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Season 1 – American Gods

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Ex-convict Shadow Moon roams a world he doesn't understand, left adrift by the recent, tragic death of his wife. Little does he know his life is about to change after he meets a crafty, charismatic con man named Mr. Wednesday, who offers Shadow a job as his bodyguard. As their journey begins, Shadow encounters a hidden America where magic is real and fear grows over the ascending power of New Gods like Technology and Media. In a grand plan to combat the threat, Mr. Wednesday attempts to unite the Old Gods to defend their existence and rebuild the influence that they've lost, leaving Shadow struggling to accept this new world and his place in it.
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Critics Consensus

American Gods opens with a series of wildly ambitious gambits -- and rewards viewers' faith with a promising first season whose visual riches are matched by its narrative impact.

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Raisa Bruner TIME Magazine 05/03/2021
There's another layer of social critique embedded in the text, too; the so-called New Gods are physical manifestations of modern society. Go to Full Review Fredrick Salyers Bitch Media 02/26/2021
When it isn't dazzling viewers with luscious visual effects and double-jointed storylines, American Gods demonstrates its potential as a critique of ancient belief and modernity. The result makes for spellbinding television. Go to Full Review Melinda Houston and Debi Enker Sydney Morning Herald 05/04/2020
Visually striking, bloody, strange and brutal, this fantasy-drama based on a novel by Neil Gaiman makes a potent debut, aided considerably by its charismatic lead. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/07/2022
Great popcorn fodder, but they’ll leave you with something to think about after the credits roll... Go to Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine 04/28/2021
American Gods hooks us and leaves us wanting to know more and more... However, it should be noted that it's a dense series that demands attention. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kshitij Rawat The Indian Express 03/09/2021
American Gods offers some of the most dazzling and rewarding television you have seen. This is as much a piece of art as it is entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alayna W Jul 24 Season one started off okay, I didnt love that they are constantly just bombarding you with information like about the old gods and new, i like to think of myself as pretty well educated in that area but this show is truly just a clusterf**k of information. It gets annoying, it feels like its that hipster thats constantly trying to seem better or cooler than everyone but no one knows wtf they are talking about 99% of the time. The plot never really goes anywhere but for some reason you are just getting pelted with tidbits that force you to pay attention in the rare event that the knowledge is useful to the show. Dont bother with season 2 and 3. See more Moe W 08/22/2024 What a waste of precious time, offensive to all beliefs and an absolute waste of time. It’s like the directors and producers didn’t have a clue how to execute the original story. From 2 and 3 it became even worse and there was no conclusion to the story. What’s wrong with Hollywood? Unnecessary dialogues, irrelevant plots and a terrible script. See more nina n 07/25/2024 Never have I felt so sorry about cancellation as I do about the cancellation of American Gods season 4. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 An ambitious show that on the whole is pulled off reasonably well. At times the story does fall flat and can't keep up with the visual splendor Fuller is trying to create. See more Bruno V 04/01/2023 Série agressiva quanto aos valores e costumes tradicionais; além da confabulação entre os personagens que não cativa a ficar assistindo, essa série é de pornografia. See more Eugen S 02/07/2023 atmospherish. kurzweilig. See more Read all reviews
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Ricky Whittle

Shadow Moon

Ian McShane

Mr. Wednesday

Emily Browning

Laura Moon

Pablo Schreiber

Mad Sweeney

Bruce Langley

Technical Boy

Yetide Badaki

Bilquis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2017 The Bone Orchard Shadow Moon is released from prison early following the death of his wife; mysterious con artist Mr. Wednesday recruits Shadow to be his bodyguard. Details Episode 2 Aired May 7, 2017 The Secret of Spoons Mr. Wednesday begins recruitment for the coming battle; Shadow Moon travels to Chicago with Mr. Wednesday and agrees to a high-stakes game of checkers with the old Slavic deity Czernobog. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 2017 Head Full of Snow Shadow questions his decision to work for Mr. Wednesday after learning of his plan to rob a bank; Shadow makes a surprising discovery when he returns to his motel room. Details Episode 4 Aired May 21, 2017 Git Gone The story of Laura's life and death is explored, including her first encounter with Shadow and how exactly she came to be sitting on the edge of his motel room bed. Details Episode 5 Aired May 28, 2017 Lemon Scented You Shadow's emotional reunion with his dead and unfaithful wife is interrupted when he and Mr. Wednesday are kidnapped by the New Gods. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 4, 2017 A Murder of Gods On the run after the New Gods' show of force, Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek safe haven with one of Mr. Wednesday's oldest friends, Vulcan, God of the Fire and the Forge. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 11, 2017 A Prayer for Mad Sweeney Following her brief reunion with Shadow, Laura turns to an unlikely travel companion to find her way back to life; Mad Sweeney's long, winding, and often-tragic past is explored. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 18, 2017 Come to Jesus On the eve of war, Mr. Wednesday attempts to recruit the Old God Ostara, but needs Mr. Nancy's help in making a good impression and winning her over. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined An ex-convict becomes the bodyguard of a powerful old deity looking to reclaim his lost glory. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined An ex-convict becomes the bodyguard of a powerful old deity looking to reclaim his lost glory. Details

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American Gods — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Craig Zobel, David Slade, Adam Kane, Floria Sigismondi, Vincenzo Natali
Executive Producer
Bryan Fuller, Michael Green
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2017