Non-Book Reader Reacts to *PERCY JACKSON* Ep 6 | Film Grad's FIrst Time Watching PJ & The Olympians

[@meredithd2341]

Just to clarify something: Hades is not the god of death (the “Grim Reaper”). The god of death is Thanatos. Hades is the god of the Underworld, the ruler of the dead. It’s a really common misconception though, so don’t worry about it

[@mrs.manrique7411]

I wasn’t going to say this because she shouldn’t be given any clues until the end. Also, the Grim Reaper is heavily modeled after the main villain of the entire series…….only partially on Thanatos. Before there were ticking clocks there were sand-filled time-turners in the images of the Grim Reaper.

[@lizziemallow]

Someone read Heroes of Olympus huh 👀

[@TBoring]

Actually *pushes up anime glasses* Thanatos is the god of peaceful death. The Keres, the sisters of Thanatos (sometimes simplified as a single goddess Ker), are the goddesses of violent death. Also in some interpretations Hermes also helps deliver souls to the Underworld, which is another reason why he knows about its various entrances.

[@sammysosa192]

@@TBoringheh heh you beat me to it 😄🤣

[@HaterDoMundo]

Aaaand Hades is both god of "hell", "limbo" and "heaven", not with this names and concepts, but after the cristianism takes his dimension the people villanized Hades as some type of demon.

[@officersquidman]

Re: Percabeth being an incredibly slow burn - In one book, Percy meets Aphrodite. Is explicitly told that people perceive her according to their desires. CONSCIOUSLY NOTES THAT SHE LOOKS LIKE ANNABETH. And then proceeds to not think about that for like two more years. Percabeth might as well be that one town where the coal veins underneath have been smoldering for like 30 years..

[@movienightwithjacqui]

😂😂😂 Oh Percy, you sweet oblivious child!

[@RedRosey591]

What book was that?

[@lilovebird]

Guys please stop giving away stuff that happens later

[@ziggidy_bop7471]

@@RedRosey591 Titan's Curse, book 3

[@diyakm7633]

stop spoiling

[@o.rosebelle]

I find it endlessly hilarious that they threw that scene with his principal in there with no context 😂 demigods do dream about things are happening or might happen in the future, but they're still human so their dreams are still susceptible to wacky dream shit. He doesn't like his principal, so the person in his dream just happened to look like him lmao

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you for clarifying 😂 I was so confused!

[@amelooloo]

one of the good things about the percabeth slowburn taking place when they’re middle grade/high school age is that they perfectly encapsulate the awkward first crush/first love experience. and another great thing about their eventual romantic relationship is how important and vital their friendship is first. like they’re best friends before they’re anything else, and i love that about them so much. it’s just such a beautiful, pure, genuine relationship throughout the whole series, and i love how much we’re seeing it from the start in the show.

[@alexroberts2421]

At first, I was so taken aback that Lin Manuel Miranda was playing Hermes. I mean, this guy is everywhere I turn, honestly. But, after watching the first episode he appears in this episode, he really has the mischievous glint in his eyes. And the little quip on his grin, like he's up to something. That is very much Hermes because he is a trickster God. He plays pranks on the other gods. So does almost everybody in the Hermes cabin at Camp Halfblood. They also like to steal stuff, too. So, I love Lin Manuel Miranda's portrayal of Hermes! I also want to point out that most casinos don't have clocks, so to keep guests to stay longer.

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

He also nails the sadness behind the smile.

[@diana913]

Well to be honest, Hermes too is the god that seems to be everywhere you turn lol

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

That wasn't actually his principal. That was the voice Percy's been hearing throughout the show; he just LOOKED like the principal because it's Percy's dream and that's how he's processing it. I've seen theories that Percy sees the principal's office because that's where Grover threw him under the bus in the first episode, and Percy's still worried about being betrayed.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Ah that makes sense!

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

@@movienightwithjacqui Fun fact, in the book this dream sequence is still there but it takes place at the entrance to a massive hole in the ground; and Percy actually hears the Thief talking to the Voice, but he doesn’t describe the sound of their voice or remember it when he wakes up

[@penguin50279]

there’s people in the casino who have been in there for years that’s why they’re all wearing clothes from different eras

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I hadn't even thought about that 😱 Thank you for pointing it out!

