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Season 2 – American Gods

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Mar 2019

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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.

Critics Consensus

American Gods retains its bombastic style but loses its divine inspiration in a derivative second season that, after a change in show-runners and even some crucial cast members, feels like a false idol.

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Hugo Rifkind

The Times (UK)

03/19/2019

What it lacks in terms of general drive, or things happening, it makes up for in ethereal tone.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

03/13/2019

Fans of the first series should probably go back and enjoy that again immediately. Anticipation for the second will likely evaporate on contact.

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Stuart Jeffries

Guardian

03/13/2019

2/5

The problem with this opener was that there was too little blood-drinking and head-lopping and too much plotsplaining.

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

12/07/2022

Fans of Season One will be pleased to know that the second season maintains the high production standards and rather trippy sensibility of the first season.

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Jenna Anderson

ComicBook.com

09/10/2019

4/5

With gorgeous visuals, a compelling ensemble, and an intriguing blend of old and new, the journey of American Gods feels truly unlike anything else on television at the moment.

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Nick Blackshaw

Starburst

06/24/2019

7/10

Overall, the series doesn't quite pack the same punch as the first, but still is in the spirit of Neil Gaiman's original work.

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Gareth v

@geewah 06/24/2023

Well this show fell off a cliff pretty quickly. After an interesting 1st season where all the groundwork is laid, this should of been where it kicked up a gear. Instead it is a convoluted, boring mess. Really disappointing.

Ben H

09/29/2022

a pretty big step-back from the first season, a bit nervous to watch the third season

Caz M

@CazMartino 08/14/2022

The slow paced show seems to continue to go slow while at the same time opening more doors. I Think it's setting up for a good season 3 while making us more interested in the side characters. Still a solid watch.

tom m

10/26/2021

The first season contained many novel things that made this interesting … some surrealism, some slow reveal of enigmatic story elements. In the 2nd season those same things seemed to be amped up to the point of being annoying and distracting. They're losing me, though I'll give it another season.

08/02/2021

Don't waste your time, especially if you were 50/50 on the first season. Non-sensical story, the gross-out maggot factor is higher (and pointless), the new gods they introduce are just filler and only brought in because they lost Gillian Anderson and the original show runners and it feels like they are trying to prove themselves whilst demonstrating that they haven't got any new ideas. I couldn't make it beyond episode 2 - I felt my willpower to watch draining away. Frankly, after Good Omens (which I read but only managed 1 episode of) and this, I'm not encouraged to read the book, and am feeling that Neil Gaiman is a rather overrated story teller.

andrei d

06/23/2021

Needs to push forward

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Ricky Whittle

Shadow Moon

Emily Browning

Laura Moon

Crispin Glover

Mr. World

Ian McShane

Mr. Wednesday

Pablo Schreiber

Mad Sweeney

Bruce Langley

Technical Boy

Episode 1

Aired Mar 10, 2019

House on the Rock

Following the epic showdown at Easter's party, Mr. Wednesday continues his quest to pitch the case for war to the Old Gods; Mr. World plans revenge; Technical Boy goes on the hunt for Media.

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Episode 2

Aired Mar 17, 2019

The Beguiling Man

Promising vengeance for the death of a beloved old god, Mr. Wednesday begins preparation for a great battle; Laura and Mad Sweeney chase Shadow's diminishing light after he disappears.

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Episode 3

Aired Mar 24, 2019

Muninn

As he is tracked by Mr. World, Shadow makes his way to Cairo, thanks to a ride from Sam Black Crow; Mr. Wednesday slyly gains Laura's help in forging an alliance with a powerful god.

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Episode 4

Aired Mar 31, 2019

The Greatest Story Ever Told

While Shadow and Mr. Wednesday take a secret meeting in St. Louis, Bilquis arrives at the funeral home in Cairo, where she engages in a debate with Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis; Laura rejoins Mad Sweeney.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 7, 2019

The Ways of the Dead

Steeped in Cairo's history, Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy; in New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 14, 2019

Donar The Great

Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear. But before the dwarf is able to etch the runes of war, he requires a powerful artifact in exchange.

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Episode 7

Aired Apr 21, 2019

Treasure of the Sun

In Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear; Mad Sweeney, plagued by the cries of Banshees, recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle; again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 28, 2019

Moon Shadow

In the aftermath of Sweeney's death, Wednesday has disappeared and Shadow is tormented; those that remain witness the power of New Media as she is unleashed; the nation is in a state of panic brought on by Mr. World.

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