American Gods 2017
“Believe.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- April 30, 2017
- Last Aired
- March 21, 2021
- Format
- 3 seasons · 26 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~26 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E8 "Come to Jesus" (★ 7.7/10)
- Created By
- Bryan Fuller, Michael Green
- Network
- STARZ
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV
What is American Gods?
American Gods is a television series based on the fantasy novel written by Neil Gaiman. The narrative follows an ex-convict who becomes the traveling partner of a conman.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 30, 2017
- Last aired
- Mar 21, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- STARZ
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 1,802 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- STARZ
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American Gods is a television series based on the fantasy novel written by Neil Gaiman. The narrative follows an ex-convict who becomes the traveling partner of a conman. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that the conman is actually one of the older gods. This deity is engaged in an effort to recruit troops to participate in a battle against upstart deities. The series explores this conflict between ancient mythological figures and modern entities. The provided sources do not contain additional information regarding the production, cast, release dates, or specific episode details of the program. The plot centers on the journey of these characters as they navigate a world where gods walk among people. The premise is rooted in the source material provided by the author, focusing on the recruitment of forces for the impending divine struggle. This summary is limited to the information explicitly detailed in the provided synopsis regarding the central conflict and the identities of the main characters involved in the series.
Should you watch it?
“An ex-convict joins forces with a mysterious conman to recruit ancient deities for a coming war.”
- visually striking cinematography
- unique premise based on Neil Gaiman's work
- complex narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy dark fantasy stories that blend modern life with ancient mythology.
The series contains mature themes and stylized fantasy violence.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Bone Orchard Mytharc Apr 30, 2017
- E2 The Secret of Spoons Core May 7, 2017
- E3 Head Full of Snow Core May 14, 2017
- E4 Git Gone Core May 21, 2017
- E5 Lemon Scented You Core May 28, 2017
- E6 A Murder of Gods Core Jun 4, 2017
- E7 A Prayer for Mad Sweeney Mytharc Jun 11, 2017
- E8 Come to Jesus Mytharc Jun 18, 2017
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 House on the Rock Mytharc Mar 10, 2019
- E2 The Beguiling Man Core Mar 17, 2019
- E3 Muninn Core Mar 24, 2019
- E4 The Greatest Story Ever Told Core Mar 31, 2019
- E5 The Ways of the Dead Core Apr 7, 2019
- E6 Donar the Great Core Apr 14, 2019
- E7 Treasure of the Sun Mytharc Apr 21, 2019
- E8 Moon Shadow Mytharc Apr 28, 2019
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Winter's Tale Mytharc Jan 10, 2021
- E2 Serious Moonlight Core Jan 17, 2021
- E3 Ashes and Demons Core Jan 24, 2021
- E4 The Unseen Core Jan 31, 2021
- E5 Sister Rising Mytharc Feb 14, 2021
- E6 Conscience of the King Core Feb 21, 2021
- E7 Fire and Ice Core Feb 28, 2021
- E8 The Rapture of Burning Core Mar 7, 2021
- E9 The Lake Effect Mytharc Mar 14, 2021
- E10 Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree Mytharc Mar 21, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
An ex-con travels with a mysterious man who is actually an ancient god recruiting for a war.
What is the source material?
The series is based on the fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman.
Who are the characters?
The story features an ex-convict and a conman who is one of the older gods.
What is the conflict?
Older gods are attempting to recruit troops to battle upstart deities.
Is it a fantasy series?
Yes, it is a fantasy series centered on the conflict between old and new gods.
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