In this turbulent political climate, society is divided, especially now with travel bans pushing to be enforced. The new gods are done with the past and are steering away from tradition. In the novel, the old gods immigrated along with the humans to America. Nancy, Orlando Jones ( Sleepy Hollow) gives a powerfully moving speech aboard a slave ship. It’s interesting to note the differences, especially how Shadow’s wife barely appears in the book and is now given a full-fledged role played by the wonderful Emily Browning ( Legend).Īs Mr. With showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green at the helm of American Gods, this adaptation stays faithful to the pages while the two have expanded on the narrative. The author of Norse Mythology serves as executive producer of his own series. To see Fuller team-up with co-showrunner Michael Green, who’s responsible for Heroes and Everwood, audiences are definitely in for a roller-coaster ride of sex, violence, and intense drama.Ĥ) Best Adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Works! His thrilling adaptation, Hannibal, boasted a surreal and stylistic vision of the Thomas Harris novels, which include Red Dragon. Here are 5 reasons why you should get the American Gods: Season 1 on DVD:Įver since the charming and eye-catching Pushing Daisies, I have kept a close eye on creator/showrunner Bryan Fuller. Together they embark on a journey that will lead them directly towards an epic battle between the gods.
As a violent storm rocks his plane, Shadow is approached by a mysterious stranger calling himself Mr. Based on the best-selling novel by author Neil Gaiman, Ricky Whittle ( The 100) and Ian McShane ( Deadwood) find themselves in the midst of a supernatural battle between the Old Gods and the New Gods.Īs we previously mentioned, ex-convict Shadow Moon (Whittle) unexpectedly heads to a funeral after discovering his wife has been killed in a terrible accident. Lionsgate is gathering worshippers and new followers as the popular STARZ drama, American Gods: Season 1, heads onto DVD and Blu-Ray.