[@EverShy_]

Not just years, decades@@movienightwithjacqui

[@alexachipman]

I love how all the cars are from different eras, too!

[@racheycar]

Im not sure if you know, but lin actually tweeted back in 2015 thanking rick riordan for all his greek knowledge because of pjo, so hes been a longtime fan, which makes sense that he would take this role as more of a passion project than anything else! :)

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I love that so much! 😄 He did the same thing with Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and it just makes me love him more. He has no ego about the size of his role, just does the things he's passionate about. He's such a gift!

[@racheycar]

@movienightwithjacqui i completely agree!! I find it so funny that amys brother is actually pretty similar to hermes when hes putting up a front, but that could just be because its the same actor lol

[@caycecarson]

You theorizing about who the lightning thief is reminds me so much of when I first read the book, it’s a great mystery and I’m looking forward to the reveal at the end

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I can't wait!

[@PlantaoGeek]

The long breath before saying "a lot longer than he has" after the scene with Percy driving a car got me 😂

[@TBoring]

I love how they feel it’s a good idea to have Percy, the New Yorker, to be the one behind the wheel. I know Grover was borderline high so he couldn’t do it, and Annabeth has spent half her life at Camp so she doesn’t have as much experience with vehicles as Percy (also she’s the shortest so she’d have the most difficulty reaching the pedals, but she’s smart that’s a temporary problem), but I still trust Annabeth behind the wheel more than the person who lives in the city where inhabitants famously don’t drive.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

😂😂😂

[@Nargon46]

I've never related to a character more than when Percy looks terrified at the multi-curve in the parking garage 😂

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

Yeah! I love how dramatic the music gets too, cuz that is EXACTLY how dire the situation is!😆

[@galarianrapidash9483]

Guys let’s make sure no one spoils to her that Dionysus was the one to steal the bolt

[@calebcorrea7556]

shhhhh, she can't know

[@mrs.manrique7411]

The god of madness, wild partying, donkeys (asses), wine and vines and dolphins? I believe it. Echidna was known for protecting vineyards, I bet he had an “in” with her.

[@galarianrapidash9483]

@@calebcorrea7556 exactly

[@MrVeens1]

not cool dude

[@EyeMCreative]

@@mrs.manrique7411 I mean, he would be mad at his dad for banishing him to the camp and taking his wine privileges.. 😂

[@sammiehopkins9408]

This video and comment section are really healing my heart after the larger-fandoms response to episode 6. I really loved it, but there were lots of changes from the book, and that made a lot of people upset. But i think all the changes are well planned and exciting- i had no clue what was going to happen this episode, and i reread the Lightning Thief 2 months ago! Theyre giving Grover so much more to do, and im living for it. Aryan is an amazing actor (and obviously so are Leah and Walker, they make the show so good)

[@theanyktos]

No you're right, that is the principal, or at least the same actor. But in the dream it's not _literally_ Percy's ex principal, that's just how Percy's brain framed what was happening, him sort of eavesdropping on a conversation. It's still the same person that's been speaking to him in his dreams from the beginning.

[@lyricbot8513]

All the book readers are freaking out because they didn't miss the summer solstice in the books, so we're in undiscovered territory now!

[@midoriya-shonen]

Wow, they added a lot of really cool plot stuff to this episode. In the book, they came to the Lotus Casino just looking for a place to spend the night and got trapped for several days. I love the addition they made of looking for Hermes there, as well as Grover's side quest with Augustus. It adds so much intrigue and stakes. The car scene was a joyride too (hehe). They really had a lot of fun spicing up the original plot. And here's a twist! In the book, they exited the casino with like, about a day left until the deadline. So they were up against the wire but not past it yet. I love the decision to change that. It adds so much tension and fear to the finale of the season. I can't wait to see where they take us next!!!

[@thedavidpearson]

I read on Threads that Lin’s son is obsessed with Percy Jackson right now and so he would bring his son to the set so he could hang out with everyone.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

That's so sweet!

[@rubysu9265]

As a book reader, none of you better spoil anything in the comments!! >:( All I'll say is that the reveal about Luke's mother & Seers didn't happen until WAY later. But I think it makes sense (along with the rest of the changes) when you look at the context of the whole series, as there's more foresight as to future events. I think it helps make everything more coheisive 😊 Really enjoying your watchthrough rn! Really looking foward to seeing the next episodes, can't believe there's only two left... we better get some more greenlit T^T

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I'm going to be so upset if we don't get a season 2! I'm already heartbroken we only have two episodes left, and that I won't get to watch a new episode every week after that 😢 Also I'm very careful of spoilers, so thank you for defending my comments section 😄

[@alexachipman]

Agreed, I like that they are slowly giving us more info about Luke and his family, rather than waiting so many books and doing it all at once.

