Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Good Omens Season 2.
After years of anticipation, fans of Good Omens finally witness a momentous event in the Season 2 finale: Aziraphale and Crowley sharing a kiss. However, this kiss does not result in the happily ever after fans expected. It serves as a pivotal moment in their relationship, but ultimately leads to them making different choices. Aziraphale returns to Heaven, while Crowley remains on Earth, leaving them separated for the time being. Although there is no guarantee of a third season, Neil Gaiman, the creator of Good Omens, has plans for the story to continue. Fans can show their support by watching Season 2 and advocating for negotiations to resolve the Writers Strike.
After four long years of waiting, all six episodes of Good Omens Season 2 are now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Fans are eager to know one thing: Did Aziraphale and Crowley finally share a kiss? It’s a valid question. While a kiss is not necessary to validate the love story at the core of the show, it feels like a natural progression for Aziraphale (played by Michael Sheen) and Crowley (played by David Tennant) and has been speculated and teased by Neil Gaiman for a while. So, did our beloved angel and demon finally kiss in the new season and live happily ever after? The answer is both yes and no. It’s not as straightforward as one might expect.
Yes, Aziraphale and Crowley do share a kiss in the finale of Good Omens Season 2, but it doesn’t unfold as expected. Let’s briefly recap the events. The first season took viewers on a 6,000+ year journey of Crowley and Aziraphale’s relationship, confirming their deep love for each other. However, as is often the case in romances, their feelings remained oblivious to everyone except themselves. Season 2 brings a change to this dynamic. In the first episode, “The Arrival,” Aziraphale and Crowley find themselves united against a common enemy, Gabriel (played by Jon Hamm). They join forces and all seems well until Gabriel, devoid of clothing and memory, appears in Aziraphale’s bookshop. Aziraphale decides to help and hides Gabriel from Heaven and Hell. Soon, both sides begin searching for the missing archangel, endangering the peaceful existence that Crowley and Aziraphale have built together.
As the search for Gabriel intensifies, Crowley and Aziraphale resort to a cunning miracle to conceal his identity. However, this miracle arouses suspicion in Heaven, and they must explain its unintended consequences. To divert attention, Aziraphale claims that the miracle was responsible for the love between their shop neighbors. Throughout the season, using tactics borrowed from Jane Austen novels and Richard Curtis films, they try to get Nina and Maggie together in an effort to cover up their lie. Eventually, it is revealed that Gabriel and Beelzebub (played by Shelley Conn) fell in love during secret meetings after Armageddon failed to occur in the previous season. Gabriel reveals his decision to abstain from Armageddon Part 2 to Heaven, resulting in his memory being erased as punishment. However, before erasure, Gabriel hides his memories in a fly given to him by Beelzebub and heads to Earth to recover his memories and reunite with his love.
Once their deception is exposed to their former colleagues in the bookshop, Gabriel and Beelzebub abandon their positions and leave Earth, declaring that their love is more important than taking sides. After their departure, Nina and Maggie return to the bookshop and offer Crowley words of wisdom based on their own love lives. They explain that although their attempts to bring Nina and Maggie together weren’t successful, it did lead to communication and set them on the path to future romance. They make it clear that Crowley and Aziraphale have feelings for each other, but their failure to communicate prevents them from being together. Realizing the truth in their words, Crowley prepares to express his feelings to Aziraphale.
Simultaneously, Aziraphale is having coffee with Metatron, who offers him Gabriel’s old position and the opportunity to restore Crowley as an angel. Upon returning to the bookshop, Aziraphale eagerly shares the news with Crowley. However, before Crowley can speak, Aziraphale cuts him off and reveals the details of the offer. Devastated by the idea of losing Aziraphale, Crowley pleads with him not to return to Heaven but to abandon the celestial realm and be together like Gabriel and Beelzebub. The ensuing passionate confrontation is filled with rushed confessions and painful misunderstandings as both struggle to make the other understand their reasoning. When it becomes clear that neither will change their minds, Crowley pulls Aziraphale close, desperately attempting to convey his feelings through a final, impactful kiss. In response, emotionally torn, Aziraphale says, “I forgive you,” reaffirming his commitment to Heaven despite his heart belonging to Crowley. Although they are moved by this newfound physical intimacy, the grand gesture reveals a hard truth: real-life romance doesn’t always follow the narrative of movies.
Crowley and Aziraphale’s relationship reaches a significant milestone with their kiss, but it is far from the happily ever after that viewers may have expected. They both express their love for each other, but Aziraphale ultimately chooses his duty to Heaven, while Crowley decides to remain on Earth. To fully understand the bittersweet nature of this heartfelt scene and its implications for their future, it is essential to consider the context and underlying emotions of the kiss. Throughout the season, Crowley and Aziraphale’s understanding of love becomes more human-like. This is understandable since they have embraced earthly pleasures and adopted a mostly human lifestyle. They find joy in food, music, and literature. Consequently, they draw inspiration from romance novels and films to guide their romantic endeavors, resembling the only references they know.
However, as they attempt to bring Nina and Maggie together, they come face to face with their own journey of self-discovery. They realize they are ill-equipped to navigate their growing affection for each other. Crowley believes that one grand kiss can solve all their problems, as demonstrated in the finale. Aziraphale tries to focus on the joys of the moment, ignoring the conflict at hand. These actions reveal their simplified understanding of love, influenced by media portrayals. They soon discover that true love is much more complex. People are multifaceted, and conflicts cannot be resolved with a simple dance montage. The clash between their romantic ideals and the realities of love forces them to confront the depth and intricacy of their emotions.
The turning point occurs when Gabriel and Beelzebub abandon their roles and leave Earth for Alpha Centauri, prioritizing their love over taking sides. This pivotal moment impacts Crowley and Aziraphale, prompting them to question their choices and future. Ultimately, Aziraphale’s decision to return to Heaven reaffirms his commitment to his celestial duties, despite his deep affection for Crowley. Meanwhile, Crowley’s choice to remain on Earth represents his desire for companionship and a life on the planet they have come to appreciate. These decisions highlight the complexities and sacrifices often involved in relationships. Though their future remains uncertain, the kiss symbolizes an important milestone in their love story and sets the stage for potential developments in future seasons.
In conclusion, the kiss between Crowley and Aziraphale in Good Omens Season 2 is a significant moment with profound implications for their relationship. However, it is not a traditional happily ever after. Their choices and the conflicts they face demonstrate the complexities of love and the challenges of balancing personal desires with external obligations. By exploring the context and emotions surrounding the kiss, viewers gain a deeper understanding of its significance in the narrative. As fans eagerly await news of a potential third season, they can appreciate the depth and nuance of Crowley and Aziraphale’s evolving romance.
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