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American Gods

2017 – 2021Show3 seasons26 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes75%70%

An awe-inspiring, tense drama series about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · pure escapism

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S1E8 "Come to Jesus" 8.4

Episodes

7.9
7.3
7.2

Story

Believe.

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.

Feels like

  • Mythological Road Trip
  • Visually Stunning Fantasy
  • Old Gods vs New Media
  • Gritty American Noir
  • Psychological Divine Horror
  • Bryan Fuller's Aesthetic
  • Complex Character Dynamics
  • Spiritual Crisis & Identity

Cast

24 of 121 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Slade, Rachel Goldberg, Adam Kane
Written by
Neil Gaiman, Bryan Fuller, Michael Green
Produced by
Dauri Chase
Music by
Andrew Lockington, Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 30, 2017 · March 21, 2021 · Ended

First aired
April 30, 2017
Last aired
March 21, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
41 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Firing in the Air a Lot, Irony, Category Traitor +9

  • Firing in the Air a Lot
  • Irony
  • Category Traitor
  • Batman Gambit
  • Jesus Was Way Cool
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Berserk Button
  • Decomposite Character
  • Hollywood Law
  • Really Gets Around
  • Cool Car
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot

12 of 140 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream American Gods?"

Questions about American Gods

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Gods?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, American Gods streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is American Gods worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of American Gods is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Come to Jesus (season 1, episode 8) at 8.4, and the lowest is The Rapture of Burning (season 3, episode 8) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch American Gods?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2021.

What tropes does American Gods use?

Firing in the Air a LotIronyCategory TraitorBatman GambitJesus Was Way CoolHeroic SacrificeBerserk ButtonDecomposite CharacterHollywood LawReally Gets AroundCool CarSir Swears-a-Lotand 128 more

TV Tropes lists 140 tropes for it, including Firing in the Air a Lot, Irony, and Category Traitor.