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American Gods, S02E05

This episode begins with the lynching and mutilation of a Black man, and it fits in with the story.

This show has attached Shadow to lynching from the start. I read the book and I think I see where they are going but I am over it.

The confrontation between Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis was something I didn’t know I needed. The idea of a Black God causing the suffering of black and brown people and another Black God calling them out on it is amazing and too good for this show. I was genuinely afraid for Mr. Ibis and and afraid of Mr. Nancy. 

Ricky Whittle as Willy James speaking at the funeral is the best acting he has done in the entire series. I want more of gods speaking through Shadow to give Ricky something to do.

I. DO. NOT. CARE. ABOUT. LAURA. MOON.

Can Mr. Nancy visit Baron Samedi? I want more Black Gods interacting.

Salim and the Ifrit continue to be a shining point of the series by addressing Salim’s relationship with Allah.

There is something to be said about interracial relationships between a black man and a white woman in the American Gods Universe. Willy James was murdered for looking at a white woman before she was found dead. Shadow’s ex-wife is a dead white woman. Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte (the only white Voodoo god) are death loa.

American Gods, S02E06

This is the episode that shows how the old Gods have tried to survive through the decades and asks you to feel sympathy for Mr. Wednesday.

“I will count to seven and I’m starting at four!” Orlando Jones as Mr. Nancy continues to be amazing.

More Rickey Whittle as Shadow pretending to be someone else, please

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American Gods, S02E04

I have been waiting for the Mr. Nancy, Bilquis, and Mr. Ibis funeral home scene since Mr. Nancy mentioned Cairo and I was not disappointed. Orlando Jones gives an Emmy award-winning performance. I also liked Bilquis’s restraint when it came to Ruby; I was worried. And Mr. Ibis was a good perspective to balance out the other two’s extreme views: “They all end up on my table.”

"Hello, friend.” This broke my heart. Technical Boy’s Coming to America was exactly what viewers needed to see to understand the concept of an American God. “I am literally your only friend.”

I am not sold on New Media just yet... I get what they are trying to do but it’s not coming together.

Shadow is such an unnecessary character at this point. Mr. Wednesday should have sent him to Lakeside by now. Although, I liked his interaction with Money. “Access denied.”

No Laura Moon in this episode!

This is the best episode of the series because it dared to focus on the gods and not Shadow or Laura.

American Gods, S02E08 finale

I nearly turned the tv off at the police raid scene.

Bilquis is gorgeous.

Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis are a great duo. I wonder if Chris Obi will return as Mr. Jacquel.

Laura Moon is in this episode. She is such a weak link.

The “Hello Friend” still gets to me. The deception was a highlight of the episode as it acknowledged the fact that religion is man-made, complete with humanity’s flaws.

I am not a fan of New Media. I see what they are trying to do but it’s not working.

American Gods, S02E07

I love the high voice Mr. Ibis does.

Bilquis is clearly creating her own church and I am all for it.

Shadow had something to do this week.