American Gods

Treasure of the Sun

Reconciling the many facets of a deity is explored American Gods Season 2 Episode 7 and although Mad Sweeney is central, he isn't the only one who plays multiple roles. We've always known that Wednesday's got a multitude of names and he takes great pride in trotting out the titles in moment of pomp and circumstance. As he tells Shadow on American Gods Season 1 Episode 8,"I am called Glad-O-War, Grim, Raider, and Third. I am One-eyed. I am also called Highest, and True-G... more

Donar the Great

I have so many mixed feeling about American Gods Season 2 Episode 6. On the one hand, it was an entertaining weaving of past and present, showing us how Wednesday's single-minded drive for power has spanned generations. On the other hand, not a lot happened to further the story in the present-day. Gungnir's runes get recharged. Cool. Was it worth an entire episode for that one piece of war prep? Related: Get S... more

The Ways of the Dead

It's an understood pitfall to complex narratives that, somewhere in a season (i.e., American Gods Season 2 Episode 5), the writers are forced to jam several disparate plots into a single hour. I'd say it has everything but the kitchen sink except that there is a kitchen sink so, yeah, there's a LOT to keep track of here. If I were to hazard a guess at a unifying theme, I'd say it's one of questing, searching for something. Ruby, Salim, Wednesday, Laura, and Shadow are ALL on th... more

'American Gods' Season 3 Adds Dominique Jackson and Eric Johnson

The third season of Starz’s “American Gods” has added two new recurring guest stars. “Pose” star Dominique Jackson and “Vikings” alum Eric Johnson are the latest to join the Neil Gaiman adaptation’s ensemble cast. They join newcomers Marilyn Manson, Blythe Danner, Herizen Guardiola and new series regular Ashley Reyes. Season 3 of “American Gods” follows Shadow (Ricky Whittle as he attempts to break away from Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) and assert himself as his own man, setting down roo... more

TVLine Items: #OneChicago Xover Trailer, This Is Us Promotion and More

[YouTube=EFZf7GFe1Bo] Prolific producer Dick Wolf on Monday released via Twitter the first trailer for NBC’s next #OneChicago crossover event. Airing Wednesday, Oct. 16, starting at 8/7c, the storyline involves the discover of deadly bacteria (on Chicago Fire) that takes its toll on numerous victims. In the Med installment, an apartment complex is forced into quarantine, after which P.D.‘s Intelligence Unit “wields a unique brand o... more

TV News Roundup: Blythe Danner Joins 'American Gods' Season 3

CASTING Blythe Danner has joined the third season of Starz’s “American Gods” in a recurring guest role. She will play a Greek goddess named Demeter who is entangled in an unresolved romance with Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane). Danner is set to appear in four episodes that will explore Mr. Wednesday’s attempts to convince Demeter to ai... more