A Discord server for Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s novel “Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch” has 8067 members. The server is dedicated to the novel and its adaptations, including the TV show adaptation. It offers a supportive and loving community where users can make friends, share media, and hang out.
A new Good Omens Discord server has been created, with nearly 500 members and numerous channels and chat rooms. The server is a safe space for everyone, LGBTQ+ owned, and has zero tolerance for hate. The Nice And Accurate Good Omens Rp and Hangout is a safe space for everyone, owned by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Another Good Omens Discord server, The Nice And Accurate Server, is a fun RPG server with only other adults. It allows users to play almost any Good Omens game and enjoy free voice and text chat.
The server also features a list of existing GO discworld servers, such as Ace Omens, Garden of Eden, and The Ineffable Con Alumni. The server is a good place for fans of the novel and its adaptations to connect and interact with others.
In summary, the Good Omens Discord server offers a supportive and loving community for fans of the novel and its adaptations. It offers a safe space for all to enjoy the book and its characters.
📹 GOOD OMENS Season 2 -I already REGRET my choices!
What do you think of the season 2 characters, and where would you place them? I may have some spicy takes! (And Regrets).
What angel was Crowley?
The Archangels in Good Omens, who reside in Heaven, are absent, leading to speculation that Crowley might be the fallen Archangel Raphael. The theory gains traction in the Good Omens season 2 premiere, where Crowley sets the universe in motion but never shares his name. This contrasts with an encounter in season 1 within the Garden of Eden, where Crowley openly introduces himself. Season 2 amplifies Crowley’s true identity through his collaboration with God, suggesting he has authority to influence divine plans.
Raphael is traditionally associated with fostering harmonious unions, love, and marriage, which is reflected in the narrative. Crowley tries to unite Nina and Maggie through an orchestrated natural phenomenon, and he gains access to Heaven’s interface, something only a higher-up member of Heaven can do. In season 3, further exploration may reveal more revelations about Crowley’s past, potentially confirming his identity as Raphael or an original fallen angel.
Does Good Omens have LGBT characters?
Good Omens season two is a refreshing departure from the usual LGBTQ+ show, with the cast’s support for the LGBTQ+ community. Tennant, Sheen, and Gaiman have all shown their commitment to queer characters and actors, not only in Good Omens but also in other shows like The Sandman and American Gods. This allyship is heartwarming and necessary, especially in light of JK Rowling’s hateful comments towards the trans community. Gaiman has never tried to retcon queerness into his work, unlike Rowling who admitted to thinking of Dumbledore as gay in Harry Potter books.
The show’s second season is praised for its increased queerness, and if Prime Video orders a third season, fans can expect more queerness and joy for the protagonists. Gaiman has promised to write another Good Omens novel if the show isn’t renewed, but the lesson is to avoid ending a beloved queer show on a cliffhanger before it’s confirmed for another season.
Did Crowley and Aziraphale kiss?
Good Omens Season 2 introduces a long-awaited kiss between Aziraphale and Crowley, but it doesn’t solve their problems. Crowley tries to express his feelings for Aziraphale, but Aziraphale chooses to return to heaven. Despite the kiss, they struggle to communicate and understand each other, leaving room for growth in Season 3.
The first season of Good Omens took viewers on a 6, 000-year journey of Crowley and Aziraphale’s relationship. However, the relationship seemed obvious to everyone except the two characters. In Season 2, Aziraphale and Crowley finally fight on the same side, but their former opponent, Gabriel, arrives in Aziraphale’s bookshop with no clothing or memory. Aziraphale helps and hides Gabriel from both Heaven and Hell, causing the forces of Heaven and Hell to hunt for the missing archangel, threatening their “precious, peaceful, fragile” existence.
In summary, Good Omens Season 2 introduces a kiss between Aziraphale and Crowley, but it doesn’t solve their problems or resolve their relationship. The show’s second season offers a deeper understanding of the characters’ relationship and their struggles, allowing for growth and development in Season 3.
What were Crowley’s last words?
