The Unholy Duo of Aziraphale and Crowley will be back once more in an attempt to ward off worldwide armageddon! Prime Video officially announced this week that the hit series, Good Omens, is back for a third and final season on the streamer.
The fantasy comedy series is based on the bestselling novel, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, by the late Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The upcoming final season will bring a conclusion to the Good Omens universe and characters.
GOOD OMENS TO RETURN FOR THIRD AND FINAL SEASON
Per Prime Video, the upcoming season is going to bring to life a conversation between original authors Gaiman and Pratchett from 35 years ago, where they mapped out “what happens next” to the characters of their best-selling novel.
Amazon MGM Studios Head of TV Vernon Sanders said via a press release on the announcement: “Good Omens has checked every box for a clever, witty, and funny comedy that not only made it a success on Prime Video but also made ‘goodness‘ watchable and fun thanks to Neil and Terry’s immense creativity. He continued, “The final season is sure to be packed with the same dynamic energy that our global customers have come to enjoy.“
Co-author, series creator, and co-writer Neil Gaiman stated, “I’m so happy finally to be able to finish the story Terry and I plotted in 1989 and in 2006. Terry was determined that if we made Good Omens for television, we could take the story all the way to the end. Season One was all about averting Armageddon, dangerous prophecies, and the End of the World.” Gaiman added, “Season Two was sweet and gentle, although it may have ended less joyfully than a certain Angel and Demon might have hoped.”
Gaiman added about the final season, “Now in Season Three, we will deal once more with the end of the world. The plans for Armageddon are going wrong. Only Crowley and Aziraphale working together can hope to put it right. And they aren’t talking.“
Series executive producer Rob Wilkins commented: “We’re delighted to see Crowley and Aziraphale returning after breaking our hearts in Season Two. Seeing award-winning duo David [Tennant] and Michael [Sheen] reunited will be such a joy. We only wish Terry was here to enjoy the ride with us.” Meanwhile, BBC Studios Head of Comedy Productions Josh Cole commented: “It is a rare joy to return to this uniquely wonderful show. The world Neil Gaiman and Sir Terry Pratchett created has thrilled millions around the world and we’re delighted to be bringing those fans a gripping conclusion to a story that began 35 years—and several millennia—ago.“
SEASON 3 WILL GO BEYOND THE ORIGINAL SOURCE MATERIAL
The show’s first season launched as a limited series on Prime Video in May 2019, becoming a worldwide hit. The series was later renewed for a second season, which eventually premiered earlier in July 2023, exploring the storylines going beyond the original source material to shed more light on the relationship and friendship between the angel and rare-book dealer Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and the fast-living demon Crowley (David Tennant).
Per Prime Video, the final season will start filming soon in Scotland. It will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories across the globe later on. Gaiman is back aboard the series as writer, executive producer, and showrunner for Season 3 as well. Narrativia’s Rob Wilkins, representing the estate of Terry Pratchett and BBC Studios Productions’ Head of Comedy Josh Cole will also executive produce the third season.
Amazon MGM Studios, BBC Studios, the Blank Corporation, and Narrativia are co-producing the upcoming season. Gaiman is continuing his relationship with Amazon MGM Studios, working under a first-look deal with the studio. Another Gaiman series being produced by Amazon MGM Studios is Gaiman’s upcoming series, Anansi Boys.
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This isn’t the only successful series for Gaiman getting another season. His series based on the acclaimed DC Vertigo comic book series, The Sandman, recently started filming its second season for Netflix in November. Good Omens Season 3 does not yet have an official release date. It will be streaming on Prime Video later on.
About Good Omens
Release Date:Â N/A (Season 3)
Created By:Â Neil Gaiman
Executive Producers:Â Neil Gaiman, Rob Wilkins, Josh Cole
Distribution:Â Prime Video
Cast: Martin Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm, Sam Taylor Buck, Jack Whitehall
Synopsis: Originally based on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling novel, Good Omens 3 explores storylines that go beyond the original source material to illuminate the ineffable friendship between Aziraphale (Michael Sheen), a fussy angel and rare-book dealer, and the fast-living demon Crowley (David Tennant).
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SOURCE: Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios
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