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Is Crowley canonically genderfluid?
The user was perplexed by the usage of the pronoun “she/her” in reference to Crowley and took note of Neil Gaiman’s post elucidating her as genderfluid. However, the search yielded only Gaiman’s tweet describing Crowley’s gender as “Fallen Angel,” and no reference to “genderfluid.”
Is God the narrator in Good Omens?
The novel Good Omens, written from a third-person omniscient perspective, does not feature the character of God. However, in the Amazon adaptation, Gaiman, who served as a consultant on the project, depicted the narrator as a divine entity.
What is Crowley’s real name in Good Omens?
In the novel Good Omens, Anthony J. Crowley, originally named Crawley, is a character who employs a number of pseudonyms throughout the narrative but ultimately maintains his chosen name. Subsequently, he is expelled from the Garden of Eden and subsequently charged with the responsibility of inciting chaos.
What are Crowley’s pronouns in Good Omens?
Neil Gaiman believes that Crowley is genderfluid, using he/him pronouns and sometimes using she/her pronouns. Gaiman also mentioned a potential scene from season 2 where Crowley and Aziraphale presented themselves as women in the USA in 1960. Although the scene didn’t appear in season 2, it confirms that there were more instances where Crowley didn’t present himself as a male than the ones in the show. The article needs editing for improvement.
Why is Crowley a fallen angel?
Crowley is a fallen angel, as numerous other angels rebelled against Satan. This resulted in Satan’s descent into Hell and subsequent joining of the fallen angels as demons when Satan was cast down.
Are Aziraphale and Crowley canonically together?
The TV series delves deeper into Crowley and Aziraphale’s relationship, covering territory not covered in the book. The series provides a more detailed account of their history over the last 6000 years, revealing the ups and downs of their relationship. It is important to note that the term “relationship” is not used interchangeably with “love life”, but the series provides a more comprehensive understanding of their relationship.
What are omens in real life?
The observation of phenomena and the subsequent interpretation of these observations as either good or bad fortune, or as a sign of impending change, was a common practice in ancient times. Such phenomena included those observed in lightning, cloud movements, bird flight, and the paths traversed by sacred animals. Each sign was assigned a specific meaning, such as the type of bird observed or the direction of its flight. These signs were further subdivided into minor categories, each with a distinct interpretation.
Who is nonbinary in Good Omens?
The article presents an analysis of Pollution, a non-binary character from the series Good Omens. Additionally, the article references Mutt’s spouse, the group’s leader, and the characters Gabriel, Michael, Muriel, Sandalphon, Saraqael, and Uriel. The article is a preliminary draft and requires substantial revision.
What are considered Good Omens?
Omens are events that predict the future and can be seen as good or bad. Some good omens include a butterfly bringing good news or an important guest, a bird pooping on you, itchy hands bringing money, and a wish made when seeing a shooting star coming true. Other omens include an itchy ear indicating people are talking about you, salt spilling over your shoulder bringing bad luck, and a black cat or snake crossing your path bringing bad luck. These omens can provide valuable insights into your life and potential outcomes.
What angel was Crowley before he fell?
In Good Omens season 2, episode 1, Shax describes a powerful angelic miracle that Crowley did not perform, indicating a formidable angel before his fall. In season 3, further exploration may reveal more revelations about Crowley’s past, potentially confirming his identity as Raphael or an original fallen angel. Crowley’s role in enticed Eve in the Garden of Eden and his role in starting the universe with the phrase “Let there be light” also connects to Lucifer, meaning “light-bringer”.
However, Crowley’s separation from Lucifer in season 1 and his involvement with Aziraphale’s demise further challenges the theory of their connection. Season 2 introduces the concept of memory being wiped, similar to Archangel Gabriel’s before being cast out of Heaven. Crowley could be revealed as either Raphael or Lucifer, especially now that Aziraphale is working as the Supreme Archangel in Heaven.
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I don’t know about anyone else, but Aziraphale being literally one of the only non-skinny characters who’s allowed to just exist and enjoy eating without it being moralized makes that one person’s insistence on him being this lazy guy who only acts selflessly for his own benefit and will not resist food under almost any circumstance insanely uncomfortable.
Fun fact, all of these theories are correct. There actually is a 7th episode, It’s really hard to find because Neil Gaiman hid it really well (because he is such an amazing writer that writes amazingly). Basically what happens is that Aziraphale drinks poison coffee which, in addition to The Metatron’s alterations to the book of life, induce him to lie. Simultaneously, in an alternate universe (unaffected by The Metatron’s finagling) Aziraphale and Crowley kiss for 15 minutes and then switch places.
Weirdly, I didn’t even consider Metatron was saying “I have also drank human drinks, I’m just like you, you can trust me!” But it makes perfect sense when you say it. I just thought it was Metatron being as literal and without nuance as the rest of the angels – he saw “give me coffee or give me death” and took it literally. He is offering Aziraphale coffee, to signify the alternative is death (“If you don’t come we’ll wipe you and Crowley from the Book of Life/smite you/make you Fall etc”. Not like Metatron LITERALLY threatening Aziraphale with death, out loud. But he thinks humans are “so predictable”, that giving coffee or giving death is something to be taken literally, so since Aziraphale is just across the road from the shop and is so human, he too must understand the implications Metatron is trying to make. Basically what I’m trying to say is Metatron is smart, but only in the same way Gabriel is smart. He’s a conniving dick in love with his own sense of power. He thinks he’s being clever when he really isn’t. But Metatron is supposed to be higher than the archangels, who are thick as two short planks, so it makes sense he’d be a bit more conniving, so your theory about trying to seem more trustworthy “because I drink human drinks too, not like those other angels!” makes more sense
the theories really irritate me because they both made the decisions that they had to make- aziraphale never prioritised crowley over doing good, we just ignored it previously. and crowley always prioritised aziraphale over everything. We’ve seen time and time again that Crowley could just leave, if Aziraphale went with him, and leave the earth to its fate, but Aziraphale never would leave because he still believes in the lie he’s been fed by heaven, that they’re doing good by god. There’s no other way that conversation could have ended, even though it hurts.
I actually really like the idea that Aziraphale miracled “A Nightingale Sang” to play in the car, but I think it’s probably something as simple as him being too bewildered and distraught to communicate properly when he had the chance, and he just wants to tell Crowley he loves him too before he goes.