Aleister Crowley, known as the Beast 666, was a notorious black magician, drug fiend, sex addict, and traitor to the British people. His last moments were subject to differing accounts and interpretations, with some claiming he was perplexed or hated himself. Crowley’s last scene was unusual as he didn’t have the opportunity to add to the confusion. His life story was marked by sodomy in the Sahara, Sicilian sex rituals, psychotropic Satanic savagery, and other serpentine sibilants.
Crowley erased the personalities of his followers and replaced them with the new creed revealed to him and laid down in The Book of the Law. Steven Berkoff voiced excerpts from Crowley’s writings, but it may be best to turn down the sound if watching from a cubicle at Bachmann and Associates.
What demon is Crowley?
Crowley, originally Fergus MacLeod, is a fictional character on the American paranormal drama television series Supernatural, portrayed by Mark Sheppard. He is known as the King of the Crossroads and the King of Hell in Lucifer’s absence. Crowley is introduced mid-way through Season 5 in the episode “Abandon All Hope.”, where the series’ protagonists Sam and Dean Winchester learn that Crowley had taken The Colt from Bela Talbot in Season 3. Crowley uses The Colt to kill his own men and shares the Winchesters’ goal of killing Lucifer, as he suspects that Lucifer would kill all demons once he has killed all humans.
When The Colt fails to kill Lucifer, Crowley is forced to go on the run to evade retribution from Hell’s forces for his betrayal. He aids the brothers in “The Devil You Know” to help them find Pestilence and retrieve his ring by orchestrating the capture of a high-ranking demonic minion of Pestilence’s and ultimately manipulating the demon into revealing Pestilence’s location. He then manipulates the Winchesters’ long-time ally Bobby Singer to “lend” Crowley his soul in order for them to find Death, with Crowley assuring Bobby that he will rescind his claim on Bobby’s soul once Lucifer is imprisoned.
In Season 6, Crowley goes back on his promise to Bobby and plans to keep Bobby’s soul, but is eventually forced to return Bobby’s soul to save his own life. He has become the King of Hell since Lucifer’s imprisonment in the Season 5 finale. Crowley reveals himself to be manipulating hunters into working for him by capturing monsters and claiming to restore Sam’s missing soul. However, when he admits to lying, the angel Castiel seemingly kills him. It is later revealed that Crowley is still alive and trying to find Purgatory in secret, and he and Castiel have been working together all along to find it.
In the season finale, Crowley forms an alliance with Castiel’s enemy Raphael, who sabotages their spell to open Purgatory before taking all of the souls therein for himself. Crowley makes his escape, leaving Raphael to be killed by Castiel.
Who was Crowley before he fell?
The Archangels in Good Omens, who reside in Heaven, are absent, leading to speculation that Crowley might be the fallen Archangel Raphael. The theory gains traction in the Good Omens season 2 premiere, where Crowley sets the universe in motion but never shares his name. This contrasts with an encounter in season 1 within the Garden of Eden, where Crowley openly introduces himself. Season 2 amplifies Crowley’s true identity through his collaboration with God, suggesting he has authority to influence divine plans.
Raphael is traditionally associated with fostering harmonious unions, love, and marriage, which is reflected in the narrative. Crowley tries to unite Nina and Maggie through an orchestrated natural phenomenon, and he gains access to Heaven’s interface, something only a higher-up member of Heaven can do. In season 3, further exploration may reveal more revelations about Crowley’s past, potentially confirming his identity as Raphael or an original fallen angel.
Who is queer in Good Omens?
Good Omens, a fantasy series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant, is known for its portrayal of non-binary and genderqueer characters. The show’s angels and demons are canonically non-binary and genderqueer, with newcomer Muriel using they/them pronouns. Beelzebub, played by Anna Maxwell Martin and Shelley Conn, also goes by they/them. Ennon, David’s son, openly flirts with Aziraphale in episode two of the new season. In episode three, Aziraphale fixes a man’s phone with two apps: Twitter and gay hookup hub Grindr. Mutt, the magic shop owner, wears a 19th-century dress to Aziraphale’s ball in episode five.
