American Gods – Fusion Nepal

After a year off the air and a significant amount of behind-the-scenes struggle, American Gods has returned with its second season. That in itself is good news.

In today’s cancelation-happy television environment, it’s rare that a show as beautifully odd and daring as American Gods’ first season would survive losing two showrunners, two leading actors, and constant, well-publicized rewrites. So really, good on American Gods for making it to Season 2.

Unfortunately, if the three episodes provided for review are anything to go on, the bulk of the show’s charm and magic was lost at some point in 2018. What remains is a tawdry and tedious shadow (pun not intended) of American Gods Season 1. Read more…

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Yes yes, there’s too much TV, so how’s a fan to keep up with the growing number of exceptional performances, plot points, and ways of executing great television? We picked some of our favorite TV moments of the year that you might’ve missed while catching up. Now you know – and you can go back and watch.

1. The rise and fall of Ward Meachum, Iron Fist

The true hero of 'Iron Fist.' — The true hero of ‘Iron Fist.’

Iron Fist had a lot working against it, from its indifferent choreography to its grating lead. Thankfully, though, it also had a surprise secret weapon in Ward Meachum. The poor little rich boy starts out as the unlikely audience stand-in, before spiraling downward into despair and desperation – and then, heroically, pulling himself back out of it. In a genre that’s largely defined by its hero-villain dichotomy, Ward was the (relatively) ordinary guy who reminded us that good and evil aren’t preordained destinies, but everyday choices. Read more…

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