Good Omens Season 2 Ends with Heartbreaking Twist
After a relatively cozy and oddly happy season, Good Omens season 2 concludes with a tearful goodbye instead of the expected romantic climax. The Prime Video show, based on Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 fantasy book, leaves fans with a bittersweet ending that has resonated deeply with viewers.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye
In the final moments of the season, demon Crowley (played by David Tennant) is about to confess his love to angel Aziraphale (played by Michael Sheen). However, Aziraphale cuts him off with unexpected news. Aziraphale accepts the Metatron’s offer to lead in heaven and hopes to rebuild it alongside Crowley. But Crowley, adamant about not becoming an angel again or being bound by rules, turns down Aziraphale. The two part ways, leaving fans heartbroken as the credits roll.
A Bittersweet Ending that Touches Fans
While many fans may have hoped for a romantic union between Crowley and Aziraphale after decades of anticipation, the consensus is that the heartbreaking ending of Good Omens season 2 is a perfect blend of hurt and satisfaction. Fans have found solace in comforting each other and drawing comparisons to other devastating romantic moments in television.
Good Omens captures the yearning and heartache found in the most touching and bittersweet romances. And as a queer love story, it adds an extra layer of appeal. After all, fanfic writers often gravitate towards slow burn romances and angsty narratives.
Comparison to Supernatural
A popular comparison being drawn is to the long-lasting fandom of Supernatural, with its similarities to Good Omens. Both shows feature an angelic being separated from their romantic partner due to a love confession. However, Supernatural’s love confession was met with frustration and anger due to its abruptness and subsequent immediate death of the character involved.
Good Omens Gets it Right
Unlike Supernatural, Good Omens’ tragic love confession is not the definitive ending of the series. Creator Neil Gaiman has hinted that a hypothetical season 3 would serve as the final act of the story, although Amazon has not yet confirmed its production. This gives fans hope for a future resolution and a happy ending.
Meanwhile, the storytelling choices made in Good Omens season 2 perfectly align with the heartbreak canon that resonates with fans. It is logical for Crowley to reject the establishment and run away with Aziraphale, while Aziraphale still has much to learn and believes that fixing heaven will fulfill their desires. The current circumstances and character development suggest that a relationship between them would not currently work, leaving room for growth and the possibility of a third season to tie everything together.
Coping with the Heartbreak
While fans await the manifestation of a hypothetical season 3, they can find solace in the abundance of art, memes, and fan fiction that help them cope with the emotional journey of Good Omens. Season 2 is now available to stream on Prime Video.