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Pack your bags! We’re going to Camp Half-Blood. Disney+‘s new television adaptation of Rick Riordan‘s Percy Jackson novels has premiered to positive reception and high viewership. Want to check out more shows within the young-adult fantasy genre? There’s plenty more where that came from.
Premiering on the streamer on December 19, 2023, Percy Jackson and the Olympians stars Walker Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood.
The synopsis reads, “After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld.”
Decider’s Joel Keller praised the show in his review, writing, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians tells a straightforward quest story with good writing and well-defined characters.”
Looking for more shows like Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Here are seven watches that will remind you of the fantasy adventure series.
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American Born Chinese
Photo: Disney Loving the magic and lore of Percy Jackson? Check out the Disney+ fantasy action series American Born Chinese which follows a tenth grader as he is thrown into a battle between mythical Chinese gods. It’s a story about family, friendship, and grand adventure!
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The Irregulars
Photo: Matt Squire / Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection Perhaps it’s the found family that has captured your eye with Percy Jackson! In that case, The Irregulars is the perfect watch. Inspired by the Sherlock Holmes novels, the series takes place in Victorian London and introduces a ragtag group of teens who solve supernatural crimes for the infamous John Watson. This one has some big scares and an enticing romance!
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Wednesday
Photo: Netflix Wednesday brings the shapeshifting and drama! The Netflix series stars Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, a teenager who was expelled from her school and is sent to a private academy for outcasts. While there, she uncovers a murder mystery that unhinges the town.
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Shadowhunters
Photo: Freeform Shadowhunters invests in epic world-building, much like the Percy Jackson series, as it explores a dark world filled with fantastical beasts, such as vampires, werewolves, and demons. The lead shares a few things in common with Riordan’s titular character, given that she’s also thrust into a new life after her mom disappears. Mommy issues, anyone?
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The Gifted
Photo: Fox I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a solid story about youngsters navigating their newfound powers? The Gifted follows an ordinary family on the run after discovering that their two children have mutant abilities. Threatened by a hostile government, the family must join an underground community of mutants as they fight for their lives.
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The Umbrella Academy
Photo: Netflix Inspired by a popular graphic novel series by Gerard Way, The Umbrella Academy focuses on a family of seven dysfunctional siblings who are tasked with saving the world with their special abilities. The show is a brilliant blend of drama and fantastical adventures. From time travel to murder, this series has it all.
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Fate: The Winx Saga
Photo: Netflix Are your favorite scenes in Percy Jackson the ones that take place at Camp Half-Blood? Fate: The Winx Saga follows an eccentric group of fairies as they attend a magical boarding school in the Otherworld. Throughout the series, the group of five friends learn their way around their magical powers while dealing with the general issues sparked by teenhood.