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American Gods 2017

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★ 7.1/10 · 1,802 votes TV-MA DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 26 eps Canceled

Created by Bryan Fuller, Michael Green

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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
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“An ex-convict joins forces with a mysterious conman to recruit ancient deities for a coming war.”

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Reasons to watch
  • visually striking cinematography
  • unique premise based on Neil Gaiman's work
Keep in mind
  • 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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Cast

Ricky Whittle Shadow Moon
Ian McShane Mr. Wednesday / God Odin
Emily Browning Laura Moon
Yetide Badaki Bilquis
Bruce Langley Technical Boy
Pablo Schreiber Mad Sweeney
Crispin Glover Mr. World
Demore Barnes Mr. Ibis
Kenzie Delo Herman
Julia Sweeney Ann-Marie Hinzelmann
Omid Abtahi Salim
Herizen F. Guardiola Oshun

Episode guide

Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes

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.