THE CHIMERA CLASH | First Time Watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 4 Reaction
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- The Chimera Clash. Oh boy was there so much to unpack in this episode, and just when I felt it was getting started, it ended! I'm really enjoying the story of Percy Jackson, and really had a good time finally seeing Annabeth given more screentime to develop her character. I'm blown away by how all of the foundations of a kid story are there, and yet, there is so much universal humanity in place that the story really serves everyone of all ages. I'm quite impressed! I hope you enjoy this reaction to Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 4!
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I'm glad that the characters' thoughts and personalities are coming through to you as someone new to the series! The books use first person narration from Percy, and that massively shapes the reader's perspective of the story. I can imagine one of the bigger hurdles for the writing team on the show was to translate his thought process to this format.
I've been a fan of this franchise for over a decade, so I love seeing fresh perspectives on it, and I'm glad you enjoy it so far!
I didn't know about the first person POV. That's pretty amazing actually. I would actually think maybe it would be a bit of a challenge to adapt to a script for everyone...except for Percy (Walker). Haha.
I do think in the first 4 episodes, they've done an incredible job bringing those internal conflicts forward. Annabeth was certainly a standout this episode! I love how her personal story is inferred by the myth of Athena, while still being distinctly a human story of a childhood that soured.
Thank you for checking out the reaction and taking the time to share your thoughts!
Imagining Olympus Facebook/Twitter drama is extremely funny to me, thank you for putting that thought in my head
Could you imagine Aphrodite the Instagram Model? It'd be like my thumbnails, same pose, different locations. But, you know, she'd be slightly more flawless. SLIGHTLY.
@@Noxiddar 😂😂
idr but i feel like in The Chalice of the Gods Percy mentions Godtok or smth 😂
Little did you know what we'd get from Ares in the very next episode lol
@@archelynwolfsounds like something he'd say as a sarcastic remark, like
"Great, good to know a doofus photo of me with my toothbrush hanging out of my mouth is circulating on godtok or something now"
Your "ramblings"/thoughts/analysis is fantastic, I've pretty much memorized these books but appreciate your eloquence and appreciation for these wonderful characters and story!
This is incredibly too kind! I like how instantly relatable Percy Jackson is, even though, for me, I relate mkre to his sarcastic nature and use of situational humor.
So settling in to enjoy the adventure for me was, admittedly, a fairly easy sell. What I didn't count on was the depth and emotional honesty along the way. An aspect of this story that I think speaks volumes to so many readers and enjoyed of Rick Riordan's world, and I can't help but feel that is the soul of the experience that has compelled so many. It is in a very real sense, the manifestation of that saying, "Extraordinary is ordinary people put in extra-ordinary circumstances."
I can't help but feel like this story demonstrates this best in this episode, opening with a fear to leave the wall in swimming lessons. I've been there. Even if it wasn't that,ost can relate to leaving the safety of the "known" to enter the "unknown."
It's a very real human element that is playing out in my life, too, as I finally "leave the wall" and embrace this story!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. This is my favorite aspect of the TH-cam part of reactions! (That and making the thumbnails!)
Walker Scobell is like the most perfect Percy Jackson they couldve gotten. His comedic timing, his line delivery, and his expressions are pulled right from the page, Im half convinced they just shook the books until he fell out lol
Not sure if someone has already said this, but humans don't notice Grover's horns because of the mist, which was mentioned in episode 1. It hides the mythical world from the human worls. It is the same reason the humans saw the chimera as a chihuahua!
You're right. I feel like I knew that, but I was pretty tired when I sat down to record this. But I also know in the scene with the furies that they visually identified the creatures with obscured by the mist and not.
So when Grover is just casually chatting it up with a police officer with horns out that struck me as kind of silly, because we never got the pov of what the officer would have seen.
It's a good reminder though!
I love it when you pause and give your thoughts on the story, your rambling is welcome
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! The reactor brain doesn't mind talking, but sometimes the editor brain takes over and is like: "Okay, Nox, wrap it up. We have a reaction to do!" Mostly, because editor brain doesn't like when I talk for minutes on end and has to listen to it all 3 or 4 times in a loop to make sure it makes sense from beginning to end. Haha!
