What an absolute beauty of an episode.
"Good Omens" as a concept has always playfully toyed with the paradoxical complexities of our perceptions of inherent good versus evil (philosophically exploring existential crises, arising from morally ambiguous situations ushered in by higher powers, whereby one could theoretically equate an act of obedience - in service of light - to the other, darkness; hence, how could we plausibly differentiate the will of God with that of his nemesis, Satan, when the lines we draw are hypothetically crossed, under further examination?) & Chapter 2 utilises the nuances borne from such contradictory (& usually conflicting) texts present in religious teachings to highlight how Angels & Demons (though depicted on opposing sides) arguably serve the same purpose & consequently, are indistinguishable from one another. Hence, although servants of the benevolent creator are inexplicably acknowledged as indisputably righteous & devils (his insubordinates), condemned for what they do, they're equally complicit in the events which unfold & in acknowledgement of that, Neil Gaiman expertly crafts a story that gorgeously captures the loneliness of attempting to live authentically with a clear conscience, continuously enacting what we believe to be the right thing... When our ideas of what we'd deem defensibility are debatable & subjective. Therefore, that inner turmoil & shared understanding Crowley & Aziraphale possess (catalysing the majority of their problems) is ultimately what binds them together, makes them so unique a partnership (additionally, captivating to watch in each subsequent installment) & strengthens their need for reaffirmation & support; neither is sure of their identity, but they find solace in the comfort, each provides. Tongue-in-cheek it may be, however, there's no denying the profundity of their observations.
"Good Omens" as a concept has always playfully toyed with the paradoxical complexities of our perceptions of inherent good versus evil (philosophically exploring existential crises, arising from morally ambiguous situations ushered in by higher powers, whereby one could theoretically equate an act of obedience - in service of light - to the other, darkness; hence, how could we plausibly differentiate the will of God with that of his nemesis, Satan, when the lines we draw are hypothetically crossed, under further examination?) & Chapter 2 utilises the nuances borne from such contradictory (& usually conflicting) texts present in religious teachings to highlight how Angels & Demons (though depicted on opposing sides) arguably serve the same purpose & consequently, are indistinguishable from one another. Hence, although servants of the benevolent creator are inexplicably acknowledged as indisputably righteous & devils (his insubordinates), condemned for what they do, they're equally complicit in the events which unfold & in acknowledgement of that, Neil Gaiman expertly crafts a story that gorgeously captures the loneliness of attempting to live authentically with a clear conscience, continuously enacting what we believe to be the right thing... When our ideas of what we'd deem defensibility are debatable & subjective. Therefore, that inner turmoil & shared understanding Crowley & Aziraphale possess (catalysing the majority of their problems) is ultimately what binds them together, makes them so unique a partnership (additionally, captivating to watch in each subsequent installment) & strengthens their need for reaffirmation & support; neither is sure of their identity, but they find solace in the comfort, each provides. Tongue-in-cheek it may be, however, there's no denying the profundity of their observations.