Ares Perfectly Teases Season 1's Ending
A deep dive into Ares' role in Percy Jackson & the Olympians season 1, episode 5, and how it sets up the conclusion of the season.
Ares' Entrance and Promise
Percy Jackson & the Olympians episode 5 introduces Ares, the Greek god of war, and his entrance perfectly sets up season 1's ending twist.
Adam Copeland as Ares riding a motorcycle with his helmet on in Percy Jackson & the Olympians episode 5
Ares promises to help Percy and his friends reach the Underworld if they can complete a task for him, setting the stage for the conclusion of the season.
Ares talking to Percy, Annabeth and Grover in Percy Jackson episode 5
Percy and Annabeth's task to retrieve Ares' shield from Waterland nearly leads to a disastrous outcome, creating tension and anticipation for the season's ending.
Percy Jackson looking worried sitting on Hephaestus' golden throne in Percy Jackson episode 5
Ares' Intentional Interactions
Ares continuously tells Percy and his friends that their quest for Camp Half-Blood will fail, sowing seeds of doubt and setting the stage for the betrayal that awaits Percy later on.
Ares talking to Grover in the diner in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 episode 5
His interactions with the main characters go deeper than expected, hinting at his ulterior motives and setting up the conclusion of Percy Jackson season 1.
Walker Scobell and Charlie Bushnell as Percy Jackson and Luke looking at the winged shoes of Hermes in Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 3
Ares' deliberate actions and request for Annabeth and Percy seem intentionally laid out to make them fail, adding a layer of complexity to the storyline.
Young Percy looking at the cloaked figure in a desert area in a nightmare in Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Ares' Role in the Conclusion
Ares' desire for the demigods' quest to fail becomes evident, as he is revealed to be gunning for a war among the Olympians, setting the stage for the ending twist of the season.
Lance Reddick as Zeus walking in front of his throne in the Percy Jackson TV show
His involvement in the theft of Zeus' Master Bolt and his motives for instigating a conflict among the gods add complexity to his character and position him as one of the series' antagonists.
The Disney+ adaptation expertly sets up the conclusion of season 1, foreshadowing future events and adding depth to the storyline.
