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American Gods S2E5 — The Ways of the Dead
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American Gods•Season 2•Episode 5

The Ways of the Dead

7.0/10 · 1,511 votesApr 7, 201953 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Seasons3

Season 2 Episodes8

Cast6

Ricky Whittle

Ricky Whittle

Shadow Moon

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Mr. Wednesday / God Odin

Emily Browning

Emily Browning

Laura Moon

Yetide Badaki

Yetide Badaki

Bilquis

Bruce Langley

Bruce Langley

Technical Boy

Kenzie Delo

Kenzie Delo

Herman

Crew4

R

Rodney Barnes

Writer

R

Robert Blackman

Costume Designer

A

Andres Fischer-Centeno

Writer

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Ways of the Dead" is episode 5 of American Gods season 2. It scored 7.0/10 from 1,511 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Rodney Barnes, Andres Fischer-Centeno, it aired on April 7, 2019.