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American Gods – Season 1, Episode 3 Head Full of Snow

Play trailer American Gods – Season 1, Episode 3 Head Full of Snow Aired May 14, 2017 Drama Fantasy Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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American Gods — Season 1, Episode 3

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More deliberately paced than previous installments, "Head Full of Snow" nevertheless continues American Gods' stunning visual sensibility and sharp character development.

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Ricky Whittle

Shadow Moon

Ian McShane

Mr. Wednesday

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Laura Moon

Pablo Schreiber

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Sean T. Collins Decider 12/20/2017
Not that I'd be surprised if fans of the show look back on "Head Full of Snow," its third episode, as the one where the series came into its own, a la "College" from The Sopranos Season One. Go to Full Review Drew Grant Observer 05/15/2017
With this episode, I feel like we're FINALLY getting through the setup of the show and moving along briskly. Go to Full Review Ed Gross Empire Magazine 05/15/2017
4/5
American Gods already stands as one of the more unique storytelling vehicles on television, with an A-story that is moving ever forward, but an anthological element that proves itself every bit as engrossing. Go to Full Review Akhil Arora Gadgets360 08/28/2018
One of the joys of watching Neil Gaiman's mythology-inspired Americana fantasy adapted for TV is that there are virtually no limits to the settings and storylines. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/19/2018
It did what good art does. It tells you something about itself while also telling you something about you. Go to Full Review Drew Koenig Tell-Tale TV 06/14/2018
3/5
Head Full of Snow is the strongest entry thus far and promises potential that won't come without a reasonable amount of frustration for a show such as this. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Craig Zobel
Executive Producer
Bryan Fuller, Michael Green
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 14, 2017
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