Good Omens 1x01 "In the Beginning" Reaction

[@eram858]

As for the nature of Crowley and Aziraphale's relationship, Neil Gaiman has said this is a love story.

[@joemackley7894]

David Tennant, Michael Sheen, driving a Bentley and listening to Queen. What more could you want?

[@ericmishima]

IKR!

[@andrewlincoln6966]

Nick Offerman getting yelled at over video call by his in-labor wife.

[@cloud0598]

i would marry either/both those men and im a straight male, thats how much i love those brilliant boys

[@terristevens1778]

@@cloud0598 I think you would get an argument from the one you DON'T marry as they are the bromance made in heaven. And hell. However, whoever you leave behind I would grab up in a heartbeat!

[@nos5915]

Lots o' gay. Which was also delivered.

[@manchester26m]

The running joke in the book is that every tape/CD in every car eventually turns into a Queen album. Also, this show is REALLY close to the book with very few differences.

[@karabelle221]

Not every car - just Crowley’s bentley. And it’s specifically after a fortnight (two weeks)

[@gegalloneword1481]

fun fact, Neil Gaiman, who co wrote the book with Terry Prachett, also adapted the book for the show, and was the showrunner. You won't find a closer adaption to a writers vision anywhere

[@artembentsionov]

He promised that to Pratchett before the latter’s death

[@lukescheffe9851]

And where thing had to be cut, he cut his parts if at all possible.

[@legionkahn]

The chemistry between Sheen and Tennant is just perfect i this show.

[@Huntress_CSG]

Sesskasays: I wonder what kind of relationship they have Us: Well, they're not called Ineffable Husbands for nothing...

[@rccobbe]

Neil Gaiman said in the director's commentary for this episode that the actor who played Adam's father just loved being able to call David Tennant "doctor" :-). They put several Dr Who references in the series: watch for the license plate number on Adam's father's car when it shows up again in episode 6, and the actor who played Strax has a brief cameo in one of the later episodes.

[@donaldb1]

And Adam's father (Daniel Mays) was in Dr Who as well, in Night Terrors, though opposite Smith rather than Tennant.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Nina Sosanya who plays Sister Mary Loquacious was also in Doctor Who as the mother in 'Fear Her' (she was also Will's mother in 'His Dark Materials'). :)

[@donaldb1]

@@NicoleM_radiantbaby Oh yes!

[@ximovac]

And Daniel mays played the devil in ashes to ashes.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

@@ximovac He was sooo great in Ashes to Ashes!

[@dynasty4221]

7:13 finally someone else noticed the little nod calling David a Doctor.

[@timecrayon]

"I wonder what kind of relationship they have." Ah yes.

[@uwillneverknowwho5232]

I literally said that out loud snbvnsmkbhvjavbakfd

[@JaneXemylixa]

I think "yes" is a great answer to that question. They're everything at once to each other :)

[@alexf225]

Ah yes indeed

[@shaicry]

Michael Sheen, who plays, Aziraphale, was the voice of House in the Matt Smith episode “The Doctor’s Wife”!

[@PerovNigma]

Damn, really? Sounds nothing like him in this...

[@manchester26m]

Neil Gaiman who co-wrote Good Omens also wrote "The Doctors Wife". He also created "Lucifer" and while I think Tennant was good in this, Tom Ellis would have rocked it even harder.

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you, for this cool info! I love learning things like that. Very awesome. :)

[@jessica5497]

@@PerovNigma That's acting haha

[@jeanine6328]

Really?! Wow, that I would have never guessed. Cool.

[@LeChaunce]

Both John Hamm and Nick Offerman were huge fans of the book and asked to be a part of the show, if I remember correctly. I know Hamm has said that Good Omens was the book that taught him how to read for pleasure.

[@JeronisLeror]

It only gets better. Also, the ineffable husbands are amazing.

[@darrenrichardson6146]

One thing you quickly learn when watching this series, is at it's heart, it's a love story. An unconventional one certainly, but it is.