It’s never too late to go back and read the books! You didn’t rob yourself of anything, the author is still putting out new entries in this franchise even now - that’s like 20 (or close to it) years of this franchise and material being out there, and the reason it’s still getting new stuff? Because new people are finding it. Every single person starts their own personal journey with this series in their own way, at their own time. You havn’t missed out on anything because it’s still going on, you only rob yourself of the experience if you never give yourself the chance to get into it, but as long as you give yourself that chance than there’s no such thing as too late. If anything, this is the PERFECT time to go back and experience the books for the first time because it’ll fill that Percy Jackson void for you while you wait for season 2 (if it happens, god willing lol), and with your TH-cam channel you can also use that new journey for content, you can make book/chapter reviews and deep dives, and all that stuff. You didn’t rob yourself of anything my guy, you just gifted yourself an amazing opportunity.
Sorry for the long reply 😂
I really appreciate this comment. If there is one thing moving away from 1000 gaming videos to doing reactions has taught me, is that everything you said is right. The timing is always right to take a personal journey with a great story.
But the best part of the TH-cam side of things is meeting all the members of these stories' respective communities and letting their passion and energy for their favorite things transfer onto me.
At the end of the video, I laid out an idea that I would for sure read the first book after finishing this season and waiting for season 2, as well as some interviews with Rick Riordan.
Thank you for the long comment. As you could probably tell from the video, I'm pretty chatty, too!
But more importantly, thank you for taking YOUR time to be part of my personal journey both as a new reactor and as a new fan of the Percy Jackson universe!
Olympian Facebook in one word.- Toxic 😅
Either way, Narcissus is making everyone believe he has the best life. Haha.
But I bet Dionysus would have the craziest photo dumps!
So glad you’re taking the time to sound out your thoughts on the characters! As you said this is a majorly beloved franchise and we’re all really happy to see that love in this adaptation too. Glad you’re having a good time watching and talking about it!
Edit: and yeah like the others are saying, god social media would be a toxic nightmare 😂
Edit 2: ayyyyy fellow MH player
I feel like the last half of 2023 has been not only a journey of self-discovery, but also a cultivation of gratitude for the adventures I've been able to embark on, both One Piece and now Percy Jackson. Both have been unexpected blessings in my life, and I'm so happy to share that appreciation with their respective communities through these reactions! I am indeed enjoying these stories, as well as the interactions with the communities these reactions foster. It has been an unrelenting joy. I'm just along for the ride. 2024 promises to be no different!
Monster Hunter World is practically my home away from home. Though it's time to clean house, I'm "TRYING" to solo the game. No SOS. I feel like it helped guide me from one boss to the next, but it became a crutch that stole a lot of the challenges the game has to offer.
This time around, it is Mano y Monster!
-A Lance Main
@@Noxiddar I’ve been meaning to finally play world now that I finally have a pc that can run it. It’s time for me to move from playing every mh game but world and start my 100% armor completion goal in there too.
- a Dual Blades Main
Oh yeah, it's my first Monster Hunter game (just starting to dabble with Rise today). I think you'll enjoy it quite a lot! The dual blades gameplay is so fun but I'm bad at math so fast flying little numbers hurt my brain. I like those big slow numbers (also love Greatsword, but haven't tried Hammer yet!)
@@Noxiddarooh have fun with rise. I’m so addicted to the wirebug mechanic I’m gonna miss it when I start world. Hammer is a fun one! That’s my backup for monsters that aren’t polite enough to let me slice parts off them. One of the things I love about this franchise is the wide variety of the playstyles, they’re all so fun! Glad you’re having a great time!
Time for my few comments of the video
1. There is something to be said about a story when the only real issue the bugged me is how short it is. This episode is 10 minutes shorter than the last one. While this week alone it hurts, I think a month down the road, once we have the full story, we won't care anymore, because as of right now, it's just "we want more" and next episode may have that. It's hard to know what they have planned, if you start the next episode in this one, it may not flow well
2. A significant book change- when Riordan initially wrote the book, he actually didnt research the St Louis arch too in depth, so when he wrote the book, he actually thought the river was directly under the arch, therefore Percy would effortlessly fall in. However after learning the water isn't actually directly under it, he had to brainstorm a new way for him to end up in the water, getting us to where we are now.