Good Omens’ social makeup is different from ours, with being queer being the norm and homophobia not present. While it is important to discuss queer trauma, the show doesn’t focus on it, as the universe isn’t filled with bigotry. It stands apart from past shows that have queerbaited us, like Supernatural, which teased its gay subtext for 15 seasons and ended with a baseless love confession.
Good Omens’ queerness is baked in and impossible to miss, with characters like Crowley and Aziraphale being portrayed as just themselves. The beauty of Good Omens lies in its representation of queer characters and their unique experiences.
What does the J stand for Crowley?
Anthony J. Crowley, a character in the show and book, uses the “J”. symbol to distinguish himself from Aleister Crowley, a famous occultist. The book further elaborates on Crowley’s role in reviving a dove that perishes during Aziraphale’s magic act. In the show, Aziraphale performs the feat, but in the book, Crowley is responsible for preventing the magic show from crashing. The book also adds an element of danger by turning a security guard’s weapon into a water pistol, saving Crowley at the last moment.
This discorporation is seen as inconvenient and adds to the complexity of the story. The characters’ relationships and interactions are explored in the book and show, highlighting the complexity of their relationships and the dangers they face.
Is there a real angel named Castiel?
The name “Castiel” is not typically associated with angels. However, it may have a specific meaning, such as “Shield of God” or “My cover is God.” The precise translation remains uncertain.
Was Good Omens inspired by the omen?
“Good Omens” is a TV series that combines the book, which was published in 1990, with the story of the Antichrist, a 1976 film. The series is a mix of adaptation and retelling, with the first season being an adaptation of the book, and the second season being a derivative yet original conversation with the original text. There is even a 2015 BBC Radio 4 Dramatization featuring behind-the-scenes clips from authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
The book’s genius lies in its acerbic wit, wry commentary, and self-aware narration. The book’s intricate turns of phrase and dry humor are difficult to communicate through the screen. The book’s opening lines exemplify this wit, but the second season of “Good Omens” misses this quality. Frances McDormand’s voice acting in the first season delivers a delightful dose of this narration, but the first season relies more heavily on its characters to avoid slowing pacing and dissipating narrative tension. This is the first transformation of television adaptation: consistency of narration and contextual description.
In conclusion, “Good Omens” is a complex and generative journey from page to screen, with each adaptation offering its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
Is Crowley canonically genderfluid?
The user is confused about the use of “she/her” pronouns with Crowley in the series, and has noticed that Neil Gaiman’s post about Crowley being genderfluid is only a description of his gender as “Fallen Angel”. They are wondering why people use “she/her” pronouns with Crowley, as Nail hasn’t confirmed anything about the demon being genderfluid. The user feels that using “she/her” is just a fan’s whim and is willing to change their opinion if they receive insults on TikTok.
📹 WHY doesn’t God narrate season 2? WHERE is She? A THEORY
God narrates season 1 of Good Omens, but seems conspicuously absent in season 2. Let’s see if we can figure out what is going …
Fun fact about the plants: It was more to do with Crowley’s character growth but in season 2 we can see some of the plants have spots on them! We knew that Crowley would get rid of the plants if they developed spots on them, so seeing him keeping them with or without sport not only implies that he has become more compassionate, but the plants have become more attached to him 🥰🥰
I’m a bit late perusal this because of life, but that was fun. I’m not going to argue, you value Jemima and her pot, you don’t separate Aziraphale and Crowley which shows you have much wisdom, and if a lot of us like Nina because she is useful in fanfics and Maggie is harder to write, well, I’m sure we can reconcile. I very much agree with you on October. Amazon needs to hear from us to be motivated to do things, and people are acting like we have no power, but we do (I wrote them a note yesterday and have done petitions but doesn’t feel like much). So glad you are using your reach to do that!
