American Gods
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One of the problems with season two ofAmerican Godsbecomes incredibly resonant in the third episode.
This is a book and show about a journey more than a destination.
Think of the number of scenes set in moving cars speeding through the heart of America.
And thats whats missing from season two.
Theres one God who has kind of flip-flopped in this two-party system, Argus Panopties.
Discuss amongst yourselves which fate is the worst.
Wednesday and Laura could have just taken him, but Shadow needed another test.
She takes his Polaroid, calls him on his shit, and doesntseemto have Godlike powers.
Thats three arcs, but Muninn has two more subplots with which to play.
Hes bald, seems kind of sticky, and has eyes popping up all over his body.
And hes hooked up to a massive series of wires, being used and abused by the New Gods.
Finally, our main characters of Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday are reunited in Cairo.
Odin tells his man that he can leave in the morning if he wants.
But something is going to happen tonight.
Hopefully, its something interesting.
One would never say Ian McShane or Emily Browning are phoning this in.
Theyre just not being given the same quality of material to work with.
Speaking of ensembles, wheres Bilquis?
Hopefully, she returns in season one form soon.
Last note on acting: Devery Jacobs makes a solid verbal sparring partner for Ricky Whittle.
