Good Omens — Series 3 Episode 1 — “The Finale” — A Review

20th May, 2026: The Introduction.

It’s officially the case: that I’m starting to catch up with myself.

Or, at least, that I’ve got dinner on the go, caught up with the Teasers and released a video: about copying blu-rays discs.

Frankly?

I’m glad I found the ‘drop shadow’ feature in Final Cut Pro.

I don’t know if it does much for the opening titles … but at least the shadowing helps, I think.

At any rate … ?   And with that out of the way?

I can move on.

And catch up with a few things.

One thing I meant to catch up with?

Is a few TV shows.

So, tonight?

I’m going to eat dinner, wash up, boil the kettle … 

And watch the last ever episode of Good Omens.

Given this review will take a while … ?

I expect to have this written review done by Friday, 22d May, and expect to have the video done the same day.

I hope you’ll be sticking around for … “The Finale” … 

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20th May, 2026.

Part One: the Summary.

“The Finale” opens with a summary of previous episodes.

Then shifts, to give us a potted history of the War In Heaven: a war that shows us one early meeting between Aziraphale and Crowley (Michael Sheen and David Tennent), a meeting that shows Aziraphale treating Crowley’s wounds.

The scene … bleeds into the opening credits: and, once those are done, shows us the now Archangel Aziraphale dealing with the angelic hordes, and trying to arrange one thing.

The Second Coming.

He’s facing problems he didn’t expect.

At least one angel — Sandaphon (Paul Chahidi) — wants Armageddon to go ahead.

Another — Uriel (Gloria Obianyo) — is increasingly sceptical about the Divine Checklist.

Whilst a third — Muriel (Quelin Sepulveda) — seems only to want to hang around with the Messiah.

The Messiah, himself (Bilal Hasna) seems to be very confused about the whole thing.

It’s only when the Messiah finds the lift that goes to Earth that heaven’s problems start.

Earth, this time around, teaches Jesus a thing or two he didn’t learn, two thousand years ago.

That last time, the Messiah learn about cruelty.

Last time, he learns how to play Find the Lady … 

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21st May, 2026.

Part Two: Elephants.

Right … what did I make of this?

What did I make of this last series … ?

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, shall we?

Let’s talk about Neil Gaiman: that will have affect whatever else I say.

As you already know, Gaiman co-wrote the first two series of Good Omens: and co-wrote the original novel with the late Sir Terry Pratchett.

But, with in the past year or so, has faced accusations of sexual misconduct.

I personally hope he’s innocent of these: but also think he should face whatever charges brought, and face the decision of a jury.

It’s the court’s decision, one way or the other.

That said?

Gaiman’s moved away from direct involvement with any of the projects based on his work: including Good Omens.

I think that’s a shame: but can understand the necessity.

It avoids bad publicity: even while it loses work for the cast and crew making the show.

It also has an effect on what we see on screen.

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Part Three: Thoughts.

With all that said … ?

What did I see in this final episode?

What did I see in “The Finale”?

What did I make of it?

I will be honest.

I think Gaiman having to step away from the show is a good thing: it keeps any associated bad publicity away from the show, itself.

However?

I think that move has had an unfortunate effect.

It strikes me there’s a lot of story left untold.

Michael’s theft of the Book of Life, for example, seems to be missing a lot.

The War In Heaven could have had more meat on its bones.

I’m also very aware there’s a love story between Crowley and Aziraphale: as well as an intense scene where the pair debate the end of the world with God, and Satan (Tanya Moodie and Toby Jones).

I’ll be honest: I’m not sure the love story is something I wanted to see.

I’m not exactly the target demographic.

That said?

The story, God’s re-writing of the Universe so Crowley and Aziraphale can spend their dying days together?

Is both romantic, touching, beautifully done and incredibly done.

And sort of brings me to my point.

The first two series of Good Omens were six episodes apiece, with episodes clocking in at roughly fifty minutes an episode.

Which meant each series ran to approximately five hours: some three hundred minutes.

Compare that to The Finale’s ninety minutes?

We see that this last ‘series’ is roughly one third of each preceding series.

“The Finale” is well told, well acted, well written … 

But, for my money, missing a hell of a lot of story.

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Part Four: Notes for Nitpickers.

There’s stuff lurking in the woodwork that nitpickers are going to like, I think.

For one thing?

Some of the cast are going to catch Dr Who fan’s attention: as well as the attention.

We know perfectly well that David Tennent (Crowley) played both the 10th and 14th Doctor.

We are equally aware that Michael Sheen voiced House in “The Doctor’s Wife”.

I was pleasantly surprised, though, to see a gangster called Brian: a gangster who’d tricked Crowley out of his car.

A gangster played by Sean Pertwee: who’s late father, Jon, was the 3rd Doctor.

Oh, and Derek Jacoby, the Metatron, the voice of God?

Played the Master, back in the day.

There’s also a character called ‘Mutt’s Spouse’: who first appeared in the second series of Good Omens.

I don’t know if their tattoo is genuine … 

But it includes the Seal of Rassilon, the icon of the Time Lords, if it is.

It’s nice to see.

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There’s also theological mentions in “The Finale”.

Well, OK, maybe not theological … but certain things are mentioned, that the writers have, at least, double checked.

I’ve already mention two: the Book of Life and the War in Heaven.

The Book?

Is supposed to be the record God keeps, of who’s allowed in Heaven.

The War?

Is a long standing tradition that’s apparently the basis of the Book of Revelation: and served as the basis of Milton’s Paradise Lost.

There’s also a mention — towards the ending — of the Problem of Evil: the problem a benevolent god allowing the existence of suffering.

Which isn’t necessarily something that can be covered in a ninety minute TV movie!

The last piece I picked up?

Was Jesus: who refers to himself Joshua, son of Joseph.

That, I’m told, is an English translation of Yehoshua, the old Hebrew version of the name.

Granted: I’m not especially religious.

But it’s interesting stuff to see, none the less.

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Part Five: And Finally.

So … 

What did I make of “The Finale”, of this last episode of Good Omens?

I have to admit, I’ve enjoyed what I got.

It’s well written: by the named writers.

As with the two earlier series, it’s well made.

And both Tennent and Sheen put in very good performances.

Granted, the love story isn’t quite what I was after: I was hoping for more of a parody spy drama.

But none-the-less, “The Finale” is very watchable.

But also very imperfect.

Gaiman’s stepping back from his role as (notional) lead writer means that this series, one that should be some six episodes?

Is far less than it should be.

“The Finale”

★★☆☆

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Part Six: Last Words.

Right, then: that’s this review done, dusted and swept under the carpet.

I hope you’ve enjoyed it.

And maybe want to leave me a comment about what you thought: either here, or on the video version on YouTube.

Either way?

I’m not sure when my next reveal will be.

I’ve got half a mind to sit down with the fifth series of For All Mankind, next.

Either way … ?

Keep them peeled, stay safe … and have a very good day …