american gods
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American Gods’ Fantastic First Season Ends With Shock And Awe
American Gods‘ debut season has spent every episode telling us that gods walk among us. The final instalment of season one finally shows us how powerful they can be and just how far they will go to survive. Oh, and Shadow at long last has a come-to-Jesus moment. Actually, at least two come-to-Jesus moments, by…
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Things Are Starting To Get Real Damn Magical On American Gods
Shadow Moon has been working with a mysterious con man who’s more than he seems. He might have made snow fall from the sky just by thinking about it. Now, the worst thing yet: A god who can get him arrested like it’s no big deal. American Gods is dropping that Shadow is cosmically important…
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The American Gods TV Series Fixes One Of The Book’s Biggest Problems
Last week’s episode of American Gods introduced viewers to an Egyptian god who shepherds souls to the afterlife. This week’s episode focuses on a mortal who’s slipped the bonds of death, adding important depth to a character who’s only been seen in flashbacks and dream sequences. The late Laura Moon is more alive on TV…
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On American Gods, Belief Is Starting To Make The Impossible Happen
Humans have a hard time coming to grips with death, prompting them to come up with deities and beliefs that revolve around being judged and leaving a legacy. The newest episode of American Gods offers up a poignant spin on the mythological afterlife and teases ominous consequences for those who refuse to pass over to…