I think you’re onto something about the Bentley just being kinda insensitive. I could be remembering wrong but in season 1 when they hit Anathema on her bike the Bentley starts playing Queen’s Bicycle Race song, Like imagine what Anathema must’ve thought, these guys hit her on her bike then when they give her a lift home they play THAT 💀she probably thought they were mocking her lmao
Haven’t watched the article yet but I’m so tired of these “theories” crafted specifically to shift blame, excuse any event or choice the theorist personally found reprehensible, and ultimately rob the characters of their agency in the story. Y’all need to allow yourselves to process the negative emotions you feel instead of trying to explain them away!
I also think that people are hating on Aziraphale too much. I think people are forgetting that Aziraphale wasn’t in heaven when they wanted to execute him. He also didn’t see how they fired Gabriel. And Crowley never told him because they don’t talk with each other about stuff that really matters. I like to think that if Aziraphale knew everything that Crowley knew about heaven and really saw how toxic they are then he would have decided differentley. (It’s my only hope that let’s me sleep at night…)
To be fair, the Bently will play other music for Crowley but if he leaves any tapes or CDs in the vehicle for for a fortnight they turn into a Best of Queen. Gaiman has said Crowley listens to Velvet Underground quite a bit. Either the Bently chose that song or Crowley prepped that song to play after his Nina and Maggie talk.
I personally think that a lot of these theories could be compelling to be written as fanfic, but I think that writing them into cannon would completely ruin any character development that has happened in the show. Also, thank you for mentioning that Crowley and Aziraphale are ace. I’m also ace and I personally don’t like that so many people erase that in order to write smut.
The only thing I thought about with more than two braincells was when Aziraphale said: “I forgive you” to Crowley. I don’t think it was meant that way but I wondered if Aziraphale thought that Crowley tried to “tempt” him with the kiss in a last desperate attempt to get him to stay. So he misread the kiss as an demonic act rather than a declaration of love… Again, i don’t actually think it was meant that way but it still makes more sense than the google document kashfbkadgvau (Also: Hey, I loved Sherlock Season 4 >:( )
i read the book of life theory and one part that stuck out to me was that the author used maggie and nina not immediately getting into a relationship as one of the pieces of evidence because it was wrong?? like ok seeing a classic romantic ending as the only possible satisfying conclusion to a subplot like this (regardless of either character’s capacity for a relationship in their lives!) sounds like a YOU problem my guy
The coffee theory (while compelling) completely ignores the fact that both characters want two different things. Zira wants to make heaven a better place for him and crowley but crowley wants to say fuck all and get zira to run off with him. Do they want to be together? Yes. But they have two different things that they want (if that makes since). Great article btw, can’t wait to see what else you make :))
I am SO GLAD that you tore into “The Magic Trick You Didn’t See” as much as you did. I’ve been writing an entire response document, responding to literally every point, to it for maybe the past week, and it’s 10k words long and I’m not even nearly done. SO MUCH of it is the author (and they are a published author, surprisingly, with how much they misunderstand character writing) just saying that things are “uncanny” or “wrong” because they either didn’t like the scene, thought it was out of character (even though at multiple points they demonstrate how much they don’t understand the characters at all) or they didn’t like the character at all. They seem to particularly hate Maggie, for reasons that often come across as EXTREMELY ableist.
I really think the person who created the Book of Life theory really missed a big point. Which is that Neil lost his friend and the 2nd author of the novel. Season 2 and probably 3 will always read a little differently because of Terry’s loss. While they might have had the basics of what future novels would have looked like and an ending in mind, that isn’t going to change the fact that Neil no longer has Terry’s voice writing half of it. You can hire others to help you bring a similar style but you’re never going to get it to be the same. I think Neil is doing a pretty great job considering these circumstances.
Not finished the article yet, just passed the coffee theory and I agree with you that the coffee was only a manipulative tactic played by Metatron. I also think he knew suggesting that Crowley could be an angel again would break Crowley and Aziraphale apart because he knew Crowley as an Angel and he knew he would not go for it. The Metatron is purposefully keeping them apart and he’s ultimately the villain here. I wonder if he can still speak to God or if God has withdrawn from reality and the Metatron is only doing what he wants
Sometimes, it’s a blessing to be autistic, so I don’t start fantasizing too much about such theories. I don’t even see the obvious hints at first sight and take things for what they are. So I don’t get all the jokes and double meanings at first sight, but for example, the coffee theory was the absolutely last thing I would’ve thought about in that moment. For me, it was part of what the Metatron said about appearing in a more “human” way. He uses a full human body and brings a “gift”. As much as creativity should be supported, but some fan theories are getting out of hand.
A lot of these theories didn’t sit well with me because, as you pointed out, they take away from the brilliant writing of Neil Gaiman. I get people are trying to understand the finale in their own way, but a lot of the theories almost feel like, if they were real, were a cop out or a cheap trick that would totally take away from the angst and emotions both characters go through
I love people debunking theories, especially if they are super passionate about the source material, so this should be fun. Your Metatron impression was so fun! I never would have thought that anyone would call the Bentley a d!ck but… you’re not erong, it really is insensitive XD “My man is being held hostage against his will!” 😂 That last theory sounds wild. I do not believe it at all but I will have to check out if only to see how a person could write about a theory for 30+ pages I really enjoy your articles, you are a good narrator!
I’ve been waiting to see someone make this exact article. I keep seeing people make complex theories to try to explain actions and choices that already make sense. Aziraphale going to heaven is not at all as bad a choice as would warrant a plot-altering conspiracy. I sort of think people are so invested in the ship that anything counter to it seems wrong because it requires a deeper reading of the plot/characters. They couldn’t have run off to space like Crowley wanted. I mean so much of the show is about humanity and earth, how they provide perspective and make both the main characters better. Of course Crowly made the offer to go to Alpha Centauri, he loves space, his purpose as an angel was creating nebulas. Of course Azi rejected that offer, he loves Earth, he is the principality tasked with the protection of Earth. All of these theories are only necessary if you’re denying the fact that these characters have legitimate worthwhile goals and motives besides smooching each other. Just cool down, obviously they’re in love, but this is still a show about things like morality and preventing the end of the world and celestial war, there needs to be some room for that in the plot. and those things will cause emotional conflict because that’s part of what makes a good story.
