American Gods
 

Anyone watching this?

I heard a review of it on the radio last week the presenter was raving about it, but then she has never seen Breaking Bad so I dont know if her taste is any good.

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I watched the first episode and I enjoyed it, it could go either way though

Watched the second episode last night and i'm really enjoying it so far!

I spent half of the first episode trying to figure out where i knew the main character Shadow Moon from then it finally came tro me. It's bloody Calvin from Holloaks of all people!:laugh:
Such an unlikely casting choice but he seems to be doing a good job. His accent is pretty decent too.
Ian McShane is playing himself again but i generally find him to be a compelling chap and i find myself buying what he's selling. I barely recognized him with his fake fake eye!:fan:

Just watched the first episode, its looks good.

It's good, I'm a fair bit in now and I cant really see where exactly its going but Its just so unusual, i really like it

Yeah its very unusual but now I've got it I'm hooked. Almost half way thru ep 3 at the moment.

Really surprised by how good Ricky Wittle is in the lead role. After watching him on Strictly about 6 or 7 years ago I'd have never predicted that it would be Hollywood for him next.

I never knew he was English until I googled him after watching American Gods. He does the accent really well

Ricky Whittle surprised me in this. His American accent is extremely good and he's definitaly a better actor than his HORRENDOUS years in Hollyoaks.

However, Shadow is kind of bland and I'm not sure whether it's because Whittle overdoes the "brooding" thing or whether the writing. Probably a bit of both really. Hopefully he'll be fleshed out more now he's properly been convinced of what's been going on around him.

Having said that, obviously Ian McShane stole the show, as did each of the Gods we were introduced to and also Emily Browning. From the "plot device" in Shadow's story to properly developing more than him. She was actually so good it took me a couple of scenes to realise she was the person playing Essie McGowan.

Can't wait for season 2, it should only get better now they've stopped alluding to things and actually started showing us more. Bring on Wisconsin!!! :clap1:

Also, a special mention to Gillian Anderson. Give her a bigger part in season 1 please. :flutter:

Gillian Anderson appearing as David Bowie was a surreal but brilliant moment too. :joker:

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/america...turn-date-yet/

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But, yes at more episodes and a faster pace. :clap1:

i love this show :love:

ep 4 spoilers

Got the book, I'm gonna read that before I watch the show I think

I'm wondering whether to read the book and I've finished season 1. :worry:

I've heard good things about it but I can't take a show with someone from Hollyoaks seriously :think:

Missandei from GoT was in hollyoaks

*torrents series 1*

(but tbf GOT isn't exactly championed for its acting is it)

Is she as horrible as she was in Hollyoaks?

oh ALSO

Pissing myself at "IT consultant" :laugh2:

is there only 1 book? i kinda don't see the point in reading it now i'll have finished season 1 in a few days

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