If you have a certain liking for Norse mythology, watching American Gods Season 1 will be a treat for you. Consisting of the characters of Odin and Vulcan, the first season of the series begins with Shadow, who is a convict just released from jail. It is later revealed that he was released before his punishment ended due to his wife’s death. The show is adapted from Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name and shows the adventures of Shadow and his new employer, Mr. Wednesday.
Here’s how you can watch and stream American Gods Season 1 via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Starz.
Is American Gods Season 1 available to watch via streaming?
Yes, American Gods Season 1 is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Starz.
After the death of his wife, Shadow is released from prison early and is hired by a mysterious con artist named Mr. Wednesday. In his new job as a bodyguard, he is reluctant to do all the high-stakes activities his employer wants him to do. Soon, Shadow makes surprising discoveries and meets people he never knew existed. Supernatural things begin to happen to him when his dead wife comes back as a spirit and has an emotional reunion with him. Eventually, Shadow and Mr. Wednesday become inseparable and venture out together on various missions.
Ricky Whittle acts as Shadow Moon and his wife is portrayed by Emily Browning. Ian McShane takes up the role of Mr. Wednesday and Odin. Crispin Glover acts as Mr. World, the New God of globalization and the leader of the New Gods. Other cast members include Bruce Langley, Yetide Badaki, and Pablo Schreiber.
Watch American Gods Season 1 streaming via Amazon Prime Video
American Gods Season 1 is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. It offers one of the most versatile libraries of TV shows and movies. The access to Amazon Prime Video comes complimentary along with your Amazon Prime account.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch American Gods Season 1 streaming via Starz
American Gods Season 1 is available to watch on Starz. It is the original network for shows like American Gods. The streaming service is known to have a collection of the most inclusive TV shows and movies.
You can watch via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
The American Gods Season 1 synopsis is as follows:
“An ex-con becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities. Based on Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