i agree with you on just taking things at face value and not diving too deep unless it’s something that really stands out. and even then i have to remind myself that tv shows are still forms of art, in many ways, so things like the tartan hills or jim turning the light on and off and saying ‘7’ in morse code by doing so, are just funny references to other medias or things in the show itself
About the magic trick theory: the thing is that as far as we know, the book of life doesnt work like that. Idk how it is for other religions, but i grew up in one who did actually believe in the book of life, like its a part of the religion. Now the way it works in the religion, is that its god’s notebook per say. He writes in it names of humans that he’ll place in heaven when times come, as to not forget i suppose(?), he can remove your name from the book and considering said religion believes in annihilationism against humans, its kinda like metaphorically erasing you from existence when times come. Now obviously in the show it is way different, first off because the book includes angels and demons and second off, because the book isnt about who will be saved (obviously since demons are in it). But im bringing this up to show that if the show has not established that the book works in a way where “everyobody’s lives is being written and controlled by the book” and if a real life religion also does not believe in that concept. Then you actually need proof that the book is supposed to work like that for the theory itself to be considered possible. You cant just say “the book works like that because i said so” 😭
the coffee theory is so crazy bc like. they had the right idea, almonds symbolising divine favour and approval is super relevant, and the coffee is a symbol for something impacting aziraphales judgment, that something being: divine favour and approval (this was not the only reason aziraphale did what he did)
I love/hate the theories- on one hand they are so creative (i don’t think i could have come up with any of them-) and in the one case really well written( like i really liked their writing even if i disagreed) – and while i think some of them make good points, and highlight important bits- i think for the most part they are all blowing things out of proportion- and believe me it took me a while to understand the ending, I rewatched that so many times. Went through all stages of grief even. And all in all, we will just have to wait and see, and I trust Neil to make Season 3 (Amazon not so much, they need to pay people) and for him to deliver a spatacular 3rd season with Crowley and Aziraphale ending up together in south Downs Cottage. And with that I am content. No one likes waiting but i will happily wait for Good Omens- been a fan for 10 years I can wait longer!
The part kills me, where aziraphael gave away the only weapon in the Garden of Eden apparently to not let 2 of its inhabitants get „uncomfy”😂 like tf. Yeah. I wouldn’t describe it as making sure the won’t get „uncomfy”. I would flipping describe it as saving their lifes. Which worked greatly. I don’t wanna Front this person, but I have the feeling this is a person with a childish mindset. Like I thought like that when I was like 13 maybe. Uncomfy. I can’t believe it
its so strange to me that there are a lot of angst and heartbreaking fanfictions, fan comics, articles and art about literally any OTP known to humanity. but when this angst is canon and happens in the actual show, suddenly people got mad? i dunno, i love this finale cause its really in character for aziraphale to not be ready for relationships with crowley and he’s not ready to separate himself from heaven, his home. i really like this cause its like a representation of people in abusive relationship with their parents or partners, when they trying to justify the abuse and saying “i could change them”. aziraphale literally said that. so it would be such a waste if all this was just cause of coffee or another stupid theory. people need to appreciate not only characters’ growth, but the moment there characters are not ready to grow for justified reasons!
The part about the ‘Book of Life being rewritten’ were the writer literally states that Aziraphale is selfish annoys me so much like even if we just go off season two episode one alone: Aziraphale literally helps Gabriel someone who has been horrible to him and even tried to kill him because Aziraphale cant bring himself to leave Gabriel to whatever ‘terrible thing’ that might happened to him. He cant turn away someone in need of help. Like yes Aziraphale is capable of selfish actions but it doesnt make him a selfish person. Like I understand completely some poeple are upset with Aziraphale choosing leave because we just want them to be happy but it so sad to see poeple try to make out that Aziraphale is a horrible person instead of just being someone who has good intentions but has his flaws.
Thanks for the breakdown. I’m not into fan theories either, since they so rarely play out the way people think they will when new seasons/movies/etc. come out. After processing for a while what I’m trying to lean on is that in so many romance stories (books and movies), the third act begins with separation. The characters have to be given some big problem to work through so that when they get together at the end it means more. From what I’ve read Mr. Gaiman really wants a third season also, so here’s hoping.
its so difficult for people to understand that Aziraphale is sacrificing his commodities on Earth cause he is determined to fix Heaven for him and Crowley to finally be able to be together without having to worry about their relationship being treason? He has been dragged around by Heaven´s agenda during 6000 years, and he finally is presented with a chance to do something good for Earth, for himself, for Crowley, and for their relationship… why would he loose that chance? He is acting out of courage, determination, hope and love. He want to do what he feels is the best course of action for everyone he loves. He is an angel after all! he is also gullible, Metatron definitely has his own plans for Aziraphale ;_;
Though these theories don’t work for me, I still love seeing people making theories about GO. They can always inspired me somehow. Like here is my little theory of what Metatron thinking about after reading these theories: “They are too powerful that even a half miracle they made can fool all the angels and demons. Still can’t believe that Aziraphale is actually that powerful and useful. I should separate them and bring Aziraphale with me (I don’t like the demon. But If I don’t tell Aziraphale that the demon can come with us, Aziraphale may reject me) so my lovely plan (Give human death) can goes well 😀 .”
I’m SO relieved that somebody else feels like all these theories are reminiscent of tjlc — I was very much embroiled in Sherlock tumblr in 2017, and all of this stuff about coffee theory feels so familiar to me 😅 personally i don’t believe in coffee theory bc i think the ending was set up from S2E1
listen, i get that people really want Aziraphale and Crowley to be their asexual representation, but idk where theyre getting the notion that these two hedonists who are absolutely in love with and participate in human culture wouldn’t want to also explore physical/sexual pleasure with one another. the explanation is usually something to the tune of “theyre celestial beings, they cant experience sexual desire” and i feel like the people who say stuff like that have neither read the book nor watched the show. you know which celestial beings could be good ace representation? Gabriel and Beelzebub. I cant read anything inherently sexual about their relationship. they just seem like two creatures who happened to be pulled into each other’s orbit and share a close romantic bond, but dont really have the desire to go any further than hand holding and hugging and cuddling.
Great article! I still have thoughts about the Coffee Theory as a maybe, because of the Metatron asking about Nina’s shop name, that people are predictable, how he said “I’ve ingested things in my time, you know…” (okay buddy, what?), but I’m also very in favour, and think I’d like it more if Aziraphale just… made his own decisions without any influence. Manipulation certainly, but Aziraphale’s always been naive and wants to see good in Heaven, and every being in general actually, whether they be Angels or Demons. He’s just TOO GOOD for his own good, and would be 100% in-character for him to leave, to keep Earth safe, and to keep himself and Crowley safe so they needn’t have to be looking over their shoulders. The lie theory… yeeeeeah, I don’t know why people think that’s a good theory. Aziraphale is an awful liar, and the whole with him talking to Metatron and Crowley just wouldn’t make sense and would just feel really disjointed, because WE as the audience would see something… unless it was all a huge cover up and that Neil had us see something that wasn’t really there, but… I doubt that. While I can see Aziraphale working for Heaven if Crowley was threatened, the whole ‘come to heaven’ stuff wouldn’t really make sense to me. Even if Crowley was threatened and had to come to Heaven or be erased from the Book of Life…. why would Metatron just allow Crowley to remain on earth then if he wanted Crowley out of the picture? The theory is messy. Switch theory? That’s a no from me.
