I think Crowley's initial lie about not being lonely wasn't just about presenting a stoic front, but also (ever so slightly) about shielding Aziraphale from a truth that wouldn't help him in any way. Protecting him from Crowley's sadness in a small way. "I'm a demon. I lied." In my perspective, this statement contrasts in a beautiful way with Crowley's good intentions with his subterfuge and misdirection throughout the minisode, and I think his lie of not being lonely is no different.
I'll go one step further, imagine a Bible writer writing the Book of Job 2,000 years ago and not knowing what kind of icon Bildad the Schuhe would become (because he is biblical canon) xd
Interesting fact. Throughout the entirety of season one and the book, my dad didn't see the romantic potential of this relationship (I don't know man he was so against it). But after the final scene of this episode, he understood. I don't know what changed. But I'm glad it did. And I made him do the 'I was wrong' dance at the end of the season so HA (To be clear. My father isn't homophobic. He just likes to disagree with me)
This analysis left me in shambles. "Now that they're not part of anything, they find themselves lonely, directionless. Yet by sitting on the same stone, in this moment, they may feel lonely, but they're not alone" and *then* "No matter how much time passes, they know that even though they haven't seen each other for years at time, the other one is out there somewhere. And suddenly, they find themselves alone, but never feeling lonely." is just wow. Such great writing for this video, I'm speechless! Thank you for your work, it's truly incredible and it opened my eyes.
“so when he says, you have my word as an angel, he doesn’t think he’s really lying” oh my GOD that explains why he doesn’t stutter so much, wow. I never even made that connection in my head before. Amazing video
Honestly I think one of the main reasons I loved the Job minisode so much is because when I was younger and was taught this story in church, my teachers were a lot like the angels and I was a lot like Aziraphale. Job's story always made me uncomfortable and felt really cruel, especially when my teachers were like "yes it's sad his family died, but it's ok because he just had so much faith in Christ that he was blessed with an even bigger family afterward 😊". This episode I guess gave me some closure being like "hey yeah you're not crazy for thinking this is pretty messed up, so we fixed it for you"
I love this episode as well! I also feel like Jemima and Crowley share a parallel - Seeing as Jemima is so proud of the pot she made, and Angel Crowley was so proud of his stars. also with the fact that when her siblings cot turned into Salamanders she was like "Can I be a blue one?" and Crowley was like, Na its fine your not annoying. "Yes but can I be? " Oh sure!" and her wish is granted. What if thats how he fell? he saw that Other angels around him where being cast out (hanging around the wrong folks) and aske " Can I be a snake?" perhaps assuming he was already going to fall . God, Its alright you haven't annoyed me yet. " but can I be?" oh Sure!" and boom Fallen Angel. Except he never got turned back- idk Its bot that deep im sure but it a little Headcannon i have Right now XP
That final scene reminds me so much of the rocks scene in everything everywhere all at once. Two characters sitting across a vista just talking out their existential horrors. It's part humorous, entirely surprising, and leaves us unexpectedly crying over the amazing character work.
Haven't even watched the video but hard agree! The Job minisode contextualized their entire relationship and so deliciously well written. It's been living rent free in my brain for ages
I couldn‘t agree more, this was instantly the standout episode for me, I was entranced from beginning to end of the Job storyline. It was so tragic and beautiful, and really evoked that feeling of the beginning of S1E3.
As someone that was part of the Job's Daughters Internacional when I was a teenager and knows a lot about Job's story, this episode is specially special for me. And when Crowley introduced himself as Bildad the Shuhite I was like "OMG, he one of Job's friends in the story on the Bible! They are being so faithful to the story!"
On rewatching I noticed in episode 3, season 1 “The Resurrectionists” Crowley says a line in his laudanum’d state that Might have been just David ad-libbing but it reminds me of this. He says “blehh! BLEEEEEGH! Why do I sound like a goat?” Which I have convinced myself is a callback to the Job incident. They have known each other so long that they speak in a kind of shorthand in front of others, was he hinting at something? Like trying to force him to remember that, you don’t have to always just do what you think God thinks is the correct thing, you can bend the rules. And if you don’t do it, I will bloody do it
In the last scene with the two of them sitting on the rock, the line of clouds are specifically over crowley’s head. I saw someone compare that to aziraphale guarding crowley with his wing and my mind was blown!! Love your video essays also!
