Riordan's Percy Jackson TV Success vs. Martin's HotD Woes

Rick Riordan's active participation as an executive producer on Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series has been critical to its success, a stark contrast to George R.R. Martin's experience with HBO's House of the Dragon.

Riordan, who previously described film adaptations of his work as his "life's work going through a meat grinder," is deeply involved in the current Disney+ series. This collaborative approach, praised by co-showrunner Craig Silverstein, ensures the adaptation respects the source material while allowing for necessary changes. The series has already wrapped its second season and is in production for Season 3.

Conversely, George R.R. Martin has publicly aired grievances regarding House of the Dragon, describing his relationship with showrunner Ryan Condal as "worse than rocky." Martin stated Condal has "basically stopped listening" to his notes derived from the source material, "Fire & Blood." This authorial disconnect has reportedly caused significant controversy, unlike the smooth sailing for Percy Jackson.

Filming for Percy Jackson Season 3 is expected to conclude in approximately a month and a half, maintaining a steady pace of production. Fans can revisit the first two seasons and the books while awaiting new episodes on Disney+.