Did the Bentley change that much? He drove thru fire and burned up for Crowley. And David Tennant’s favorite line from season 1 is “I’m having a moment here.” Ms Sandwich may be helping Crowley in season 3. She seemed to know him. David Tennant said his favorite line in season 2 is “I’m Jemima and I made this pot” I don’t admire or care too much for Gabriel and Beelzebub because they abandon Aziraphil and Crowley knowing they could be erased using the Book of Life
I had much fun perusal this. It was intresting to see how you think about the characters and how much you like them. Aziraphale and Crowley absolutly deserve to be on top together, because I guess we all love the whole series mostly because of them and I also couldn’t choose between them.😂 I started perusal Good Omens because of Aziraphales Character, but I ended up loving Crowley as much as him. To me he is so relatable. (Personally, I would have ranked Pat a bit higher, because I’m always so sorry for him when he gets killed by the zombies, but seemed like a friendly character before.) Thank you for your great GO fan content!🥰
As far as Mrs. Sandwich the working gal’s madem. I’m sure we all know…but the whole seamstress thing is right out of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. That’s what they called themselves in Ank-Morepork, hem hem. Which of corse was yanked right out of history. The Working girls of the turn of the century Seattle reported themselves as “seamstress” on their taxes. 😂
So the plants, Crowley definitely was more affectionate with his plants this season, whereas before, he seemed to be sadistic with them. I’m curious about what caused that change. Is it just because he has no home now, or is it something deeper? Of course I’m going to start dissecting his relationship with his plants 🤦🏼 I’m absolutely hopeless 😂
I have nothing to add this time as I’m out of the country and after almost two weeks c CT finally am in a place with WiFi. And here this is not a day old. I cannot believe how much GO lives in my head rent free, as the saying goes. Some one says something, I say something and immediately a thought comes to mind that’s a bit of dialogue from GO. I shouldn’t be thinking about it at all but here I am….
Interesting how much opinions on seem to Maggie differ. I have to admit she grew on me, too, but now she is one of my favourite characters. I really hope to see more of her in season 3. Nina would be below Maggie, but still higher than you put her. And to be fair, the first time perusal season 2 I was just hyper-focused on Aziraphale and Crowley 😂 and didn’t pay much attention to most other characters, although Shax stood out even. I also would rank Justine higher, I like her. On the other hand, I never liked Furfur much, and I don’t really have an opinion on Dagon, so they would be lower in my list. I totally agree on the Metatron being S-tier, and the Zombies being at the bottom (I’m glad it’s not just me who dislikes them – they get way too much screen time)
I definitely do think God is perusal in season 2. Personally, I feel like the main reason she doesn’t narrate is because it would interfere with the smaller and more intimate tone of the story. Season 1 is very sprawling, and Aziraphale and Crowley are more central in the show than in the book but still just two small cogs in a much larger machine. The second season though, is largely about them and their relationship, and I think it would be weird if God was constantly making comments. It would feel like an intrusive element in Aziraphale and Crowley’s little world they’ve created. IMO it’s likely she’ll either narrate again in season 3 or play some notable role. But I agree, I don’t think she’s ultimately going to explain anything lol.
“Who smiles all the time”: see also: the Mona Lisa study Crowley has (had?) in his “throne room”. In the context of the adaptation of Good Omens from the novel to S1, it made sense to do something with the very strong narrator’s voice of the novel, and, since it was an omniscient narrator, making it God worked well for the story and the universe of the story. I’d like to think that, perhaps, the angels have unwittingly cut themselves off from God, by simply not reaching out and speaking to God (we only see Aziraphale attempt prayer once!), and leaving it to God to start the conversations. I also know that humans are generally considered the crown on creation, and it wouldn’t surprise me if God was more bothered with the humans than whatever the angels are up to. I’m sure, in the fullness of time, when we’ve watched S3, we’ll have more clarity, or could ask Neil for more clarity, if we haven’t been given it already. I guess we’ll have to… wait and see..!
I heard a really interesting theory or rather read it somewhere, that since God is the narrator of season 1 and Aziraphale’s memories in journal are like the narrator of season 2, then Crowley maybe the narrator of season 3? Which would be very interesting since we know he’s not a reliable narrator of the Fall, and I think that will be very important in flashback or some record of his trial for Aziraphale to finally learn the details of his trauma.