I will confess, whilst the body snatching minisode is still my favourite (drunk/high Crowley) Bildad the Shuhite is my number one favourite character, and number 1. Favourite midwife/cobbler of all time.
This episode is just a perfect representation of someone who is in a religious cult or so and slowly starts to question the gaslighting and emotional abuse of their family and breaks out of the cycle. It really shows how hard it is to get out of something like that
Daaaaamn I love the interpretation that Crowley goes out of his way to make Job and his family question their faith in God. You're so right, he totally could've just saved the kids & the kids without talking to Job & Sitis & the children, but he wants to make them really think about things beforehand.
amazing video as usual! i absolutely loved your analysis of the last scene and some of the details that I've missed. and the "I'm a demon, i lied." part always gets me :')
For being so young, you are wise beyond your years, my dear😀. From this old American lady (54,) I love hearing your take on things. Agreed with everything you said. Well done and look forward to the next!
This older Millennian (43) has learnt so much from you, I can only be grateful to you for this fine analysis! You helped me notice things I had overlooked. Thank you so much
A lot of this I hadn't thought of and I love this perspective. Really great video! ❤ (my fave ep was 4 cuz the minisode was so queercoded and 1941 was my fave flashback in season 1 so getting more from where they left off was awesome)
This is fantastic analysis, zemantler. I really liked this episode, too, but I am quite certain I missed some important details. I don't normally re-watch shows no matter how much I like them because they mess with my emotions and stress me out. However, you have convinced me I need to make an exception and revisit this wonderful show. 👍👍
@aisleelovegreenwood6448 Even though this show is a fantasy, G.O. takes itself seriously and makes the effort to explore the world it has created and make it feel as natural as possible. I like the second season a little better than the first because the story feels more focused. Likable, relatable characters confront extraordinary darkness and they do not compromise their own values. Worth a revisit! The story feels unique and authentic and rare to me.
My favorite episode is the last one i cant stop thinking about of absolutely beautiful it is and how they went from happy and excited to miles apart in a matter of minutes it really is a great episode
this was such an amazing analysis breakdown of the job minisode, its this episode and the edinburgh one that compete for s2 faves but definitely the job one just really stuck with me as well. it just encapsulates their relationship, and aziraphale being the first being to understand crowley to an extent.
I love your content!! Thanks for taking the time to make this, school is wreaking havoc on my creative life too but at least we have Bildad the Shuhite and the animal that died on his face
this video was not only very interesting to watch, but also legitimately made me understand Aziraphale's and Crowley's relationship better. And i completely agree with you, the job minisode was the best minisode, maybe even the best part of season 2 in general - and Bildad the Shuhite is an icon. (Did you know someone on tiktok is making a Bildad shirt? I'm definitely gonna buy it once they've found a printer.)
Bravo, well done - excellent analysis and all delivered with great scene examples as well as insight and you relatable sense of humor! I heartily agree with all that you have discussed, and I feel a bit less alone regarding some of my own observations and biases based strongly in my inability to just blindly go along with religious dogma (and, let’s face it) or patriarchal nonsense about “history” or biblical myths. Yes, having one’s own views, principles, and ways of integrating them into a meaningful set of personal ethics, led me to the willingness to stand by them - and in a few cases, this led to being “exiled” by less open-minded, or truly loving individuals - but that was a price I was (and still am) willing to pay. So, Crowley, you are entirely relatable! Thanks again for an enjoyable video, a really good set of points, and some fun and funny commentary. 😸
You have some really lovely insights in this video! Honestly, I was shocked when you mentioned how young you are! The writing and the editing and so well done here. I think you really have a future in creating and analyzing stories!
You don’t have to be sorry about the amount of time you spent to make this video. It is your channel and if people like the content you make they will wait for it no matter how long it takes ❤ love you, you are very pleasurable to listen and watch. Also your vibe is very cool :)
You're too kind thank you! I'm just really glad people keep coming back to my channel, even with my infrequent posting. I ramble on here because I just really like talking about the stuff I'm passionate about, but it's really sweet seeing that someone is listening. Again thank you, take care!
