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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.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Following the epic showdown at Easter's party, Mr. Wednesday continues his quest to pitch the case for war to the Old Gods. Meanwhile, Mr. World plans revenge and Technical Boy goes on the hunt for Media.
Directed by Christopher J. ByrneWritten by Neil Gaiman, Jesse AlexanderGuest stars Pablo Schreiber, Omid Abtahi, Mousa Kraish, Cloris Leachman, Demore Barnes, Peter Stormare
Episode 2
Promising vengeance for the death of a beloved old god, Mr. Wednesday begins preparation for a great battle. Meanwhile Laura and Mad Sweeney chase Shadow’s diminishing light after his disappears. The Jinn and Salim set out to retrieve the Gungnir spear, and Shadow encounters an associate of Mr. World.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Andres Fischer-Centeno, Tyler DinucciGuest stars Pablo Schreiber, Dean Winters, Sakina Jaffrey, Eric Peterson, Peter Stormare
Episode 3
As he is tracked by Mr. World, Shadow makes his way to Cairo, thanks to a ride from Sam Black Crow. Mr. Wednesday slyly gains Laura’s help in forging an alliance with a powerful god. Mr. World introduces Technical Boy to New Media and assigns them a very important task.
Directed by Deborah ChowWritten by Heather BellsonGuest stars Pablo Schreiber, Christian Lloyd, Eric Peterson, Kahyun Kim, Devery Jacobs, Stephannie Hawkins, Julian Richings
Episode 4
While Shadow and Mr. Wednesday take a secret meeting in St. Louis, Bilquis arrives at the funeral home in Cairo, where she engages in a debate with Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis. Laura rejoins Mad Sweeney, and Tech Boy pays a visit to his first worshipper.
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Aditi Brennan Kapil, Peter CallowayGuest stars William Sanderson, Mouna Traoré, Sakina Jaffrey, Kahyun Kim
Episode 5
Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy. In New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing. Mr. Wednesday embarks on a road trip with Salim and the Jinn.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Rodney Barnes, Andres Fischer-CentenoGuest stars Mustafa Shakir, Glynn Turman, Mouna Traoré, Hani Furstenberg
Episode 6
Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear. But before the dwarf is able to etch the runes of war, he requires a powerful artifact in exchange. On the journey, Wednesday tells Shadow the story of Donar the Great.
Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Adria LangGuest stars Laura Bell Bundy, Derek Theler, Clark Middleton, Kahyun Kim, Sash Striga
Episode 7
In Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear. Mad Sweeney recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle. Once again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday. Meanwhile, Laura receives sage advice from Mama-Ji.
Directed by Paco CabezasWritten by Heather BellsonGuest stars Niamh Carolan, Sakina Jaffrey, Clare McConnell, Kahyun Kim, Vanzie Meyer
Episode 8
Shadow is tormented by recent events and Wednesday has disappeared. Those that remain witness the power of New Media as she is unleashed, and the nation is enveloped in a state of panic brought on by Mr. World.
Directed by Christopher J. ByrneWritten by Aditi Brennan KapilGuest stars Eric Peterson, Kahyun Kim, Oluniké Adeliyi, Scott Hilton, John C. Malcolm
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Ricky WhittleShadow Moon
Ian McShaneMr. Wednesday / God Odin
Emily BrowningLaura Moon
Pablo SchreiberMad Sweeney
Yetide BadakiBilquis
Crispin GloverMr. World
Bruce LangleyTechnical Boy
Omid AbtahiSalim
STARZUnited States
FremantleMedia North AmericaUnited States
