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Good Omens

Good Omens is a fantasy comedy television series based on the 1990 novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Good Omens is a fantasy comedy television series based on the 1990 novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. It follows the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley, who team up to stop the apocalypse. The series premiered in 2019 as a co-production between Amazon and BBC Studios, with Neil Gaiman serving as showrunner.

Premise

The series centres on an angel and a demon who have grown attached to life on Earth and join forces to prevent Armageddon. The story is adapted from the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Production

Good Omens was developed for television by Neil Gaiman and directed by Douglas Mackinnon. It was made as a co-production between Amazon and BBC Studios.

Cast

The lead roles are played by Michael Sheen and David Tennant. The ensemble also includes Jon Hamm, Miranda Richardson, Michael McKean, Derek Jacobi, Brian Cox, Benedict Cumberbatch and Frances McDormand as the voice of God.

Release and format

The first season premiered on Prime Video in 2019 and aired weekly on BBC Two in the UK in 2020. Later reporting identifies the series as having multiple seasons, with a third and final series renewed in 2023.

Key facts

  • The series is based on the novel Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
  • It was produced as a co-production between Amazon MGM Studios and BBC Studios.
  • Michael Sheen plays Aziraphale and David Tennant plays Crowley.
  • The first season was released on Prime Video on 31 May 2019 and later aired on BBC Two in the UK.
  • The series was renewed for a third and final series in December 2023.

Frequently asked questions

What is Good Omens?
Good Omens is a fantasy comedy television series adapted from the 1990 novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley, played by Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
When did Good Omens first air?
The first season premiered on Prime Video on 31 May 2019.
Who created the series?
Neil Gaiman created the series and served as showrunner.
How many seasons does it have?
Source coverage varies: early descriptions call it a miniseries, while later sources describe it as a three-season series with a third and final season renewed in 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Omens_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, creators, cast, production, release, and renewal for a third and final series.
  2. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Good-Omens
    Supports: Adaptation basis and description of the series as a miniseries based on the novel.
  3. BBC Culture — https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190521-tv-review-good-omens
    Supports: Early release context, creators, cast, and production details.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1869454/
    Supports: Series description, lead cast, genre, original release date, and premise.
  5. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/good-omens/1000550305/
    Supports: Season count and general series classification.