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<p>While there has been discourse asking if superheroes have lost their power in Hollywood, <strong>Disney+</strong>’s most streamed series of the week is <strong>“Echo,” </strong>a Hawkeye spin-off that stars <strong>Alaqua Cox </strong>as Maya Lopez.</p>



<p>According to FlixPatrol, a specialized website that collects viewership data, the series is the number on the platform worldwide, surpassing popular titles such as <strong>“Percy Jackson and The Olympians”</strong> and <strong>“Bluey.”</strong></p>


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<p>Meanwhile, in the US, the series is the third most-streamed. It’s precisely behind those two titles previously mentioned. One of the interesting facts about this feat, is that this series is the first one from <strong>Marvel</strong> that has released all its episodes at once.</p>



<h2>What is “Echo” about?</h2>



<p>Echo, which was released on Jan. 9th, follows Maya Lopez (Cox) is being pursued by <strong>Wilson Fisk’s organization</strong> and returns to her hometown five months after the events of Hawkeye (2021). There she will be dealing with her past, reconnecting with her Native American heritage, and embracing her family and community.</p>



<p>Apart from Cox, the rest of the cast includes <strong>Chaske Spencer</strong>, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Zahn McClarnon, Cody Lightning, and Graham Greene. The series also features appearances from Vincent D’Onofrio, as Kingpin, as well as <strong>Charlie Cox</strong>, as Daredevil.</p>



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<p><strong>Marion Dayre</strong> and<strong> Amy Rardin </strong>served as headwriters, while Sydney Freeland led the directing team. The show received positive reviews by critics, and it boasts a <strong>70% approval rating </strong>on Rotten Tomatoes.</p>


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<p>One of the most praised aspects of the series was <strong>Cox’s acting</strong>, as well as the action sequences. Apart from premiering on Disney+, the series also was released simultaneously on Hulu.</p>


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<p>Disney+ original series <strong>Percy Jackson and the Olympians</strong> premiered its fifth episode on Tuesday (Jan. 9), and fans got the first appearance of new gods: <strong>Ares</strong>, played by <strong>Adam Copeland</strong>, and <strong>Hephaestus</strong>, portrayed by Timothy Omundson. The series follows a demigod and his friends while they’re on a quest to retrieve <strong>Zeus’ lightning bolt.</strong></p>



<p>In the episode, <strong>Percy (Walker Scobell)</strong> reunites with <strong>Grover (Aryan Simhadri)</strong> and <strong>Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) </strong>after receiving a message from his father, who saved him from the attack by Echidna and Chimera at the St. Louis Arch. As the incident has made them fugitives, the trio starts hitchhiking west toward Los Angeles.</p>


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<p>On the road, they encounter <strong>Ares, the Greek god of war.</strong> Ares offers to help them get to L.A. if they retrieve Ares’ shield from <strong>Hephaestus (the God of Craftsman)</strong>, while Ares keeps Grover as collateral.</p>



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<h2>Who plays Ares in Percy Jackson?</h2>



<p>Copeland is a professional <strong>AEW wrestler</strong> and actor. He was formerly in the WWE from 1998 to 2023, where he performed under the stage name <strong>“Edge.”</strong> However, he is also known for several appearances in TV and film.</p>



<p>Some of his credits include the series<strong> Haven (2011-2015)</strong>, in which he played Dwight Hendrickson, and V<strong>ikings (2017-2020),</strong> portraying Ketill Flatnose. He also appeared in CW’s series<strong> The Flash.</strong></p>



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<p>Copeland told Entertainment Weekly that he used his wrestling background to build the character of Ares<em>. “I think Ares would’ve made one heck of a wrestler. <strong>There’s a moment where he ups the intensity</strong>, and I was definitely dipping into my wrestling playbook for that,”</em> he said.</p>



<h2>Who plays Hephaestus in Percy Jackson?</h2>



<p>Apart from Percy Jackson, Omudson has appeared in several other TV series such as <strong>Judging Amy</strong>, <strong>Supernatural</strong>, <strong>Psych</strong>, Galavant, This Is Us and more. In film, he also has credits in movies such as <strong>Mission: Impossible III</strong> and Down With Love.</p>



<p>In the premiere of the series, Omudson told Screen Rant that he wanted to play the god because “Hephaestus is a <strong>disabled god</strong>, and I, of course, am a disabled performer so it was really important for me to get to represent one in four Americans out there.”</p>


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<p>Percy Jackson and The Olimpians is based on the series of books by <strong>Rick Riordan</strong>, who also serves as executive producer of the show. The first season adapts “The Lightning Thief,” and its premiere episode attracted 13.3 million viewers in its first six days on Disney+ and Hulu.</p>


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<p><strong>Disney+</strong> has released the new series that every fan of Greek mythology and writer <strong>Rick Riordan</strong> has been waiting for: <strong>Percy Jackson and the Olympians</strong>. The updated version of the classic has returned to the screen, this time with an improved story and new details to discover.</p>



<p>The title has not only made a grand entrance into the catalog but has also managed to break records on the platform, solidifying itself as the biggest debut of all time for the TV company, garnering 13.3 million views in its first episode during the first six days.</p>



<p>The two previous movies, starring <strong>Logan Lerman</strong> and <strong>Alexandra Daddario</strong>, tell a different story than the new adaptation. Several characters have been altered and one of them is Medusa, portrayed by<strong> Jessica Parker Kennedy</strong>.</p>



<h2>What changes did the story of Medusa undergo in the Percy Jackson series?</h2>



<p>The third and new episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduced more characters to the plot, in addition to presenting the story of one of the most well-known and iconic figures from the books: <strong>Medusa</strong>. This time, the scene in which she appears stood out for being different from the original novels, significantly altering the course.</p>



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<p>The series deviates quite a bit from the novel in depicting Medusa’s backstory, delving into the weight of her experiences (including the assault she suffered) and exploring the origins of the myth associated with her name.</p>



<p>Furthermore, the show also portrays the affection the character has for Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and justice. It depicts how she continues to make offerings and prayers in her honor, despite not receiving any response or acknowledgment from the goddess so far. Jessica Parker-Kennedy brings the snake-haired woman to life and delivers a monologue filled with emotions, narrating her story.</p>



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<p>This is one of the many different moments in the show compared to the novel, as in the books, her past is mentioned in just a paragraph. The producers chose to integrate the character more into the narrative and add unprecedented scenes, such as a battle with the main trio, consisting of Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood.</p>



<h2>What is Percy Jackson and the Olympians about?</h2>



<p>This time, the series closely follows the demigod Percy Jackson, who leads a quest across America to prevent a war among the gods of Olympus. The 12-year-old modern youth is just getting used to his divine powers when Zeus, the god of the sky, accuses him of stealing his powerful lightning bolt.</p>



<p>With the help of his friends, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, he must venture into the depths to clear his name and prevent these leaders from destroying everything in their path. The main trio is portrayed by Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, while Lance Reddick plays the ruler of Olympus.</p>


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