25 "Percy Jackson" Episode 1 And 2 Reactions For Anyone Who Has Been Waiting For This Adaptation Since They Were, Like, 10

    In just the first two episodes, Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri proved they are the perfect Percy, Annabeth, and Grover. Like literally, everyone agrees.

    Nora Dominick
    by Nora Dominick

    BuzzFeed Staff

    🚨 There are MASSIVE — and I mean MASSIVE — spoilers ahead for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episodes 1 and 2! 🚨

    Hi, yes, hello, everyone. If you couldn't tell I am vibrating at an unhealthy level of excitement because Percy Jackson and the Olympians just premiered on Disney+. Based on the beloved book series by Rick Riordan, my favorite demigods are finally getting a faithful adaptation, and I couldn't be happier.

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    The first two episodes, titled "I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher" and "I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom," which are also chapter titles directly from The Lightning Thief, were perfect episodes, in my opinion.

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    Directed by James Bobin and written by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, we got to see Percy (Walker Scobell) quickly learn that he's a demigod after a run-in with a monster, Ms. Dodds (Megan Mullally), on a school field trip.

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    This leads to Grover (Aryan Simhadri) and his mother Sally Jackson (Virginia Kull) attempting to drive Percy to Camp Half-Blood where he will be safe. Of course, this trip doesn't go off without a heartbreaking moment when Sally is seemingly killed by a minotaur.

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    Then, in Episode 2, we finally met Annabeth Chase, who is brought to life perfectly by Leah Sava Jeffries, and other Camp Half-Blood characters, like Luke (Charlie Bushnell) and Clarisse (Dior Goodjohn).

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    By the end of the first two episodes, we've played the iconic game of capture the flag, and Poseidon (Toby Stephens) has claimed Percy as his child, all before we learn about THE QUEST Percy, Annabeth, and Grover are about to embark on in an attempt to retrieve Zeus's master bolt.

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    So much happens in these episodes that perfectly sets up Percy's journey in Season 1, and as a fan of the books, I am absolutely giddy with how breathtakingly beautiful (and accurate) this show is.

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    So, to express their love for this latest episode, fans — myself included — took to X, formally Twitter, to make some amazing jokes and memes and simply give some A+ commentary. Here's a look at some of the best tweets about Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 1 and Episode 2:

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    1.

    He’s about to go on a five year long crime spree 🥺 pic.twitter.com/HtyqAbWKSY

    — Exquisite Armantè (@ExquisiteWill) December 19, 2023
    @ExquisiteWill / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @ExquisiteWill

    2.

    @halfbloodtrio / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @halfbloodtrio

    3.

    kinda feel like sally jackson because i too listen to olivia rodrigo out in the rain on my balcony pic.twitter.com/Q4V8tCo34r

    — no context percy jackson (@nocontextpjo) December 20, 2023
    @nocontextpjo / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @nocontextpjo

    4.

    omg that’s percy jackson, one of most powerful demigods to exist

    percy: pic.twitter.com/Og7Lulm51e

    — alex ୨୧ (@alexxnetwork) December 20, 2023
    @alexxnetwork / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @alexxnetwork

    5.

    @itspercabqth / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @itspercabqth

    6.

    the beginning of the greatest love story ever told #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/tIUeqSrAol

    — anna PJO SPOILERS (@PERCEUSCH4SE) December 20, 2023
    @PERCEUSCH4SE / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @PERCEUSCH4SE

    7.

    which was more culturally significant, the renaissance or #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/oCE33HvWwA

    — ronushka (@jemcrsta1rs) December 20, 2023
    @jemcrsta1rs / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @jemcrsta1rs

    8.

    she said “gift from my mom” knowing damn well percy still trying to figure out who his dad is LSKSJSJS pic.twitter.com/bn07oo2Mtw

    — cay (@koralinadean) December 20, 2023
    @koralinadean / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @koralinadean

    9.

    “YOU ARE HIS SON!”

    “I’M SALLY JACKSON’S SON!” pic.twitter.com/73G7KKIJOB

    — no context percy jackson (@nocontextpjo) December 20, 2023
    @nocontextpjo / Via Twitter: @nocontextpjo

    10.

    there's no love in this world like percy jackson's love for sally jackson pic.twitter.com/pIb4k07ck4

    — rocky (pjotv spoilers) (@WAYSTIAR) December 20, 2023
    @WAYSTIAR / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @WAYSTIAR

    11.

    how many people are going to have “hold fast, brave the storm” tattooed on them by the end of 2024

    — lys / luke 🌊 (@PerseusJackssn) December 20, 2023
    @PerseusJackssn / Via Twitter: @PerseusJackssn

    12.

    sally jackson, i knew I KNEW you would make me cry in the #percyjackson show, but this was simply one of the most breathtaking moments. oh my god. walker scobell and virginia kull can i hand engrave awards for you right now?! pic.twitter.com/lddLVgmSjE

    — Nora Dominick (@noradominick) December 20, 2023
    Nora Dominick / Disney+ / Via x.com

    13.

