"always too late" love this specific content. got to know things that i didn't know, the authors' side of the story, and might look into in the future.

38:10 Bro that is literally Erens entire character, the want to be independent and strong all the while relying on others is literally half his motivations. This entire segment is really stupid in my opinion, anybody sensible could see that the “conservative” actions are obviously immoral and wrong. Stop trying to make unreasonable narratives about the author

Whole second half of this video went off the rails so hard

Eren did try and change the outcome. He told armin that no matter what he did to try and change it everything came out the same. The ending is quite stupid though. Ymir wanted mikasa to do what she couldn't which was kill the person she loved although eren didnt treat mikasa nearly as bad as fritz treated Ymir. Could'vd had a much better ending in my opinion. I can agree with Eren though. The majority of people would do some terrible things to save the ones they love.

30:32 virtue signalling starts here Yeah bro,conservatives totally hate refugees and the poor,that's why the majority of global charity organizations are religious based,like it or not you need some level of conservatism in society,just like you need some level of liberalism in society,too many conservatives and not enough liberals creates fascism and too many liberals and enough conservatived creates socialism,in order to have a republic of any kind you need a mix of both,Attack On Titan is literally all about that,the Marleyans are cultural marxists who believe they have a right to take what they want from the Eldians because they were oppressed centuries ago,meanwhile the Jaegerists are in the opposite end of the spectrum,believing strongly that eldians are supierior and wanting to get rid of all other races and establish a global ethnostate,either side left to their own devices creates tyranny,which is why we need both because one keeps the other in check...

this is the first essay about good omens i come across that actually includes the ace aspect of it and i thank you so much for doing so! it's something most people (including myself and i AM ace) wouldn't even really notice at first glance, but ngl it's probably one of the reasons we cherish the story so much without realizing

They aren't ACE, they appear to be more 'demi sexual'. Considering that the smooch at the end. At first Aziraphale pulls him close, then pushes him away. He does it more out of fear and confusion than anything else. Yes they are queer (like I am), but that's all we know for now. They even said that angels are 'genderless' unless they "Try very hard". Because they don't have physical bodies unless granted them. Crowley obviously desires Aziraphale, but Aziraphale doesn't seem to understand yet, or is afraid to give in. Crowley seems to be genderfluid like me, but I'm stuck between female and unisex, but never go more male than that, but I've been called male on multiple occasions. So I fall under the very edge of the transgender umbrella.

Loveit tha ks for sharing ❤

It's interesting to see videos of people talking about how good omens wouldn't be continued now that it has a second season and it's confirmed to have a third one. It's nice to see how far this show and this fandom as a whole has come. Wish Terry Pratchett could see it

What I don't get is whenever Iseyama writes something as an EXAMPLE to show that it's stupid, people use this as evidence that he supports this thing. Eren is the villain of the show! How stupid would it be to assume he's speaking out for the author?

AOT is globalist propaganda using trauma-based mind control. Nationalism, imperialism, monarchy, and fascism are all shown to be horrific through the entire series. It’s only the recognition of everyone being human and that we should all unite together that is praised time and time again mostly through Armin. Despite the show’s complexity and the depth of the story the political messaging is relentless. I found it grating and predictable by the end. If you think this show is conservative or nationalist then you’re not the target audience. You either can’t grasp its meaning or you’ve already been won over by globalism so badly that anything that remotely resembles nationalism offends you. This show is to convince nationalists to become globalists. That’s it. Also, I’m not a conservative or nationalist myself. Both sides of the political aisle are twisted and any governance by human beings is doomed to fail.

Spectacular analysis that I had to watch it twice. I always struggled to find the themes that fit best with the entire story. The genre switch makes that very difficult so I agree that lies and manipulation are a pretty good fit. I do find the conversative, ultra nationalistic, and even fascistic undertones disturbing. U pointed out the us vs. them dichotomy. I think the early scene with the insects best symbolizes this zero sum mentality. But I would also add the idea of permanent enemies and forever war. I think of the scene with Erwin asking who the true enemy is. The thinking that there will always be enemies, both within and without. After one enemy is gone, then there will be another. Some argue that there is this perpetual cycle of violence, that conflict and not collaboration is the essence of the human condition. But that's simply untrue. Some argue that the story is antifascist, but they really don't understand what an antifascist story looks like. U pointed out the lack of civil institutions on the island. But it goes further than that, almost every character is a soldier. The story implies that only soldiers can be heroes or lead. Hell, even the diplomats are soldiers. No wonder "negotiations" failed. That is the very antithesis of an antifascist story. I just think that centering the story on fascistic villian is irresponsible. In favor of shock value, the author chose this. He wants us to be emotionally attached to the protagonist, the pov character as any good writer. But how could he not foresee that some could not detach once the hero becomes a villian? I mean is the message really if a nation chooses to exterminate 80% of humanity, then humanity can live happily ever after. We don't even see anything of the aftermath or the survivors. Just images of our merry band of enablers. This is an odd anti-war or antifascist tale.

"Neil said he retired from show-running, so there won't be another Good Omens after this one." Boy, do I have news for you. xD

I feel so loved by Neil Gaiman, for his statement regarding the orientations and gender of the two. Especially as this is a beautifull show of aromantic experience, with seeing any aromantic experience being rare to begin with. It's disappointing and hurtful to me, when such videos don't mention that. Double if asexuality is talked about. I want to scream how beautifully aromantic these two are, and feel like ppl won't hear me.