[@heyitsmira17]

I'll just say that there's hardly any 100% villain in PJO and its sequels. Imo not even Percy is a perfect flawless hero, he does make mistakes sometimes that could be huge if not for someone else doing what's right. I'm really excited for the future developments of all characters presented so far (main trio, the gods and especially Hermes, Ares, Clarisse, Luke etc), as well as gods and kids we haven't even met yet. I guess this ambiguity is what always made greek myths so interesting. Gods and mortals, both imperfect, both thinking they're in the right always. Thankfully Rick Riordan navigates and explores that with excellence 😊❤ hope you're prepared for the last two episodes!

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I can't believe this season is almost over 😭 I'm not ready!

[@heyitsmira17]

@@movienightwithjacqui same here 😭 Disney has to greenlight the rest, I can't wait for the rest of the story, missing it already 🥲

[@geraldgrenier8132]

Well most of it is one big family squabble. Antagonists abound but few villians

[@Mia-xn8zx]

Percy with the road rage is so my dad😂😂😂😂

[@joana8615]

I love that little moment, he's simultaneously terrified and an angry new yorker 😭

[@spidey-m3h]

Honestly this tv show is amazing and the actors are amazing too. They manage to convey their character's emotions so well and I feel more and more connected to the characters every time I watch an episode. Generally great show and great cast. PS. I also love you reactions Jacqui

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you! And I absolutely agree...such wonderful performances from the whole cast, but especially the kids! 😊

[@amicoolyet]

Okay I'm just saying the fact you're enjoying this series makes me so happy!! I can't wait for season two already

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Me too! I'm going to be so sad when I don't have this on my schedule every week 😢

[@amelooloo]

you should read the books as the seasons come out! i think it could be cool for you to maybe read book one and go over some of your thoughts on the differences from the perspective of someone who watched the show first

[@genohall2235]

This…

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I'm thinking about it! Part of me really wants to read the book after each season, but I know I'll struggle not to read ahead once I get into it, and I really want to just enjoy the show without thinking about the books at all. We'll see though! I may wind up in Percy Jackson withdrawal after the season ends, and need to read the book just to get back into the universe 😊

[@V_4_Versace]

I liked that they changed the ending from the book where they were racing against the deadline to missing it in the show! Now I feel like book readers and show watchers are on the same page of not knowing whats going to happen next! I’m interested to see how they are going to change things and based on the hints I’ve seen online of people who have seen the whole series, we are in for a rollercoaster these last two episodes!! 😅

[@haydendegrow945]

This is the second straight series i have loved watching where Lin Manuel Miranda has had a significant, albeit supportive role (the other being His Dark Materials, where he played the aeronaught cowboy Lee Scoresby). Both times, he has played deep, complex characters that are simply amazing to watch. I cannot wait to see how he works Lord Hermes further in the future.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

That's great to know! I think I saw the first episode of His Dark Materials, but for whatever reason, didn't get to continue. I've wanted to go back to it for a while, since I'm such a huge fan of LMM. I can't wait to see more of him in Percy Jackson 😄

[@midoriya-shonen]

So glad you loved this episode

[@heyitsmira17]

Apparently producers mentioned that we'll get that full scene in the next episode 😊

[@midoriya-shonen]

@@heyitsmira17 Oh nice!! Thanks for the info, I'll put a spoiler warning

[@karatekoala4270]

"celestial FaceTime".... Never heard Iris messages referred to that way but ya know what, I'll allow it.

[@nicknickleby77]

I got the impression his old headmaster appeared in his dream because he doesn't know what the bad guy looks like, and all of his dreams so far have been contextualized as places and people he's familiar with, like in the first episode when the voice is coming off the ocean near the house in Montauk he and his mother always visit.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

That makes sense! Definitely threw me for a loop, wondering if the headmaster was actually Hades the whole time 😂

[@dramonmaster222]

LOL! The car driving scene was my favorite part of the eps.

