My thoughts on GO3 (spoilers)!
It's me trying to understand what I feel, actually.
First of all, I want to say that I'm a huge fan of Terry Pratchett's books, and I've read all of them (more than once too).
But I also care deeply for Crowley and Aziraphale happiness and this is where I feel conflicted.
Let's start from the beginning! Good Omens the book and S1 were perfect to me. I loved all the characters, all the intricate crossings of their paths, the humor and heartbreak of it all.
And I loved the idea of a very kind demon, who was really trying to understand God's plan and who cared so much for humanity and their free will. Crowley was basically the character I always associated myself with, because I have a strong sense of injustice and I'm so curious about how the Universe works.
That's why, when I ask myself what I would do in his place in the finale, I can't find another way.
This is what he always wanted, this is why he risked his existence so many times, opposing Heaven, Hell, and God themselves.
And if his eternal life was the price for freedom for all humankind, he would never hesitate to pay it.
But there is also Aziraphale. I don't always get him as well as I do Crowley, but what I understand about him is that he can't put his own happiness before the suffering of humanity. Through history, we see him do quite reckless things trying to help humans: he gave up his sword and lied to God in the Garden of Eden, he was ready to die by Crowley's side facing Satan in the book, and he gave up an opportunity to stay on Earth with Crowley for a chance to alter the Second Coming.
Yes, both of them loved each other so much, there are no questions here. They had so much to lose and decided to trade it for a better chance for humanity anyway.
That's where it gets complicated for me. Part of me completely understands their decision and everything that led up to it.
Another part is devastated, because Crowley and Aziraphale, as we knew them, ceased to exist.
All their memories, 6000 years of slow dancing, all these tender unspoken moments... they didn't get a chance to live happily ever after. But in a way, they did. And if I understand the implication of the final part, they probably had thousands of chances.
In every universe, in every reality, they found each other, because if there is a power that can change the laws of Creation, it's love.
And they had enough of it to fill up hundreds of lifetimes.
So when I saw Asa and Anthony, I had no doubts that it's them. Finally being able to love openly, free of the shadows of Heaven and Hell. For me, it's a very Terry Pratchett ending for their story.
I wish, of course, that he would have been able to finish it properly, with his unique humor and magical touch.
I've tried to ignore all the technical/budget/pacing troubles I noticed, because the reason why it is so is pretty obvious :c
But I don't want to overshadow all the work and love of the team that made this finale real under impossible conditions. It was a miracle anyway, and I'm so grateful to everyone who worked on it ❤️🔥
I am open for discussion. What do you think?
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