listen like. people are totally entitled to their opinions and criticisms of the pjo show but. sometimes it’s just hard to hear/read. I know the show isn’t perfect but seeing the cast & producers talk about it and seeing the level of love and excitement theyve put into the work, idk, I feel for them having people tear it to shreds. criticising the author himself for not adapting it well when he’s doing something different with a new medium, saying they’re sorry for the kids who love the books but have to act in this “terrible” show as if these kids aren’t THRILLED by the opportunity and just so committed to giving the show their best.
(watch the behind the scenes documentary. seriously.)
again totally valid criticisms & opinions!! but you win some and lose some in an adaptation. eg. trying to expand on themes, keep a consistent tone, appeal to a broader audience (including those of us who loved the books as kids but are now!!! adults!!!), keep within budget, etc etc all these things involve some trade offs. sure some of the humour and goofiness has been lost but we also get amazing beautifully acted scenes that really expand on core themes of family or who is a monster etc etc.
speaking on a personal level I have had a hard time these past few months and this show became a genuine escape, a way for me to connect with my sister watching the episodes together, a rediscovery of my inner 12 year old who waited so long for this. and I know there are people who are like me and they had certain expectations and that’s why they’re disappointed and that’s so valid, but it’s a lot of negativity sometimes, & I just wish we could give a little grace bc making a creative thing is hard, and pleasing everyone with that creative thing is impossible, and most of all, maybe we could revel a little bit more in this unique complex piece of work that lots of people poured their hearts into with nothing but the best of intentions.
i don't think some of y'all understand how significant it is that annabeth chase, the leading lady in an IP/brand as big as percy jackson, is played by a black girl. she is not some sidekick or comic relief. THEE annabeth chase, one of the wisest, intelligent, brave demigods and love of percy jackson's life, is played by a BLACK GIRL!!
but you're so hateful and caught up with book inaccuracies and changes that you can't even offer a sliver of hope for things to improve in continuing seasons, and instead immediately resort to wishing the show gets cancelled because they didn't do that specific thing in that specific scene in the books. makes me think there might be another underlying reason as to why you want it to fail.
and before someone starts, this isn't to say you can't have criticism, but if you really love percy jackson, why wouldn't your hope be for things to get better?
"i hope this show gets cancelled" yeah girl fuck you
If I see one more percy jackson Fan here on tumblr saying "I dOn'T nEeD tO pUt A sPoIlEr WaRnInG, tHe BoOkS aRe OuT sInCe 2005" imma Riot Fr. My Fellow Fans, not everyone is 25, there are kids out there who maybe just turned 12 and got interested in the books through the show or just started reading the books on it's own. Yes they're also new Fans that are young adults but it's nothing to be ashamed about if you're a little late to the fandom. I know some of you book people are fucked up about the new show (which is great in my opinion) and the movies (which were terrible I agree with that) but instead of just being happy some newcomers enjoy the same thing you do, you ruin it for them. YES I REPEAT MYSELF: YOU RUIN IT. For fucks sake be nice people and be glad your fandom gets a little more popular.
PJO CONTENT CREATORS I know this is going to sound annoying and pretentious BUT
Can we please just let show fans live their lives, I know that some of you don’t think you have to put spoilers on new PJO fics that you write but could you imagine being introduced to this world for the first time again? Please don’t wreck this for them. If you see something don’t spoil it. Stop making huge plot points obvious when you are commenting. Spoilers are spoilers. I know the books are out there but not everybody has read them. Let people learn to love this universe like we do.