TV American Gods [Starz]

[IDAFC21]

I really liked this episode. Tho it didnt really do much to advance the main story. Guess theyre leaving it all to play for in the finale next weekend.

 

[FESTER665]

I just realized while binge watching Orange Is The New Black over the weekend that Mad Sweeney is Pornstache from the earlier seasons...

Ill watch yesterdays episode tonight.

 

[Mook]

Sweeney and the broad are the best parts of this show.

 

[Mook]

Of course right as I type that

This whole show could just be about the two of them and I'd be happy.

 

[bmoore04]

Stumbled upon this today. Not sure wtf is happening.

 

[FESTER665]

The finale wasn't bad... Not sure if I'm going to continue watching or not though.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Sooooo Gillian Anderson and the weasel kid are.....Christianity?

 

[Mook]

Forgot to post in this.....the finale was weird.........

 

[Flyn]

I missed this thread and the show. Just started watching. Up to week 3 now. Good stuff. Well written and really weird. R rating helps, too.

 

[IDAFC21]

Welcome to the madness.

 

[Kensington]

Hmmmmm, going to have to check out this show once I'm done reading the book. Not far in the book, but it's...weird so far. Sounds like the show is equally as weird

 

[Flyn]

Can't wait for season 2. Supposed to have 10 episodes.

 

[Mook]

Well that doesn't exactly inspire confidence for season 2.

https://io9.gizmodo.com/report-american-gods-showrunners-are-leaving-the-hit-s-1820858533/amp

 

[IDAFC21]

Well shit.

 

[Kensington]

Sooooo Gillian Anderson and the weasel kid are.....Christianity?

Haven't finished the season yet, but I'm about halfway through. But if the show follows the concept of the book, then Gillian Anderson is basically the TV god. Viewers worship the TV by sitting and watching TV. The weasel kid is technology, being on a computer or phone or piece of digital technology would be akin to worshiping it.

All the old gods, Wednesday, Sweeny, etc, are actual relics and gods of the past (Wednesday is Odin and Sweeny is a Leprechaun). All the gods survive by being worshiped in one form or another. Jesus was apparently written into the book, but taken out during final edits.

 

[Mook]

Filming has begun....BUT.........show is NOT returning until sometime in 2019.

 

[Mook]

Holy shit, we got a trailer....that doesnt show much.

https://youtu.be/8EJEa9aW5PQ

 

[IDAFC21]

i want it to be good...

 

[Kensington]

i want it to be good...

yeah....yeah....

 

[Flyn]

I love the premise for this show and enjoyed Season 1.

Not enjoying the behind the scenes ego squabbles or the long delay.

 

[IDAFC21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3klnW1VjKI

 

[Mook]

March is so far away still.

 

[Mook]

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2019/02/13/american-gods-tv-show-renewal-season-3-starz/

 

[Flyn]

I want to see where the series goes. Good to see they're talking about a Season 3. Now, let's see Season 2.

 

[Mook]

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2019/03/05/american-gods-review-season-2-tv-show-starz-neil-gaiman/

Technically speaking, American Gods still keeps the energy that it had in Season One, with a sensibility that feels punk rock and boundary-pushing, but also wholly lived-in. The soundtrack and cinematography both continue to stand out, providing a much-needed balance to the show's human and larger-than-life qualities. The House on the Rock sequence, in particular, is adapted to live-action in a genuinely thrilling, zany way.

There's something compelling about the way that American Gods makes its long-awaited return, which will hopefully make fans continue to have faith in the series. The beginning of Season Two feels akin to catching up with an old friend -- you might not know exactly what their current situation is, but you're happy to have their energy around you once more. 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.

Rating: 4 out of 5