I love reading theories because of how much fun they are to think about, but I’ve never used them as explanations for happenings within a series. I came across the Magic Trick Theory right after finishing S2 and I feel like it’s the opposite of the “yes and” type approach. Theories are amazing for fanfic purposes, to connect with others and have fun – but when you explain away the minutia of every detail as a “gotcha” like… it’s ok if there’s things you didn’t like. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the zombies because it felt out of place to me – but that just means that creative choice wasn’t my cup of tea. It’d be a miracle for every viewer to like every single part of the season. Honestly the thing that I couldn’t get over in the theory was the interpretation of the BTS article and what Michael and David say in it – because like, what do you mean those things didn’t happen? They’re literally how the season goes; the bigger things are a literal Archangel having his memory wiped and the history is Aziraphale tracing Gabriel’s steps. The relationship pivots are their conversation about loneliness / going along as best they can, and the literal opening scene that shows Aziraphale remembers Crowley from before his fall – because that’s why he jumps at the chance to make Crowley an angel again, because he’s never seen Crowley as visibly happy since and he just wants him to be happy. I will say I think that the author is funny though. “jesus christ Neil how many fanfic tropes are you stuffing into this clown car” is so accurate to me because I did partially feel like I was perusal a real life fanfic on first watch – but in an entirely positive way, like it was an adaptation of a fandom holy grail fic.
I think we as fans also need to consider that Gaiman might not be entirely truthful 100% of the time either. We ask A LOT of questions, some of which might give away his plans for the future, if we should ever get a season three. Like for instance, no one can convince me that Crowley isn’t Lucifer. He literally signs for the anti christ with an L. Tf is the purpose of that otherwise? 😂
I agree with you on the coffee theory, it is a manipulation tactic. I also believe that it is a metaphor as when the metatron orders the coffee he orders it with a ‘dash’ of almond syrup which is a sweetener but when he gives it to aziraphale he exaggerates how much there is saying a ‘hefty jig’ of almond syrup, saying it’s sweeter than it is. Like the job of supreme arch angel.
it’s honestly wild to me how many people want these theories to be true. like, why do y’all hate character complexity and growth?? lmao also people acting like aziraphale was totally in the wrong for not choosing crowley but like… crowley was ready to ditch earth altogether and leave them to their fate just to be with aziraphale. twice. that’s not a good thing y’all, aziraphale has always wanted to protect people from the literal beginning. if aziraphale is wrong to ask crowley to return to heaven and be something other than what he is (which isn’t what he meant but is certainly what crowley thought he meant), then crowley is just as wrong to ask aziraphale to abandon his principles to run away. that’s not who aziraphale is at heart. no matter how much he loves crowley, he loves the world just as much and if he has the chance to at least TRY to save it, of course he has to take it. also! nina’s abusive relationship is a clear parallel to aziraphale’s relationship with heaven. WE can all see it’s fucked, and on some level aziraphale knows it too, but he just can’t escape the cycle of going back and wanting them to love him when in reality they don’t even like him. it’s not easy for people to leave abusive relationships like that. just… all these theories are essentially Get Out Of Jail Free cards and are so boring. they’re bad storytelling, full stop. #LetAziraphaleBeMessy2k23
I love the Vibe of Your articles! I Just Feed so Comfy perusal You rambling about a series we’re all hyper fixated about rn (and whoa I love your style :0 ) Thanks for putting in the effort of making these articles whilst staying respectful bc many people can’t seem to accept or at least tolerate theories or opinions others have and it’s just really refreshing to see someone discuss everything on a chill base!
I just finished this show, did not know people were wilin out with theories like this but I really like your takes on all of it, when something is good you’ll always have some crazy “fans” who want to dissect everything in a nitpicky fashion. I thought the show was really smart with how they poked fun at Christianity and religion in general! The best part I think about this show are that, even though Az and Crowley aren’t human, they are as human as the rest of us.. Also your eyes are so cool! Totally unique color cheers!
I read the Magic Trick doc right before perusal this article and a little tidbit of the writing that irked me was when the author was talking about the sword and how Aziraphale was a bit lazy and didn’t want to hold it anymore. Like I see kinda where the authors coming from but I don’t agree. There is one main reason why Aziraphale gave the sword away and he says it. Eves exspecting and there is scary shit out there. He gave the sword away because he loves humanity and put their safety and happiness over himself which he does many other times because one of the biggest things we see about him is how much he loves the world and humanity
I also cry and try to move on, but I can’t, so I read fan fiction because it makes me happy, then I remember the cannon events and cry a little bit more, over and over again. I must say that don’t dislike the theories, but I also don’t like them so, I don’t really have an opinion about it, and is fine to let people be, just as you said. That being said, there are wild theories that blow my mind.
I think the reason behind the song playing is because it’s connected to Crowley’s emotions. This might also be why it changed to Azira’s music taste when he was driving! Because he’s so connected and in love with him. But tldr; it played a song he associates with Azira because he was grieving him not because Azira was giving him “a sign”
I’m so glad you explained the coffee theory. I’m a new fan and people always assume I know what it means, so for the longest time I just thought they meant the “coffee theory™️” like that if someone likes coffee and someone else doesn’t, they’d be a good couple?? And I just kind of assumed they meant it as like Aziraphale… well not disliking coffee, but liking sweeter coffee and then Crowley liking black coffee yk? So I was so confused when people got mad at the theory😭😭😭
I’m not a fan of the Magic Trick You Didn’t see essay because it’s way too incoherent and hard to understand. Either way I think reading into the show too deeply and overanalysing is a waste of time. I’m sure there is a few secrets that Neil might have left in the show for us to spot but stuff like eccles cakes is too much. It was clear what Azi’s intentions were: he’s been wanting to be a good angel all his life, and this is his opportunity to be a good angel. His character is complex and what he did in the end was completely in-character. Even if he wanted to spend his life with Crowley more than anything. That’s why it’s sad and he’s a tragic character.
