Crowley becomes a heavenly bee and learns the truth about the Armageddon sequel.

The second season of Good Omens draws to a close, and while it has never been less than amusing, is nowhere near as good as the first. Michael Sheen and David Tennant are the glue that hold this together, and some of the guest stars have been very welcome, but it’s been all over the place.

Shax’s invasion of Aziraphale’s bookshop is wrapped up rather conveniently after a sortie of fire extinguishers and encyclopaedias doesn’t do the trick, leading to the arrival of all parties into the now safe space to explain what’s been going on. Gabriel’s big secret about why his mind has been wiped and cast out of Heaven is nothing spectacular, and everyone shuffles around a bit awkwardly and makes up.

It’s a bit like the end of a Shakespearean play where people start pairing up and expressing previously undeclared love, just so that things are tied up neatly. There’s also room for a further season, with the plot line already revealed, but if this does come to pass, some tighter plotting would be desirable.

Verdict: Fun, but unfocused. Appealing leads still work best with a strong narrative. 6/10

Nick Joy