Topic: American Gods

[Rush 82]

Noooooooo, only two more episodes left.

I read the book a long time ago so forgotten the details - the Vulcan incident was most unexpected.

[CrasherKid79]

Might tackle this over the weekend. Been waiting to be in the right frame of mind as I imagine it's a bit of a head melt.

Well happy Amazon now have it available in 4K.

[Pistolero]

Might tackle this over the weekend. Been waiting to be in the right frame of mind as I imagine it's a bit of a head melt.

Well happy Amazon now have it available in 4K.

I think you'll enjoy it mate, it'll look stunning in 4K....and look out for episode 4..it's a gem

[B0151?]

Noooooooo, only two more episodes left.

I read the book a long time ago so forgotten the details - the Vulcan incident was most unexpected.

Book reference, no spoiler at all, just know people hate mere mention of books from my time as GOT fan

Spoiler

Vulcan wasn't in the book. Whole episode was original content I think. That it felt natural only testament to what a good job they're doing. (Although just reading it seems like Gaiman came up with Vulcan for this series too)

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[Macphisto80]

The characters aren't really gods as such. Nor American.

[Something Worse]

The characters aren't really gods as such. Nor American.

Is this a book thing? The show at least makes it clear that they are Gods in America.

[newrosswaterford]

The characters aren't really gods as such. Nor American.

They are Gods, just not the gods you grew up with. The Greek and Norse gods were fallible deities that were reflections for humans and the problems they faced.

[Pistolero]

again, if people who've read the books are going to throw some comments in, can you spoiler them for the benefit of those who aren't familiar with the source material and want to keep it that way.

[Something Worse]

again, if people who've read the books are going to throw some comments in, can you spoiler them for the benefit of those who aren't familiar with the source material and want to keep it that way.

None of this is spoilerish as far as I can tell. You should be able to figure out which of the old Gods is which. The new ones have been reasonably explained too.

[CrasherKid79]

Just watched the first episode .... wow.

Talk about a deep loaded cast. Recognise virtually every character. Jay from Kingdom, Sparkle Motion lady off Donnie Darko, Pornstache from Orange Is The New Black, Freddy Rumsen from Mad Men getting swallowed by a vagina .... it's all there !!!

No idea what it's about yet ... but I love it !

[Macphisto80]

They are Gods, just not the gods you grew up with. The Greek and Norse gods were fallible deities that were reflections for humans and the problems they faced.

Leprechauns aren't. Or Jinns.

[Something Worse]

Leprechauns aren't. Or Jinns.

They come to America, that's explained in the preamble every week...

[CrasherKid79]

2 episodes down and it's the best thing I've seen for ages.

Just going to enjoy it for what it is the first time, then have a second watch to actually try and make sense of what's going on.

Looks amazing in 4K

[Rush 82]

Book reference, no spoiler at all, just know people hate mere mention of books from my time as GOT fan

Spoiler

Vulcan wasn't in the book. Whole episode was original content I think. That it felt natural only testament to what a good job they're doing. (Although just reading it seems like Gaiman came up with Vulcan for this series too)

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Ta

[CrasherKid79]

Ha, I knew I knew that voice in Episode 4, Shirley Manson singing.

[McrRed]

2 episodes down and it's the best thing I've seen for ages.

Just going to enjoy it for what it is the first time, then have a second watch to actually try and make sense of what's going on.

Looks amazing in 4K

It's one of those shows where there's so much detail that a second watch is still enjoyable... even better with subtitles on, you catch exactly what they're saying.

[CrasherKid79]

It's one of those shows where there's so much detail that a second watch is still enjoyable... even better with subtitles on, you catch exactly what they're saying.

I've watched 5 now. It's actually a lot easier to follow than I thought it would be.

Absolutely bonkers like, but I'm following the overall gist of it having never read any of the source material.

[CrasherKid79]

"Chop, chop ginger minge ... lets go"

Ha, ha ..... what a show!!   

[Brian Blessed]

I've watched 5 now. It's actually a lot easier to follow than I thought it would be.

Absolutely bonkers like, but I'm following the overall gist of it having never read any of the source material.

Five in you should be solid as far as the plot goes.

[Macphisto80]

They come to America, that's explained in the preamble every week...

I know that. Still, one's an Irish mythical creature, and the other is Persian (if I'm not mistaken). Not really gods.

I'm just splitting hairs here.

[Something Worse]

I know that. Still, one's an Irish mythical creature, and the other is Persian (if I'm not mistaken). Not really gods.

I'm just splitting hairs here.

Yeah I think they're running more with "Gods" as a substitute for "something people believed in" but that's a good point.

[cptrios]

Thought tonight's episode was brilliant. Slightly reminiscent of the LA ep of Fargo from a few weeks ago. That one split opinion, but I'd wager most will like this one.

[newrosswaterford]

Yeah I think they're running more with "Gods" as a substitute for "something people believed in" but that's a good point.

