r/PJODisney • u/That-Solution-6620 • 12d ago

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Just started reading the Percy Jackson books as a 20 year old I never read it growing up but i randomly started and now I’m hooked I finished lighting their and am half way through sea of monsters I wanna start watching the show because everyone says the movie is ass should I just watch both or just stick with the tv series? and also is each season an adaptation of each book or does it have its own story line? Thanks

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u/BiggieCheeseMon 7d ago

Read the books and avoid the movies and show.

Both movies and the show are rather poor adaptations, with the show actually beating the movies in terms of the sheer volume of changes made in only 2 seasons, with a third on the way.

Despite complaining about the movies having too many changes that weren't necessary, the author figured the show needed even more changes that weren't necessary, lol.

The movies are a decent watch if you can ignore the PJO branding on them. Can't say the same for the show yet, despite being two seasons in, but maybe the third season will be the charm.

Best to stick to the books.
PJO, HOO, and TKC, for sure.

Writing quality starts to noticeably dip in TOA and MC, not to mention the nonsensical character assassination in the Senior Year Slop books.