American Gods: Come to Jesus (2017)
Season 1, Episode 8
Great Easter Celebration
18 June 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I enjoyed this episode immensely. Many loose ends are connected, and Mr. Wednesday has his great moment, telling Shadow Moon about his real identity. Finally, his conspiracy plays out, of course thanks to his manipulations and lying. I an McShane is even better than in the episodes before, someone has to thank the genius who casted him for that role, but Kristin Chenoweth as Easter is equally fascinating and powerful here. You can literally see how much both actors have fun with their conversations.

Also:

The goddess Bilquis's carnal story is told by Mr. Nancy with an opulent scene sequence, while he is sewing suits for Mr. Wednesday and Shadow Moon. Her role in the next season seems important.

Shadow Moon gets a dreamy meeting with the Tree of Life (and death), and Laura Moon learns why her's and her husband's fates are so twisted. That revelation will have an impact on Shadow's relation to his employer.

The connection between Easter and catholic rites is explained and another incarnation of Jesus is introduced ('Sleepy Hollow' villain Jeremy Davies).

Overall a fascinating, funny and visual impressive conclusion for this season and a promising beginning for the next.
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