Gillian Anderson On Starz ‘American Gods’ Is Stunning As The God Media
The second episode of “American Gods” from Starz network is starting to show great promise. Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle ) is journeying alongside Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) to Chicago to meet up with some “old friends” in hopes of persuading them to join his cause.
Creators Michael Green and Bryan Fuller have a tough job building the universe that Neal Gaiman created in his novel “American Gods” as one that can translate visually to television. Rather than come out and say exactly what’s going on, the story does a wonderful job of letting the audience discover as Shadow learns bit-by-bit that he’s stepped into perhaps another world.
On a shopping trip Shadow encounters Media (Gillian Anderson) as she appears on the screen of a TV display in a box store. She speaks to him through the TV as Lucille Ball on the classic show “I Love Lucy.” Does that come across as strange? She lets him know she’s got her eye on him and is willing to pay him whatever he wants to join her. Shadow isn’t sure if what he is seeing is real or if he’s loosing his mind post jail. She explains how the TV is the altar and she is the God. And how “time” and “attention” equate to lambs blood. In a world where people are watching something all the time, you can guess she’s probably got to be one of the most powerful of all. Poor Shadow is even more confused.
Mr. Wednesday explains that Lucy is actually Media (appearing as Lucy Ricardo).
Gillian Anderson not only looks amazing as the late Lucille Ball but she personifies the Lucy character while also playing “Media.” It’s crazy but wonderful. Her short performance is nothing less than immensely intriguing, and I can’t wait to see how Media moves forward as it’s been shared she will also be appearing as Judy Garland and three other characters from television pop culture. Check it out for yourself below.
“American Gods” is on Sunday nights on Starz or anytime when you have the app.
Incidentally, someone asked me if I recommend getting the Starz app subscription. They were unfamiliar with the network and had recently gotten Amazon Prime and were considering the add-on for Starz. So if you are new to Starz and considering adding the the app, I whole heartedly recommend it, not only for “American Gods” but also “Black Sails,” “Outlander,” ‘The White Queen,” and the new show “The White Princess.” Starz will also allow you to watch the first episodes of many of their shows on their website for free. I have to warn you, once you do get the Starz app and have access to all those episodes, you will be in for many late nights of binging, especially “Outlander.”