[@chelisey13]

Jacqui you're my favorite PJO youtube reactor! I feel like I'm watching the show with a friend. You're just so nice and you have brilliant insight into the characters and understand them so well which shows how good the storytelling in the show is for non book readers as well. I cannot wait for you to find out the rest of the story!! You're gonna be SHOOK To all book readers, YOU BETTER NOT SPOIL HER! it's gonna be awesome to watch her reaction.

[@constanza7528]

just to clarify, percy was spying on someone else’s dream. but given that he has to translate it to something he knows and understands (because he doesn’t know how the person he was spying on looks like) he’s seeing his principal. also, this hasn’t been confirmed but i saw someone pointing it out on twitter. he might have chosen his principal and that specific office because that’s the place he last felt powerlessness :(

[@ghostingbusiness4338]

8:43 I love how you pointed that out!!! I've been observing their song choices for the past episodes now and how most of its lyrics really gives us an idea about what's happening. From logical, what is love, even levitating and now this.

[@jamesdee759]

Jacqui, I like your logic and the things that you're picking up on when it comes to "being betrayed by the one who calls him friend." I'm not saying that you're right, but I like the fact that you're paying attention to details. Yes, please read the books when you get the chance. The "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" books are not all that long but they're a good read and I really like how the author Rick Riordan has explained how the Greek Gods are still around and everything. Just to let you know, there are 5 books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Also there's another 5 book series that takes place after this one and it's about Percy Jackson and his current friends and some new friends. The series is called "The Heroes of Olympus." If you ever want to check it out.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you! I definitely will read the books at some point, but I know I'll want to read the whole series, so I'll probably wait until the Disney series is over, just so I don't tempt myself to read ahead 😄

[@evancarvalho2195]

The "grim reaper" looking like his principal is just like the oracle taking on his stepfather's face to tell him the prophecy: since mortals cannot perceive their true form, they go into their head and pluck something familiar, a memory, and take that shape

[@Wishdreamerx]

Perfect timing! I was just looking for something to watch, loving this reaction series!

[@kyrstenwilson3111]

7:10 i just realized! It goes from day to night WHILE THEY'RE STANDING RIGHT THERE!

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite episode of Percy Jackson And The Olympians!!!!😊😊😊😊

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you!

[@JacobLunbeck]

I will say that you are noticing certain details that I most definitely did not the first time I read the books so good on you! When they go to the lotus casino was one of my favorite chapters to read growing up so I've been looking forward to this episode since the beginning! I do think they adapted it to the screen fairly well, though they made one pretty big change that I am still not sure how I feel about. In the book, our trio is not aware of what the lotus casino's true purpose is when they enter so they all end up in the trance for a period of time without realizing it and have to figure out how to escape. I would like to know what the behind-the-scenes reason was for making that alteration. Keep up the great reactions!

[@ChloBro05]

I love hearing your theories they make me fr laugh out loud

[@AddieSu]

Something I feel is so important to mention is that in the books, they do make it out the Lotus right before the deadline! And he's only given 3 pearls, not 4. So some of these changes have even made us book readers be very confused, and for me and my friends, even though we obviously know how the season ultimately has to end, how we get to that point will definitely be different because of this episode, and that just makes me even more excited for the next two!!! Love your commentaries, and I definitely recommend reading the book *after* all the episodes come out, it'll definitely be a different but worthwhile experience!!

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

He's totally gonna lose one of the pearls next episode. Calling it now.

[@geraldgrenier8132]

Lin Manuel has worked with Disney, not just writing song for Encanto, but also smaller roles like Gizmoduck in the ducktales reboot

[@dcemerald70]

Excellent reaction!!! I do agree how it’s nice that Percabeth’s relationship is one that takes time to blossom as they grow older and wiser like Ron and Hermione. I do admire how they explore the relationship between a godly parent and their half-blood child as well as the reason of their exclusive involvement in their life. Can’t wait for the next episodes!!! 🧑🏼‍🦱👩🏿‍🦱🧑🏾‍🦱🧔🏻🦓🪷🚖🌊💙🩶💚💛

[@eldawhatever]

WELCOME TO THE FANDOM!! So, I have 2 theories about why they are not casting anyone big for the gods' roles. Theory 1: Budget. They wanna spend as much as they can on the magical scenes, and trust me, there is a lot to come. Theory 2: There are still A TON of people to show up, from gods to monsters, to (spoilers!), etc, and they want to keep the casting open to when those characters are due on the show. Personally, I like that they are not casting anyone that big to be on the show, that way they don't take the spotlight from the kids - it is their break after all.

