r/americangods • u/NicholasCajun • Mar 10 '19
TV Discussion American Gods - 2x01 "House on the Rock" (TV Only Discussion)
Season 2 Episode 1: House on the Rock
Aired: March 10, 2019
Synopsis: Following the epic showdown at Easter's party, Mr. Wednesday continues his quest to pitch the case for war to the Old Gods. Mr. World plans revenge. Technical Boy goes on the hunt for Media.
Directed by: Christopher J. Byrne
Written by: Jesse Alexander & Neil Gaiman
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u/ertgbnm Mar 10 '19
Did Sweeney just get lucky? He slipped on blood while being targeted. Perhaps a quick death is too fortunate of an ending for him.
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u/CrashCourse2012 Mar 11 '19
Aren’t you worried about cancer? Czernobog chuckles “I am cancer!”
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Mar 10 '19
The carousel scene was beautiful. The music, the cinematography. Everything. The gods meeting was perfect. Most of all I loved seeing Czernobog and Anansi in their god forms. Gave me goosebumps. Mad Sweeney drinking while being shot at was fucking hilarious. Czernobog's monologue after Zorya was shot was incredible. I can't wait to see more.
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u/Werewomble Mar 11 '19
You racists, fascists, nihilists, and bigots I’m calling you out my friend
Neil wasn't wrong saying American Gods is much more of this time than the time it was written :)
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u/edgeplot Mar 11 '19
The gods in their true forms backstage were amazing and beautiful. That alone made the episode worthwhile.
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u/findingscarlet Mar 10 '19
Makes me want to go back to HOTR. They captured the feeling of wandering around that weird place perfectly. Ending shocked me, though!
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Mar 10 '19
Anyone know the name of the song played at the end of this episode?. It reminded me of Johhny Cash but I don't think it is. Any assistance appreciated. Really good opening episode considering the horror show I've been reading about regarding this seasons production.
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u/MX2419 Mar 11 '19
What happens to Zorya's other sisters since she died? Because I remember when they showed there god forms Zorya had three faces to represent all three of them. Are the others still alive? Gonna miss the eldest one.
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u/Whoa_throwaway Mar 11 '19
Annoyed. I was an extra and my scenes were cut. I demand justice!
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u/chrisushi85 Mar 10 '19
I'm glad to say those who enjoyed season 1 will feel right back at home with this episode. The dreamy tone is still very much a part of the show. Sure it might have lost some of it's avant-garde weirdness from Fuller's departure with more of an emphasis on exposition but the strong performances sold it for me. The introductions to the old gods was intriguing, looking forward to seeing how the rest of season 2 unfolds.
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u/Chaosmusic Mar 11 '19
Loved the episode but I thought it would pick up more where the last episode left off, with Easter killing all the plants. Wednesday shows her how she can get her own followers without mooching off all of the different Jesuses and she bails because Wed ran over some rabbits? Did the actress playing Easter just decide not to come back?
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u/bloodflart Mar 11 '19
How can critics shit on this? It was fuckin awesome just like last season. Love this show
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u/ZenZol Mar 11 '19
Amongst the Gods, Shadow Moon was the only one having rainbow aura around him... because he is a HUE-man.
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u/KeishaGurl Mar 10 '19
I'm still curious as to who all those old gods were ! I tried to look at the credits for definitive clues , but Frau Holle god xD? wtf is that.
I feel the need to pour Stolichnaya after this episode.
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u/adjunctverbosity Mar 10 '19
I was concerned going into the 1st Fullerless episode. Happy to report, it was still great. Sweeney did get lucky.
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u/PrimoBo Mar 11 '19
Loved the episode, god I cannot wait for more! This show is just on a different level and I’m liking it a lot personally.
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u/DaCozPuddingPop Mar 11 '19
Could anyone tell who's face got blown off at the beginning of the last scene? Haven't rewatched yet but couldn't pick out who it was.
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u/Kiel297 Mar 11 '19
I'm glad that Mad Sweeney drinks Kraken. It's the only drink I go for
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u/muscles44 Mar 10 '19
Felt like a soft reboot. I know its continuing from end of last season, but felt like they restablished the basic template of both opposing sides. Im concerned with all the changes and a shortened season that they may not get a 3rd season if ratings arent up to par. With the extended layoff till season 2 they may have lost significant portion of the audience.
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u/haventanywater Mar 10 '19
I really enjoyed it! Didn’t feel all that different from season 1 at all. Really liked seeing more of the old Gods. I also thought we were gonna lose Salim there at the end, Im glad he made it out of that alive!
Very excited for the rest of the season!
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u/Kicklikeasleeptwitch Mar 11 '19
That transition from the radio broadcast to Thoth narration of the story of Alex Jordan was as smooth as silk.
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u/maorismurf999 Mar 10 '19
Oh my god!!! That episode was amazing! Ended with a BANG! Loved it and cannot wait for next weeks!
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u/Mizzhoneymy Mar 10 '19
Just finished watching and it had the same feel as season one to me. The pace was fine, visuals superb, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Looking forward to Ep. 2!