Man I never clicked on a article so fast 😂 Also funny enough, in the back of my mind I noticed the lack of god in this season, but seeing someone actually make the question made me go “oh wait, where IS God??” She used to have those hilarious moments of narrating what two characters were thinking of a situation (the sisters in S1E1 and also that time with the neighborhood guy and Crowley’s car on fire), and it’s interesting that more moments like that could have happened in this season, but still didn’t happen. Maybe it’s to show that Season 2 is about the characters and their free will to choose things, so God doesn’t narrate their story because it’s theirs to tell, their misunderstandings to solve. (at least that’s what it comes to mind when thinking that this is a story being told to us) Also yes we need a Jim article 😂 (because who cares if Everyday keeps repeating in my head all the time? I’ll take your whole stock of Jims!)
I thought I read in an interview (so take with a grain of salt) that god was in season 1 to mimic the book narration to adapt it more cleanly, but since GO2 is a original screenplay it wasn’t necessary for her to narrate. I also would argue it was a story that was more personal and slow compared to the end-of-the-world scheme that GO1 had which would need narration or some type of introduction to what was going on over the span of 11 years
Maybe God intended not to interfere with Creation after Adam and Eve left the Garden at all, and Her early interferences were the fluke. I think God’s absence is because she gave all the beings free will, not just humans. She wants them to be free to make choices and to be able to experience things without knowing the outcome ahead of time. The alternative would be for God to micromanage the angels to a hellish degree, or to literally possess all the angels and humans to ensure they do what She wants, negating free will.
Ok. So God is perusal in Season 2 but not interacting with the characters (apart from Job, but then She talks in riddles and gives no clear answers) because She wants them to have free will and shape their own destiny, just nudging them in a certain direction to keep to Her Ineffable Plan. So why does she allow The Metabastard (sorry, I HATE him!) to ruin Heaven and make it bad (presuming that it was good in the Beginning when A and C were both Angels) and to split up A and C, when they love each other deeply and are obviously MADE for each other? Does She not care, or could it be that this is the way it is supposed to be (The Ineffable Plan) that they need to be on opposite sides to be able to work together to stop the Second Coming? After Season 1, A and C went back to the way they were previously in their relationship, more free, but still not actually TOGETHER properly. Perhaps God has split them up to make them realise that they love and need each other and make them move their relationship on to a more “human couple” type relationship? Maybe they need to sort out Heaven and Hell properly to feel completely safe to be able to move their relationship forward? After all at the end of Season 1, Azi says, “Do you think they’ll leave us alone now?” and Crowley answers “For now”. Perhaps they still didn’t feel safe enough to change their relationship? Sorry for the essay. I have so many questions. 😂❤
Well, once again I wish I could develop a more critical eye regarding GO. I’m still in a reactive state. GO has pretty much saved my mental health (during a long winter of a post covid period). Only sometimes can I suspend that to analyze details. As a result I miss a number of interesting things. Of course none of it is necessary for enjoying GO. But the mental challenges are a welcome state of mind. I do agree with your analyses almost always. And this theory is fascinating, especially linking it to quantum physics. Does god view the machinations of humans and supernatural beings akin to Schrödinger’s Cat? Whatever I contemplate here always brings me back to the comment “Wait and see…” 😏 Once again it’s a pleasure to read another creative theory you have shared with your subscribers.
I have two theories: My preferred one is that at least some of the angels–possibly working w/ demons–rebelled and somehow killed, banished, or put God to sleep because they didn’t like that God was actually testing THEM (the angels) when She created humans–testing how angels would act around much weaker, more vulnerable creatures (hint: they use their power to either ignore or exploit humans, rather than loving them). Another (and I admit this has major obstacles) is that Crowley and Aziraphale are, in fact, without knowing it, two halves of God, split apart by power-hungry angels (possibly in league with demons?) to render the Almighty weak (they didn’t have the power to kill God so they mutilated and disabled her, making God forget her power and identity). As earth-bound agents from opposing sides, indoctrinated to hate/fear each other, the two were never supposed to get near enough to each other to combine their power. When they do–when they perform the Gabriel-masking “tiny miracle”–it’s colossally powerful.