[@DinoDudeAnimated]

The principal in the dream is a representation of Hades the same way Gabe was the oracle :)

[@mushyy.y]

Fun fact: when Grover is talking to Augustus about "finding Pan" you can hear a little kid in the background scream "Bianca" twice (it's confirmed), that's a character we will meet in the future 😌

[@ghostingbusiness4338]

I feel like as a book fan, it was monumental for us to have them call each other "Seaweed Brain" and "Wise Girl" like unless if you caught that, we'd have a visceral reaction. I definitely was not trying to scream when he said that.

[@Tar-Numendil]

My dad is actually reading The Lightning Thief for the first time right now. My dad reads more than I do. But he's usually more interested in crime novels and historical fiction, John Grisham is one of his favorite authors. I never expected him to start reading Percy Jackson, a series i've read a dozen times. I can't wait to hear his thoughts on the first book. And I can't wait until he's finished The Last Olympian and maybe started The Heroes of Olympus.

[@jcdmobil352]

I've been checking your channel several times a day since Wednesday because I've been waiting for this video. 😄 I looove your reactions because you are the only non-reader whose reaction videos I'm watching, and all your are so fresh and pure. 👍 By the way, you are really smart, and your brain works super quickly. I bet you would be the best team mate in any escape room. 😁

[@kaylivelazquez7354]

Ah I got so excited seeing this recommendation pop up on my feed! And Becky Riordan liked my reply thread to her about what post-show pods and talk-backs I like to watch 🤭

[@jamese1440]

*some book spoilers for lightning thief but not on ep.7/8 stuff* 've been reading the chapters of book 1 for the first time after every episode and its so much fun and would recommend it even if anyone rewatches the show later and then reads after every ep (for me rn it also helps with the week long wait), it's interesting to see the changes the show is making and I appreciate both mediums on a different level. I appreciate the book for making me laugh a lot, and get a bit more glimpses into Percy's head, his humor (and dreams). But honestly 9 out of 10 times I've just loved what Rick has done with the show, I love the way percabeth is portrayed - i love the serious tone like the emotional scene after the chair in ep.5. In general the changes in the love tunnel part I'm in love with, same with ep.4 the arch and percy jumping in to handle it instead of annabeth (rather than the book where annabeth and grover aren't even still on the top floor once the chimera comes). Whilst I love the dynamics in the book too, annabeth and percy still have very little serious bonding moments, more so just their bickering until much later in the book. The series has therefore honestly made me connect to especially grover and annabeth way quicker (however I do like annabeths love for architecture in the book). The series is doing so much right, and the serious tone also makes it so that new fans take this story more seriously rather than the risk that some scenes may get made fun of (which do work in book-form). I can't wait to see what the book and series have in store for the last two episodes.

[@Emimilliemoo]

"Thats a twist" yea us book readers think so too😂

[@galenthom]

Hades was the "Principal" but Percy just saw him as the Principal just like he saw the Orical as his step-father. This is because he doesn't know how Hades looks like so his brain just sees Hades as the most recognizable character he knows and since his Principal expelled him from school, he associates Hades as his Principal. This is just as he saw the Orical since he sees his step-father as scary.

[@Kxlsie]

Exactly how I reacted to these short episodes… 😭(also you should react to some Percy Jackson cast interviews! I think that would be fun!)

[@maciedixon3983]

Nico cameo. Omigod. My sweet baby boy

[@tracesosebee5485]

Welcome to the fandom! We call Rick Riordan "Uncle Rick"

[@Ne0Nights]

As always, loving your reactions to this! The books are such fun reads and only take like 5-6 hours per book

[@CaptoftheHaggister]

I absolutely love Len but i will argue that Adam Copeland (Edge) is just as famous or more. He has been on tv since the mid 90s. And has established himself as a household name not just for wrestling but acting also.

[@alexanderc.4654]

WARNING: Sudden amd inexplicable obsessions with Greek mythology are a known common side effect of consuming stories by Rick Riordan. And I am here for it. Have been forever. As I now am for this channel.

[@MariaLuiiza159]

I love your train of thought.