[@ryanpollard1166]

Along with The Boys and His Dark Materials, Good Omens was one of the most surprising yet amazing TV shows to have come out last year. Both David Tennant and Michael Sheen are a iconic match made in heaven (and hell!) Also, Neil Gaiman, who co-created Good Omens with Terry Pratchett, also wrote for Doctor Who with both The Doctor's Wife and Nightmare in Silver.

[@GedUK]

@@ripleyjlawman.3162 Tennant was in Dr Who too at some point I think ;)

[@GedUK]

@Kono Mono I know. It was a joke :p

[@GedUK]

@Kono Mono I even put a little winky face at the end to flag it!

[@tacitus5665]

The Boys isn't as perfect as it's made out o be and Good Omens while conceptually and initially pretty interesting and entertaining, kind off loses its pace, novelty and overall quality continuously after Episode 3, though definitely not by any fault of its actors...

[@tacitus5665]

@Kono Mono I mean, I can't really expand on what I've said since it's been a while since I watched the show, though you probably wouldn't care or be able to counter argue except for disagreeing. I just felt it got pretty samey and plothole ridden, kind of tropey and schmaltzy ...

[@adamluptak316]

Doctor is finally ginger.

[@philipclayberg4928]

I bet Matt Smith is envious of David Tennant.

[@euphoriapotion2075]

"don't be a snake" "please, don't be a snake" I FELT THAT

[@TheRedLittleGirl]

OH GOD I completely forgot the snake thing for this one somehow!! I’m so sorry 😂😂 but I’m glad you enjoyed the rest of it. Michael Sheen (Aziraphale) and David Tennant are such a power house combo, I love them. They’re amazing. The rest of the cast are great as well I think, but they really are such a great pair to focus on. As a fan of the book, it’s also a really a nice adaptation, but I also think it works really well on its own. Reaaally looking forward to the rest of this.

[@GedUK]

Yeah, I did too, which is odd considering it starts in the Garden of Eden, where the snake does have a significant role!

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Pretty sure that aside from the snake-eyes that Crowley has, you don't see him in his snake-form anymore. I'd almost forgotten your snake phobia, but then I remembered 'His Dark Materials'. Funnily enough, speaking of which, the guy with the snake daemon (the actor Ariyon Bakare) that you hated in that show is one of the main demons in 'Good Omens' (the one with the frogs on his head, Ligur).

[@Sairin13]

Snake bit is over if I remember correctly, you'll like the rest,

[@VuldarLeveL]

I love getting to watch someone react to this again. I read the book, loved the show but now I get to get a bit of that ´first-time´ excitement.

[@InkyPetrel]

I know, I'm so excited too! Like, I get 5 more weeks of being delighted by this show all over again :D

[@catherinelee1206]

_Sees Good Omens_ Me: Oh my god *_yesssssss_*

[@MsWillowbayOrelse]

Crowley's walk makes me so happy!!

[@bookwoman53]

David said that the tight tight trousers made it difficult for him to walk as he usually does.

[@Triskaan]

16:15 : "British" is the word you're looking for. :)

[@AhsimNreiziev]

I was thinking "Absurdist", but fair enough.

[@alexfletcher5192]

I was surprised how much was carried over verbatim from the novel. It uses the same digressional trick as Douglas Adams tended to use in the 'Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and Pratchett, in particular, tended to add footnotes all over the place to expand on or explain certain things.

[@moon_raker1062]

YOU'RE DOING GOOD OMENS OMG IVE WANTED THIS ALL YEAR MY FAVOURITE REACTOR AND MY FAVOURITE SHOW I

[@Anna-zi7sx]

"I wonder what kind of relationship they have" oh boy do I wonder xD

[@Carabas72]

Neil Gaiman, showrunner and co-writer of the original book, also wrote the Doctor Who episodes "The Doctor's Wife" and "Nightmare in Silver".

[@Domino2097]

"I don't read" - Jess, 2020

[@markmckeown87]

She won't be able to read this comment, ironically.

[@Domino2097]

@@markmckeown87 note to self send Jess books for her birthday ;)

[@Cornberry]

Just started watching this show a few weeks ago because I saw a David Tennant in it, and this is the first reaction I’m going to watch for it!

