We've talked about Crowley's biggest OOC moment in GO3 at length. Now let's talk about Aziraphale's.
Obviously Crowley's decision to give up on saving the world and his relationship with Aziraphale is the most egregious moment of character assassination, so I understand why the fandom has been tearing that apart.
But one thing I haven't seen touched on, that happens early on in the finale and left such a bad taste in my mouth I could hardly enjoy the comedic moments?
Aziraphale is TOO much of a bastard in the beginning. Specifically to Crowley.
When he comes back to Whickber Street and Mrs. Sandwich confronts Aziraphale about his absence, she accuses him of being a "taker." Of only coming back to Crowley to get something from him.
Aziraphale naturally is devastated by the implication and protests, "No! I love...Whickber Street" (obviously not what he really wanted to say)
And i thought, okay! This is going to be a moment of growth and realization, something Aziraphale will have to address at some point in the film in order to heal his relationship with Crowley.
Maybe he DOES ask too much of him sometimes, maybe he has to come to grips with the idea that asking Crowley to return to heaven was the wrong move, even if his intentions were good.
But then...instead of any of that happening, Aziraphale just tries to waltz back into Crowley's life, asking for his help, and showing a shocking lack of sensitivity to his broken heart.
When he called the Bentley "our car" again, I actually winced at the audacity. Aziraphale's audacity in S2 is charming and never crosses the line into actual hurtful territory, because he does it in a way to show Crowley how comfortable he is with him. He knows Crowley loves to spoil him and allows it, as a show of affection.
But him acting that way in S3? Right when he finds Crowley in the literal gutter, depressed and not in the fucking mood? That didn't sit right with me AT ALL.
The Aziraphale i know might be a bastard at times. He can be selfish, hedonistic, pampered, all that stuff. But he is also genuinely truly kindhearted, sweet, and loving at the same time.
I refuse to believe that Aziraphale would see his beloved in so much pain and heartache, and not treat him gently.
Did I want or expect him to apologize for going to heaven and trying to change the system? NO. I don't think he was wrong for that, and I'm glad he largely stood his ground about that decision.
I hate that the finale ended up basically saying in the end that he WAS wrong and that he really couldn't make a difference, but that's another matter entirely.
I just. I have a hard time swallowing the idea that Aziraphale would see the harm he (inadvertently, unwillingly) caused to the Being that he loves most in all creation and NOT treat him with some tenderness.
Would love your take on this if you don't mind, @iforgiveyouprime
