Anansi Boys

A whimsical yet dark fantasy about family secrets and mythic tricksters, blending humor with tension in a contemporary setting.

Created by

Douglas Mackinnon, Neil Gaiman

Genres

Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Delroy Lindo, Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn, Malachi Kirby

Overview

Charlie Nancy is a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.

How it feels

Whimsical, dark, light and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, mystery, power

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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