[@sweettea735]

SPOILER: A cool detail you see in the episode is that when they go to the VR area in the casino, you hear a kid shout “Biancaaa?!” Which could be a potential reference to Nico Di Angelo

[@laura_gieger]

genuine question: why comment a spoiler like that? like no hate to you but why go into detail like that?

[@sweettea735]

@@laura_gieger that’s why I put spoiler, you can just scroll by if you see it. Plus, it’s like a ‘treat’ for the people who’ve read the book.

[@laura_gieger]

@@sweettea735 it was kind of you to put a spoiler warning but i know from my own experience that sometimes you can just completely overlook them hence why i commented. my thought was more about adding the additional information that everyone that's read the book already knows and doesn't need to be reminded off (everything past Nico's name basically). like i said, no hate or meant to start an argument. i am running behind on sleep so my brain's still rebooting after 24+ hours with no sleep thanks to a long plane journey home 🙈

[@sweettea735]

@@laura_gieger ahh fair enough, I’ll change it, have a nice flight!

[@christopherpeters6365]

Through multiple series, there is a deep and awesome love story by the end!

[@StellaLoreley]

I’m not gonna spoil, but I guess I’m hinting to something. They did something in this episode that happened before in the books that was very necessary to remind the spectator of the answer to a mystery (book readers will probably understand)

[@Drag_on_king]

In the book they actually make it just in time. I'm not quite sure which I like better, I guess it depends on future seasons.

[@scribeofstorms]

about the Percabeth Ship, Ive been reading the series forever so i dont see them the same way someone new to the story with the show would.

[@cobaltjay9862]

Grover is Percy’s friend, they even make that clear in this episode

[@geraldgrenier8132]

Hermes as Zeus' son, so he's Percy's first cousin, and Annabeth's Uncle

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

Ur the first reactor I watched to noticed the song in the bg lol

It is his Principal in the Principal's office. But it was a dream

[@Karina-fr7th]

OMG I LOVE YOUUUUU im from Brazil and you You are wonderful!! I'm loving seeing someone who hasn't read the books being enchanted by the story. Yes, it's the director but only used in the vision? he is not important (the director)

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you so much 😄 I'm absolutely loving this story so far, and thank you for explaining about the director!

[@shaunessyfeeney]

I love the books and the show is doing a great job of making me feel like I’m reading the book that the author would write now. As the deadline I think it’s possibly for it to maybe to still be the summer solstice but it’s after midnight so they think that Percy’s time is up. Ps thanks for sharing your experience with us

[@mrs.manrique7411]

I think the passing of the deadline actually happened and they are showing Percy’s determination and the fact that the main villain has already won…at least in some small way.

[@shaunessyfeeney]

@@mrs.manrique7411 that’s definitely a good way to show how much Percy is willing to do and sacrifice for those he loves.

[@nikki_isa_nerd]

I know a lot of people were complaining about how the casino scene was boring and the music choice wasn’t good, but the movie played a not kid friendly song and honestly levitating is mg favorite song now.

[@mysticalmurray6373]

Not really a spoiler, just a change from the book, but they actually didn't miss the solstice deadline in the book. imo knowing how everything turns out it's a better change.

[@enochspendlove7488]

Hey, a little screen recording tip, if you use OBS you can get rid of that little orange dot in the corner of the screen by using window capture instead of display capture. Love the reactions!

[@karatekoala4270]

I'm tempted to restart this vid and take a shot every time she says, "grim reaper"

[@mrs.manrique7411]

Great idea! 🥃🍻

[@cestjane2260]

Definitely read book one after the series ends. Then, rewatch. The Audible is a great addition if you get the Kindle.

[@grachisol8236]

They’re the curly haired trio

[@anniestrooo]

No I seriously have so much trouble seeing anything when it’s dark in almost anything these days (especially anything Disney)

[@movienightwithjacqui]

It drives me crazy! I'm watching Band of Brothers right now (very different from Percy Jackson lol), but I feel like I talk about the lighting every single episode, because they do it SO WELL, it makes me want to cry that I can actually see 😂

[@AZDfox]

I'd say maybe reading the first book after the first season, and recording your thoughts. I'd love to see how someone who started with the show feels about the book.

[@robertwood1701]

Only 2 more episodes left of the Percy Jackson show episode 7 January 23th 2024 and episode 8 is the finale on January 30th 2024.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I'm not ready for it to be over!

