What is Percy Jackson and the Olympians about?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an American fantasy television adaptation of the beloved book series by Rick Riordan. Produced for Disney+, the show stars Walker Scobell as the eponymous Percy Jackson, alongside Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri as Annabeth and Grover, respectively. The narrative centers on Percy, a teenager who discovers he is a demigod. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen, Percy is thrust into a quest across America to locate and return the powerful artifact, aiming to thwart an impending war among the Olympian gods. Alongside his fellow quest mates, the intelligent Annabeth Chase and the loyal protector Grover Underwood, Percy's adventure leads him through a labyrinth of mythological threats and epic encounters. As they traverse this perilous world, they uncover secrets about their own identities and destinies. Developed by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, the series underwent development since May 2020, with Steinberg and Dan Shotz as showrunners, and premiered on December 19, 2023. Filming took place primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia, and featured direction by accomplished directors including James Bobin, Anders Engström, and Jet Wilkinson. Through its blend of action, mythology, and character-driven storytelling, Percy Jackson and the Olympians seeks to appeal to both fans of the original book series and new viewers alike.

The first episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians aired on December 19, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on January 30, 2024.