Hades' true motivations throughout Percy Jackson Season 1 were revealed in Episode 7.

However, Episode 7 revealed that there is actually more to the story.

Audiences know that Percy is innocent of stealing both symbols of power, but Hades does not.

Percy Jackson, Hades

Why Is Percy Fighting Ares?

Warning: The rest of this article contains spoilers forThe Mark of Athenaby Rick Riordan.

This is a major moment fromThe Lightning Thief, finally realized onscreen.

Hades in Percy Jackson Show

With Hades' true motivation his Helm of Darkness finally revealed, Percy knows his true enemy is Ares.

So, if fighting the actual god of war is what can bring her back, Percy is ready.

The Season 1 finale ofPercy Jackson and the Olympianshits Disney+ on Jan. 30.

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Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

She also commonly reports on Percy Jackson, Invincible, and other similar franchises.

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