I saw a post going around on tumblr about there being something metallic (like a bullet) in aziraphale’s mouth (you’ve probably seen it) which is fascinating since it lines up with one of your theories about there being a magic act starting up before any of us think of it happening. So you most probably were onto something…
I can’t belive I’ve been so disconnected that I missed this article! 😱 Hello Dear Sendarya, I’ve been missing you. I hope you’re fine. As always you make really great questions and sharp points, I just loved this article. ❤ Too bad I just find out about the new project! It would have been lovely to participate. Send you a big hug, I really missed your article analysis, this was great!
I LOVED your dive into quantum physics! And kudos on spotting all those smiley faces everywhere.😁 Seen from this point of view, I think you are absolutely right about God being in Season 2, but in an undercover way. I also think she is more than a little curious to see how Aziraphale and Crowley handle their separation.😢 And she’s definitely keeping an eye on the Metatron! (That scoundrel!) Anyway, thanks for making this, as always.🙏
I’m sure than God influence in Job story for Crowley and Aziraphale is the moment with crows. When Aziraphale leaves, perhaps disappointed in Crowley and heartbroken for not being able to convince him to show mercy, what exactly makes him stop? The crows bleating. And this moment is one of the turning points in their relationships, when Aziraphale makes the choice to believe Crowley. That`s why I`m sure that God is betting on these two)
Cool 😎 VERY interesting theory, I like it, and I like that you’ve tied quantum theory in with it. I do hope that God will be back narrating in S3, but it makes sense that she is perusal her Ineffable Plan run from the background. I had wondered why her voice was going through Jim’s when he was quoting the second coming prophecy. Looking forward to your next article on quantum theory and it would be great to see what you have to say about Jim😊💖💜🥰 thanks Sendarya! 🤓😎👌👍
If camera views from above reflect God’s observing, then Crowley’s earnest prayer in S1 for Her mercy on humanity (while he searches for the missing antichrist) apparently drew Her very close attention! I’m developing an opinion that he is — completely unsuspected by himself — one of Her dearest, favorite creatures! ❤ PS, is part 2 still in the works?
An observation. One both specific to Good Omens and to… a rather larger community, There is exactly ONE genre of literature where when the slave race rebels against the tyrant that the tyrant is the good guy and the slaves are the bad guys. Exactly one. Religion. Specifically Christianity. BUT my knowledge of other religions is (smurf) so I’m leaving it unsaid if and in case other religious “historical” texts might have similar themes, as I have zero clue here. In ANY other genre of literature Lucifer would be the hero. Possibly a tragic hero doomed to fail opposing an almighty tyrant. But a hero none the less. I understand the war the rebellion and the fall are… not covered in enough detail in the standard Bible that even Capital G being a tyrant is questionable. So. There is that,
Am I the only one who thought s2 was better and more enjoyable, from a story-telling, writing, and production standpoint, without God narrating? I like Frances McDormand as an actress, but I tend not to like narration in (largely) visual media like TV & film. I often find it distracting and hard to integrate into the overall experience–an annoying extra I have to pay attention to with exposition they couldn’t work in otherwise rather than a meaningful aspect of the production.
Great theory! Also, turn the sound way up for the final scene of The Clue/A Companion to Owls. Do you hear the very faint red-tailed hawk cries, once while Aziraphale is speaking and once while Crowley is? I’ve interpreted those to mean that someone is listening to this pivotal moment. Who else could it be but God?
Would love to know if prayer works in the Good Omens universe. Aziraphale’s prayer didn’t get a response. Neither did Crowley’s (his complaint to God about falling). Or maybe human prayers are more powerful? Since Maggie and Nina know Aziraphale isn’t human, might they be able to contact him through praying next season? Just a thought.
