Introduction of Important Items
The Master Bolt and Hades’s Helm of Darkness are powerful items belonging to the “big three” gods in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Theft of Items
The items are stolen, initially thought to be the work of Ares, the god of war.
Surprising Twist
In Episode 8 of the first season, it is revealed that Luke Castellan, Percy’s friend and mentor, is the actual culprit behind the theft.
Ares’s Influence
Ares convinces Luke to steal the artifacts with the goal of causing a war among the gods and establishing a new world order.
Luke’s Motivation
Luke, feeling resentful and abandoned by the gods, agrees to overthrow Zeus and seeks revenge. His ultimate goal is to resurrect Kronos, the Lord of the Titans and father of the Big Three.
Justice for Demigods
Luke believes that bringing back Kronos will bring justice to demigods, seeking revenge against Zeus’s perceived tyranny.
Frame-Up of Percy
Luke frames Percy for the theft, leading to Percy facing Zeus’s anger and being forced on a quest to retrieve the stolen items.
Emotional Impact on Percy
The revelation of Luke’s betrayal deeply affects Percy, causing shock and hurt.
Confrontation Between Percy and Luke:
Percy realizes the dangerous and delusional nature of Luke, leading to a moral and physical confrontation between the two.
Series Trajectory Shift
The twist at the end of Episode 8 reshapes the trajectory of the series, adding creativity, excitement, and character growth.
Availability on Disney+ Hotstar
All episodes of the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians are available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.