The Unfunny Statesman

"The Unfunny Statesman" is an extended episode of the first season of American Gods, created and written by user Philanahembree.

Summary
Mr. Wednesday attempts to gain the support of Victor Key. But not knowing where Key lives, they first have to make a few trips, beginning with Raina Bow.

Plot
Coming to America, 1528 C.E.

Mr. Ibis writes a story of the Narváez expedition that landed in what is modern day Florida. On board, a man named Don Theodoro is tending his pets, among them, an eagle greater than any other. As Theodoro looks away he hears the voice of an old man. The old man asks for his worship, but is refused. The old man claims he will now know justice, telling Theodoro he is Zeus, king of the gods. He and his companions are struck with lightning on a cloudless night, and die. The old man stands on the shores of Florida, and clouds begin to appear above him. Thunder and lightning arrive, and he disappears, never to be seen again.

Shadow and Wednesday are sitting in a diner, where Shadow begins asking him about other gods. Mr. Wednesday is reluctant but tells Shadow the gods people know as the Greek gods are in America too, but is unsure where they live or who they are as they like to keep to themselves. Wednesday considers seeking them out to help him in his war against the New Gods. Wednesday begins by heading to Manhattan, New York to the Winston Motel, where a man named Mr. Winston will meet them.

Main Cast

 * Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon
 * Crispin Glover as Mr. World
 * Bruce Langley as Technical Boy
 * Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday
 * Patrick St. Esprit as Jupiter
 * Valorie Curry as Raina Bow
 * Jackson Rathbone as Guy Solace
 * Robert Knepper as Mr. Bankwell