What a great analysis and Video Essay. As an Anime Only who really liked the ending I do disagree with the points you made about the show being having a conservative worldview baked into it, in the sense that I think some things might've been misunderstood. So let me explain why I think this show is more antifascist and critical of those same conservative standpoints. While Eren and frankly many other characters throughout the first three seasons and paradis sort of as a whole have many conservative and even protofascist views, these views are also getting challenged through the entirety of the show. As the Scouts learn the truth of the world many of their views begin to shift, seen in their collaboration with the Warrior Squad, while Eren literally not able to let go of the past and the world he envisioned is driven into radicalisation spurned on through self isolation and the refusal to communicate with his friends. I could ramble on this topic for hours and how Eren represents isolated youths that fall victim to the Alt-Right Pipeline. I dont know Isayama's own political beliefs but I do believe that Attack On Titan was created to criticise the Themes central to it's story. Theres so much I want to say I might as well make my own Video Essay about why Attack on Titan is in my opinion one of the best pieces of modern antifascist art.

4:30 This is nothing new really, people actually attack people who play the bad guy in soap operas bc they think the role is real. People are bonkers…I haven’t quite cone to terms with that myself, but I’m slowly getting there. That being said, it’s really sad that people really can’t distinguish between reality and entertainment. 😕

23:51 wellllllll not exactly

I'm gonna make a confession: When the 1st TV miniseries of Good Omens came out, I had never read the book. I'm not sure I knew it existed. I tend to hyperfocus on one favorite thing in the media for years, and I've had a cycle of Star Trek/Lord of the Rings/Doctor Who going for at least three decades. Now Good Omens has squeezed itself into the cycle, very much helped by the fact that David Tennant is my favorite actor ever. (I'm sure Michael Sheen will also be top rank if I ever find any of his other stuff). I now have the book and yes, I've finally read it, and it will definitely join the cycle. I've got the DVD of the first series and I will get the 2nd series when it comes out, and the 3rd (which HAS TO HAPPEN, quick as you can, Neil, if you don't mind). And I'm reading fanfic too and might start writing it if I'm not careful. Oh no whatever shall I do?! 😜

The fact that there is a second season now and everyone is crying…

Totally agree, except on the kid who played Adam. He was fine

This is a phenomenal video! I’ve not heard these takes on the show before and it’s definitely an interesting view to take. It’s really broadened my understanding of the shows message.

Your essay was so well done, i'd love to hear you talking about the second season

I personally dont like the series that much because of how women are written and portrayed in it but it's always interesting to hear others opinions. Cool vid

Came here after Good Omens 2. Neill Gaiman is a lair and he owes us all the apology dance.

How are we feeling after season 2 :,)

This was really enjoyable to watch and listen to, even with those GIF's ha, cause of your insightful thoughts and knowledge. Considering some of your thoughts though i'd love if you wanted to, hearing you're thoughts on season 2 :) keep up these video

Thank you for saying we should sit back and relax and just appreciate what we have been given in this show. Because right now many of us need to relax. <3

tbh I didn‘t see death in good omens as the same character as death in the discworld novels. And I really liked the one in good omens! It wasnt the same, of cause not, and of cause I love Death from the discworld novels! But in this story I feel like this one fits better.

............so, anyone else here after Neil just casually decided to stab all our hearts with a metal stake?

ahahaha 😭😭 (check when i wrote this)

This essay, while of course cannot touch on season 2, points to why it wasn’t very good and lost so much of its charm. I of course loved pretty much all of the Crowley and Aziraphale scenes, but the overall plot and other characters fell very flat. It missed Pratchett’s humour and the final episode with the kiss takes away from a lot of the feeling that was explained in this essay. Speaking as an ace and non-binary person here, to clarify! I think it would have worked well as a wow look as they have spent more time on earth, their relationship is becoming more human. But it didn’t seem that way either.

Now give us one on the second season. Love to see that.

hey have you seen season 2 by any chance yet :)

I just came back to remember the good times. Before season 2 dropped. If we don’t get s3, I’ll go fucking feral.

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"We arent getting anymore" as I'm watching this to get hyped for the release in 3 hours

Crowley .. find Justin Hanna.. hugs n kisses..

So far as the whole 'asexual' thing goes, I remember from my Catholic kidhood that angels have no genitals. The almighty, like some sultans, has castrated his representatives. This has consequences for some (far from all!) modes of explicit sexual behavior - and emotion? Dunno.

14:58 Anthony Stewart Head would’ve made a better incarnation of Death (IMHO of course). 💀

6 days to create the world, 6 episodes for Terry Prachett and Neil Gaiman to destroy it, and now 6 days until season two debuts. How do they write a sequel to the Apocalypse? Can’t wait to find out. 😇😈

now we are about 2 weeks from the release of the second season <33

As an ace person, I feel a tremendous amount of appreciation for the asexual aspect of their love story. 🖤🩶🤍💜

Is a love story

As an ace woman, I appreciate the acknowledgment more then I can say in words.

Isayama really did mess up the writing after ch90. The ending was utter garbage

part2 for season 2?

I'm eagerly anticipating season 2 because despite the few shortcomings of this show I feel like Crowley and Aziraphale are the heart of it, even if the story isn't all about them the way they have a montage of scenes where they run into each other in the past, the escaping and unlearning the status quo of their worlds, enjoying being on earth and being in a type of LGBT relationship you don't normally see is beautiful and could be a story on it's own (which is what season 2 is for)

So fun that I’m trolling through KZbin for good omens content to tide me over till season 2 and this lovely video ends with THERE WILL BE NO SEASON 2 and now in2023 Neil is talking about how he is already working on season 3 as long as Amazon green lights it lolololwhat a wonderful world

And unfortunately for you season 2 will be going on *AIR* in the next month

The thing about Death is, I was really looking forward to hearing him speak in CAPITAL LETTERS but it didn't feel like that was what we got