Starz' "American Gods" (Season 2) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

mrrant_33 · 03-27-2017, 11:12 PM

biglou114 · 03-28-2017, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mrrant_33

I need a full sized poster of this.

mrrant_33 · 03-31-2017, 01:01 AM

I really want to see this show.

dcfan88 · 04-06-2017, 06:15 PM

Starz has already announced American Gods has been renewed for a season 2!

Hucksta G · 04-06-2017, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dcfan88

Starz has already announced American Gods has been renewed for a season 2!

I was kind of hoping this would just be a one off, based on the book

dcfan88 · 04-06-2017, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hucksta G

I was kind of hoping this would just be a one off, based on the book

Gaiman has written other American Gods stories, has mentioned a sequel is likely to happen and Fuller said he wanted to bring in elements of Anansi Boys and the book has enough stuff in it alone to be more than just 8 episodes

jayembee · 04-07-2017, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hucksta G

I was kind of hoping this would just be a one off, based on the book

From the Wikipedia entry (sourced from an interview in Observer):

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During an interview with Neil Gaiman on June 24, 2016, he discussed plans for future seasons of the show beyond the first, should it be continued, and noting that the first season only covers the first third of the novel. The second season is intended to cover the Lakeside section of the novel, and "a big pivotal thing that happens to Mr. Wednesday" will likely be a season finale for either the second or third season.

Hucksta G · 04-07-2017, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

From the Wikipedia entry (sourced from an interview in Observer):

Interesting, good to know thanks

Nocturnaloner · 05-01-2017, 02:58 AM

It's been years, maybe more than 10 since I read the book, but the first episode was excellent. McShane, Whittle, and Schreiber are perfectly cast. Script and cinematography are top notch. The viking scene alone is worth the price of admission, and the Bilquis scene, well, they got it just right. Check it out.

kevin87 · 05-01-2017, 07:22 AM

Well, that was interesting... I've never read the book so I don't know what the hell is going on though lol

SleeperAgent · 05-01-2017, 08:25 AM

It was ok, some slight departures from the book, but nothing big. IIRC the viking scene was far later in the book, I understand why they put it as the kind of preamble to the show though.

The blood at the end though, that was gratuitous and reminded me full well that Bryan Fuller is working on this instead of Hannibal

jacobsever · 05-01-2017, 02:59 PM

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Oh wow, it's Lincoln!

Talal86 · 05-01-2017, 03:23 PM

I thought it's alright, I enjoyed it enough that I'll stick with it, but it's kind of style over substance so far

IroquoisPliskin · 05-01-2017, 04:32 PM

dope first episode, got me interested for sure.

BluProofie · 05-01-2017, 07:14 PM

Style over substance. Wish Fuller was doing Hannibal instead.

CrazyBlu-RayFan · 05-02-2017, 02:18 AM

For those claiming it's 'style over substance', I've heard from the reviews that seen the first four episodes that it does build up to a grand narrative.

Edit: Just saw the episode.

Wow, talk about kicking the door down. The cinematography is beautiful (par for the course with Fuller), the writing has a good mix of the dramatic and entertaining dark comedy. The violence puts all other shows to shame, except maybe Ash vs. Evil Dead. The actors are all fantastic. Of course not everything of the story is known yet, but it's such a great start and I can wait for more. Yes, the show obviously has style, but you can't really claim it's style over substance in the first episode where we have to be introduced to these characters and start building the world.

Kamelot121 · 05-02-2017, 05:46 AM

Awesome first episode! Can't wait for more!

Goldensuitcase · 05-02-2017, 05:45 PM

Yeah,.......I don't see how anyone can not be a fan of the episode outside of not liking a particular actor. That was fantastic! Loved every moment of it and I have no idea what it is about and I like it that way.

TheLaughingMann · 05-02-2017, 06:42 PM

Definitely has me hooked for more.