[@INFPIlovethebigbangtheory]

In the book they made the solstice deadline

[@Nowcreating912]

I'm so happy you will be reading the books! Yes, take your time. The series is totally different. It is it's own thing and I think many fans are disapointed because of that... It's kind of bittersweet, but also exciting to be able to see something new and unexpected.

[@TheIndianDeity]

I mean… not really. If you watched the first season of PJO and then started to read SoM you wouldn’t miss a single thing. Which just shows how similar and faithful this adaptation is. I don’t get how it’s different… it has the same events playing out with the same characters and the same themes.

[@Nowcreating912]

​@@TheIndianDeity It is extremely different. The character arcs and interactions and HOW thigs play out. Maybe because I made the mistake of re-reading the book just before the series and everything is fresh in my memory. I'm not saying the series is bad though, I'm enjoying it, but I can understand how fans might be taken aback. To give an example of a HUGE change... the whole missing the deadline thing?

[@TheIndianDeity]

@@Nowcreating912I also reread the book beforehand… and everything seems to be playing out the same. Like every major beat is hitting. The only thing I understand is the deadline and Pearl change… but people who’ve seen the last 2 episodes already say everything plays our the way it’s supposed to. Like the underworld and Ares fight, as well as Olympus, and that the deadline change makes sense. If I’m wrong I will eat my words, but for now I say wait for the final 2 episodes to come out… cause the deadline being missed isn’t that big of a change if you think abt it, it just adds a bit more tension, and I think the ending will be the same w Luke thing, Grover leaving to find pan, and Annabeth and Percy leaving to go back their homes.

[@mrs.manrique7411]

@@TheIndianDeityspoiler warning!

[@Nowcreating912]

@@TheIndianDeity I get what you say. But I'm still happy that she can experience both

[@douglas2938]

I'm not big on shipping (either way) but I'm pretty sure "Percybeth" would violate the cardinal rule of mixing the names. 😅 22:20 Not to rain on your parade (because the reasoning has merit) but I think you might be too literal. Percy just rationalized that Anabeth wouldn't think of him as a friend and Grover would continue being his protector, so at least they'd have a shot. Strictly speaking, the person who betrays him on the quest might not be the thief, just like the quest itself probably isn't "what matters most".

[@Ath3navfx]

At 12:30 (not the video) in the episode you can hear someone yelling bianca twice so i think its nico but the b isnt really pronounced so it might be

[@mrs.manrique7411]

She hasn’t read the books, delete this!

[@logann-mackenziefroste563]

Excellent video ‼️💙🩵💙🩵 also I love your theories about Clarisse. I think the gods/goddesses and their most faithful supporters like Chiron like to believe that their is only one side of the story where the gods-goddesses are the heroes and monsters are monsters. And they are very biased against Hades because he is different and he is the god of the Underworld. They also are biased with their own kind by too much into power and glory. Also Ares/god of war is played by Adam Copeland and Hermes is played by Lin Manuel Miranda and Hephaestus is played by Timothy Olymphant.

[@samspangler9530]

It’s possible you could read each book after each season. Sort of some hiatus content?

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I'll think about it 😊 Part of me wants to, but the other part of me just wants to watch the whole series without any part of me thinking about the books. I also know myself, and I'd really struggle not to read ahead 😂 It's going to be hard enough waiting for season 2 of the show!

[@brenosobral9500]

Check for the domains of the gods to have a clue about the end. Zeus - the Sky, day time, storm, ligthining, the summer Poseidon - the sea, earthquakes, underwater, underearth, horses Athena - logic, knolege, wisdon, strategy, War Ares - Violence, weapons, War, night time, fury, anger Afrodite - Love, beauty, War, sex, Being a bad Mother, being a worse Mother in law Hefesto - crafts, crafstmen, technology, forges, metals, fire Hermes - thieves, merchants, travalers, bets, roads, jokes, dongs Hades - the underword, the Tartarus, the dead, winter time, darkness Apolo - the Sun, art, profecy, archery, chariots Artemis - the moon, women, Hunt, survivours, virginity Hera - mariege, rulership, peacocks, motherhood, promesses, hating Jason Dionísio- wine, grapes, partys, resurection, theater, gosts Hestia - houses, family, fireplaces, memory

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

Hera didn't hate Jason, though

[@brenosobral9500]

@@ninakrishnamurthy6674 are you talking about the argonauts or the lost hero? In the first case she was his patreon, until he broke his weding vows and then she stated to hate hum

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

@@brenosobral9500 Both. But if you’re going to be pithy and list hating someone as part of Hera’s domain, wouldn’t Hercules/Herakles be a better example?