there’s only one good theory for me, the saint Maria Magdalena and Nina one. So saint Nina in Bible was curing people with foods and drinks, otherwise people would die, so that’s why her coffee shop called “give me coffee or give me death”. and Maria Magdalena (the short variation of Magdalena is actually Maggie) was the first ever person who saw the second coming of Christ (Mettatron said that’s wat will happen soon). I know Maggie and Nina got their name after actual actresses names but that theory is quite interesting and at least does make sense
Imo.. theorising is good practice. It helps you stretch your creative muscles and makes you better at writing. (Hence why most theory writers are everday writers or have had some form of language educational study.) I honestly don’t think some of these theories are terrible.. and you can still hide a future plotpoint in a scene like the ending scene as long as you treat the moment with the appropriate gravity it demands. Hell, Megamind did it with the invisible car! I doubt they planned together, and I certainly don’t think Crowley is in on Azzy’s plan yet, but I have a feeling both will play their part when the time comes in S3. Also, Crowley probably put the song on in the Bentley for Aziraphale. He was planning to take him out to confess at the Ritz, explaining the yellow flowers, but obviously they had the devastating kiss scene and the Metatron split them up, so Crowley got into the Bentley and basically got the Good Omens equivalent of when Rick rigged his toilet to mock that guy who used it in Rick and Morty. He didn’t talk to the Bentely, just looked sad and disappointed. Suggesting he did it to himself.
Commenting in the beginning so this theory might come up later in the article, but I think crowley had a high position in heaven before he fell after all when he was going through gabriel’s file he could only open it because he used to be an archangel. We also find out that an archangel was cast out of heaven before Gabriel but that doesn’t mean it was Crowley…or does it….Maybe that explains the look Metatron gave Crowley before he took Azi, they’ve definitely interacted before and we’ll probably explore that more in the next season
I don’t agree with the writer of the doc, but has Neil Gaiman answered why their first meeting was changed yet? I get that GO1 was more tied to the book, but why retcon their meeting in the first moment of GO2? I assume that perhaps memories of all fallen angels were wiped from those in heaven to avoid anyone else turning out of a previous friendship with the fallen(Aziraphale+Crowley being an obvious example). So they knew angels fell, they knew who they were, but no memories of interacting with them before the fall. Still I wondered if he’s given his own reason.
I love this article. As a Sherlockian (old-school, not BBC, per se) of many decades, I am used to theories. Some of them are interesting, some are silly. Some of them do have a “secret fourth Sherlock episode” vibe (hilariously dealt with in the “Sherlock is Garbage” article, which I highly recommend). It was called queerbaiting at the time too. (I personally never particularly wanted them to get together, but that is neither here nor there; I know it was deeply important to some fans and I get that.) Yes, “to read a fanfiction about every single one of them” would be fun–although I’m pretty satisfied by reading the metas themselves. Tumblr is very interesting right now. Thank you for pointing out (I’ve had to do this several times) that, although you can poison yourself by taking too much laudanum (which is what Elspeth plans to do), it’s a drug that is used as a drug to get high and that is why it gets Crowley high. I previously read the “magic trick” theory. It was interesting and a fun little exercise, but if it turned out to be true, it would be a pretty unsatisfying narrative anyway, although it might be great in something that could get through it more quickly. (Maybe that could explain what happened with Sleepy Hollow– still bitter.) I would read a fanfic of it and I might check out one of the author’s books. I enjoy some of the “Aziraphale lied” theories, and I like the theory that Aziraphale and Crowley both have reasons and they aren’t that incompatible with what we’ve seen of them for two seasons.
Love how that last theory was literally just “I hated the writing for season 2 so I’m just gonna pretend most of what happened in it is actually fake because I didn’t like it and also because I’ve badly misinterpreted what the characters are like.” Like the whole bit about Azuriphale kills me. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t the whole point of him giving away the flaming sword supposed to illustrate how even from early on his morals don’t always line up with Heaven’s agenda? How he’s sometimes willing to bend or even break the rules a little bit in the name of doing what he believes to be the right thing? And does this person seriously think Zira was only interested in stopping Armageddon for the sake of his own self interest? Because again, correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure it had more to do with how fucked up it was that the whole world was going to be destroyed and millions of innocent lives lost solely for the sake of a great big pissing contest between Heaven and Hell. And finally if he was only doing good because it was his duty then why is it that despite no longer being a part of Heaven he still continued to do good things like, idk, forgiving Maggie for being massively behind on her rent, or going out of his way to help his amnesiac former boss hide despite the massive risk he was putting himself at and also the fact that said former boss was a complete dickhead? Like did this person even watch the same damn show?
Great article! Thanks! I agree with you. We just need to accept that there were no shananigans. And deal with it. Their relationship has so many levels and that’s why we love good omens. BTW I noticed on Tumblr that people are using the #ineffable dumbasses tag and I’m loving it. Despite not believing in the theories and honestly believing that they had to had that crisis, I can’t deal with “#ineffable divorce”. It’s not a divorce yet… It’s just a… Temporary separation.
The 7th episode thing is funny cause like… do y’all not see what they’re doing? With the number of episodes? There are gonna be 3 seasons total… there are 6 episodes per season… 666 But anyways, the coffee theory… I also thought it was bullshit, but the most alarming piece of evidence there isn’t the possible miracle sound or anything, it’s what the metatron says in the shop, then to aziraphale… he asks for just a dash of almond syrup, but when he gives it to az, he says it’s a hefty jigger of almond syrup Angels seem very literal about what they say, he asked for a little, he didn’t taste the coffee presumably, but he said there was a lot It’s most likely not an oversight as it’s the finale and a lot of thought goes into it, so why did he say that? Idk… I’m not a theory person either but I don’t think this is a theory, he did something to that coffee
The magic trick theory makes me long for the times of crude google doc presentations that were poular on tumblr around the 1st half of 2010s. Apart from the fact that it’s obviously very biased and inaccurate, the way its written really annoys me. The OP is acting very snarky and cocksure, bending the material to fit the theory, while sucking up to Neil Gaiman every paragraph. It seems sort of passive aggressive.
the “so predictable” comment almost feels like… scoffing at humanity. idk i made a big mental gymnastics jump but the way that religion sees dying as a Good thing, because you’re returning to the god and saviour and all that, but he sees humans and takes the question literally and sees how they’d choose to live and DEMEANS IT (sorry if this makes no sense hahah)
I don’t get all of those insane theories when there’s one really possible continuation Naive as always, Aziraphale chooses (for him) the greater good because he hopes he can change anything, then he realizes that he can’t change shit, and they all want to go through with apocalypse, gets reunited with crowley, does whole apology performance cause dance aint enough, GO1 once again, and happy ending
I will say there is expected to be a season 3 Also with the coffee yes you have a point there but I always thought it was because usually azerofel is persuaded to do something after having a meal that’s always how it was with Crowley so I’m assuming that’s what the medatorn did to but with the coffee
before I look at this. My theory is that he was drugged, or bewitched somehow, his expressions are really weird and the coffee and the fact that the whole conversation was kept from us is really fishy. I do think the “give me coffee or…” thing is going to play a part. Especially Metatron asking “Do they ever choose death?” Rewatching this scene makes my alarm bells go off like crazy! Also I think there is a fat chance that Azira writing everything down in his diaries during this season is a big fat wink that they will be important for season 3. Like really important. Also not eating the “angel cakes” was kinda off but that is just me. Azira did look like he was pushing Crowly “away”. He wanted to hug him back during the kiss maybe he was holding back not because he did not understand but because he had made up his mind about something he, in his mind, had to do. And at the end of the season when he was going “up” there was this kinda dirty smirk just before the season ended that did not fit at all unless it was going to tell us something about season 3. The acting was amazing! They must have had so much fun.
