Created by Neil Gaiman.
Good Omens premiered on May 31, 2019.
Distributed by BBC Worldwide.
Good Omens TV Series Review
Good Omens is a fun fantasy series about an angel and a demon who become unlikely friends and try to save the world.
Season 1 is exciting, funny, and full of adventure as they work to stop the apocalypse.
Season 2 focuses more on their friendship and introduces a new mystery involving Heaven and Hell.
The final chapter, released in 2026 as a 90-minute finale, brings their story to an emotional conclusion.
Michael Sheen and David Tennant give outstanding performances throughout.
With humor, heart, fantasy, and memorable characters, Good Omens remains a favorite series for fans around the world.
CR Rating: 8/10.
Good Omens Actors
Michael Sheen as Aziraphale
DOB: February 5, 1969.
Bio: Welsh actor born in Newport, Wales, and raised in Port Talbot.
He trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and first gained recognition through acclaimed stage performances before becoming one of Britain’s most respected screen actors.
Role: Aziraphale is a book-loving angel who has spent millennia on Earth, develops a fondness for human life, and runs an antiquarian bookshop in London.
He is the emotional counterweight to Crowley, and the series works because he can be fussy, funny, and quietly heartbreaking all at once.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (13 eps).
Interesting facts: Sheen has spoken often about his Welsh roots, and he remains active on stage and in politically minded public work.
Notable Works: Staged, The Queen, Masters of Sex, Prodigal Son.
David Tennant as Crowley
DOB: April 18, 1971.
Bio: Scottish actor born David John McDonald in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, and raised in Paisley, Renfrewshire.
He trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (then the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) and became one of the United Kingdom’s most acclaimed actors through his work in television, film, theater, and voice acting.
Role: Crowley is the fast-living demon who has also been on Earth since the beginning of time and has grown attached to humanity, especially Aziraphale.
He is stylish, sarcastic, impulsive, and oddly tender, which makes him one of modern fantasy TV’s most beloved characters.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (13 eps).
Interesting facts: Tennant adopted the stage surname “Tennant” because the actors’ union required a unique professional name.
Notable Works: Doctor Who, Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Staged.
Jon Hamm as Gabriel
DOB: March 10, 1971.
Bio: Jon Hamm is an American actor best known for Mad Men, but his career has also included comedy, voice work, and prestige television.
By the time he joined Good Omens, he was already established as an actor who could play authority figures with real comic timing.
Role: Gabriel is the Supreme Archangel and the highest-ranking representative of Heaven during much of the series.
In Season 1, he serves as a powerful and often arrogant authority figure who pushes Heaven’s plans for Armageddon.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (10 eps).
Interesting facts: Hamm has spoken positively about the opportunity to explore a more comedic fantasy role after years of dramatic work.
Notable Works: Mad Men, Fargo, The Morning Show, Bad Times at the El Royale.
Miranda Richardson as Madame Tracy / Shax
DOB: March 3, 1958.
Bio: English actress from Southport who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has long been known for her versatility across film, television, and stage.
She is one of those performers who can make a character feel elegant, dangerous, and funny at the same time.
Role: In Season 1 she plays Madame Tracy, a medium and courtesan with a memorable presence in the human world.
In Season 2 she returns as Shax, a demon tied to Crowley’s orbit, which gives her a much darker and more confrontational role.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (11 eps).
Interesting facts: Richardson is a seven-time BAFTA nominee and an Academy Award nominee, and her career has remained remarkably consistent for decades.
Notable Works: Blackadder, Damage, Sleepy Hollow, The Crying Game.
Nina Sosanya as Sister Mary Loquacious / Nina
DOB: June 6, 1969.
Bio: English actress and narrator born in Islington, London, with training in dance and a long career in British TV, stage, and radio.
She often brings quiet intelligence and dry wit to her roles, which is why her Good Omens characters feel so distinct.
Role: In Season 1 she plays Sister Mary Loquacious, a nun connected to the mistaken Antichrist swap.
In Season 2 she returns as Nina, the owner of the coffee shop across from Aziraphale’s bookshop, giving the show a grounded modern-life counterpart to the celestial chaos.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (8 eps).
Interesting facts: Sosanya has enjoyed a successful career across television, radio, and theater, including extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Notable Works: Teachers, W1A, Last Tango in Halifax, Killing Eve.
Doon Mackichan as Archangel Michael
DOB: August 7, 1962.
Bio: British actress, comedian, writer, and impressionist born in Westminster, London, England.
She trained at the University of Manchester before beginning a distinguished career in comedy, television, radio, and theater.
Role: Archangel Michael is one of Heaven’s senior leaders and a member of the heavenly hierarchy overseeing celestial affairs.
Throughout the series, Michael serves as a representative of Heaven’s increasingly bureaucratic, inflexible, and authoritarian mindset.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: Mackichan is best known as a co-creator and star of Smack the Pony, one of the most influential British sketch-comedy programs of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Notable Works: Smack the Pony, Two Doors Down, The Day Today, Brass Eye.
Frances McDormand as the voice of God
DOB: June 23, 1957.
Bio: One of the most acclaimed American actresses of her generation, with major awards across film and stage.
