson” Season 2 does have some glaring issues. The dialogue in particular relies too much on exposition and often comes across as unnatural. The tone, as well, feels mismatched with the dialogue. Overall, the show takes a darker and more serious approach than the source material, which clashes with the characters’ constant Marvel-like quips and jokes. Read full review
60
EmpireNicola AustinJan 8, 2024
Season 1 Review: With a charming central trio, an intriguing quest and plenty of magical moments, this faithful reboot is a fun (if familiar) family-friendly fantasy. Read full review
60
The TimesCarol MidgleyDec 20, 2023
Season 1 Review: It does sometimes lack the depth and complexity of the novels, it’s true, and Greek mythology nerds might hanker for a bit more intricacy. But it captures the magic, which is the essential. Read full review
60
The GuardianLeila LatifDec 20, 2023
Season 1 Review: This show will be fighting to survive in challenging terrain. But in the two episodes provided for review, at least, we’re off to an encouraging start. Read full review
60
iToby EarleDec 20, 2023
Season 1 Review: I hope there’s more room for the characters to grow once the explanations end and the quest really begins. Unlike Medusa, Percy Jackson and the Olympians won’t turn you to stone, but nor does it quite soar like Daedalus. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterDaniel FienbergDec 19, 2023
Season 1 Review: Through the first four episodes, Percy Jackson and the Olympians works because of its good-natured spirit of wonder, its blandly acceptable core cast and several seasoned veterans delighting in taking part in this often goofy world. Read full review
50
USA TodayKelly LawlerDec 20, 2023
Season 1 Review: "Percy" doesn't have quite enough substance and panache. Confusing, with jagged pacing and an over-reliance on novice young actors, "Percy" just doesn't quite click. It strides for epic but ends up far more ho hum. Read full review
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SlashfilmJosh SpiegelDec 14, 2023
Season 1 Review: This show may yet win an audience, but feels like a somewhat dull echo of the film that preceded it by a decade. Read full review
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