The Fate of Aziraphale and Crowley in Good Omens Season 3

Neil Gaiman's Hilarious Response

Good Omens creator and showrunner Neil Gaiman has provided a hilarious response to questions about Aziraphale's and Crowley’s fate in season 3. Based on the book of the same name Gaiman co-authored with Terry Pratchett, Good Omens season 2 followed an original story that picked up after the demon Crowley (David Tennant) and the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) successfully averted the apocalypse. In a shocking moment, the Good Omens season 2 finale saw Tennant’s character reveal his true feelings toward his angelic counterpart, only to have the pair torn apart by Aziraphale’s new role as Heaven’s supreme archangel. Recently, one fan reached out to Gaiman via his Tumblr account to ask whether the show’s leads will end up together during Good Omens season 3. Responding with wit, Gaiman joked that Crowley and Aziraphale “are barely in it” and are both killed off during the events of the show’s final season. Instead, he quipped the show would focus on a trio of rabbits “who go to the big city to open a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.”

Crowley pushing Aziraphale against the wall in Good Omens season 1

Why Good Omens Season 3 May More Closely Mirror Season 1’s Tone

Originally conceived as a limited series, when Prime Video announced that Good Omens would be returning for season 2 in 2021, the renewal surprised viewers. With season 1 covering the entirety of the original Good Omens book, there were initially some questions about where Gaiman would take the story without the benefit of working alongside his original collaborator. Thankfully, however, Gaiman later revealed that both authors had originally planned a sequel to their bestselling novel in the 1990s, with that story intended to eventually serve as the basis for a potential season 3. Instead of wanting to head straight into that story, Gaiman developed the plot for season 2 as a bridge between the two pre-existing tales he had worked on with Pratchett. Despite his dedication to remaining faithful to the late Discworld author’s voice, there were still several key departures throughout Good Omens season 2 to the format and tone that was established in season 1. Not only moving away from Frances McDormand’s God as the show’s narrative voice, season 2 also followed a much smaller story, allowing for a greater focus on the two leads. However, with Pratchett having been directly involved in developing the story behind Good Omens season 3 and Gaiman confirming that it will feature another apocalypse, the show may also see a similar return to other major season elements. Whether that may also hint at a potential return of characters like Adria Arjona’s Anathema Device and Jack Whitehall’s Newton Pulsifer remains to be seen. Nonetheless, both Crowley and Aziraphale are still likely to be front and center of the unfolding drama, despite Gaiman’s hilarious suggestions to the contrary.

The Anticipated Return of Key Characters

As the anticipation for Good Omens season 3 continues to build, fans eagerly await the return of key characters and the unfolding of a new apocalypse. With Gaiman and Pratchett’s original sequel serving as the basis for the upcoming season, there is much speculation about the direction the story will take. The potential return of characters like Anathema Device and Newton Pulsifer adds to the excitement, offering the possibility of further exploration into their roles in the impending apocalypse. Despite Gaiman’s humorous remarks about the fate of Aziraphale and Crowley, it is clear that their presence will continue to be significant in the evolving narrative. As fans prepare for the next installment of Good Omens, the promise of a compelling and entertaining continuation of the beloved story is on the horizon, ensuring that the world of Aziraphale and Crowley will captivate audiences once again.