American Gods - Season 1- Episode 1 -

Shadow Moon is released from prison early following the sudden death of his wife, Laura, in a tragic car accident. On his flight home to Eagle Point, he meets a mysterious, charismatic man named Mr. Wednesday. Wednesday seems to know an impossible amount about Shadow’s life and repeatedly offers him a job as a bodyguard and driver. Shadow initially refuses, but after discovering his best friend also died in the crash—and was having an affair with Laura—he realizes he has nothing left to return to.

– The Old Gods demand blood, pain, and sacrifice. Wednesday’s plan revolves around this ancient economy. American Gods - Season 1- Episode 1

The premiere episode of , titled " The Bone Orchard ," aired on April 30, 2017, on Starz . Directed by David Slade and written by showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green , the episode serves as a surreal introduction to the war between the Old Gods and the New. Plot Summary: A New Life and an Old War Shadow Moon is released from prison early following

The episode solved the central problem of the novel: how to visualize the gods. By using practical effects (the Viking blood) mixed with digital nightmares (Technical Boy), Fuller created a language where the sacred and the profane coexist uncomfortably. Wednesday seems to know an impossible amount about

Gods exist only because people believe in them.

“You’re a ghost, Shadow. And ghosts don’t belong in the future.”

Based on Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel of the same name, "American Gods" is a fantasy drama television series that combines elements of mythology, history, and adventure. The show is produced by Bryan Fuller, Michael Green, and Neil Gaiman, who also serves as an executive producer. The series features an ensemble cast, including Ian McShane, Shadow and Bone's Scott Bakula, and Magic's Michelle Fairley.