[@Julia.Taunton-Clark99]

I love your reactions!! They’re hilarious!! And just WHO THOUGHT IT WAS OKAY FOR A TWELVE YEAR OLD KID TO DRIVE?!? Lol 😂

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you! 😄 Also...right??? And not just a twelve year old...a twelve year old from New York City! 🤣

[@Julia.Taunton-Clark99]

@@movienightwithjacquiI know he’s really fifteen, but HE’S TOO BLOODY YOUNG lol 😂

[@Julia.Taunton-Clark99]

@@movienightwithjacqui I HIGHLY recommend going back, watching the part where Percy and Annabeth are talking, when a child’s voice calls out ‘BIANCA!’ I re-watched the clip, listening to it. NICO!!!! HE’S THERE, SAME AS HER!! THE CHILDREN OF HADES LIVE!! lol 😂

[@gigichu3280]

@@Julia.Taunton-Clark99don't spoil it for her, she doesn't know who they are yet

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

@@Julia.Taunton-Clark99 He's fifteen now. He was THIRTEEN when they filmed this!

[@SebastianLandivar-lu4jh]

You can here in casino some where,(nico)saying binca binca

[@constanza7528]

omggg you need to do a video after you read the first book🙏🙏🙏

[@chloec4009]

This might be one of the events I liked more in the Logan Lerman version, at least the Poker Face dance number was iconic lmao

[@matte5705]

While I generally can't stand LMM I was pleasantly surprised by this episode

[@ziggidy_bop7471]

My first watch of this episode I was rather disapointed, I can't lie. The book just had a big fun mystique surrounding the casino that the show leaves out for the most part. But the more I've had time for the episode to ruminate, the more I've enjoyed it. Still my least favorite episode if I had to rank them, but that doesn't mean it's bad and I still enjoyed it.

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

Yeah, I'm kind of on the fence with this episode. On the one hand, I would have liked to see the slow psychological horror of them figuring out the casino is a trap. On the other hand, I LOVED the driving scene and I thought Lin-Manuel Miranda absolutely nailed Hermes's "I'm smiling to hide the pain inside" attitude. Edge may have stolen the show as Ares, but Lin's giving him a run for his money.

[@mrs.manrique7411]

“Pieces, pieces, pieces.”

[@larissadantas7766]

💙💙💙

[@cosmicriptid]

Obviously Zeus stole his own lightning bolt

[@jaxdowns9243]

You should react to the Percy Jackson movies please! ❤

[@valathor95]

Is Lin really that famous? A lot of people seem to know him, I’ve never heard of him till this show. Now I do live somewhat under a rock, but I didn’t think I was that far under the rock…

[@laura_gieger]

he was in the his dark materials tv show adaptation and i think he does musicals too. but i've somewhat been under the same rock. i'm european so maybe that's a contributing factor? idk

[@mrs.manrique7411]

Hamilton, In The Heights, Encanto, Moana, Mary Poppins Returns, Tick, Tick… Boom! and The Little Mermaid 2023

[@shrapnollr]

It’s really weird to hear you say Lin Manuel is the biggest name actor so far. I’ve literally never heard his name before, or seen his face, until we saw him delivering Medusa’s head. I’ve seen both Jason Mantzoukas and Timothy Omundson in lots of shows/movies and recognized them both right away (I started screaming when I heard Timothy’s voice in the show and didn’t stop until his scene was over), but when I saw Hermes I was like “that’s just some random dude”. Really seems like you’re giving Hamilton a lot more weight than shows/movies like Psych (8 seasons & 3+ movies), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, John Wick 3, Community, Supernatural, Criminal Minds, Mission Impossible 3, and Starship Troopers. Maybe it’s just me tho

[@yehudisfriedman8459]

May I suggest that instead of waiting until the end of the entire series to read the books, you read each book at the end of its respective season? That way you won’t have to wait as long while still avoiding spoilers.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I've thought about that, and I'm debating. I just know I'd be really tempted to read ahead 😅 We'll just have to see! Thank you!