The scene feels like the show is taking a stance on a modern religion in a way that it’s avoided so far, preferring to view belief and worship with a more anthropological eye. It’s an odd choice for Shadow to finally become a believer thanks to a conversation with Jesus. But the modern worship of Jesus is hardly a direct line to the real Easter.Įaster’s mannerisms and the interest she takes in Shadow are true to Gaiman’s novel, but the rest of her story - her house in Kentucky, the Jesus convention - is show-only. As Wednesday points out, she’s hiding behind a smokescreen - just like Vulcan and his bullets, she’s able to retain relevance. She’s the ancient Germanic goddess Eostre, and she’s still flourishing thanks to modern Christianity drawing from much of her mythology. Nancy’s tale about Bilquis, Wednesday and Shadow go find their own queen, Easter (Kristin Chenoweth). Yetide Badaki as Bilquis in 'American Gods' Starz “Get yourself a queen”Īfter Mr. Ibis, but Nancy gives it power and energy, like a good disco song. It’s an intriguing choice for Nancy to spin the tale instead of Mr. Nancy who provides the narration for the bulk of the episode, as he begins telling them Bilquis’s story - a show-only invention. They don’t necessarily get along swimmingly, but they’re onto each other’s bullshit and clearly share a mutual respect. Nancy and Wednesday have a rare ease to their relationship, compared with Wednesday’s often tense meetings with other gods like Czernobog and Vulcan. The cold open begins in the present day, where Wednesday and Shadow are apparently getting new clothes from the perpetually scene-stealing Mr. After Shadow and Wednesday head to Kentucky, every plot line converges in an explosive finale at Easter’s house. The season finale of American Gods Season 1 has arrived, bringing a storm, a gathering of Jesus, and an ending that’s a bit of a head-scratcher to viewers who haven’t read Neil Gaiman’s novel.