Warning: Minor SPOILERS lie ahead for the Percy Jackson novels!Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 is introducing the Great Prophecy arc earlier than expected. In the books, the prophecy simmered in the background until it fully emerged in the final book, The Last Olympian. But the Disney+ original is set to delve deeper into its impact on Percy and his fellow demigods' lives.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1's prophecy had the titular demigod wondering if he'd be betrayed by Grover or Annabeth. But, it was later revealed that Luke was the Lightning Thief, and the demigod who'd aligned himself with Kronos. Now a friend turned enemy, Luke's desire to bring Olympus to its knees is set to complicate Percy's relationship with Annabeth.
In addition to the duo's dynamic, Percy Jackson season 2, adapting Rick Riordan's second novel, The Sea of Monsters, will see the titular hero and Annabeth racing to rescue Grover, though also diverging in their opinions on how to handle Luke.
In an interview with TV Insider, Percy Jackson EP Craig Silverstein shared the "saga prophecy that sits behind the entire Olympian-Titan war comes forward more here in Season 2," without elaborating on how. But he did tease that amidst the chaos of Camp Half-Blood being attacked and the arrival of the cyclops Tyson, Percy's half-brother, the prophecy is revealed. It makes the young hero realize he's "even more important to this story than [he] thought," which will come with its own challenges.
What The Great Prophecy Means in Percy Jackson Season 2
Charlie Bushnell as Luke Castellan in Percy Jackson season 2
The prophecy adds credibility to his goal, as in the books, it's foretold that a demigod, who is believed to be a child of Zeus, Hades, or Poseidon, will decide the gods' fate. They'll do so when they're 16 years old, and while that excludes Luke since he's Hermes' son, and Annabeth as the daughter of Athena, it leaves Percy in the running.
It also means that Luke could find an ally among the demigods who will help him carry out his mission. Percy Jackson season 2 may only set up the dynamics and relationships needed to fully realize the prophecy in later seasons. However, it being revealed early does mean the story will likely need to shift key moments forward.
Our Take On The Great Prophecy Being Brought In Early
A TV adaptation is a different beast from its source material. While certain arcs can simmer from book-to-book, that doesn't always translate well to television. Often the hook, or driving force of a series, has to be shared earlier, and in Percy Jackson's case, there's really no need to wait until the last season to reveal the prophecy.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 premieres on Disney+ on December 10.