FWIW, Neil Gaiman has a particular 'style' with his writing. If you can't get into it, then the show may be able to fix that. American Gods is the epitome of his writing, so it's the best place to start. Stardust is a good second.

dcfan88 · 05-02-2017, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLaughingMann

Definitely has me hooked for more.

FWIW, Neil Gaiman has a particular 'style' with his writing. If you can't get into it, then the show may be able to fix that. American Gods is the epitome of his writing, so it's the best place to start. Stardust is a good second.

Those are actually my two favorite novels from Gaiman!
I sadly don't have Starz so I'm awaiting its arrival on VOD or I'll sign up for Starz app after season 1 finale

05-01-2017, 02:58 AM	#49
Nocturnaloner Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:713 DVD collection:141 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Great first episode It's been years, maybe more than 10 since I read the book, but the first episode was excellent. McShane, Whittle, and Schreiber are perfectly cast. Script and cinematography are top notch. The viking scene alone is worth the price of admission, and the Bilquis scene, well, they got it just right. Check it out.

05-02-2017, 02:18 AM	#56
CrazyBlu-RayFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Colorado 4K collection:298 Blu-ray collection:790 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:84	For those claiming it's 'style over substance', I've heard from the reviews that seen the first four episodes that it does build up to a grand narrative. Edit: Just saw the episode. Wow, talk about kicking the door down. The cinematography is beautiful (par for the course with Fuller), the writing has a good mix of the dramatic and entertaining dark comedy. The violence puts all other shows to shame, except maybe Ash vs. Evil Dead. The actors are all fantastic. Of course not everything of the story is known yet, but it's such a great start and I can wait for more. Yes, the show obviously has style, but you can't really claim it's style over substance in the first episode where we have to be introduced to these characters and start building the world. Last edited by CrazyBlu-RayFan; 05-02-2017 at 04:48 AM.

03-27-2017, 11:12 PM	#41
mrrant_33 Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:23

04-06-2017, 06:15 PM	#44
dcfan88 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Virginia, U.S.A. 4K collection:203 Blu-ray collection:3013 DVD collection:359 Digital collection:1295 Blu-ray reviews:3	Starz has already announced American Gods has been renewed for a season 2!

05-01-2017, 07:22 AM	#50
kevin87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:46 MA collection:277 Digital collection:216 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:144	Well, that was interesting... I've never read the book so I don't know what the hell is going on though lol

05-01-2017, 08:25 AM	#51
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	It was ok, some slight departures from the book, but nothing big. IIRC the viking scene was far later in the book, I understand why they put it as the kind of preamble to the show though. The blood at the end though, that was gratuitous and reminded me full well that Bryan Fuller is working on this instead of Hannibal

05-01-2017, 03:23 PM	#53
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	I thought it's alright, I enjoyed it enough that I'll stick with it, but it's kind of style over substance so far

05-01-2017, 04:32 PM	#54
IroquoisPliskin Expert Member Member since:Mar 2013 Trading Score:1	dope first episode, got me interested for sure.

05-01-2017, 07:14 PM	#55
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:833 Blu-ray collection:2272 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	Style over substance. Wish Fuller was doing Hannibal instead.

05-02-2017, 05:46 AM	#57
Kamelot121 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:1687 MA collection:3 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:77	Awesome first episode! Can't wait for more!

05-02-2017, 05:45 PM	#58
Goldensuitcase Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:511 Blu-ray collection:1250 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:25	Yeah,.......I don't see how anyone can not be a fan of the episode outside of not liking a particular actor. That was fantastic! Loved every moment of it and I have no idea what it is about and I like it that way.

05-02-2017, 06:42 PM	#59
TheLaughingMann Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Delaware 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1961 DVD collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Definitely has me hooked for more. FWIW, Neil Gaiman has a particular 'style' with his writing. If you can't get into it, then the show may be able to fix that. American Gods is the epitome of his writing, so it's the best place to start. Stardust is a good second.

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