Warning! This article contains spoilers for Blood of Zeus season 2.
Summary
Blood of Zeusseason 2 concluded with an epic clash between gods and demigods, with Heron’s fate left mysteriously to the Fates. Theending ofBlood of Zeusseason 1teased the inclusion of Hades and the return of Seraphim, Heron’s half-brother, to the show’s story. The first season, which aired on Netflix in 2020, saw Heron defeat Seraphim and stop the giant assault on Mount Olympus. However, this siege saw Heron’s father Zeus - voiced by Jason O’Mara inBlood of Zeus' ensemble voice cast- sacrifice his life, teasing an unsure future for Olympus.
Blood of Zeusseason 2 picks up immediately after this, with Heron recovering on Mount Olympus while Hades, god of the Underworld, schemes to involve the newly-deceased Saraphim in his plans. Hades' plan quickly proves to affect all theOlympian gods inBlood of Zeus,leading Heron on a quest to stop further bloodshed and continue his father’s legacy by absolving the power struggles of the Greek gods. As such,Blood of Zeusseason 2 is suitably action-packed and versed in a compelling world of Greek mythological heroes and monsters, complete with a cliffhanger ending that leaves Heron’s fate clouded.
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Gaia’s Test & Blood Of Zeus Season 2 Finale Recap
Blood Of Zeus Season 2 Deals With The Aftermath Of Zeus' Death By Introducing Gaia
With Zeus sacrificing himself inBlood of Zeusseason 1, his death shapes the story of season 2. Sensing his demise,Blood of Zeusseason 2 reveals that the titular god sent his sister, Hestia, to recover an artifact named the Eleusinian Stone during the giants' assault on Olympus.Blood of Zeus' Eleusinian Stoneis essentially the symbol of Zeus' power over the Olympian Gods, with the king of Olympus wishing to safeguard it from unworthy hands. This leads Hestia to take the stone to Gaia, Zeus' mother, kickstarting the events ofBlood of Zeusseason 2.
The rest of the show’s story entirely surrounds the Eleusinian Stone, more specifically the trials and tribulations various gods, heroes, and monsters will undergo to achieve it. Gaia keeps the Eleusinian Stone in a place called the Hidden Realm, locked away behind three deadly challenges.Gaia states that only someone worthy enough to surpass the challenges and reach the Stone is equally worthy enough to wield it, thus ensuring their rule over Olympus. In the finale ofBlood of Zeusseason 2, the battle for the Eleusinian Stone comes to a head.
Gaia and Zeus silently manipulated the events of Blood of Zeus season 2 in a play to have Heron reach the Eleusinian Stone and continue his father’s legacy.
On one side of the battle were Hades, Persephone, and Demeter, who vied for the Eleusinian Stone so that they could escape the Underworld and live a life of peace above ground. On another side were Ares and Aphrodite, with the former desiring power and the latter supporting her husband. The third party involved inBlood of Zeusseason 2’s climactic finale were the other Olympian gods, who wished to keep Olympus the same and honor Zeus by restoring his regime. In the middle of this clash of gods were Heron, his friends, and Seraphim.
Does Heron Die In Blood Of Zeus Season 2’s Finale?
Heron’s Fate Is Left Unclear In Blood Of Zeus Season 2’s Finale
InBlood of Zeusseason 2’s finale, Heron is fighting for a similar cause to the likes of Athena, Apollo, Hermes, and the other more benevolent gods. However, Heron fights for the Eleusinian Stone as the gods are fractured, power-hungry, and cutthroat, with the young demigod wishing to fix their many problems. This was partly pushed for by Gaia, who sees Heron as a strong successor to Zeus who could show the gods the power of forgiveness. Eventually, Heron - with the help of Seraphim, Alexia, and Kofi - acquires the Eleusinian Stone.
Hades tearfully apologizes to Heron before stabbing the demigod in the chest, unwilling to return to his awful life…
Using the Stone to enhance his demigod lightning powers, Heron forces the gods and their armies into submission. He explains that he desires to restore Olympus to the power it had under Zeus while forgiving the gods who have wronged him, hoping the Olympian deities will follow his example. Heron’s plan seems to be going well until he tells Hades that natural order dictates the god must return to the Underworld. Hades tearfully apologizes to Heron before stabbing the demigod in the chest, unwilling to return to his awful life that strains his relationship with Persephone and their children.
An enraged Gaia then takes possession of the Eleusinian Stone. Angered by Hades' betrayal and the gods' unwillingness to forgive in the way Heron did, Gaia states that none of them deserve the power the Stone grants. This culminates in Gaia making a decision that will alter the course ofBlood of Zeusseason 3 by releasing the monster trapped within the Stone: Typhon.Blood of Zeusseason 2 ends with Typhon’s escape, the resurgence of the Titans, and Heron bleeding out alone, leaving his fate unknown untilBlood of Zeusseason 3.
Blood of Zeus season 3 is yet to be greenlit by Netflix, though the creators of the show hope for a 2025 release should season 2 perform well.
