American Gods: Will Neil Gaiman's novel work on TV?

Critics have been 'freaking out' over the new show, but others warn Neil Gaiman's original book 'hasn't aged well

Ricky Whittle in American Gods
Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon in American Gods
(Image credit: IMDB)

American Gods is set to air at the end of the month and is one of the most anticipated television events of the year. But can it live up to the hype?

Neil Gaiman's best-selling pop-mythology novel has been adapted by Hannibal's Bryan Fuller and Alien: Covenant's Michael Green and stars Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon, a prisoner whose wife is killed just before he is released.

Subscribe to The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/jacafc5zvs1692883516.jpg

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up
To continue reading this article...
Continue reading this article and get limited website access each month.
Get unlimited website access, exclusive newsletters plus much more.
Cancel or pause at any time.
Already a subscriber to The Week?
Not sure which email you used for your subscription? Contact us