American Gods: Analysis of The Television Series
YouTube is an unbelievably effective recommender when it comes to content you are sure to enjoy. With my interest in faith and modernity, I found my YouTube recommending short clips about supernatural and fantastical content that I found irresistible. One such recommendation came for American Gods . Scrolling through scientific and technological content along with an occasional viewing of sci-fi and fantasy genre, I found the content appealing to my inner seeker for questions on faith, so I decided to give it a go. Needless to say, I got hooked after the first two episodes. Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is a masterful blend of mythology, fantasy, and social commentary that challenges the very fabric of belief systems in modern society. Adapted into a television series that aired from 2017 to 2021, the show is both a celebration of ancient traditions and a critique of contemporary obsessions. Through its surreal narrative, it explores the clash between old and new gods, weaving toget...