yknow i was gonna make a post about how happy I was to see the show acknowledge adhd/dyslexia/learning disability stuff and the way they handled and showed Percy's experience with that system, and how it influenced his reactions to things. But i'm honestly glad I didn't because WOW the show completely ditched all of that immediately. There was set-up for a really interesting arc about the demigods = neurodivergence metaphor and "You are singular" (pun off of "half-blood"/"demigod" and a very direct rejection of the "puzzle" metaphor for things like autism) and a very quick acknowledgement in like episode 2 of an off-hand "oh yeah all demigods are like that (adhd/dyslexic)" and then. nothing. absolutely nothing.
heck, they even changed the design of the zoo van (in the books very explicitly a black van with white text, which Percy notes specifically because white-on-black text is more dyslexia-friendly) which is a personal affront to me because That's My Dyslexia-Friendly Van, How Dare You.
i know some people have argued that maybe Annabeth pausing in the store was supposed to be her having a dyslexia moment, but if it was then we would have gotten the Dyslexia Effect™ on the text (and dont tell me they didn't have the budget for it cause HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR BUDGET FOR THE SHOW? They clearly haven't been using all of that). It's almost definitely supposed to show that Annabeth hasn't been in mortal spaces in a very long time and is, yknow, a kid, being indecisive of which snacks to buy.
i have said it before and i'll say it again: the core of PJO is disability. You can never remove that, or else it is no longer PJO. The heart of the series will always be a story made for an ADHD/dyslexic kid to help them learn about and be interested in mythology, and if you stray from that it's going to be very noticeable very fast. Almost every character in PJO has a learning disability. The entire series is framed as a way to introduce kids to mythology in a fun way and emphasize those themes of mythology being important even in modern day with how it still affects our lives, to ask you to look at what lessons we can still learn from these myths and how they apply to modern lives, and that you can be a hero not despite your disability, but alongside it. That is the core of PJO, always and forever. And the show failed that.
Another day of “do I have adhd, or autism, or both, or do I just spend too much time on the websites that categorize all thoughts and behaviors as symptoms of some type of neurodivergence”
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Felt like drawing some sketches if Sevy the Severance Chip mascot was used as an eldritch horror like version of “Clippy” on the MDR terminals, where he just says cursed quotes vs. advice.
so i’ve had a bit of time to process the show as a whole now that it’s over and let me just say this: i don’t think i’ve ever, ever watched a show quite so indulgently fun as kinnporsche.
this show doesn’t take itself too seriously. the creators have made a huge effort to balance the humor, angst, and sentimentality to create the perfect cocktail for every single episode. it’s tropey in the best way. sure, there are some plot holes, but usually only in the name of doing something cool or funny or emotionally satisfying. it’s here, it’s queer, and it’s doing its best to show you one hell of a good time.
watching it made me feel almost... taken care of, if that makes sense? like the creators are truly trying to make something that the audience will adore just as much as they do. they’re not trying to make themselves look clever. they’re not setting anything up without intending to deliver. they’re not playing with your emotions unnecessarily — they are guiding you gently towards moments of catharsis and joy, like good media creators should. every silly, sweet, insane, horny, devastating moment of this crazy little show was created to excite and delight you, the audience member. i have never felt quite so understood as a viewer as when i was watching kinnporsche. i miss it already.
sorry i haven't been online much the construction workers in my street accidentally cut through the internet cable </3 i will get to asks and dms asap!!!
The lockwood and co tag is full of posts about people finishing the show and finding the books to read and I’m just so emotional about that you guys, welcome to the greatest fandom on the internet, we are so glad you’re here but also
These books are so good. Literally the best thing to come out of this Netflix adaptation is that more people know and will know about Lockwood & Co because it really is the best series and it deserves the attention so much.