Good Omens was a story that was made in collaboration between Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. While the story never actually had a conclusive end, as Terry Pratchett was not able to finish off the adventures with Neil Gaiman, in the creation of the TV show, Neil Gaiman promised to, respectfully, finish the story as Terry Pratchett always wanted to. It’s for that reason specifically that we are creating this review of the third season.
As always we break down our reviews into three categories, Story, Acting, and Overall. So let’s jump in!
Story 8/10
Story thus far is of too celestial beings, an Angel and a demon. Aziraphale, a book loving, lazy, well-meaning Angel who makes a deal with Crowley, a good meaning, and inquisitive demon. The two over the centuries work together specifically to do nothing, as their actions normally would have canceled each other out. They begin and enjoy a wonderful friendship that blossoms into love. However, last season when their love finally came to a crescendo, and Crowley confessed his feelings, Aziraphale abandoned him for a chance to head to Heaven to try to change the Universe for the better.
This season picks up with Aziraphale, still in heaven, and enacting the Second Coming with major modifications to bring eternal happiness to the masses instead of Armageddon. However, as his plan come to fruition Angels, the Messiah, the book of life disappear. All of which throwing his plans into chaos. Now Azerafel must return to Earth to seek the help of Crowley one last time before reality unravels.
Acting 9.5/10
It’s painful to see Crowley, played by David Tennant, at such a low point. While Aziraphale, played by Michael Sheen, feels pretty much the same as a neurotic and well-meaning Angel. Crowley on the other hand seems to have given up on everything.
When the two are reunited, the energy and emotions of the characters are believable, while also not stalling the story and progression very much. Allowing this incredibly short final act of the story to conclude in the alotted time of just one episode/film.
Once again Muriel, played by Quelin Sepulveda, steals the show in every scene that she is in. She brings a likeability and lovability that the series definitely needs right now.
Lastly, the casting of Tanya Moodie and Toby Jones as God and the Devil, respectfully, is done well and well performed by the parties.
Overall 8.5/10
Any conclusion to a story is going to be difficult, especially one so well-loved. So many people fell in love with Crowley and Aziraphale, it’s almost guaranteed that we need a satisfying and fulfilling final chapter of their story. This series does a great job giving us too different yet completely on brand conclusions.
Conner’s Final Thoughts
You can’t get through this review without bringing up the topic of what happened with Neil Gaiman. Unfortunately, he is deeply connected with the series and created it with Terry Pratchett. It’s incredibly sad that one of Terry Pratchett’s sweetest and most romantic stories between characters could potentially be destroyed by the proprieties of Neil Gaiman, but unfortunately it pretty much has been. That being said, outside of a title card and credits at the end, Neil Gaiman’s face is not shoved into yours, and one of the final scenes of the series pays homage to Terry Pratchett in a beautiful and amazing way. If you can look past Gaiman’s name being attached, then you will really enjoy the conclusion of this story, but I know for a lot of people that will be a very large ask.
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