These next 2 are from me scrolling youtube reccomended and finding a couple interviews.
- In an interview with Riordan, he said that if he had to pick an episode as his favorite, its episode 5, so ooooooh boy here we go. Hopefully he isn't wrong.
- Slightly dumb, but I found funny, Walker said in an interview that for the scenes where he looked deathly pale, its actually just his normal face, no makeup (minus the bloodshot eyes)
Take the mythical creature's message about Posidon "being proud" as through a rose tinted lense. She works for and lives for Posidon she is a bit biased. The "being proud" could be him acknowledging Percy's selfless act of heroism in that moment.
Much like Athena he can be just as fickle. He is just harder to pin down. The gods tend to be like the parents who when you do well in school are all over your accomplishments but then when you want a real conversation they aren't always listening. 😅
Not the worst parent but definitely not the best either.
You know what's strange... I can actually relate on some level.
All through high school I often found myself at odds with my parents (like most teenagers) and it seemed like I never really had the support I needed. But when I brought the house down on stage in high school theatre or community theatre, they were right there "being proud" as ever. So I can relate.
Now the difference was they weren't an absent parent. And there is something to be said about tough love, and needing to earn respect. Something Annabeth alluded to with Percy on the train ride. Again, you just gotta know the rules. Fickle, but fair!
Dude, you’re going to enjoy the books SO MUCH!!!! I became obsessed with the Percy Jackson universe eleven years ago, and i must say, what they are doing with the show is unbelievable, amazing development to the characters and so much sensibility to their history. It’s just emotional. Honestly. And the books… dude, the books are another great experience, believe me. I grew up with Percy Jackson and it’s so exciting to see more people getting to know Rick’s universe. Welcome to the PJO family, i’m so happy to see you’re enjoying the show, can’t wait to see more reaction from you. ❤
Greetings from Brazil!!!
This is such a great response! I've had another person suggest I try a chapter by chapter analysis for the book, which sounds like it could be a lot of fun!
I'm definitely blown away by how inviting and welcoming this community has been.
Starting reactions in general has felt like such a wild adventure, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this adventure takes me next!
Only one more sleep for the next Percy Jackson! I'll try to make sure I'm not too sleepy when I sit down to record it!
Thank you for taking the time to share your enthusiasm, excitement, and experiences! It's my favorite part of creating content on TH-cam: listening to others share their experiences!
Glad to hear from you!
i admire how eloquently you articulate your thoughts and feelings, it makes me look forward to each pjo reaction video you post! as somebody who often sees things on a surface-level, your insight helps me to have a greater understanding of the story and characters.
i’m also guilty of dismissing various types of media upon first impression under the assumption that i won’t enjoy it or it just simply isn’t my kind of thing. i actually started watching this show on a whim, i’ve never read the books or watched the movies and i truly did not expect to like the show as much as i do! i hope you too can overcome this problem we both seem to have and enjoy more great media that you would have otherwise missed out on!
i’m excited to watch your reaction to the next episode!
If there is one thing I am certain of, it is that I am glad to have been able to share your company in the comments for these reactions!
I'm learning to embrace stories that speak to that creative aspect of my very being. I was so surprised to find a rich layer of nuance that far exceeded my expectations for a show based off a young adult novel.
I'm not sure if you've read the books, but the one thing this gives me incredible hope for is a much more book accurate show based off of the Eragon books (The Inheritance Cycle), which is also using heavy involvement from the author and coming to Disney+ at some point!
Let us both enjoy the next episode, and where the adventure takes us next!
I really appreciate your insights in this reaction! I can definitely relate to rejecting various stories for whatever reason and then later learning to appreciate them quite a bit
I won't lie, I sat down to record coming into a second wind after being feeling tired and not sure if I wanted to react the moment the episode was released. So it may explain why I'm a little softer in my commentary.
I didn't realize I had that much to say, but then again, I didn't realize this show, and this episode in particular would have so much to say!
I definitely got more animated towards the end of the episode, probably what made the ending feel so abrupt to me, too. Haha. 🤣
2023 was a difficult year for me, almost wanting to stop content creation and losing someone close to me so suddenly. Finding One Piece, and now Percy Jackson has been such an incredible gift. Not just because of the overwhelming support from their respective communities, but because in my time of wanting to shut down and isolate, they have called me to adventure and with their stories and to greet the possibilities they can provide.
