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LORD ARCHDUKE SLORCH THE VILE and Angel Crowley <3
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There are things that we love, not because of what they are, but because of what they mean. And it’s OK to feel attached to things we love, so long as we remember that we love them because they remind us of connections to people we love, or times when we felt loved.
As a fandom, we are faced with a choice right now. Please let’s remember the connections we share with each other, even as we celebrate or mourn season three. 
Messing About, Stacking the Deck, and Free Will - Why the themes of Good Omens Season 3 Worked for me
Hey all, it's been a bit of a rough time for us, hasn't it? I really enjoyed the finale, compromises, heartbreak, and all. I don't want this to come off as scolding or telling anyone they are wrong to feel the way they do, or that they don't 'get it,' because the finale allows for a multitude of valid and contradictory readings. But I haven't seen too many people talking about the things I've been mulling over for several days now?
I think part of the divide here is cultural, philosophical, religious, etc. Like, we're over here as a fandom trying to settle the longstanding question of Predetermination vs Free Will (among other things) in the space of four ten days!!! These are NOT trivial questions being brought to the fore!
Part 1: Messing About
I was really excited by season 2, I loved it, I think it is probably still my favorite? S2 E2 is perhaps the best television I've ever seen. And yes, season 2 focuses on the romance and relationship between Aziraphale and Crowley, but it also focuses on their relationship to *humans*.
The thing I was so excited about when season 2 first aired was in direct relation with something Adam says towards the end of the first book:
And after watching season 2 I was stoked!! "OH!! They're going to address that point in the final season!! I see now!!"
Part II: Stacking the Deck
I have seen quite a few folks bemoaning the gambling subplot and complaining that it takes up too much time but, in my opinion, it is *thematically* load bearing, and you really can't remove it because it is the bridge between "messing about" and the question of Free Will.
Part III: Free Will
Free Will in Good Omens is a bit of a sticky wicket. It is said that angels and demons do not have Free Will, but that humans do, that they get to choose, but... do they?
Part IV: Putting it All Together
So, at last, we come to the final sequence. In the show Aziraphale and Crowley are alone with Satan and God, and almost the whole of Creation destroyed.
Oh yes, this whole thing gives me so much joy!
Today's vent:
Time to feed unprofessional managers what they’ve been dishing out for far too long.
Couple things here, for when you do this to people:
1. if you get the “answer my call” text, NEVER ANSWER THE CALL.
They are calling you because they want to have the conversation verbally, and be able to lie later about what they said or didn’t say. Force them to continue via text or email- force them to continue the conversation in writing or not at all.
2. “Lack of 2 weeks notice is unprofessional!” or the other version, “Not providing notice is illegal!”
No it isn’t. Neither is true.
And in the US, all states except Montana are “at will” employment (though you may hear an employer refer to it as “right to work” to make it sound better, it’s the same thing). Sure, at-will employment means they can fire you without cause, BUT! It also means that you are not legally required to give a reason for quitting, or to give notice of any kind.
Is it polite to give notice when you can? Sure. Do bosses expect it? Absolutely. But that does not make you legally required to provide it.
3. The only thing I would change in the worker’s interaction here was their response when initially asked to come in.
Employee: “Hey Mark. Sorry I’m unable to cover the shift tonight because I’m studying for my exam tomorrow.”
Don’t give a reason for your lack of availability. It may be tempting to. You may feel rude if you don’t.
DON’T DO IT.
You do not owe your boss any information about what you do off the clock, and any reason you give will only ever be used against you.
Boss: “Hey I need you to cover Jasper’s shift tonight.”
Employee: “Sorry, I’m not available.”
And leave it at that.
Do not elaborate.
Do not offer additional information.
When you boss asks you to elaborate, because they will, be polite but firm. “With respect, that’s personal. I’m sorry, but I’m unavailable to cover this shift/work late/come in early/etc.”
Be a broken record- you’re unavailable. That’s the only information they need to know, and it’s the only information they have a LEGAL RIGHT to know.
Please stop giving your bosses information they don’t need to know and don’t get to have, because they’re only going to try and use it to fuck you over later.
My job is HR. The above is completely accurate.
Michael crying in the behind the scenes of Good Omens 3.
"We've gone through all kinds of experiences doing it, and just such a pleasure. And to go through it with David has been... it's just been wonderful".
