So is it different than the book? Absolutely. Scenes changed, dialogue of course changed, etc. Do I still love it? Absolutely. As much as the book - in a way, yes.
So it's different. My biggest irk is Disney definitely was cheap with the visual effects and graphics so far but that could change if we get the momentum we need to see a proper series finale in 5 years!
But man, am I impressed! Rick, Walker, and the whole team and cast did a wonderful job at bringing the world of Percy Jackson to television.
I feel connected with the characters already, maybe even more than I did in the book. It was very fast paced, and I wish they made the episode a little longer to flesh out more of the scene with Mrs. Dodds. But other than that?
Amazing start to what I hope leads to a universe of TV shows for Rick's amazing worlds.