Very good video! Made me realize I really want that (besides them getting back together etc.) those two make more friends in s3, it'd be good for them, especially Crowley I think
This episode was also hands down my favorite of the season. Tbh I think it might just be my favorite of *both* seasons, and I can only dream that (assuming we get it, amazon pls) of season 3 having an episode capable of taking my one number one spot, this episode is just *THAT* good. I wholeheartedly agree with your analysis; to me it is quite blatant that the crows bleating are very much a test of sort Crowley places there to see how would Aziraphale react, and the way Crowley looks at him really says it all. I'd also wondered and came to pretty much the same conclusion as you did in regard to Aziraphale pulling off that lie so smoothly, which is very much so different from his usual anxious mannerism that gives him away so blatantly (still, even with that, gotta admire the gumption of Aziraphale's terrible lying ass still telling God "whooops I just put my sword down somewhere how clumsy of me" lmao, this angel I swear). Perhaps one thing I found myself disagreeing with is the aside about Aziraphale choosing Heaven at the end of S2. There's a whoooooooole lot to analyze in those last fifteen minutes alone, so I'll try to be brief, but imo Aziraphale wasn't choosing Heaven, he was choosing Humanity. He *knows* that heaven is pretty much just as bad as hell, when it comes to the way they see and consider humans beneath them and wholly unimportant. He's known that for a long, long time, but also *WE* known that Aziraphale does not yield and run away; he might stand his ground sweating and anxious and stammering on his words, but goddamnit does he *ever* stand his ground. We've known that since season one. He's not going to run away and not do all he can to protect humanity. He's always going to choose them. I don't think Aziraphale really does consider Heaven the "good" guys to Hell's "bad". He might *tell* himself that he does that, but I think that deep down he's known for a long time that angels and demons are just two sides of the same exact coin, and he just hangs on this party line because it is clearly incredibly difficult, for him, coming to full terms with this concept. It's so hard for him to fully accept that God's will can be so cold and cruel, and that he'd much rather pinpoint the inevitable consequences of certain decisions made on Heaven's misguided actions rather than on God themselves- I mean, just see the way he tells Crowley "I don't think that's really what God wants". That line, and the way it is delivered (bless you Micheal Sheen) is really just Aziraphale's entire character in a nutshell, isn't it? He loves, and he wants to believe God loves their creation as well, and he just refuses to accept that cruelty can be a result of God's decision; he refuses to accept God's will can be so cold and heartless. And yet there is this small, tiny part of him that *knows*. The way he stammers on the line, the way he looks upward anxiously: all of that, to me, speak of a small part of Aziraphale in his subconscious that is screaming "GOD IS WRONG!" just as much as Crowley does. And, ironically enough, I think Aziraphale has been thinking in that small part of himself that he pushes deep down that God is wrong even longer than Crowley ever did. I mean, the scene introducing us to season 2 is emblematic, in that sense. We have a (not yet)Crowley who is arguably a lot more naive than Aziraphale. We see how Aziraphale grows increasingly more agitated as (not)Crowley goes on their spiel about telling the boss that "this is a very bad idea", and like, I have SO MANY question about that. Why would Aziraphale be so blatantly worried about the idea of asking God some questions? Was he just naturally anxious and prone to worrying, or did he know (or suspect) something other angels couldn't? I feel like there's a juicy mystery to be discovered in regards to Aziraphale's blatant anxiety, the way he tries to warn (not)Crowley-- Like "words to the wise"? Where is this wiseness coming from, huh, Aziraphale? What did you *know* at that point that other Angels didn't, what *questions* where you thinking about, huh, Aziraphale? What are you hiding under that head of fluff, HUH, AZIRAPHALE??? ....Sorry I went on a tangent there lmao. I just. Want to take Aziraphale by the ankles and shake him upside down, perhaps some secrets might fall out of his pockets. Anyway, going back to the one thing I disagreed with, re: the aside about Aziraphale choosing Heaven. Again, I don't think he's choosing Heaven, and I think that he genuinely wants to do *something* about Heaven in the hope they'll stop that whole "we want to fight the opposition and if Earth gets destroyed well, whatever" nonsense, because not only he wants to protect humanity, but he also knows that Earth is arguably the only place where he and Crowley could possibly find happiness together as they both so ardently wish. I think there's a lot to be said about the way Aziraphale acts during those last fifteen, and that there's something fishy going on. Not the "mind controlled by coffee" type of fishy, to be clear, but to me the sort of manic energy Aziraphale exhibits during that scene very much feels like he is *panicking* and isn't