Good Omens
- TV comedy drama
- Amazon Prime Video
- 2019 - 2023
- 12 episodes (2 series)
TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's novel about an angel and demon who are working together to try to stop the world ending. Also features Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Sam Taylor Buck, Jack Whitehall, Adria Arjona and more.
- Due to return for Finale
Streaming rank this week: 539
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Neil Gaiman discusses gender of Crowley and Aziraphale
Basically, the characters are neither male, nor female. That is because, angels and demons in the Good Omens world do not perceive gender in the same way that humans do. Many fans have assumed that the characters are therefore genderfluid, but Gaiman's response appears to suggest otherwise, listing Crowley's gender as "Fallen Angel" and Aziraphale's as "Angel (retired)".
Jakob Barnes, The Digital Fix, 31st January 2022New cast announced for Good Omens series 2
Pete Firman, Andi Osho, Toast Of Tinseltown's Tim Downie and Two Doors Down actor Alex Norton are all joining the second series of Good Omens. Stage star Sian Phillips is also joining the cast, but Benedict Cumberbatch and Frances McDormand won't be back.
Chortle, 26th January 2022Pictures: Michael Sheen and Jon Hamm filming Good Omens
Edinburgh's limestone streets provided the backdrop on Tuesday as Michael Sheen and Jon Hamm filmed their first scenes for the second season of popular fantasy comedy drama Good Omens.
Jason Chester, Daily Mail, 13th January 2022Jon Hamm returns as Archangel Gabriel in Good Omens 2
Jon Hamm will be returning as the Archangel Gabriel in the Prime Video series Good Omens 2, currently in production in Scotland. Gabriel will be aided and abetted by the Angels Michael, played by returning cast member Doon Mackichan, and Uriel, played by the previously announced Gloria Obianyo. They will be joined by new angels, Saraqael, played by Liz Carr, and Muriel, played by Quelin Sepulveda. Another key character from Hell this season will be played by Shelley Conn.
BBC, 17th December 2021Good Omens director on Amazon and Scotland
Good Omens creator Neil Gaiman and director Douglas Mackinnon had to "prove" to Amazon bosses that the big-money show could be made in Scotland.
Kirsteen Paterson, The National (Scotland), 23rd August 2021Good Omens Season 2 could be better than the first
The best parts of Season 1 are when Aziraphale and Crowley interact, full stop. And there simply isn't enough of them!
Alicia Kania, The Mary Sue, 22nd July 2021Good Omens going beyond the book? That's not a bad sign
While Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett never wrote a sequel, they did sketch out a plot that will now form a second season. If they wanted to continue the story, I want to watch it.
Alison Flood, The Guardian, 30th June 2021Good Omens Series 2 confirmed
It's been confirmed that Good Omens is due to return for a second series, with David Tennant and Michael Sheen reprising their roles as Crowley and Aziraphale. Six new episodes will be filmed in Scotland later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 29th June 2021Good Omens Series 2 rumoured
Good Omens, the comedy drama starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, is reportedly set to return for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 13th May 2021It seems the apocalypse has been averted. But how? The final episode of this Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett collaboration answers that question in discursive and inventive style. After a standoff between angels and demons there are neat reappearances from Jon Hamm and Anna Maxwell Martin.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 19th February 2020