The End / The Beginning
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so im being horny and wayching porn and i burst out laughing because the top came and he literally sounds like someone chopped off his finger or some shit it's so fucking extra and i wish i could post it but i can't but its so fucking funny
A few days after the release of the final episode of Good Omens, I feel almost forced to get this off my chest. Beyond our personal takes on the ending (I can say right now that it left a bittersweet taste in my mouth), I think we are overlooking something crucial: how different the world we live in today actually is. And looking at this, I can't help but think of one specific thing: the right wing has won again.
Good Omens was never just a romance show; in fact, I’d argue the romance was the least important part of the show or the book. It was a story that invited us to question the mandates established by those who shape our world: government, religion, society, dogma, etc. The bureaucracy of Heaven and Hell served as a mirror to the bureaucracy of real life, where the rules of how to behave shape us as subjects. Likewise, they punish those who step outside the norm: women, trans people, sexual dissidents, etc
This is why when the allegations against Neil Gaiman came to light in February 2025, the fandom felt deeply betrayed. That space of fantasy and characters where we had found a reflection of our own society was shattered. I still remember a tweet that said:
“Neil Gaiman: you built a shelter for all of us and then you set it on fire.”
Because of this, it was decided to push through with an ending to give fans closure, though many of us didn’t expect much. It was clear the series had become a political radioactive for everyone involved. No one (no matter how much they loved the product) wanted to be associated with Neil Gaiman, and it was completely understandable.
Now you might ask: What does this have to do with the global rise of the right wing and the ending we got? Well, actually, a lot. A finale that was already on shaky ground, whose main creative anchor had been expelled, and where no one was willing to risk their reputation to save it, was left adrift. It goes without saying how much the world has changed since July 2023, when Good Omens 2 aired (and we had that kiss we still miss).
The global right wing has gathered a terrifying amount of strength and power. Rights that once seemed carved in stone are now being held with both hands out of fear of what might happen next.
To quote Simone de Beauvoir: “Never forget that a political, economic, or religious crisis will be enough for women's rights to be questioned.”
Consequently, what used to be the floor: that kiss between Aziraphale and Crowley, has now become an unreachable ceiling. Not just because we are talking about two adult men kissing on screen, but because we are talking about a show that rebelled against dogma. In a historical moment where conservative ideas are reinstating themselves and fear of the influence of the powerful is growing, creating a show like the one that started in 2019 is a radical political statement.
You might say that there's a lot of LGBT content in TV series these days, and it's clear in shows like Heated Rivalry, but there's no comparison. While in Good Omens the problem of Crowley and Aziraphel's inability to be together was SOCIAL and POLITICAL, in Heated Rivalry it's portrayed as INDIVIDUAL. The protagonists' personal fear of being discovered and of what others will say. Shane and Ilya struggle against their own prejudices about their sexuality and sports, fighting practically alone against societal judgment. Meanwhile, Aziraphel and Crowley fight against a political order they directly seek to destroy, not alone, but as part of a community (neighbors and various allies). The social aspect is key to understanding this because it's what the right wing is attacking more and more fiercely today. I say this as someone who loved Heated Rivalry.
By this, I don't mean that the finale of Good Omens turned out the way it did due to direct, literal pressure from the right wing (I have no proof of that). Rather, the producers, writers, and executives successfully read the current political and social climate and decided it wasn’t worth martyring themselves for a product that was already bound to lose. And you know what? I understand them.
Because looking at the continuity of the story after the second season, it was obvious that the ending required Heaven to be the ultimate enemy. And when I say Heaven, I mean the ENTIRE Heaven as an institution, not just a single rogue angel like Michael suddenly deciding to wipe out humanity out of nowhere. No! Heaven as an institution! Religion as dogma! But making that statement becomes dangerous in a world where conservatives use religion to police and dictate the lives of minorities. The only thing we were given instead was a choice by Crowley to eradicate everyone, including himself and Aziraphale (another day we will talk about how they would never do this to a straight couple), which made no sense for his character. Rather than a heroic way to save everyone, it felt once again like the narrative of punishment: the punishment for loving who you shouldn’t love.
To conclude, I want to clarify that this is not a critique aimed at those who worked on the final episode of Good Omens (except for Neil Gaiman, he deserves all the hatred and ill wishes). It’s a reflection on how what happens around the world in politics impacts everything we see and consume. It is an invitation for those who wish to remain apolitical to get involved, because we need it now more than ever. And above all, it's a reminder to claim and use those spaces where the censorship of the right wing cannot reach us.
One of the things I have been struggling with…