thinking clearly. I think by that point so much has happened that Aziraphale mind is in disarray, and he had NO TIME to stop a minute and properly ponder and fully understand and consider the ramifications of everything; he got hit in the face by so much happening all that once, got smacked with the realization that he and Crowley are still not safe to fully embrace the relationship they want and that they both know the other want, and on top of that he's suddenly being pushed under a spotlight and made to have to choose between hiding his head in the sand, fully knowing neither them nor humanity are safe, or trying to do something about it. And I don't think he's happy with the choice he's made, again, that strange manic energy: that didn't seem like genuine joy on his part, that to me blatantly felt like he was desperately trying to convince himself he could be happy making that choice, as much as he was desperately trying to tell Crowley "please come with me, please I need you, please come with me *I can't do this without you*", but every word he choose to try and communicate this desperate feeling was just *the worse possible version of any word he could use*. And I think when all walls finally came crumbling, when the reality of the mess they've both made is hitting Aziraphale fully... That's the moment he finally just says what he needed to say a long time ago. And god, the way he tells Crowley "I need you!" just. Fucking destroys me every time. And by that point it's too late. To borrow Crowley's words, *it's always too late*. --Well, so much for trying to stay brief lmao. Sorry I just have so many feelings about these two kaghjagaj
Just found your channel and this video (I had read the book before, but only watched the series three month ago, and already started to avoid too much GO content, because theories are getting wild). I wanted to say: I totally agree with you! S2E2 also is my favourite GO episode and it is because of the Job minisode, especially the last scene ('I'm a demon, I lied' gets me every time). The minisode tells us a lot about how the relationship between Crowley/Crawly and Aziraphale developed, but it is also so just so beautifully done in so many details. For example, noticed that in the scene with the children Crowley is set up against the window and from one camera angle appears to have a halo (there is a short moment where you can see this at 12:29 in this video). And earlier, when he talks to Job and asks about the children, he is standing in the rays of sunlight falling through the damaged roof. Later, rays of light mark the arrival of Gabriel and the other angels. And when Aziraphale enters the scene through the door, there are also rays of light. What great symbolism! Another important moment, imo, is just before Crowley sends everyone to the cellar. It obviously was his plan, but he hesitates for a moment, contemplating whether to trust Aziraphale (I don’t want to go into too much detail here). What I love about the last scene - except for the sheer beauty, perfect music and brilliant acting - is, that it is the only scene I can remember, where they both let down their guard and are totally honest (for a brief moment). They are not even friends, yet. And although they kind of sit on the same rock, it actually are two pieces of what once was one rock, and they sit as far apart as possible. Together, yet each on his own. What puzzles me slightly in the minisode is Aziraphale saying ‘I don’t suppose he’s getting any answers’, and also Crowley’s reaction, because it clearly is God asking the questions, not Job. It is like that in the Bible, too (mainly Job 38 and 39 is God asking rhetorical questions). But then, again, I love the irony that one of the questions we get to hear is ‘Did you set the constellations in the sky?’ Sorry for writing so much 😀
i know this was posted 4 months ago but i love this video so much and you're so right about like.. everything in the minisode, especially crowley's encouraging of questioning god to literally everyone
You have such good insights, thank you for summing this all up and analyzing it for us, I feel like you reached into the very heart of this episode and revealed everything important and lovely about It! You are so true and correct for this, hilarious editing too. Thanks for your time and skills on this, wonderful watch!
I would never get over how Aziraphale had more faith in Crowley than in God, yes okay god wants the children but you wouldn’t no matter how much you say you would i know you wouldn’t
I'm so happy to hear someone talk about season 2 episode 2 as their favourite! When I got into Good Omens, my friends kept telling me to wait for the final episode, its amazing etc (don't get me wrong its brilliant, especially the final scene) but this episode wouldn't leave my head! It's the one I've thought about the most and I think it has some of the best characterisation in the entire show!
omg i just rewatched the episode today and then saw this video :D love your analysis! it is really the most well-written and emotional episode in this season (for me)
Do geese have souls? Well, I have nine pet geese, and they each have unique personalities, just like other animals. So yeah, I personally wouldn't make a distinction between geese and goats. Maybe it was a budgeting consideration?
