Prime Video announces hit drama with A-list stars is coming to an end after three series – leaving fans devastated
PRIME Video has green-lit a third series of the popular fantasy comedy-drama Good Omens, but it will be the show’s last.
The upcoming third season will bring David Tennant and Michael Sheen’s apocalyptic adventure to an end.
Doctor Who star David Tennant plays the fast-living demon Crowley opposite Michael Sheen’s angel Aziraphale in Good Omens.
The duo first appeared on screens in 2019, when Good Omens premiered as a limited series.
Good Omens, which is based on the well-loved novel Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and the late Sir Terry Pratchett, quickly became a worldwide hit. As a result, Prime Video ordered a second series of the show which debuted in July 2023.
Season 2 explored storylines that went beyond the original source material to illuminate the ineffable friendship between Aziraphale and Crowley.
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The forthcoming season will advance their story further, bringing to life the wishes of Neil and Terry, who mapped out “what happens next” to them almost 35 years ago.
Season three will see Neil, 56, continue as executive producer, writer, and showrunner. Meanwhile, Rob Wilkins of Narrativia will represent Terry Pratchett’s estate. The duo is also joined by BBC Studios Productions’ head of comedy Josh Cole as an executive producer.
Neil, who also wrote the hit Netflix series The Sandman, said: “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,” the prolific fantasy writer added.
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He continued, teasing the show’s progression through the seasons: “Season One was all about averting Armageddon, dangerous prophecies, and the End of the World.
“Season Two was sweet and gentle, although it may have ended less joyfully than a certain Angel and Demon might have hoped.
“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.”
Celebrating the show’s return, Rob added: “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.”
Prime Video confirmed the final season of Good Omens will begin filming in Scotland soon.
Good Omens fans quickly took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their excitement about the upcoming season.
One said: “This news just made my morning!”
“I’m so f***king happy!” added another.
“Celebrating the renewal today,” commented a third.
However, many viewers were left devastated by the confirmation that this would be the show’s last season.
“I don’t want the show to end!” said one devastated viewer.
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In reference to the show ending after three seasons, another fan commented: “We all knew it would be the case, but we never said we’d be okay with it.”
Series 1 and 2 of Good Omens are available to stream on Prime Video now.