Your comments are testament to that. I appreciate the time you've taken to be part of this personal journey of mine; one reaction, one video, and one adventure at a time!
@@Noxiddar I feel that so much. Stories often find us when we most need them. Percy Jackson is one of the stories that helped me immensely as a teenager experiencing abuse. It provided an escape but it also helped me connect with other people who loved the books - one of whom is my best friend to this day, ~13 years later after we initially bonded over this imaginary world.
I hope 2024 is good to you and your loved ones. You deserve that.
I have to say I really love how much you talk about characters and themes and meanings and humanity in stories. I'm glad you're enjoying the trio and especially our main character that most of us watchers have grown up with. And I personally like your rants about storytelling and writing and I think I'm not the only one so feel free to keep them in if you want to!
It means so much to hear that you are enjoying the reactions and my appreciation for the story!
I will do my best to share when and where I can without forcing anything to keep bringing my honest and genuine appreciation for the creative arts I love so much!
Your reaction is amazing… I really feel that you understand the HEART of this series. ❤️ Thank you for being you.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am still new to the entire reaction thing, but it has been such an incredible experience so far, not just from getting to share my experiences with incredible stories but also with incredible communities.
Really, it is me who should thank you for being you! I appreciate you taking your time to let me know your thoughts!
Just like you, I really love how this community can be so lovely and supportive, like with open arms for the new fans
It has certainly been such a pleasant and exciting experience so far!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts. I really appreciate it! 🙏
Im back. So i read the first book in hs and judt reread it again now after watching the show. I finished it in 3 days and cant wait to start the second one. Im always encouraging ppl to read books outside of their age group.
3 days! I'm a pretty slow reader, so it may take me like 3 weeks (or more).
The funny thing is, I don't consider YA books outside of my age group. Mostly because, now that I'm older and have practiced my hand at writing a story and self-publishing, I'm more drawn to authors and the "why and how" their story came to be.
For example, I grew up loving The Chronicles of Narnia (perhaps that is why I'm so willing and able to fall in love with Percy Jackson), and now that I'm older I still love the stories, but I've also grown to appreciate the mind behind them.
Especially when C.S. Lewis has my most favorite quote:
"When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty, I read them openly. When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."
I feel like this quote especially resonates with me now on this journey discovering the stories I would have loved when I was younger, and I am discovering I love even now as an adult!
Thank you for sharing your passion for reading. It's one that I, too, share, though I am admittedly not as well practiced at as of late!
As a huge fan of the book series, I loved listening to your thoughts and I am glad that you are enjoying the show!
I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the reactions! I've loved every moment of this story and the actor's performances and look forward to more!
How are you liking this adaptation as a book fan?
@@Noxiddar So happy to hear that!!
As a book fan I am loving it! It is maybe not perfect but I liked the changes that they made! You can really feel the "Percy Jackson" atmosphere while you watch this, which is amazing! And as you said, the actors are amazing and perfect for the roles!
“The demigod is the more dangerous creature” so I just took a Greek mythology class and this notion actually has merit! One of the things I learned was that the whole reason for the Trojan war and the killing off of demigods was that Gaia (the earth) was upset because humans had begun to overpopulate the earth. And one of the major reasons for this was that the demigods had been killing off all the monsters and none were left to keep the human population in check! So the gods orchestrated the Trojan war to kill off all the demigods and prevent further overpopulation. Demigods we’re literally like apex predators. The show means it in much more of a modern sense but being able to connect this notion back into actual Greek mythology is so cool to me!
and what's interesting is the last book in PJO has so many direct parallels to the Illiad its crazy (would go into detail but you know, spoilers). In the same way that Sea of Monsters is basically a modern retelling of The Odyssey, like its not subtle at all
You're already my favorite youtube reactor! I love your unique takes and different perspectives. I'm so excited for you to dive into the books and learn more about it. I certainly would be seated for possible book/chapter analysis if you ever read the books.
I've never really done a book review (although the librarian at the school I work at has sure tried on many occasions to change that) let alone a chapter analysis. But maybe it would be a fun project to dabble in since I have tried my hand at writing and self-publishing at least.
