Good Omens season 3 ending explained: What happened to Aziraphale and Crowley?

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*Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Good Omens season 3.*

Good Omens has ended with season 3, which also serves as the final episode, delivering a touching, yet sad, conclusion to the story of the angel and demon we’ve come to love.

I’m so excited! Michael Sheen is back as Aziraphale and David Tennant is returning as Crowley. After that crazy ending to season two, they’re now dealing with the fallout – basically, the Second Coming is happening, and they’re right in the middle of it.

With Aziraphale finding his new role in Heaven challenging and Crowley feeling down in Soho, can the two of them repair their relationship and recapture what they once had?

Here’s everything you need to know about the Good Omens season 3 ending.

Good Omens season 3 ending explained: What happened to Aziraphale and Crowley?

In the end, Aziraphale and Crowley requested that God create a brand new universe, one without Heaven or Hell, where people could truly make their own choices, even if it meant giving up their own existence.

At the very least, they share a proper farewell, openly expressing their feelings for each other. As they face their end, they hold hands. Aziraphale then gently touches his lips before pressing his fingers to Crowley’s, and they share a final, meaningful look as they disappear.

Fortunately, that’s not where the story ends. Much later, we meet new versions of Crowley and Aziraphale: Crowley is now an astrophysicist, and Aziraphale is, naturally, a bookseller.

Anthony Crowley, a human incarnation of the angel, unexpectedly finds himself at a bookshop run by the human Aziraphale (Asa Fell) and a new, simplified version of the angel Metatron, who now goes by Derek (played by Derek Jacobi).

The two characters clearly hit it off and decide to have dinner at a bar. The bar is populated with surprisingly human versions of well-known figures, like Adam, the Antichrist (played by Sam Taylor-Buck), and a Jesus resembling Hasna.

Finally, we get a glorious glimpse into their long and happy lives, as they grow old together.

Honestly, hearing Crowley say that line just gets me. It’s so simple, but it encapsulates everything. He’s looking out at the vastness of existence – the whole universe! – and then he turns to the person he loves and realizes that’s enough. He doesn’t need power, or possessions, or anything else. Just the universe and them. It’s perfect, really – he finally has everything he’s ever dreamed of, and it’s not what he expected at all.

What did Michael want and how did Crowley and Aziraphale stop her?

After feeling ignored in Heaven for centuries, Michael stole the Book of Life and systematically burned its pages at the Eternal Fire, hoping to obliterate the universe.

I was so relieved when Crowley snatched the page with Whickber Street on it – the one where Aziraphale’s bookshop is! If he hadn’t, she would have completely wiped out everything, and I don’t even want to think about that.

Now that the bookshop was safe, they journeyed there and used a blank book to create a new Book of Life.

Despite encountering Satan (Toby Jones), Aziraphale remembered that God is everywhere, and was able to call upon divine intervention, ensuring they wouldn’t be harmed by Michael’s destruction.

After that, God allows Aziraphale and Crowley to decide their own fate, which ultimately leads to a painful sacrifice.

What’s the significance of the portrait?

Just before the credits roll, there’s a touching image of a portrait of Sir Terry Pratchett, who co-wrote Good Omens and sadly passed away in 2015.

A portrait of Terry Pratchett has been displayed on the set of Good Omens since the very beginning of the show. The finale honored him by prominently featuring the portrait, placing it at the heart of the scene.

Since Terry Pratchett’s passing, Rob Wilkins has acted as his representative and recently shared with TopMob how the show honors his memory during filming.

He described the portrait from the final scene, saying it perfectly captured Sir Terry Pratchett as ‘Witchfinder General’ – relaxed, with a brandy and his hat on. That’s exactly how he should be remembered, he added.

It was completely unexpected! I had no idea this was going to happen, and it’s incredibly moving. It feels like Terry isn’t just remembered fondly, he’s truly present here with us.

He explained that he wasn’t there to speak for Terry, but rather to represent Terry’s existing and powerful influence. He felt his own presence on set was Terry’s presence, and that’s what he contributed.

He’d be incredibly proud of the care and effort everyone puts into this project. It’s wonderful to see such respect for writing, and it’s amazing to see those words come to life like this.

You can now watch the third season of Good Omens on Prime Video. New subscribers can try Amazon Prime for 30 days free of charge.

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Louise GriffinSci-Fi and Fantasy Editor

Louise Griffin edits the Sci-Fi & Fantasy section at TopMob, writing about popular franchises like Doctor Who, Star Wars, Marvel, House of the Dragon, and Good Omens. Before joining TopMob, she was a Senior Entertainment Reporter at Metro and holds a degree in English Literature.

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2026-05-13 12:05