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Blood of Zeusseason 1 had proven to the fans that Netflix is more than capable of making a captivating anime. Now Charles and Vlas Parlapanides return for the second season of the series. While the first season focused primarily on Heron and Zeus, their bittersweet relationship, and the wrath of Hera; the sequel season takes a major tonal shift while honoring the legacy of the King of Gods.
There is a greater understanding of the various characters already established while also a deeper look into newer and fresh faces. 4 years after its predecessor came out, the Parlapanides pair gives fans a ride filled with betrayal, family, trust, and most importantly; love.
Blood of ZeusSeason 2 Makes Heron a Secondary Protagonist
Blood of Zeusseason 2 has a strong start, although it does not pick things up right as the first season ends. Instead, Seraphim and Hades do not get to meet up until the second episode. The first, however, focuses on the war between the Olympians from different perspectives. From the very beginning, it becomes evident that there would be a lot of changes in the series, including the improved animations. Heron isn’t the only protagonist anymore.
“No one wants the constant shriek of the dead.”
While Seraphim had a more villainous role in the first season, the second makes him into more of an anti-hero. He and Hades take up more important roles. Their stories are the most expanded upon. The season in itself creates parallels between Hades and Seraphim with Zeus and Heron. The way the entire story flows through shows improved pacing and character understanding.
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The aspect of war and betrayal within the family continues to brew with Hera living mostly in the shadows. Despite her wrongdoings, her character is shown to repent. This season kicks things up a notch by improving the way characters are perceived. Their backstories seem more fulfilling and cathartic.
The Themes of Justice, Acceptance, Love, and Forgiveness
The series takes upon various themes this season with the concept of love and justice soaring above every other. Zeus’ legacy is one left at a crossroads. Upon his demise, he is judged, as all those who pass do. In a fair trial, with Hera fighting his case, and Hades against him, the former King of Olympus gets sentenced to Tartarus. Hades and Persephone’s love is what the entire story focuses primarily on, especially the third episode.
“Don’t let hatred turn you into the very thing you set out to destroy.”
Both the villains, Hades and Seraphim have different motivations that make them far from just dark characters wanting to take over the world. Their goals are pure. They want justice. They want what is good for their loved ones. They want to give good lives to their beloveds, Persephone and Gorgo.
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Ares’ role increases in wanting the throne as the child of Zeus and Hera. He and Heron go head-to-head throughout the season. Heron finally comes to accept himself as the ‘blood of Zeus.’ The more he comes to understand the same, the easier it becomes for him to manipulate Zeus’ electricity.
A Befitting Conclusion Leaves You Wanting More
One of the major themes is also that of forgiveness. However, it comes with another problem in the season. It focuses more on telling instead of showing. The three trials at the end of the season were to decide the next ruler of the Pantheon but instead leads to another conflict amongst the Gods. Enraged by the constant back and forth. Gaia takes it upon herself to rebuke the right to the throne and instead unleash a monster that makes even Zeus tremble in fear.
The ending brings the rise of the Titans with Typhon being unleashed. However, in the midst of this, Heron and Seraphim reconcile, fighting alongside each other. Hades, blinded by his constant need to undo what has been done to him, betrays the Gods and Heron, forever changing and taking away the power that the Gods held for millennia.
The cliffhanger at which the series ends leaves fans thirsting for more. While season 3 is yet to be announced, what’s certain is that fan anticipation for more content from this series will grow manifold in the weeks and months to come.
Rating: 4.2/5
Blood of Zeusseason 2 is now streaming on Netflix.
Adya Godboley
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
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