[@luciasantiagotaylor8817]

Really happy you're reacting to this! So glad you got 'Doctor' quote a few more DW eggs to come! x

[@operative2136]

Great choice! This was an excellent adaptation that was incredibly faithful to the book (with the exception of Jon Hamm's character, but his character was still an excellent addition to the series so it's all good). The TV series was very much done as a tribute to the late Terry Pratchett by Neil Gaiman, who co-wrote the original book with Pratchett.

[@minkhollow]

I have a lot of Feelings about both the book and series. The book was exactly what High School Me needed, and the series was very nearly everything I wanted in an adaptation and then some. Completely worth waiting this long for. (Fun Fact: In the book Crowley's the one who revives the dove, but 'get into the car' blocking meant they had to switch it around here.)

[@camimille828]

Aw hell yeah, I was wondering if you were going to do this fantastic show (I didn't know about the polls oops) Edit: oh god Crowley is a snake, sorry Jess

[@ms_scribbles]

What's this? Good Omens? HELL YEAH! And it's short, so maybe poor ol' Being Human UK can win next time. I voted for both of them, so I'm happy either way. ;)

[@ceilxcvi]

StormWolf Love both shows - I do hope Jess reacts to Being Human UK one day!

[@JulietteReacts]

I will fucking pay anyone who gives me Being Human reactions. Also Luther. This desire must be quenched.

[@george5954]

I'm still hoping for either Dark or Mr. Robot cause I know she would looove those shows, but they don't have giant fandoms behind them so I don't think it'll happen 😭😭😭

[@CB-kc4it]

I'm praying Jess gets to do Being Human (UK) at some point - I can't believe nobody's touched it for a reaction yet. I'm sure she'd LOVE the characters!

[@JulietteReacts]

@@CB-kc4it agreeeeed. And it's a rare show where I love both casts. Hal and Tom bring me so much joy.

[@chrisboot2468]

One of the running jokes both in the TV show and the book, is that Adam and his friends (and Dog) mirror a series of children books popular in the UK between 1930 and the 1980s, known as the "William" books. The main character is William (10 year old boy) and his friends, Ginger, Douglas and Henry and their dog, Jumble.

[@deebeedaydreamer]

I watched this when it was airing on BBC then again all in one go with a mate who has Amazon and it's such an amazing show, you're gonna love it.

[@caitlin329]

Aw Good Omens won I'm so pleased ❤

[@caitlin329]

And the tone is a very Terry Pratchett one, I think. It's nice that Neil worked so hard to make it something he would've been proud of.

[@edgyusername4191]

Fun fact: To get the headspace of Aziraphale Michael Sheen read Good Omens fanfiction.

[@di7770]

It may not be inside No.9 sadly, but it does feature the League of gentlemen so close enough.

[@RebelWhovian]

I'm really hoping she reacts to Inside No. 9. It's a superb series!

[@AngelGroves]

This is the first reaction I've watched of yours; I see why you have so many likes and subscribers! You are very genuine and say what so many of us are thinking...love it! Thank you!!!

[@andreageorgiev3948]

Yeeyyyy Good omens😍😍😍😍.I love David Tennant he is so perfect

[@newchannel7523]

This is exactly how I got into Good Omens! I had no clue or expections, and I had a blast with it! Great reaction! You are cool.

[@lilyposkozim6287]

Her: I wonder what kind if relationship they have... Me: THEY ARE IN LOVE!!! INEFFABLE HUSBANDS FOREVER!!!!! Also, don’t worry, Crowley(not Crawley), doesn’t turn into a snake again.

[@jacobhogan3208]

I love forgetting about you hating snakes.

[@detectivesquirrel2621]

This is what you get when you get two great writers working together, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen and two great actors David Tennant and Martin Sheen.

[@KentishBambi]

Yes! I’m so pleased this won. Looking forward to seeing your reactions to the rest of the episodes.

[@ZombiEmancpator]

So glad this is on your channel. Terry Pratchett's humour is brought out beautifully by the script and the cast. Can't wait for episode 3.

