Source: Netflix
Overall 7.1/10
Story 6.5/10
Heron still recovers. The throne is empty. Many of the gods are eager to fill the seat with themselves. Heron is the only one who has no desire to rule. But all are powerless in the face of the fates. They have an important mission for him. Given what he's lost, he has no desire to take up their mission. He knows it may cost him the only thing he has left. Heron wants to do what’s right. But he’s caught between his desires and the fates. What is a superpowered son of Zeus to do?!
Though not as uptempo as last season, this story still moves along at a good pace. And it’s action-packed. But the story is missing that imminent threat present in the demons' role last season. That heightened tension isn't there each episode. It's sorely missed. But the story still offers some compelling characters as it explores the relationships between the goods.
Source: Netflix
Character 7.2/10
Heron (Derek Phillips) is grief-stricken and carries a lot of guilt. He fears that all he lost was because of his one rash decision. But he knows he still has more to lose.
Zeus (Jason O'Mara) is a philanderer. He tries to make things right. But one action compounds another. Even in his current state, he finds a way to cheat on Hera. At least he seems contrite.
Hera (Claudia Christian) changes her ways. The hawk becomes the dove this go-round.
Ares (Matt Lowe) is an old god. But he behaves like a jealous juvenile. He would die before he let any of his siblings, especially the half-blood ones, claim what he deems to be his birthright.
Demeter (Cissy Jones) is an overbearing mother. She thinks she knows what’s best for her daughter. Perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad if she truly cared for Persephone. But in reality, she’s just a selfish opportunist. She'll twist the truth in her favor to get whatever she wants.
Persephone (Lara Pulver) wants to be with her husband and children. It breaks her heart to leave them every spring. She’ll do whatever she can to keep her family whole.
Seraphim (Elias Toufexis) changes a little. He accepts his guilt and is willing to pay the price. But he still hates the gods. He only works with one to right a wrong from his past.
Hades (Fred Tatasciore) wants to protect his family. But he falls prey to the wicked Demeter and his own selfish motivations. Unfortunately, he takes things too far. Now Olympus and Earth will pay.
Gaia (Jean Gilpin) grows tired of her petulant children. She warns the gods about their selfish and wicked behavior. But will the penalty she exacts be far too steep?
Source: Netflix
Animation 7.5./10
The art style and animation are excellent. They seem somewhat similar to Record of Ragnorak. The design for the gods is superb for the most part. But this viewer does wish they would’ve done a better job with Athena. She looks a little drab when compared to the others. At any rate, the art style and animation complement the action and story very well.
Final Thoughts
It's a good follow-up to the first season of Blood of Zeus. The exploration of the relationships between the gods is interesting. But this season is missing some of the heightened tension viewers see in the first season.
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