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It's very hard to explain everything that makes this show (and the book it's based on) so wonderful without delving into spoiler territory, but I'll do my best. First things first: once upon a time Neil Gaiman teamed up with Terry Pratchett to write a story. If you're not sold yet, I can only assume it's because you're not familiar with the work of these two geniuses. You should really get on that... Anyway, Good Omens: Aziraphale the angel and Crowley the demon have been living on Earth since the beginning of time and they really like the place. So, when their respective bosses tell them that Armageddon is due, Crowley decides that someone needs to throw a massive spanner in the works and drags an initially-reluctant Aziraphale along for the ride. Of course, it's a comedy, so nothing goes quite as planned (misplacing the Antichrist is easier than you'd think! that's all I'm saying!). But calling it a comedy is to miss everything else that it is as well. It's a drama, it's a coming of age story, it's a story about the power of friendship (and it's not nearly as sappy as that phrase usually implies), and it's a story about hope and struggling against impossible odds. I have loved the book since the 1990s, and I was honestly a bit nervous when I heard it was going to be adapted into a series, but this adaptation is spot-on in ways I couldn't have hoped for. They retain the unique narrative voice of the novel by having God sometimes offering commentary on the events, and the characters are instantly recognizable as the ones from the book. This thing brims with warmth and humor, just like the book did, and it never fails to lift my spirits when I'm feeling down. Neil Gaiman and co did a job that Sir Terry would have been proud of. This is an amazing series that I recommend to all my friends. Read full review
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This is a truly funny show. I enjoyed the story, loved the actors and of course the music is great too.
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Wonderfully engaging 6 episodes miniseries. Great British humor that closely mimics the book. Excellent cameo appearances and music selections, with writing far above most television series and many movies. Characters are allowed to develop and the story to unfold. The main actors give stellar performances that will leave you feeling that this indeed was time well spent.
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This is a terrifically witty film and the performances are superb. It puts a comic spin on a tragic subject. Michael Sheen and David Tennant are awesome. The premise of the film is out in left field and I like films like that.
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Such a great show with great actors. Love David Tennant in this! I want to watch it again already!
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