Damn Again. Super late to the party But you’ve summarized my exact idea on this theories Still, I cannot keep away of my mind, that smile Azi have (in the elevator) There was a time I thought “maybe is because he realized Crowley’s feeling are for real” I don’t know I just can’t So happy season 3 is happening So sad that is gonna be a long waiting
Many younger viewers watch fantasy (Gaiman a master at fantasy fiction also of course the late Terry Pratchett) and with all due respect the line between fact and fiction gets blurred. There’s a clear story arc in this seque between Good Omens 1 which would have been fine as a stand alone book and what is at some point going to become a trilogy which I think has less to do with hormones running rampant and more about deep friendship and finding agency and self respect. I don’t think the malevalent look Dereck Jacobii’s character gave Crowley was unintentional, he’s one’s of the most respected actors in the classical canon he does nothing by accident. The coffee stuff … well the words piffle and balderdash come to mind. my husband died recently and yes I found Crowley’s speech moving and painful; we all miss moments when we could say how we really feel He should get a BAFTA for it. I saw this film as tripartite: 2 humans who can see clearly something these celestial beings … just don’t get; 2. Gabriel and Beelzebub (the fact she;he who cares turned into a vision of beauty sheer Hollywood walking out of the machinery good for them and the cliff hanger, Azrirophale still clinging to illusions while Crowley “how much trouble can I get into for asking a few questions?” represents the repercussions of speaking truth to power. I should know my grandfather died in a concentration camp. We won;t know for some time. I do support the writers’ strick Gaiman a lot on his plate four years from now everyone will be a lot older and hopefully wiser.
I kinda want some of the fan theories to be debunked as part of season 3 like they were in Sherlock season 3. Because yeah, each of them would take away from character development if they were true, but they are also out in the open now, so might as well have some fun playing with viewers’ expectations
I find many of the Theories interesting. The Coffee Theory: possible, The Lie Theory: ???,The Switch Theory(didn’t think of that)-possible but highly unlikely to pull it off again, The ‘Magician’s Trick’ Theory…huh????, And The Rescue Theory (another GO fan suggested this one and I like it ). I feel that Crowley will be doing ALOT of drinking and mopping about ( similar to ep. 5 of GO s1), pretending that everything is FINE. He is actually going to be waiting for his Angel to realize that Heaven is using/abusing him and humanity again so that he (Crowley) can rescue Az from Heaven. As Az says, “it makes him so happy” 😊😊😊. If he does get rescued from Heaven,Az will have to spend at least another 6000 yrs doing the “I was wrong” dance for his demon Hubby .😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I find theories to be a fun little distractions to chew on in between canon content; but I don’t like it when fandoms get so invested in a theory that they demand it be canon or allow their expectations to sour their experiences of the actual show. And yes, I remember the infamous season 4: I watched up to the penultimate episode and then refused to watch the finale because the whole season just stank. I knew there was no extra episode, but I was always going to be disappointed. And the Magic trick theory, only half way through, and all I can think is: Just admit that you didn’t like this season and move on with your life, this diatribe is just painful. Edit 2: Also it sounds like this person has GO Metatron confused with SPN Metatron, writing fanfic into reality was his bag.
The only theory I have in season 2 is that Neil Gaiman wants us to stop shipping too much Crowley and Aziraphel and pretending that they don’t have defects. I don’t like the ship of Gabriel and Beelzebub because it doesn’t make sense to me, but it makes me understand that this is a series where a lot of things doesn’t makes sense and it’s ok, just pass over and see new crazy stuff. I really like the scene where Nina and Maggie explain that they aren’t ready for being togheter, not yet, because they need time to works on their lives. For me is the same thing with Crowley and Aziraphel: they have different vision of what they can be togheter, and they aren’t ready for being togheter as a couple. So I think Gaiman wrotes that finale because as fan we are too obsess with this couple and their happy ending. I think Gaiman will surprise us in season 3, and he likes the fandom theories because they are crazier that what he wants to do… You know, humans…
I think theorising comes from a place of emptiness, there is a sort of empty feeling at the end, is there something we don’t know? Probably, that is what a few years of mental illness waiting for the next season is for, defending our dumb theory with our life until we find out Aziraphale really is that gullible or it was something stupid like death literally showed up if he didn’t drink the coffee
Crowley and Aziraphale are more human than anyone else in heaven or hell, what’s more human than miscommunication and making mistakes? I get why people are mad at aziraphale,but his relationship with heaven it’s pretty much like a parent/ child abusive relationship. I hate the coffee theory because it takes away all the character depth that all the good writing has achieved, then again I’m also still crying about that ending lol.
So, my theory is Crowley is the angel Raphael who is known as the healer in the Bible. He helps mankind. I also think that Nina and Maggie are angels and/or demons. Maggie may be a demon cos she misspelled urgency and when the demons throw the stone thru the bookshop window, they point out that demons can’t spell… angel is spelled wrong and Shax misspelled toast. When the time comes, Aziraphel will have to blow the trumpet to start the end and Crowley will stop him and God’s ineffable plan was to have them stop it all along and to show that love is more important than anything else.. Maybe? 😊
1) Your impression of Derek Jacobi merrits a BAFTA. 2) To all my dear people who theorize so much: have you ever been in a situation in which you love someone very much indeed and you are sure you know what is best for them and for you, but they adamantly oppose your belief and you feel thorn inside because, by doing what you think is right, you’ll hurt them, lose them or worse, and by going along with them, you believe you’ll hurt them as well, and yourself, and end up going against your own better judgment? Well, it happens. It happens in real life, and it happened in fiction just before your eyes, and there is absolutely no need to justify it by anything as far fetched as a body switch or a spiked coffee. Love is complicated enough as it is, so might as well just shave it with Occam’s Razor. That being said, Gaiman’s plans are –bless him – ineffable, so who the f*ck knows. I’ve been wrong before, and you may be right. Keep on theorizing my loveys ❤
“The magic trick you didn’t see” made me angry as well. It’s refreshing to see another person who disliked it, I was feeling quite uncomfortable with how people were praising this theory. Not only, as you say, the author is basically saying that Neil Gaiman’s writing is bad without taking responsibility for it (I mean, just say you didn’t like it and go on with your life), but the theory is also belittling the characters and their growth, excusing every single thing they do with “well it must be Metatron’s fault”. It felt offensive to me, it completely erases the theme of religious trauma that both Aziraphale and Crowley suffer from (of course in different ways), making it seem like they aren’t allowed to make imperfect choices and that it’s out of character for Aziraphale to choose heaven. He is an angel, a principality. Principalities are the angels of love: they love everything, unconditionally. It is coherent with his character to give up on something personal for the greater good. I think we should accept the ending as it is and “wait and see”.