I can’t help drawing continued parallels to Lucifer and The Good Place series. All three are comedy versions of heaven and hell and they all share a number of similarities. I’ll just mention that Lucifer is a version of the DC Comics version of Heaven and Hell since Lucifer is a DC character as is God (known at “The Presence” in the DC universe) though both are shown very differently in the comics. In all three there are severe, systemic problems in both heaven and hell. In Lucifer, God mostly ignores Heaven leaving his “dysfunctional family” to draw erroneous conclusions about what he wants and indeed leads them to attempt murder and kidnapping during the series (and succeed sometimes). Lucifer abdicates his responsibilities as a second rebellion to God and decides on Los Angeles as his new home. But back in Hell, it’s not so much an organization as a loose association of residents doing a job God set up and ordered them to do (however much they would deny it). In The Good Place, Hell has no leader really and has lost the track of what they’re supposed to do (other than torture residents). Heaven has no idea what they are supposed to be doing and is really its own brand of torture both for the remaining residents and the “angels” that run it. I’ll just note that in the DC universe, the Presence having abandoned Heaven, the angels eventually decide to destroy Earth and everyone on it only to be sent packing by the Justice League which kicks their ass in such a fundamental way that it might be a while before they try it again.
I really loved this article! It was really weird to me how in season 1 everything is narrated from god’s point of view and how in season 2 we just don’t hear of her anymore. Maybe it’s like it is with Hiob – she’s here, she’s trying to tell us something but we just don’t understand? I like the idea of the little nudges of god to put everything in place and back on track for her plan and also how you connected this article with your theory of Maggie (which I truly hope to be true).
I recently listened to a book about the Baby Boom generation. So now I’m picturing God as a negligent Baby Boomer parent on the phone and perusal TV (soap opera or sports) with no idea of what the kids (angels and demons) are getting up to, or how well (or badly) they are treating the pets (humans). I can’t come up with what the equivalent of TV and phone would be for God though.😂
I think there is another bet going on, but with angels this time. The emphasis on Job foreshadows the new conflict with angels. God is absent but aware, as when Job suffers. The Metatron fills the devil’s role in season 2. God is standing back, allowing his angels to receive too much power & seeing who is truly still good and who is seduced by that power. God will be back in season 3 to separate the angelic wheat from the chaff, I am guessing. Should be good to see what She does. This is a very rough idea, and I may be way off base here, but it is fun to speculate.
I think that God shows up to narrate when perhaps we talk about religious events like Job or the end of the world, but since the 2nd season is neither a religious event like the end of the world and neither a story written in the bible, God decided not to show herself but it is certain that she observes all the characters. It is also a symbolism to say that in reality we do not hear or see God but she is always present.
From what little i’ve seen of this show it struck me as odd that Crowley is the representative of hell and that Aziraphale is the representation of heaven, because Crowley was the angel that asked questions and didn’t feel it was fair to create a universe to just destroy it, and Az was an angel with sympathy. Crowley as a demon remained for the most part unchanged as while he was responsible for evil he did sympathize with humans and worked within the rules he was given to do what he thought should happen. It just seemed odd that of everyone those two kept coming across each other and were assigned to the some of the most important roles, almost like it was god’s plan for them to end up where they were, they are basically the only two to question authority but they get handed important roles to the universe and repeatedly come across each other.
I agree with Einstiens sentiment but not with his wording… God certainly does play dice with the inhabitants of the universe. That doesn’t mean there are no rules more that there are explicit rules with various outcomes. The concept is like a mashup of poker and DnD… God the Dealer or the DM doesn’t exactly control your hand of cards or roll your dice for you. Sometimes she will roll for things that cannot sometimes she will nudge the narrative to give people a chance… She wrote the rules that make the game she can’t explain it no one could in a crash course. It would take studying… N I sorta feel like the whole exercise is just a study of how exactly the game plays out. Sorta like a mathematician starting a sequence to see where it leads.
omg the friggin smiling faces!! What I would like to know is: are God and the dealer the same person? What also struck me, in the screenshot with the Metatron the antique bust is directly beneath the giant floating head, and I’ve been thinking about this bust for some time.. A white head listening and perusal everything that happens in the bookshop, suspicious