Percy Jackson’s second season on Disney+ brought demigods back into action with new monsters and higher stakes, but one quiet moment in its fifth episode has everyone talking. While fighting to save Camp Half-Blood, a key scene with the Sirens appears to show Percy Jackson looking at Annabeth Chase in a new way.
The show continues the story from Rick Riordan’s popular books, with Percy Jackson season 2 now available to watch on Disney+. This season follows the book The Sea of Monsters, where Percy, Annabeth, and Percy’s new Cyclops brother Tyson sail into the Bermuda Triangle. Their goal is to find the magical Golden Fleece, which can heal the protective barrier around their safe haven, Camp Half-Blood. Along the way, they must also rescue their friend Grover and face their old campmate Luke, who is now working with the Titan king Kronos.
What Happened in the Sirens Scene?
In Episode 5, the characters encounter the dangerous Sirens. These mythical creatures are known for luring sailors with a magical song that shows them their deepest desires. In the original book, when the Sirens sing to Percy, he sees a vision of his mother and other people he cares about.
The Disney+ show made a significant change. In this version, Percy tells Annabeth, “If you weren’t there, who knows what I would’ve seen, but it’s like you shielded me. You saved me”. The scene suggests that Annabeth was the sole focus of Percy’s vision, or that her presence blocked out all other images. This subtle shift is being viewed by many fans as the show’s clearest hint yet about Percy’s growing feelings for his quest partner.
Leah Sava Jeffries, who plays Annabeth, called the adapted Sirens scene a pivotal moment that stays true to its purpose while fitting the flow of the TV quest better. Walker Scobell, the actor playing Percy, noted the scene now pushes the story forward more directly toward their goal of rescuing Grover.
Building a “Slow-Burn” Relationship
The young actors and show creators have consistently said that the relationship between Percy and Annabeth, often called “Percabeth” by fans, will be a gradual development. They plan to follow the slow progression outlined in Riordan’s books, where friendship and mutual respect form over years and many adventures before romance blossoms.
Jeffries explained the characters’ perspective, saying, “Annabeth doesn’t know how to [flirt], because she’s not even in the mortal worldโฆ There’s no [grand plan], like, ‘I’m going to go on the quest with him, because I know in two years I’m going to finally like him.’ No, she’s genuinely like, ‘Okay, I’m fighting for this quest,’ and Percy’s like, ‘I’m here to survive’”.
Scobell added that Percy is largely unaware of his own feelings at this stage. The actor sometimes reviews scripts and suggests dialing back lines that feel too advanced for where the characters are emotionally, wanting to save bigger moments for future seasons.
A Cleaner Path Without a Love Triangle
Interestingly, the TV series has chosen to leave out a subplot from the early books. In the original story, Annabeth was written as having a childhood crush on Luke, the older demigod who later betrays them. This created a minor source of jealousy for Percy and added complexity to Annabeth’s grief over Luke’s turn to evil.
The show presents a purely familial bond between Annabeth and Luke. He refers to her as a “sister,” and her loyalty stems from him being like family after he and Thalia took her in when she ran away from home. This change removes a potential love triangle and allows the story to focus on the foundation of Percy and Annabeth’s unique bond.
Many critics and fans agree this was a smart decision. It keeps the narrative focused on friendship and avoids unnecessary romantic drama, especially given the notable age gap between the teenage Annabeth and the 19-year-old Luke at the story’s start.
The Bigger Picture of Season 2
The hint of romance is just one part of a much larger and more dangerous adventure in Season 2. The core quest involves Percy and Annabeth teaming up with Percy’s brother, Tyson, a young Cyclops. Tyson’s introduction is initially difficult for Annabeth, as Cyclopes remind her of the monster that killed her friend Thalia. Jeffries described Annabeth’s journey with Tyson, noting her feelings evolve because she sees how important Tyson is to Percy.
Daniel Diemer, who plays Tyson, describes him as a “big, extremely loving, very innocent, sensitive, young baby cyclops” searching for a family. The group must also confront Clarisse, the daughter of Ares, and ultimately face Luke aboard his luxury cruise ship, the Princess Andromeda, which serves as a base for Kronos’s growing army.
The cast has hinted that the challenges get darker as the characters grow up. Dior Goodjohn, who plays Clarisse, said, “Each season the stakes get a little higher and the color grading gets a little darker, and the storylines become more grounded and gory and intense”.
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Fan Reactions
The small moment in Episode 5 has not gone unnoticed by devoted viewers. Online discussions, fan theories, and fan art have popped up focusing on this specific interaction as a major “Percabeth” clue. Fans of the slow-burn romance appreciate that the show is dropping gentle, meaningful hints rather than forcing a sudden romantic turn.
With Season 3 already in production, the relationship between Percy and Annabeth will undoubtedly continue to evolve. The show’s approach suggests that future seasons will keep building their partnership through shared battles, trust, and respect, letting any romance emerge naturally from a solid friendship. For now, fans will keep analyzing every glance and line of dialogue as Percy Jackson’s epic journey continues.
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