This ties to a common story thread ofBlood of Zeusseason 2. Early in the show, it was revealed to Heron thatsomeone had snuck into the lair of the Fates and cut Heron’s life cord. This meant that Heron was destined to die, should he not find the right path to prevent this. As it turned out inBlood of Zeusseason 2’s ending, Heron may not have done enough to prevent his death, leaving the question of who cut his life cord as much a mystery as Heron’s fate itself.
Typhon, The Monster In The Eleusininan Stone Explained
Why Typhon’s Release In Blood Of Zeus Season 2 Is Such A Big Deal
Where Typhon is concerned, the monster’s ghost hung overBlood of Zeusseason 2’s story. For seven ofBlood of Zeusseason 2’s eight episodes, Typhon was not named due to the power names hold in the show. InBlood of Zeusseason 2, episode 5, Heron encounters a spectral form of Zeus who tells the demigod of a prophecy. This prophecy states that Typhon, only known as the evil whose name the gods do not speak, will eventually return and that one demigod will be essential to stopping him and restoring order to the Heavens and Earth.
Who Is Typhon? Blood Of Zeus' New Monster Explained
Blood of Zeus season 2 reveals Typhon was the greatest challenge the Greek Gods ever confronted and teases his true power.
Typhon is a popular figure in Greek mythology, often depicted consistently across various interpretations. In most versions of Greek myth, Typhon is the monster above all monsters who provided Zeus with his biggest challenge as he rose up to lead Olympus. Typhon is depicted similarly inBlood of Zeusseason 2, with early flashbacks explaining how the unified pantheon struggled to defeat him centuries ago. In Greek mythology, Typhon is often shown to be defeated by Zeus alone, or with the help of the Olympians, the latter matching withBlood of Zeus' story.
What The Return Of The Titans Means For Blood Of Zeus Season 3
Typhon Is Not The Only Enemy Of The Gods To Return In Blood Of Zeus Season 2
If Typhon’s return was not threatening enough to the splintered pantheon of Olympus,the Titans also returned thanks to Gaia’s actions inBlood of Zeusseason 2’s finale. Like the giants, the Titans were enemies of the gods before the events of the show. Zeus' father, Kronos, was the gods' biggest threat until Zeus eventually grew up to defeat him. With the re-emergence of Typhon, the Titans have also returned to seek vengeance on the gods inBlood of Zeusseason 3.
This sets up a tantalizing story going forward. Typhon and the Titans will prove to be a formidable threat to even a unified pantheon, let alone the splintered, divided group of gods at the end ofBlood of Zeusseason 2.Blood of Zeusseason 3 could focus on Heron’s friends, potentially on a quest to return the prophesied demigod - and maybe even his father - from the Underworld. Then, Zeus and Heron could unite the gods and lead them against Typhon and the Titans inBlood of Zeusseason 3 and beyond.
Is Seraphim’s Story Over After Blood Of Zeus Season 2?
Like Heron, Seraphim’s Fate Is Left Unclear In Blood Of Zeus Season 2’s Ending
Seraphim’s story inBlood of Zeusseason 2 centered around his alliance with Hades. The god promised to allow the soul of a woman Seraphim once loved to cross the border of the Underworld should the latter help him retrieve the Eleusinian Stone. Although Heron gains the Eleusinian Stone inBlood of Zeusseason 2’s ending, the demigod orders Hades to fulfill his promise to Seraphim.Seraphim is presented with a bottle of water from the River Lethe, which causes its drinker to lose all memories and pain.
Seraphim intended to give this water to Gorgo, his former lover, so that she could forget the memories and pain Seraphim believes he caused for her. After this, Hades will allow her to cross into the Underworld and be at peace. However, before Seraphim’s story can be completed, Hades stabs Heron and Gaia unleashes Typhon. This begs the question of what became of Seraphim and, more importantly, whether he will play a role inBlood of Zeusseason 3.
Season 2 teased a stronger connection between Seraphim and his half-brother Heron, with the two finding common ground and even helping each other in the final battle.
The likelihood is that Seraphim will return inBlood of Zeusseason 3. Season 2 teased a stronger connection between Seraphim and his half-brother Heron, with the two finding common ground and even helping each other in the final battle. Seraphim could complete his quest to help Gorgo before turning his attention to helping Heron. After all, it was Hades who stabbed Heron, someone who Seraphim helped inBood of Zeusseason 2. The compelling, complex character could feel responsible for Heron’s loss, and form the quest to return the prophesied demigod from the realm of the dead.
How Many Seasons Of Blood Of Zeus Will There Be?
Blood Of Zeus Has An Extensive, Multi-Season Plan For The Future
Finally, the last major question that will be raised afterBlood of Zeusseason 2’s ending is how long the show will last. While Typhon’s release seems to indicate the final battle for Olympus will occur inBlood of Zeusseason 3, the creators of the show revealed toInversethat they have a plan for five seasons. As is the case with everything though, these three planned seasons being released depends on the success ofBlood of Zeusseason 2. Hopefully, the show succeeds, so the continued exploits of Heron, Seraphim, and the Olympian Gods can reach their planned conclusion.