No, the main points are the Gods themselves. The other supernatural players are just that. They aren't meant to be gods.

[Rush 82]

No, the main points are the Gods themselves. The other supernatural players are just that. They aren't meant to be gods.

Correct - which is why they are bit players and treated with such disrespect

"Ginger minge" <----- one of the best lines ever

PS: Started listening to the audiobook - it's very different from the TV show - double bonus 'cos both are great 

[CrasherKid79]

Mad Sweeney is the funniest character I've seen on TV in a long time.

"Dead Woif" gets me every time..... and "flange". Haven't heard that in years.

Nearly every sentence he says is hilarious.

[Rush 82]

Mad Sweeney is the funniest character I've seen on TV in a long time.

"Dead Woif" gets me every time..... and "flange". Haven't heard that in years.

Nearly every sentence he says is hilarious.

Well he is a leprechaun, begorrah!

[CrasherKid79]

Well he is a leprechaun, begorrah!

With a heart of gold

Upto date now, wanted to spread them out but it was so good I binged them.

It's been a long time since I've gone in blind to a series and enjoyed it so much.

[Pistolero]

Episode 7, up there with episode 4 as the best of the series for me.......and again focussing on the terrific Emily Browning......gutted there's only one ep left in this run...wonderful, imaginative TV and just about the best thing on the box right now

[CrasherKid79]

Episode 7, up there with episode 4 as the best of the series for me.......and again focussing on the terrific Emily Browning......gutted there's only one ep left in this run...wonderful, imaginative TV and just about the best thing on the box right now

I loved the choice of 60's doo whop music throughout. Don't think I've ever watched anything on TV that has looked so good. Budget must have been insane.

[McrRed]

Mad Sweeney is the funniest character I've seen on TV in a long time.

"Dead Woif" gets me every time..... and "flange". Haven't heard that in years.

Nearly every sentence he says is hilarious.

And to think he's Pornstache from OITNB. Barely recognise him.

Wonderful, wonderful episode, begorrah!

[CrasherKid79]

And to think he's Pornstache from OITNB. Barely recognise him.

Wonderful, wonderful episode, begorrah!

'Big focka ain't he?'

He was always good in that, series went downhill after he went.

The love/hate relationship between him and 'dead woif' is brilliant.

Both actors knocking it out of the park.

I usually worry about episodes that dedicate themselves to events outside the main plot but it was still strong.

[Brian Blessed]

I'm so glad it's successful enough that it's going to continue. How frustrating would it be if next weeks was the last episode ever?

[CrasherKid79]

I'm so glad it's successful enough that it's going to continue. How frustrating would it be if next weeks was the last episode ever?

Well seeing as I knew nothing about it before the weekend, I would be surprisingly devastated !

It might be a bit too out there for huge viewing figures though.

[JongWK]

Good news: It's been renewed for a second season. 


Some early ratings: "the first season of the mythological fantasy drama had some inspiration undoubtedly from the 975,000 viewers who watched its 9 PM debut on April 30. That solid Live + Same Day result is one of the best original series debuts Starz has ever had. Over all three of its debut weekend plays, “The Bone Orchard” episode of American Gods snagged 1.4 million viewers. In delayed viewing and on multiple platforms, American Gods‘s first episode has garnered more that 5 million viewers total so far."

[Brian Blessed]

Just watched episode 6 and wondered who the actor who played Vulcan was.

Holy Shit...It's only bloody Corbin Bernstein.

Not seen him since LA Law a good 25 odd years ago

You might want to give Psych a try, Pete. It's not my cup of tea, but the mrs loves it (and she married me, so obviously has excellent taste), but he's in that quite a bit.

[Buck Pete]

You might want to give Psych a try, Pete. It's not my cup of tea, but the mrs loves it (and she married me, so obviously has excellent taste), but he's in that quite a bit.

Sorry i deleted my original post between you replying mate. I spelt the actors name wrong which infuriated me no end

Just watched episode 6 and wondered who the actor who played Vulcan was.

Holy Shit...It's only bloody Corbin Bernsen.

Not seen him since LA Law a good 25 odd years ago

[CrasherKid79]

You might want to give Psych a try, Pete. It's not my cup of tea, but the mrs loves it (and she married me, so obviously has excellent taste), but he's in that quite a bit.

I wondered what I'd seen him in too .... Major League for me.

I almost don't want to watch the last episode. Be lost without my weekly fix of dead woif and Mad Sweeney.

[Trada]

Loved the last episode.

[brownie 09]

Thought it was boss. Gutted its over for the season

[Nobody cares what phone you have and that you are using the free version of Tapatalk]

[CrasherKid79]

Absolutely bonkers as per usual ... loved every minute.

Easter MILF, squashed bunny rabbits, Jesus(s)

How they portrayed the Jesus(s) without it being hugely offensive was genius. It was funny as hell.

Really going to miss it.

Did everyone know who Wednesday was?