I haven't personally gotten to a point where I can say which ep of s2 is my fave, but I absolutely agree that the significance of this minisode is huuge when it comes to their relationship. Also, the ox rib scene is one of the horniest things I've bore witness to, hands down 😅 And also the line about them both getting plenty of use out of the bookshop, doing what Aziraphale, doing what??? 😅 💜🏳️🌈😇🐍
I like this analysis a lot. I didn't fully watch this episode because I had fallen asleep through half of it the first time. But this definitely makes me want to go back and watch it again.
I'm new to your channel and I forgot that this was in my watch later list and I finally got to watching it😂 omg I love your story telling 😅 it's great 👏👏
thanks for dissecting all this. well observed i find it interesting that az goes by mr "fell" in mdern times. is az aware he. fell too, but still clings to his holier than thou, attitude towards crowley. btw- i love paul dano too😊
I love your analysis so much, this episode was always my favourite but I couldn’t find a reason why. You explained it perfectly, and i’m now even more inlove with good omens❤
To be honest when I first watched this episode I was too much of an excited mess to fully appreciate all the little details but looking back I really adore it and I 100% agree
Oml that was a good analyzes can you make one to each episode? You get details most don't reach when watching, even for the fifth time I didn't get that much info out of the episode :,C
lovely video!!!!! there were a lot of things you talked about that i would've never noticed otherwise, super interesting stuff. if you have any more analyses of any more episodes i would LOVE to hear them
❤❤❤ It is also my fav part of 2 season. I think this story will come back in 3 season, because of what Gabriel said: God's quote about the begining when morning stars and angels be together spread joy.
I haven’t even watched the video yet but I have a hunch we are on exactly the same page. 2x2 is AGGRESSIVELY my favorite episode of the whole series, although 2x6 is a close second.
To answer your question about the animal souls/ animals going to heaven, it largely depends on the specific denomination of Christianity that you ascribe to (I’m using Christianity here since good omens is inspired by the Christian Bible). Some say they do, some say they don’t and that difference is what separates humans from animals as Gods highest creation. I don’t know if there’s a specific subsect of Christianity that good omens is influenced by or it’s just generally biblical. So, Aziraphale’s less shocked reaction to the animals being killed than the children being due to animals inability to ascend to heaven could have some backing to it.
'imagine writing a character so well that everyone ignores the animal that died on his face'
PLEASE I'M DYING
I'M DEAD ALREADY
I think Crowley's initial lie about not being lonely wasn't just about presenting a stoic front, but also (ever so slightly) about shielding Aziraphale from a truth that wouldn't help him in any way. Protecting him from Crowley's sadness in a small way.
"I'm a demon. I lied." In my perspective, this statement contrasts in a beautiful way with Crowley's good intentions with his subterfuge and misdirection throughout the minisode, and I think his lie of not being lonely is no different.
And in the novel, it talks about how he feels lonely when he's without Aziraphale, we know it's something he suffers from.
I'll go one step further, imagine a Bible writer writing the Book of Job 2,000 years ago and not knowing what kind of icon Bildad the Schuhe would become (because he is biblical canon) xd
I HAVE SPOTTED A GERMAN WORD!
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😂😂😂
I've never read the Bible before and I thought Bildad the Shuhite was just a name made up for the show omg 💀💀
As a former Job's Daughter the introduction of Bildad the Shuhite for me was a joy
Interesting fact. Throughout the entirety of season one and the book, my dad didn't see the romantic potential of this relationship (I don't know man he was so against it). But after the final scene of this episode, he understood. I don't know what changed. But I'm glad it did. And I made him do the 'I was wrong' dance at the end of the season so HA
(To be clear. My father isn't homophobic. He just likes to disagree with me)
LMAO
It's great that he saw it and accepted it (it sounds as if he accepted it anyway).
@@HuntingViolets yes he did! He sees it now and we're finally on the same page (side)
@@wegotthechoccies That's awesome. I love that.
“He just likes to disagree with me.” HA. Sounds like my uncle.
"That single photo made me feel more than the entirety of Heartstopper did" YOU JUST SUMMED IT UP, THIS IS EXACTLY IT YES.
This analysis left me in shambles.
