American Gods

Anyone else watching this? I haven't read it, just watching the show, so I don't know how much Bryan Fuller's bringing to the table, but man, it's just as stylish as Hannibal, but sorta looks like a comic book too. Lots of blood and nudity, as it's on Starz network.

I'm watching. Loving the show, loved the book. There are some changes but mostly there are additions. One example, the whole book narrative centers around Shadow, while the show sometimes takes other perspectives. Can't get too deep into that without spoiling one or the other. But I will say the changes all feel like they belong. It's a pretty seamless adaptation. It's not perfect but neither was the book. The charm of Gaiman and Fuller is undeniable and it's a rare case where I hope they continue the show past the source material, as the concept can go a long way in my opinion.

I agree with Addie. Loved the book, and really into the show (just a few eps in so far). I like how things are being expanded, and look forward to the rest of the season.

Finished the season last night. Damn, that was great. The way they are expanding the material from the books is perfect. Decent world building so far. I'm really looking forward to season 2.

Yeah it's ambitious, to keep the soul of the source material but stretch it in an organic way that doesn't feel like filter and instead feels like new twists and surprises. It's very cleverly done, one of the reasons I follow Bryan Fuller as a showrunner anywhere he wants to go. He's got a great sense of story, scope, and atmosphere. And here he's paired with Neil Gaiman. Interesting that the show so far has a tendency to focus on coincidence and luck.