Chapter 1: The Arrival
- Episode aired Jul 28, 2023
- 48m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
4.8K
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Crowley and Aziraphale unite to deal with an amnesiac Gabriel. Nina and Maggie meet for the first time.Crowley and Aziraphale unite to deal with an amnesiac Gabriel. Nina and Maggie meet for the first time.Crowley and Aziraphale unite to deal with an amnesiac Gabriel. Nina and Maggie meet for the first time.
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Martin Farrell
- Soho Passerby
- (uncredited)
Brianne Surgeoner
- Demon
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAt the end of the opening sequence (in the nebula), the angel who will become the demon Crowley raises his wing over the head of Aziraphale to shield him from the 'raining' new stars. This is a direct reversal of the opening sequence of the first series where angel Aziraphale holds HIS wing up over demon Crowley's head to shield HIM from the first rains in the Garden of Eden.
- GoofsThe Solar system swinging by the pair in the middle of the intro dialogue is not to scale. (Otherwise it could not fit on any screen or would be too small to see.)
- Quotes
Crowley: [referring to Gabriel] He is not our friend!
Aziraphale: I don't think he really has any friends.
Crowley: Exactly.
Aziraphale: Yes, exactly.
Crowley: What does your exactly mean, exactly? I feel like your exactly and my exactly are different exactlys.
- ConnectionsReferences A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
- SoundtracksYou Don't Own Me
written by John Madara & Dave White
performed by Lesley Gore
Featured review
Crowley is believed to create the universe, but Aziraphale argues it's just a fancy wallpaper for humans. They have a playful bickering scene, with Aziraphale worrying for Crowley while he's observing him for five minutes. The characters are also cute, with Aziraphale worrying for Crowley while he shields him from the stars with his wings. The difference between Angel Crowley and Demon Crowley, who are experiencing existential crises, is relatable. Maggie and Nina, the human and female versions of Aziraphale and Crowley, hold our attention. While Lindsay may have to leave the scene before they get together, they still hold our attention. Good Omens season 2 was worth the wait, and we can't wait to see its story unfold. Good Omens season two revolves around friendship, love, and macabre horror and sketch show comedy. The show is based on a standalone novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, resulting in a complete story. However, most of the characters and plotlines, such as Adam and pals, Agnes Nutter, Anathema, and the Four Motorcycle Riders of the Apocalypse, are not featured in season two. However, fans can still catch the occasional Easter egg. Good Omens season one revolved around the friendship between the demon Crowley and the angel Aziraphale, who are the protagonists of the book and stars of the TV show. The second season focuses mainly on these characters, along with their fellow angels and demons. Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett partially developed the plot for a sequel, but it would be the basis of a hypothetical third season. Season two serves as a bridge between them. Pratchett's influence is evident, with Easter eggs and familiar jokes. Rob Wilkins, the head of Pratchett's literary estate, confirmed that the show is based on the work of both Pratchett and Gaiman, despite Gaiman being more directly involved. Good Omens, a British children's adventure series, has shifted its focus from adventure to a story of Heaven and Hell, featuring demons and angels. The series' core characters, Crowley and Aziraphale, are the beating heart, and season two has added depth and fleshed out their friendship. The half-hour cold open to season one, episode three, 'Hard Times,' highlights their friendship across millennia and is a fan favorite. Season two offers even more depth to the story of Crowley and Aziraphale's friendship across human history, with engaging and engaging sections devoted to their backstory. Horror is also at the heart of Good Omens, as it originated as a re-working of horror classic The Omen. Fans of horror and black comedy will not be disappointed in this season. Episode one, 'The Arrival,' sets the story for the season and the mystery of Gabriel's unannounced arrival on Aziraphale's doorstep. Later episodes seamlessly incorporate elements of the horrific and macabre, fitting for a series with a demon co-lead character. The series is also very funny, with Terry Pratchett in its credits, radio sketch-comedy genius John Finnemore as co-writer, and Gaiman's expertise in humor. The series has subtle, gentle laughs that suit a rain-drenched British series, often taking place in a bookshop. The tone of the series maintains the light touch established in season one, with a slightly heightened reality where the steady flow of humour feels natural.
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