"Now that they're not part of anything, they find themselves lonely, directionless. Yet by sitting on the same stone, in this moment, they may feel lonely, but they're not alone" and *then* "No matter how much time passes, they know that even though they haven't seen each other for years at time, the other one is out there somewhere. And suddenly, they find themselves alone, but never feeling lonely." is just wow. Such great writing for this video, I'm speechless! Thank you for your work, it's truly incredible and it opened my eyes.
I'm really glad you enjoyed my writing, thank you!!
The "I'm a demon.... I lied" was so heart crushing
Gives a whole new meaning to Aziraphale’s “Still a demon, then?” question in Rome. 😮
“so when he says, you have my word as an angel, he doesn’t think he’s really lying” oh my GOD that explains why he doesn’t stutter so much, wow. I never even made that connection in my head before. Amazing video
Honestly I think one of the main reasons I loved the Job minisode so much is because when I was younger and was taught this story in church, my teachers were a lot like the angels and I was a lot like Aziraphale. Job's story always made me uncomfortable and felt really cruel, especially when my teachers were like "yes it's sad his family died, but it's ok because he just had so much faith in Christ that he was blessed with an even bigger family afterward 😊". This episode I guess gave me some closure being like "hey yeah you're not crazy for thinking this is pretty messed up, so we fixed it for you"
Good Omens healing my religious trauma, one gay biblical character at a time
I love this episode as well! I also feel like Jemima and Crowley share a parallel - Seeing as Jemima is so proud of the pot she made, and Angel Crowley was so proud of his stars. also with the fact that when her siblings cot turned into Salamanders she was like "Can I be a blue one?" and Crowley was like, Na its fine your not annoying. "Yes but can I be? " Oh sure!" and her wish is granted.
What if thats how he fell? he saw that Other angels around him where being cast out (hanging around the wrong folks) and aske " Can I be a snake?" perhaps assuming he was already going to fall . God, Its alright you haven't annoyed me yet. " but can I be?" oh Sure!" and boom Fallen Angel.
Except he never got turned back- idk Its bot that deep im sure but it a little Headcannon i have Right now XP
I am _looking_ at your headcanon, I love that
And maybe that's why Metraton said about he's always asking questions.
That final scene reminds me so much of the rocks scene in everything everywhere all at once. Two characters sitting across a vista just talking out their existential horrors. It's part humorous, entirely surprising, and leaves us unexpectedly crying over the amazing character work.
It's wild with the rock scene because we don't even get the characters' voices. The audience makes the rocks BE those characters.
Haven't even watched the video but hard agree! The Job minisode contextualized their entire relationship and so deliciously well written. It's been living rent free in my brain for ages
There is something so achingly beautiful about that scene but especially the last line (or two lines, depending on how you punctuate it).
I couldn‘t agree more, this was instantly the standout episode for me, I was entranced from beginning to end of the Job storyline. It was so tragic and beautiful, and really evoked that feeling of the beginning of S1E3.
As someone that was part of the Job's Daughters Internacional when I was a teenager and knows a lot about Job's story, this episode is specially special for me. And when Crowley introduced himself as Bildad the Shuhite I was like "OMG, he one of Job's friends in the story on the Bible! They are being so faithful to the story!"
It is insane to me that I watched s2 like a month ago and STILL start to feel that sadness when I see something about it 😢😂
Same😅
On rewatching I noticed in episode 3, season 1 “The Resurrectionists” Crowley says a line in his laudanum’d state that Might have been just David ad-libbing but it reminds me of this. He says “blehh! BLEEEEEGH! Why do I sound like a goat?” Which I have convinced myself is a callback to the Job incident. They have known each other so long that they speak in a kind of shorthand in front of others, was he hinting at something? Like trying to force him to remember that, you don’t have to always just do what you think God thinks is the correct thing, you can bend the rules. And if you don’t do it, I will bloody do it
oh my goddddddd that interpretation could be so far fetched but I don't care I love that idea
In the last scene with the two of them sitting on the rock, the line of clouds are specifically over crowley’s head. I saw someone compare that to aziraphale guarding crowley with his wing and my mind was blown!! Love your video essays also!
YEAH the shadow on the ground is reminiscent of aziraphale’s wing!!
@@asthejayflies no way omg!!! just noticed that
Technically he said "Dae a sound leik a goat?"
“What is your opinion on Good Omens?”
CONSUME
Yes. Good cat.
I will confess, whilst the body snatching minisode is still my favourite (drunk/high Crowley) Bildad the Shuhite is my number one favourite character, and number 1. Favourite midwife/cobbler of all time.