Her voice work in Good Omens gives the series a calm, knowing narration that adds a mock-divine layer to the storytelling.
Role: God serves as the omniscient narrator of Season 1, guiding viewers through the story with witty observations, philosophical commentary, and dry humor.
The narration is a crucial part of the show’s tone and closely reflects the style of the original novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (7 eps).
Interesting facts: McDormand is one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, having won competitive Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and Tony Awards.
Notable Works: Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Nomadland, Burn After Reading.
Sam Taylor Buck as Adam Young
DOB: 2004.
Bio: English actor who gained international recognition for playing Adam Young in Good Omens.
Before appearing in Good Omens, he had already built experience through television and stage productions, including historical drama work.
Role: Adam Young is the Antichrist, accidentally swapped at birth and raised as an ordinary boy.
He becomes the focal point of Season 1’s end-of-the-world plot, and the show gives him a surprisingly relatable, childlike humanity.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (7 eps).
Interesting facts: Much of Buck’s personal life remains private, which is common for actors who began working professionally at a young age.
Notable Works: Medici.
Adria Arjona as Anathema Device
DOB: April 25, 1992.
Bio: Puerto Rican-American actress who trained in New York and built her profile through a mix of fantasy, action, and genre work.
She has since become one of the most visible younger actresses in streaming and studio film.
Role: Anathema Device is the last known descendant of the prophetess Agnes Nutter and a practicing occultist and witch.
Armed with Agnes Nutter’s centuries-old book of accurate prophecies, Anathema becomes one of the key human figures trying to prevent Armageddon.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: Arjona trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute before launching her professional career.
Notable Works: Emerald City, Andor, Hit Man, Blink Twice.
Michael McKean as Witchfinder Sergeant Shadwell
DOB: October 17, 1947.
Bio: American actor, comedian, writer, musician, and composer born in New York City, New York, USA.
With a career spanning more than five decades, he is known for his versatility across comedy, drama, television, film, and music.
Role: Shadwell is the last witchfinder sergeant and one of the key human comic figures in Season 1.
His blustering, suspicious worldview helps the series balance the celestial plot with down-to-earth absurdity.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: McKean co-wrote the Oscar-nominated song “A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow” with his wife Annette O’Toole, and he remains active in music as well as acting.
Notable Works: Laverne & Shirley, This Is Spinal Tap, Better Call Saul, Clue.
Jack Whitehall as Newton Pulsifer / Thou-Shalt-Not-Commit-Adultery Pulsifer
DOB: July 7, 1988.
Bio: English comedian, presenter, and actor from London who built his name through stand-up, TV comedy, and travel series.
His background makes him a strong fit for a character who is awkward, earnest, and easy to underestimate.
Role: Newton Pulsifer is the struggling computer engineer who becomes tangled up in the apocalyptic events of Season 1.
The character is a perfect comic foil, because he is both ordinary and accidentally important.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: Whitehall’s father, Michael Whitehall, became widely known through their travel documentary series Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father.
Notable Works: Fresh Meat, Bad Education, The Afterparty, Jungle Cruise.
Shelley Conn as Beelzebub
DOB: September 21, 1976.
Bio: English actress from London who has worked across British and international television, including Mistresses, Terra Nova, Bridgerton, and Gen V.
She brings a cooler, more controlled presence to Season 2’s infernal side.
Role: Beelzebub leads the forces of Hell and becomes one of the central antagonistic powers in Season 2.
The role shifts the show’s power balance because Beelzebub is less cartoonish and more politically dangerous than the earlier demon leadership.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (4 eps).
Interesting facts: Conn took over the role of Beelzebub in Season 2 after the character was portrayed by another actor in Season 1.
Notable Works: Mistresses, Terra Nova, Love Sarah, Gen V.
More Actors
Season 1 (2019)
• Daniel Mays as Arthur Young.
• Siân Brooke as Deirdre Young.
• Ned Dennehy as Hastur.
• Ariyon Bakare ‘as’ Ligur.
Season 2 (2023)
• Liz Carr as Saraqael.
• Tim Downie as Mr. Brown.
• Jeff Alexander as Mutt.
• Crystal Yu as Ms. Cheng.
Season 3 (2026)
• Bilal Hasna as Jesus.
• Poppy Lee Friar as Misty Cameron.
• Callum Coates as Mudge.
• Sean Pertwee as Brian Cameron.
FAQ – Good Omens TV Series
What is Good Omens about?
Good Omens follows the unlikely friendship between an angel, Aziraphale, and a demon, Crowley, who work together to prevent the end of the world.
Why is Season 3 only one episode?
The originally planned final season was reworked into a single feature-length finale to conclude the story of Aziraphale and Crowley.
Is Good Omens based on a book?
Yes. The series is based on the 1990 novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
How many seasons of Good Omens are there?
There are three chapters in total: Seasons 1 and 2, plus a final Season 3 that consists of a single feature-length episode.
Where can I watch Good Omens?
Good Omens is available on Prime Video.
Conclusion
Good Omens is a charming fantasy series that blends humor, adventure, and heartfelt storytelling.
With outstanding performances from Michael Sheen and David Tennant, the show delivers a memorable journey across its three chapters, making it a must-watch for fans of fantasy, comedy, and character-driven stories.