I subscribe to the lie theory, but would be absolutely fine if it turns out that Aziraphale was just being Aziraphale. I think both make sense, but lying makes more sense. I have a whole bunch of reasons which would take way too much time to type, but I will hit on one point. You said Aziraphale is a terrible liar and Crowley knows him too well for him to get away with it, but Aziraphale has absolutely lied to Crowley and gotten away with it. He lied to Crowley when he asked if he’d found the Anti Christ… kind of. He never explicitly lies, but he answers Crowley’s question with a bunch of accusatory questions and by the end Crowley is convinced Aziraphale knows nothing. The fact is Aziraphale usually lies by omission or misdirection. The only time he directly lied was telling Gabriel that those were Job’s new children… and that was also the only time he was really somber about it. Usually when he lies he gets very animated… anxious or silly or excited. In fact the energy he has when he’s practicing how to tell Gabriel he lost the antichrist without admitting he lost the antichrist… it’s very similar to the energy he has when he’s telling Crowley about his conversation with the Metatron. I think he’s withholding information to change the context of that conversation in some way. And why, you ask, would the metatron want him up there under duress? Aziraphale is the only one that found the antichrist. If they’re having the second coming, they might need someone to find the Messiah.
sorry to be commenting on this literally months later, ive been on a gomens kick recently BUT. i wholeheartedly agree with the notion that “the magic trick you didnt see” theory is a fundamental misunderstanding of the characters, as well as the rest of these theories. there have been a plethora of tv shows and books and just media in general where ive seen theories that are well thought out and i enjoy, but good omens isnt one of them because i dont? necessarily think its written with the intent to be theorized and speculated on, at least not the way people are doing it. i think its written to just… be a story? obviously people are going to have their theories, and i even like some of them, but theres a few that change the entire plot and point of the series, and those are the ones that make me incredibly irate. the series has never really shied away from what it meant, and i think everything we’ve seen thusfar has been exactly what happened for that simple fact. idk i might be incredibly off base here, and of course people are entitled to their opinions regardless of whether i agree with them or not, but i just feel like a lot of theories truly are just a fundamental lack of understanding of the characters, and/or an inability to comprehend what theyre reading.
OK but hear me out (/j): what if the metatron is Derek Jacobi’s incarnation of the master before he trapped his timelord consciousness in the watch, and he thinks Crowley is the doctor so he’s taking Aziraphale away to make Crowley miserable? Additional side HC: what if running from Crowley was the reason he had to trap himself in the watch?
i just thinking that Crowley and Aziraphale love each other, but they have different opinions on their relationship. Aziraphale just want best for Crowley and thinks that joining Heaven is better option for him, and Crowley have completely opposite opinion, he wanted to run away with Aziraphale since season 1, so it’s not coffees fault they just different
There’s ONE crack-pot theory I accept, and it’s the “The Magic Trick You Didn’t See”. It makes incredible sense, if you take the Book of Life as a book in which all life is described into and written, like a book (for example, I’m writing this comment and this comment is described in the Book of Life) instead of a list of all the lives that ever existed and ever will exist (more like a census book, which was what I understood the book being).
I don’t buy theses theories, but there are definitely some interesting (or if I’m being honest bad) writing choices in this season. And its a lot deeper than “just not liking some scenes”. There are some major flaws and I think people picked up on that at least subconsciously. So instead of seeing it as bad writing, people went looking for meaning because Neil Gainman should know how to write better. 1.The overall Jim/Gabriel story should be the A story, but it quickly becomes obvious it’s the B story so that the weaker Maggie/Nina story can be more upfront. It’s weird that the major conflict and what should be the driver of the story takes a back seat to everything else. 2.There is a perfect setup for the stakes (book of life – A&C getting annihilated) of heaven and hell discovering A&C helping Jim. But those stakes are almost immediately defanged when we find out that the other angels and demons won’t notice Gabriel because of the mega-miracle. So all of the tension from that obstacle is gone. I can understand why people think this is a checkov’s gun that never went off. It becomes a non issue so quickly it’s jarring. Typically good writing keeps the tension going as long as it can. 3.The flash back scenes are pretty disconnected from the main stories. Sure they are sort of shoehorned in to fit with the major plot, but in a really superficial way. I get that they are there to explore A&C’s relationship, but they feel like a tacked on tangent for the most part. This wouldn’t be a problem if they didn’t take up so much time that the main present day plots aren’t well developed.
Hi I know I’m late to the party, but I too don’t believe in the coffee theory‼Why because it seems too crazy to work even in this series. Here’s what I think; Aziraphale and Crowley love each other, but they both want their relationship to go in different ways‼ Ps: if any of the coffee theorists want to come after me here please understand I mean no harm.
I usually let theories be theories because I won’t give anymore ducks or ears than are needed. But the last reason you should us for the fourth (fifth?) Theory makes my blood broil. It’s more of a problem I have with fandoms and queer characters. I see a lot of queer characters placed into hetronormative boxes when it’s not needed. The person basically sighted their own preconceived notions about more effeminate men as being dainty, lazy, little queen who need to be taken care of uwu. I could be reading too much into this but it is just so telling in how they think about Aziraphael. He’s just a dainty soft boy, who doesn’t really do much~ which is not his character at all. And then they characterize Crowley as this active and better person. I’ve seen a lot of queer and/or more feminine male characters getting put into soft boy boxes, when they are frequently shown as strongwilled, powerful, skillful ect. (This also happened with Pavitr Prabhakar when Across the Spider-verse came out) I don’t think the person who wrote that theory respected the characters or story in the slightest. They obviously didn’t respect Neil. I think the theory is not only a bad take but also harmful and disrespectful to the work that Neil put in but also Terry Pratchett (Rest in Peace). The first season (and book) did very well to characterize Aziraphael as a good person. In the end their theory stomped on all of the hard work and effort done by everyone involved. I don’t like getting worked up but a sincerest, screw you, to the person who actually thought that was something they could write and share with the fandom.
