Joy Mercer was initially a central character in the first season of “House of Anubis,” but her role diminished over time. She eventually left the show in the third season.
In the series, Joy Mercer, played by Klariza Clayton, starts as one of the students at Anubis House, a boarding school in England. She is a close friend of Patricia Williamson and is part of the initial mystery when she disappears at the beginning of the first season. Her disappearance is linked to the house’s secrets and the quest for the treasure of Anubis.
Joy is eventually found and becomes a regular character again. However, her character undergoes several changes throughout the series. She struggles with her feelings for Fabian Rutter and deals with jealousy and rivalry, particularly with Nina Martin, who becomes the main female protagonist.
As the series progresses, Joy’s character arc includes various personal challenges and growth. She becomes involved in the Sibuna club’s adventures but also pursues her own interests and relationships. By the end of the second season, her character starts to find her own path, separate from the mystery and drama of the house.
In the third season, Joy’s role is significantly reduced. She appears less frequently and is more of a supporting character. Her storyline focuses on more typical teenage issues, such as school projects and relationships, rather than the mystical and adventurous plots of the earlier seasons.
Joy does not return for the show’s final season, “The Touchstone of Ra,” and her absence is not significantly addressed, leaving viewers to assume that she has moved on to focus on her life outside of Anubis House. The show concludes without a definitive end to Joy’s story, but it is implied that she, like many of the other characters, has grown from her experiences at the house and is ready for the next chapter of her life.