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American Gods

  • TV Series
  • 2017–20212017–2021
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
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Crispin Glover, Demore Barnes, Emily Browning, Ian McShane, Ricky Whittle, Yetide Badaki, Omid Abtahi, and Bruce Langley in American Gods (2017)
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  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery

A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
84K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
514
10
  • Creators
    • Bryan Fuller(developed for television by)
    • Michael Green(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Ricky Whittle
    • Emily Browning
    • Yetide Badaki
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  • Creators
    • Bryan Fuller(developed for television by)
    • Michael Green(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Ricky Whittle
    • Emily Browning
    • Yetide Badaki
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    • 549User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Ricky Whittle
    Ricky Whittle
    • Shadow Moonas Shadow Moon
    26 episodes26 eps • 2017–2021
    Emily Browning
    Emily Browning
    • Laura Moonas Laura Moon…
    26 episodes26 eps • 2017–2021
    Yetide Badaki
    Yetide Badaki
    • Bilquisas Bilquis
    26 episodes26 eps • 2017–2021
    Bruce Langley
    Bruce Langley
    • Technical Boyas Technical Boy
    26 episodes26 eps • 2017–2021
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Mr. Wednesdayas Mr. Wednesday
    26 episodes26 eps • 2017–2021
    Omid Abtahi
    Omid Abtahi
    • Salimas Salim
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2021
    Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover
    • Mr. Worldas Mr. World
    19 episodes19 eps • 2017–2021
    Demore Barnes
    Demore Barnes
    • Mr. Ibisas Mr. Ibis
    17 episodes17 eps • 2017–2021
    Pablo Schreiber
    Pablo Schreiber
    • Mad Sweeneyas Mad Sweeney
    16 episodes16 eps • 2017–2019
    Orlando Jones
    Orlando Jones
    • Mr. Nancyas Mr. Nancy
    10 episodes10 eps • 2017–2019
    Ashley Reyes
    Ashley Reyes
    • Cordeliaas Cordelia
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Mousa Hussein Kraish
    Mousa Hussein Kraish
    • The Jinnas The Jinn
    10 episodes10 eps • 2017–2019
    Bridget Ogundipe
    Bridget Ogundipe
    • Yemojaas Yemoja
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Julia Sweeney
    Julia Sweeney
    • Ann-Marie Hinzelmannas Ann-Marie Hinzelmann
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Herizen F. Guardiola
    Herizen F. Guardiola
    • Oshunas Oshun
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Czernobogas Czernobog
    7 episodes7 eps • 2017–2021
    Karen Glave
    Karen Glave
    • Ayeas Aye
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Lela Loren
    Lela Loren
    • Marguerite Olsenas Marguerite Olsen
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    • Creators
      • Bryan Fuller(developed for television by)
      • Michael Green(developed for television by)
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    Storyline

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    Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, he is greeted by a strange man in the seat next to him. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever be the same. —HarperTorch
    • based on novel
    • mysterious man
    • old gods
    • mythology
    • carousel
    • 38 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • You are what you worship. (Season 1)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The series was originally picked up by HBO with Tom Hanks as producer.
    • Goofs
      Mr. Wednesday's Missouri license plate starts with the number 3. In Missouri, only trucks have license plates that start with a number. His 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham would start with a letter, or better yet would be eligible for Missouri historic vehicle plates.
    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are set against a totem pole made out of various religious symbols fused with modern-day technology.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Kristen Chenoweth/Jonathan Banks/Highasakite (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Glory
      Performed by Jamie N. Common

    User reviews549

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Same Old Same Old
    Season one. Great. Season two. I feel I am being fed the same old woke garbage as in so many other shows. Same old same old. Not sure if I will bother with the rest of the series, struggling.
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    • Feb 11, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhung Vi Than Nuoc My
    • Filming locations
      • Guelph, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canada Film Capital
      • Fremantle
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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