Prediction: Season 3 will NOT be the happy ending fans want (including me). Why? Because it is bad story telling – and giving fans what they want, is not giving fans what they _need_. I do believe there will be a catharsis – Aziraphale will get over his cognitive dissonnance and finally commit fully to Crowley – but I fear something will still go wrong. Something final. Something devastating. Either that or it will all be Disney Princess like and everything will be tickety boo….
ok but the final scene was one of my favorite parts of the entire season (and in my opinion some of the best writing of it as well) and I don’t understand why people construct these elaborate theories to somehow prove it wrong. Literally every single theory I’ve seen so far can be debunked by the fact that crowley and aziraphale are fucking idiots and terrible at communicating. Also I feel like a lot of the theories I’ve seen scream “i only like good omens because of my ship (not technically a ship anymore lmao but u know what i mean) and i don’t understand any of the characters or the point of the show.” Like wdym you don’t think the last scene was in character did we even watch the same show?? anyways i actually need this fandom to stop being absolutely fucking braindead and making the worst fantheories i have ever had the misfortune of interacting with
We need copium and season 3 😭💀 Personally I too dislike the coffee theory because idk it feels odd y’know? And omg the last theory is just the author being delusional (so as we are rn but that’s on another level lmaoo) But alas, we must be in Neil Gaiman’s walls, ready to kick his arse for this pain and suffering 🥲
OMG I hate people calling Azi selfish just because he takes pleasure in things. Him looking at his books and then Crowley and then forcing a smile and walking into the elevator to heaven is SUCH an image of Grin And Bear It self sacrifice it if I’ve ever seen it. He DOES actually believe he can do good in heaven, as his problem with heaven isn’t God, it’s angels not getting shit. He thinks he does good on Earth (he does). And good lord, how could he say no once he heard it’s the Second goddamned Coming. He was there for the first! He knew how that went. He DOES understand people to some extent, certainly better than the rest of them.
seriously these theories are some matpat stuff. nothing against the people who made them up i guess but jeez. also i dont get why everyone is so upset at the ending anyway. it ended “bad” yeah, but not from a writing perspective and its not like this is the end of the story. writing wise its really good imo. not every show needs to be purely feelgood with no issues, especially not a show with heavy themes of moral nuance and similar stuff like this one.
The Maggie part of the book of life theory is the only part that intrigues me. Rewatching season 2 i did notice some weird behaviour from Maggie, and i dont want to criticise her actor but it may have just been acting choices… but there were some things she did i thought were off, and im prone to overthinking so im prepared to disregard as me resding into it too much. I dont know what it would mean anyway. But i agree that people are in denial about aziraphale as a character and his motives. Hes literally religious trauma incarnate who still believes in the inherent goodness AND wants to protect crowley and be with him at all costs. So of course he’d be excited about an offer that meant he’d be in charge of heaven and get to work with crowley and be angels together. Idk it seemed pretty believable to me. Sure there was a load of weird shit going in the rest of the season that i continue to question and think about, but like you said, good omens is just a Batshit Show. ALSO worth mentioning: Neil mentioned that season 2 was intended to be a ‘bridge’ between season 1 and the sequel he and Terry had been thinking about before Terry passed (gnu), so it makes sense theres a cliffhanger and unexplained things. Thats what comforts me the most.
I love me some small creators that hyperfix on the same stuff that I do ❤ also, a new theory came to mind while perusal this: since the angels can tell when a miracle is performed, they probably knew when Gabriel miracled the jukebox to play everyday. What this has to do with anything? Idk. Decide 😅
I personaly think that metatron has some prior knolage beond the second coming and stuff and a plan befor he introdunced himself in seson six he walked in with a purpose and was defnity kinda manipulitive and may have even had some idea that crowly planed to face the muisic so to say. i think he definitly looked into them and who they ar befor aproching azriphale so he new how to apple to them and taking advatage of stuff but that was obvose i jsut felt like wrighing it out.
Wow though…the docs author’s opinion on Aziraphales character is just …🤦 BOTH of them can be selfish, no, scratch that, both can be HUMAN. That’s the point! And Im sorry but Crowley is not an innocent babe who is never selfish. This persons take sounds more like Crowley than Aziraphale😂 “wanting it just be comfy and have lunches with his bestie” that’s CROWLEY. Aziraphale giving his sword away was doing good not because it was “heavy”?! My God/Satan!😂😂
You look at these theories from the Watsonian point of view, taking what happened in the story at a true, face value. Nothing wrong with that. However, there is always the Doylist side. And people who have some experience in creative writing at some point realise that the authorial intent is the key. For instance, in a screenplay everything, every tiny detail MUST work for a plot. You don’t have time for whimsical cuteness just because you want it. And if you name a coffee shop, that should mean something. And IF you name the coffee shop “Give me coffee, or give me death” and THEN make the most cunning and powerful of all the angels bring coffee to one of your protagonists… If you don’t mean to hide anything behind this obvious symbolism, you are a shitty writer. For me it’s still up for debate whether Gaiman is one or isn’t, tho. Speaking of the Bentley. Yes, diegetically it’s tone-deaf, but every piece of music it was playing highlighted Crowley’s silent inner monologue, that bit of a good old prose that you can’t put into a screenplay. So, the Bentley is just a narrative device. (update: if anything, “Nightingales” song after the break up is more likely Crowley’s thoughts) And that’s why I’m in two minds about the Magic Trick Theory. Considering that it was written by a professional writer (she was really adamant to point it out at every chance she had)… she’s not entirely wrong. S2 was written… sloppily (let’s put it that way). I’m not a professional writer, I don’t have 9 published fantasy books, but I learned a thing or two about screenwriting and have been writing fanfics as screenplays… But in S2 I saw the same mistakes I tend to do.
I don’t think you really explained (or understood) their Book of Life theory well. you didn’t explain any of their points, and the point that the alcohol is evidence of when it is or isn’t canon, completely went over your head. you claim that disproves their point when that absolutely IS their point. it’s conflicting and points out that maybe the scenes with the alcohol are real. you don’t have to agree, but you made them look like an idiot. and the theory isn’t that dumb. it might be a stretch, but it’s sold and well thought out.