[@TheHiddenHand420]

Why does Crowley actually slay in the nanny disguise😂😂😂😂

[@wereleopard58yepihavetwo2]

The actress who plays Deirdre Young, plays Sherlock's sister in Sherlock (Benedict one).

[@RachelTheVlogger]

I love good omens. Crowley and Azi forever ❤️❤️

[@HuntingViolets]

I like how episodes are whatever lengths they need to be with streaming; it's very interesting.

[@InkyPetrel]

AHHHHHH! Good Omens won!

[@InkyPetrel]

Also (one more thing then I will shush :p) Crowley and Aziraphale's relationship is just... it's the heart of the whole show, and Tennant and Sheen's chemistry is so so good. I can'timagine any of it working so well with anyone else now. A big part of the beautiful humor is how they're sort of just moving through this epic ...stuff, but the focus is how they're so in love with all the small things about existence they don't want to lose. Like, yes, armageddon is imminent, sure, important, drama, but ...*heartclutch * MORE IMPORTANTLY, they had crepes!

[@eram858]

Oh my god I am so excited! This show has been my life since it came out. So glad others are reacting to it now!

[@ShelleyTemplar1986]

Okay, I may have just squeaked a little at seeing that you're reacting to this. This became my favourite TV show and I binged it in like a day. Aziraphale is also my fav tv character ever.

[@qwertyTRiG]

The fact that this is a parody of both the film The Omen and Richmal Crompton's Just William short stories is amazing.

[@jill__mills]

OMG is my favorite series. He is just amazing. Beautiful. Divine. I love him with all my heart. Thank you for deciding to make a reaction to GO

[@alastairbrand5821]

Glad you liked it. To be honest, as a huge fan of Terry Pratchett books, I had been worried as to how it would translate to the screen, but it was reasonably faithful to the storyline, and even more so to the spirit of the novel. If anything, the first episode was possibly the weakest of an otherwise excellent series - probably because it is much harder to establish the storyline on screen than it was in the book. Having got the introduction out of the way, the remaining episodes flowed much more smoothly. Assuming that you watch the rest, enjoy! 🙂

[@Marchchio]

This is one of my favorite shows! So excited to find another reaction

[@blueashke]

I totally forgot about the snake (and not sure I remembered that you were afraid of them) but I'm so glad you didn't just quit on us. The deadpan quality of the writing matches with Terry Pratchett so well that it nearly might as well be fully lifted from the books. I believe that the narrations are. VERY excited to see the rest of these!

[@RachelTheVlogger]

Omg I love the theme tune I forgot how awesome it is 😊😊😊

[@Sorgh_um]

Ah, this is such a fun show

[@patlarson5288]

You're in for one hell of a ride... Enjoy!!!

[@AngelicMouseGirl]

Oh wow! I am so happy you are doing this show! I am quite excited for these reactions! I am happy you enjoyed the first one. :D

[@anycullen21]

When I thought I couldn't love David Tennant more than I did already, I watched this and I was proven wrong. Even with snake eyes he looks hot, mother of God, forgive me for I have sinned

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

We're all demon fuckers here, don't worry lmao

[@ericmishima]

OH BOY! *party favor noise*

[@CB-kc4it]

Let's hope Being Human UK wins next time! This gives me a chance to make sure I watch a new show at least :)

[@craigoconnor6662]

I loved that series and now I am currently loving the novel.

[@monarch-black]

I love Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and David Tennant. I really like the book. I thought this show was OK. Pratchett's work is one of those things that works best in print. All of the video adaptations of his works are ok, but none are groundbreaking. Still, worth a reaction. I sure don't regret watching it.

[@pandemoniumglaciers82]

Hey do you realize it's not just Terry's work Neil, co wrote this book

[@ericmishima]

The one daddy is in Doctor Who.

[@ericmishima]

@tylerx2f01 lol, nice ;)

[@alpacacheese503]

Loved watching your reaction and hearing your thoughts as someone who was unfamiliar with the story! Looking forward to watching your reactions for the other episodes!

[@lorrainecc99]

Oh I'm so excited to see you react to this!!

