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REVIEW: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Episode 4 — “I Plunge to My Death”

Adrian RuizBy Adrian Ruiz01/02/20244 Mins ReadUpdated:01/24/2024
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As Percy Jackson and the Olympians hits its mid-season stride with “I Plunge to My Death,” the series delves deeper into its thematic core while navigating some structural narrative challenges. Directed by Anders Engström and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Joe Tracz, the episode follows Percy Jackson (Walter Scobell), Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) continuing their cross-country quest to Los Angeles. Despite a slight departure in flow compared to its predecessors, Percy Jackson Episode 4 continues to build the fantasy world’s intricacies and highlights Annabeth’s journey.

Percy Jackson Episode 4 opens with a compelling flashback to Percy’s early years with his mother (Virginia Kull). This dream sequence serves as a precursor to the prominent theme of family addressed in the episode and series. Upon awakening on a train alongside Annabeth and Grover, the trio seizes the chance to learn more about their backgrounds. While the dialogue may border on just pure exposition, it does lay the groundwork for delving into the complex relationships between the protagonists and their absent divine parents. Further, it continues the threads from the previous episode as the demigods continue to grow closer.

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With the trio’s relationships continuing to become stronger and more authentic, it does leave a lot to be desired for the monster of the week. Even if Medusa’s story was not explored to its fullest, modernization made her a compelling adversary, in line with the series’s exploration of the definition of monsters. The inclusion of Echidna (Suszanne Cryer) is a notable highlight, and her formidable presence leaves anticipation for her potential role in future episodes. However, by staying in human form throughout the episode, the menace doesn’t quite hit as hard as it does for Medusa, who is surrounded by her stone sculptures.

Further, her presence is undercut by yet another underwhelming action sequence in the episode’s later half. The appearance of a notable terrifying creature to conclude the episode chase sequence happens too quickly, leaving me again wondering when the series will push the bounds of its CGI budget in action sequences. With such a build-up, even from the previous episode’s teaser, I couldn’t help but want more.

Despite lacking in the fantastical department, Percy Jackson Episode 4 continues the series’ attempt to flesh out the trio past just Percy Jackson. Jeffries shines in this episode while Scobell and Simhadri take a backseat. If last week’s episode put a small spotlight on Grover’s past, this week is for Annabeth. Known for her toughness, Annabeth’s character reveals vulnerability, questioning divine parentage and seeking approval from her absent mother, Athena. However, there again is an opportunity for the series to go deeper.

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While the emphasis should rightfully be on Percy Jackson’s narrative, the series has notably expanded its focus on Grover and Annabeth. However, with action sequences taking a back seat, there’s an opportunity to match the level of attention given to Percy by exploring Grover’s and Annabeth’s characters more deeply. Beyond expositional conversations, delving into their backgrounds and experiences could further immerse viewers. A deeper emotional impact could have been achieved by visually exploring Annabeth’s past through flashbacks, mirroring the effective storytelling used for Percy’s backstory.

By the end of the episode, the trio’s quest seems to follow a familiar pattern. Like the previous week, a non-Percy character takes center stage, Percy gains insights into the world of Greek Gods, and the weekly monster encounter is narrowly avoided. With only eight episodes in the series, concerns arise about accommodating the anticipated twists. The premise is set, and sufficient world-building has been done. Future episodes should prioritize character moments over exposition to maintain viewer engagement, particularly given the lackluster nature of the action sequences.

Percy Jackson Episode 4 disappoints as the weakest entry in the series so far. It doesn’t necessarily do anything wrong but suffers from repetition from the previous week. The underwhelming action sequence lacks the necessary tension to be impactful, and the limited time devoted to the monster of the week leaves a sense of déjà vu. While Annabeth’s character development is positive, there’s a feeling that more could have been done to emphasize that Percy isn’t the sole character undergoing growth by the season’s end. As the second half approaches, there may be hope for the series to revert to the pacing of the initial two episodes, bringing back the heart-stopping character moments and the modernization of Greek myth.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 4 is streaming on January 2, 2024, at 6 PM PT, exclusively on Disney+, with new episodes every Tuesday.

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Percy Jackson Episode 4 disappoints as the weakest entry in the series so far. It doesn’t necessarily do anything wrong but suffers from repetition from the previous week.

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I am just a guy who spends way to much time playing videos games, enjoys popcorn movies more than he should, owns too much nerdy memorabilia and has lots of opinions about all things pop culture. People often underestimate the effects a movie, an actor, or even a video game can have on someone. I wouldn’t be where I am today without pop culture.

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