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American Gods

Seen it?

2017 | 3 seasons | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Lovecraft Country, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 26 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Emmys and 3 Critics' Choice Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    Not enough engagement data yet

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

  1. Sunday Safe Bet
    Season 12017 · 8 episodes · 7.1 out of 10
    Sunday
  2. Monday Morning Maybe
    Season 22019 · 8 episodes · 6.1 out of 10
    Monday
  3. Weeknight Watch
    Season 32021 · 10 episodes · 6.3 out of 10
    Weeknight

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Cast & crew

Created by Bryan Fuller, Michael Green

  • Ricky WhittleShadow Moon
  • Ian McShaneMr. Wednesday / God Odin
  • Emily BrowningLaura Moon
  • Yetide BadakiBilquis
  • Bruce LangleyTechnical Boy