TV: Sunday-Night Scorecard
American Gods (pictured): This strange, supernatural tale, based on a Neil Gaiman novel, has finally arrived on the small screen. The basic premise is simple: When the people of the world moved to America, they brought their gods with them. Centuries later, these deities live and walk among us. Intriguing. Grade: A-. The Leftovers: This week’s third episode was titled “Crazy Whitefella Thinking,†but it could’ve also been called “The Book of Kevin Sr.,†because it went deep Down Under to show us how Kevin’s half-crazy dad has been spending his days since he and the voices in his head bolted Mapleton. Grade: B-. Billions: While the feud between Axe and Rhoades has been brewing all season long, “Golden Frog Time†is really the first episode this season that sees them directly affecting each other in a nasty way. Showdown! Grade: B+.
