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American Gods (2017 - 2021)

Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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An ex-con becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities. Based on Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel.

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Bryan Fuller , Michael Green ,

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American Gods is a fantasy drama television series based on Neil Gaiman's acclaimed novel of the same name. The story follows Shadow Moon, a man recently released from prison who becomes embroiled in a conflict between the old gods of mythology and the new gods of modern society, such as media and technology. Shadow is drawn into this world by Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious con artist who is revealed to be one of the old gods. As Shadow navigates a landscape filled with eccentric characters, he grapples with his own identity and the power dynamics between the gods. The series is known for its visually stunning storytelling, rich symbolism, and exploration of themes such as belief, cultural heritage, and the clash between tradition and modernity. With a diverse cast and a unique narrative style, American Gods delves into the complexities of faith and the human experience in a world where ancient deities struggle to maintain relevance in contemporary society.

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American Gods Casts

Ricky Whittle Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon
Ian McShane Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday / God Odin
Emily Browning Emily Browning as Laura Moon
Yetide Badaki Yetide Badaki as Bilquis
Bruce Langley Bruce Langley as Technical Boy

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Keywords

based on novel or bookallegorymythologycon manroad tripconspiracymysterious manex-congodsfolklore

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