    Poseidon is so real bc i would've broken the pact for her too #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/UNtoMLH3Mx

    — Nyrotike (@nyrotike) December 20, 2023
    @nyrotike / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @nyrotike

    14.

    me watching the first two episodes of percy jackson knowing what my 3 babies are about to endure

    pic.twitter.com/uOASmJWN1y

    — (holly jolly Sarah) سارة (@sarsaraaaaah) December 20, 2023
    @sarsaraaaaah / Warner Bros / Via Twitter: @sarsaraaaaah

    15.

    this whole interaction was just so percy and annabeth
    pic.twitter.com/xFxE3a7qiX

    — jack !! ♆ PERCY JACKSON OUT NOW (@fictionalxmoon) December 20, 2023
    @fictionalxmoon / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @fictionalxmoon

    16.

    Percy Jackson, my sweet summer child. unmedicated ADHD in its purest form #PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians #pjo pic.twitter.com/LYRW20ci5E

    — zanna ♡ pjo spoilers (@zannareads) December 20, 2023
    @zannareads / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @zannareads

    17.

    the real, true love and soulmatism we’re about to experience on our screens over the next couple of years is going to be insane. #percyjackson pic.twitter.com/dPdSXy5lZL

    — me day (@truenqrths) December 20, 2023
    @truenqrths / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @truenqrths

    18.

    “poseidon has ignored me my entire life”
    “you are his son”
    “I AM SALLY JACKSON’S SON”
    CMON PERCYpic.twitter.com/kuwBogi8IE

    — ki (@bIairbrina) December 20, 2023
    @bIairbrina / VH1 / Via Twitter: @bIairbrina

    19.

    #PERCYJACKSON: Percy’s on it.
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    do you think the director just told Walker, “do whatever kids do these days,” and he did the most Percy thing possible?pic.twitter.com/JO6ZwK8AML

    — Zoé | SunnyVids (@sunnyvids) December 20, 2023
    @sunnyvids / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @sunnyvids

    20.

    “Is there a Greek god of disappointment? Maybe we should ask him if he’s missing a kid.” Percy was so real for this 💀 #PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/aiKtIwuM5a

    — emma jaclyn & the olympians⚡️🌊🔱 (@_EMMinem) December 20, 2023
    @_EMMinem / Nickelodeon / Via Twitter: @_EMMinem

    21.

    I need to talk about how much I love Percy and Grover’s friendship😭😭 they communicate so flawlessly, even down to the smallest details like them switching sandwich toppings oh those are my children #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/kYopGTvVtS

    — cam || PERCY JACKSON SPOILERS! (@CameronSilas) December 20, 2023
    @CameronSilas / Disney+ / Via Twitter: @CameronSilas

    22.

    “I think I’ve made some friends here. Real friends. I think they really like me. Imagine that.”

    PLEASE I CANT DO THIS #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/MkyDLz4wSc

    — kate (@carmysyd) December 20, 2023
    @carmysyd / The CW / Via Twitter: @carmysyd

    23.

    walker scobell is percy jackson. leah sava jeffries is annabeth chase. aryan simhadri is grover underwood. there is no doubt left anymore, they ARE our trio

    — jack !! ♆ PERCY JACKSON OUT NOW (@fictionalxmoon) December 20, 2023
    @fictionalxmoon / Via Twitter: @fictionalxmoon

    24.

    annabeth chase on my screen with percy jackson and grover underwood for the next few weeks…found family straight from the books to the tv like it’s really setting in pic.twitter.com/radYXIiBJD

    — jay | gen v era (@stormbxrnbaby) December 20, 2023
    @stormbxrnbaby / Via Twitter: @stormbxrnbaby

    25. And finally:

    in conclusion: these are my children but also my best friends but also, respectfully, i am in love with your mom, Percy Jackson

    — Nora Dominick (@noradominick) December 20, 2023
    Nora Dominick / X / Via x.com

    What did you think of the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Tell us everything in the comments below!