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

Love this show. watched it with my dad

[@n0body550]

Omg you’ve started this THAAAANK YOOOOUUUUU

[@tigertoes7212]

Yes!!!!! Amazing. Love this series. Love all your reactions. Good Luck!

[@castielwinchester6222]

One of my Favorite miniseries i have ever seen.. You goona love it ❤️ and the relationship between aziraphale and crowley will amaze you 😍😍 especially ep 3.. Thank u for your reaction ❤️ I was wondering if you could react to chernobyl and supernatural?

[@aboyandhisdog2251]

Yaaaaaaay 😍 just finished watching this myself 😊 read the book a long time ago so a lot was fresh. I friggin adored it. And completely fell for one of the 2 main characters 😍😊

[@AngelGroves]

Finally someone reacting to this awesome show...which just gets better and better and better. :)

[@dwilborn1257]

I'm so freaking excited for this!!

[@obakemano]

If it makes you feel better, this is the only time the snake form ever is seen.

[@dannybob42]

Pure wit and Queen, welcome to what happens when you mix Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett together (they co-wrote the book), you can rest at ease that the snake content is now at a minimum

[@JekyViews]

YAAASSSSS!! I LOVE this show! :D And I think you don't have to worry, I don't think there are any more snake scenes. I'm fairly certain. Call the angel Zira. It's very very common in the fandom (Aziraphale is a bit of a mouthful). :D

[@craigmccullough7333]

I didn't "recommend" Good Omens because I remember the response by certain sections of the American public when it was first shown over there. Not being aware of Jess' personal beliefs (and I am not interested in knowing) I was uncertain of how she would react. If I had thought that Jess would have been prepared to react to "Good Omens" I would have recommended it as well as my main recommendation of "Primeval". I love anything that the late Sir Terry was involved in, even if only vicariously.

[@booradley8895]

There was a lot of people complaining to Netflix about the show...even though it was on Amazon

[@emaloney2211]

Quite a lot of Doctor Who actors in here, but also did you notice that Adam’s ( not) mother is played by Sian Brooke, Sherlock’s psycho sister Euros!

[@QuayNemSorr]

Yes. I had hoped you would react to this! Such a great show and a really good adaptation of the book

[@EdLimaable]

I 👏AM👏 HERE👏 FOR👏 THIS👏 yassss!!!

[@voidexius5389]

YES! I hoped that you’ll react to this! It’s a short series, but it’s AMAZING, to me at least. Looking forward to more reactions!

[@BrianMakesFilms]

Yes! Man, you're on fire lately. Walking Dead, Mandalorian, and Good Omens. I don't watch reactions to shows I haven't seen, but right now I've got tons to watch on your channel. It's fantastic. I don't normally love quirky funny shows, but Good Omens is amazing.

[@blakeythekitty]

"I wonder what kind of relationship they have." Me: They're husbands

[@herticalt]

Yay! Its a pretty fun lighthearted show and I think the fact its not 15 seasons is good hopefully you enjoy it.

[@LiamCatterson]

HOLY SHIT YESSSS!!! Snakes aside, you’re going to LOVE this so much!

GNU Terry Pratchett Five years today

[@spiderfingers86]

Fantastic show starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant as Aziraphale the angel and Crowley the demon

[@spiderfingers86]

Terry Pratchett Neil Gaiman collaboration. Great show

[@nerdfightercommenter6969]

Oh my goodness!!! I can’t believe this is happening yessss

[@glazierblue573]

Everyone has been wondering what kind of "relationship" this angel and Demon has? Really it's not clear but fun to question as there are so many little signs here and there. You know what am saying ;)

[@djcowell91]

Yay!! Thank you! You'll quickly get to understand the relationship between the two leads. Won't be a problem. Enjoy!!

[@nielgregory108]

Great series. Glad this was picked. I do hope American Gods is up soon. Neil Gaiman writes this and that.

[@DavidMacDowellBlue]

Oh I cannot wait to see your reactions to all of this!!!

[@GoodKingMort]

There are SO MANY Doctor Who actors and references in this series.

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

3:56 At that point the video was buffering cuz i had it on high quality so i was a bit spooked before cuz its like u stopped the video