It's been a lot of fun diving into the complexity of characters, and the nuanced human expression each brings in this YA fantasy story. I'd love to explore more of that and share those thoughts with everyone too! Great suggestion thank you!
And thank you so much for your kind words and giving me your time and attention. It means a lot to me as a newbie to reacting (I moved away from gaming let's plays for 6-ish years and have only been doing reactions since August 31st!).
As long as there is something to appreciate, I'll have something to say about it!
“No one’s questioning Grover’s horns?” In the book he wears a Rasta cap to hide them :> But this show is establishing the mist as quite a bit stronger than in the books so it doesn’t matter :) in the books the mist hides many things, not by making them invisible but by translating them into something the human mind can understand- i.e bronze rhino -> yellow garbage truck. But it can’t hide everything- if Percy stabs a monster with a sword mortals would still see him injuring someone, even if it didn’t look like a monster. It would take a lot of exposition to explain all that though lol
Or a more relevant moment!monster chimera into tiny little doggie :3
Bro, you need a podcast! I love listening to your insights and your voice is very soothing. For.me i dont follow many male react channels cuz they spend the entire time trying make bad jokes, are obnoxiously loud or just arent good. I think you are like the 4th person. The other three are the trophy munchers, dillian is in trouble and one of my favortes reel time.
A podcast would be wild, but I'm content to provide my commentary in reactions for now. Thank you for the most welcome recommendation!
I know exactly what you mean about how there are a lot of content creators who are just a little too much. I decided a long time ago on this TH-cam journey that I didn't want to be a ball of loud energy because if I wasn't "on" like that for even one video people would oust me for the fraud I was. Authenticity is so much more important to me than being locked into a "persona." (Although, truth be told, I'm way more animated in person. Less professorial. 🤣)
I'll have to check out your channel recommendations. I'm always looking for second monitor content when I'm not creating anything!
Found your channel after 5th episode, loved how you approached watching the show and your thoughts on it all. Also had to laugh at your socal media comment about gods after last episode 😂
That was definitely one of those unexpectedly great moments that I knew immediately people following the reactions were going to clue in on. It was such a fun surprise in episode 5, too!
I'm glad you are enjoying the reactions. This show and this story have been a delight to react through!
This was such a nice video! Absolutely loved your comments and insights. Truly amazing to hear you talk 😊
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed my reaction. For the shortest episode in the series so far, I ended up having the most to say I think!
I'm very much looking forward to the next episode. It's right around the corner now!
@@Noxiddar I'll make sure to check out your other videos as soon as they come out too! 😊😊
Loving your commentary and excitement for the story and characters! Thank you so much
I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying the commentary! I have been consistently impressed by how the story and characters have been developed thus far, and I can't wait to see where the adventure takes me next!
No it was all a dream at the beginning. Starts as a memory and becomes a dream. He was just stuck in his memory age. So it's current, Percy, but he looks like when he took the pool lesson. 😅
Dreams and visions and other lucid experiences are so wild like that.
I remember having a dream when I was staying at a house in Colorado, there was a soft amber light in the upstairs that cast a faint glow. And a dark shadowy figure loomed over me from where I was sleeping in the living room. The crazy part was when my eyes opened. It was like they were never shut. I felt my eyelids snap open, amd the figure standing over me was gone, but nothing else had changed. The lighting, even things in the room that I didn't "know" were there were present in the dream like lucid state, but also exactly there too as I woke.
So that's a long way of saying that what you said makes sense. Altered states of consciousness, whether dreams or what have you are such a mind bender!
Love your reactions, they are so deep and gentle and genuine ❤️
I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the reactions! I am honestly blown away by this show. I can only imagine how I will feel when u sit down to read the story!
This show gives me hope that Eragon will get a loving adaptation as well from Disney+!
thanks to the mist that covers mystical things from humans no one can see Grover’s horns :)
True! I just figured he was so unassuming they went unnoticed. Haha!
Yey, a new reader
Book Percy was a lot sassier 😂
I haven't read the books yet, myself, and it's hard for me to even imagine, but it sounds like I'll get a bigger kick out of it when I start reading!