You know the goats are here, because baby goat is called a KID and when you know the flood episode is a biiiit different 😂
5:07 I think Crowley just likes birds, like ducks or nightingales.
Zemantler: What is your opinion on Good Omens?
Cat: **bites the mic agressively**
me too buddy, me too
Crowley cares about the animals, because he is an animal. He is a snake. He knows they have a soul.
your videos are saving my life. The GO brainrot is still strong.
This episode is just a perfect representation of someone who is in a religious cult or so and slowly starts to question the gaslighting and emotional abuse of their family and breaks out of the cycle. It really shows how hard it is to get out of something like that
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Daaaaamn I love the interpretation that Crowley goes out of his way to make Job and his family question their faith in God. You're so right, he totally could've just saved the kids & the kids without talking to Job & Sitis & the children, but he wants to make them really think about things beforehand.
amazing video as usual! i absolutely loved your analysis of the last scene and some of the details that I've missed. and the "I'm a demon, i lied." part always gets me :')
Thank you so much!
Oh, wow, what a good observation about Aziraphale thinking he's not an angel anymore when he gives his word as an angel. That is brilliant.
For being so young, you are wise beyond your years, my dear😀. From this old American lady (54,) I love hearing your take on things. Agreed with everything you said. Well done and look forward to the next!
"Do geese have souls" is the most existential statement ever, an old white man philosopher could never.
this literally so true!!! This episode has so much hidden meanings in every scene!!
ps: love your cat
This older Millennian (43) has learnt so much from you, I can only be grateful to you for this fine analysis! You helped me notice things I had overlooked. Thank you so much
I'm so glad!
Love this!!! I adore the 1941 mini side, but this one is prett special.
A lot of this I hadn't thought of and I love this perspective. Really great video! ❤ (my fave ep was 4 cuz the minisode was so queercoded and 1941 was my fave flashback in season 1 so getting more from where they left off was awesome)
This is fantastic analysis, zemantler. I really liked this episode, too, but I am quite certain I missed some important details. I don't normally re-watch shows no matter how much I like them because they mess with my emotions and stress me out. However, you have convinced me I need to make an exception and revisit this wonderful show. 👍👍
@aisleelovegreenwood6448 Even though this show is a fantasy, G.O. takes itself seriously and makes the effort to explore the world it has created and make it feel as natural as possible. I like the second season a little better than the first because the story feels more focused. Likable, relatable characters confront extraordinary darkness and they do not compromise their own values. Worth a revisit! The story feels unique and authentic and rare to me.
My favorite episode is the last one i cant stop thinking about of absolutely beautiful it is and how they went from happy and excited to miles apart in a matter of minutes it really is a great episode
this was such an amazing analysis breakdown of the job minisode, its this episode and the edinburgh one that compete for s2 faves but definitely the job one just really stuck with me as well. it just encapsulates their relationship, and aziraphale being the first being to understand crowley to an extent.
I love your content!! Thanks for taking the time to make this, school is wreaking havoc on my creative life too but at least we have Bildad the Shuhite and the animal that died on his face
this video was not only very interesting to watch, but also legitimately made me understand Aziraphale's and Crowley's relationship better. And i completely agree with you, the job minisode was the best minisode, maybe even the best part of season 2 in general - and Bildad the Shuhite is an icon. (Did you know someone on tiktok is making a Bildad shirt? I'm definitely gonna buy it once they've found a printer.)
I think you are spot on correct. Aziraphale is good and (usually) kind, Crowley is just kind.
This video made me realize how much the Fall Out Boy song Alone Together applies to the two of them
I LOVE THIS EPISODE SO MUCH AND I WILL NEVER SHUT UP ABOUT HOW GOOD AND IMPORTANT IT IS
i agree with everything you said but episode 3 (s2) will forever have a special place in my heart.
Bravo, well done - excellent analysis and all delivered with great scene examples as well as insight and you relatable sense of humor!
I heartily agree with all that you have discussed, and I feel a bit less alone regarding some of my own observations and biases based strongly in my inability to just blindly go along with religious dogma (and, let’s face it) or patriarchal nonsense about “history” or biblical myths.
Yes, having one’s own views, principles, and ways of integrating them into a meaningful set of personal ethics, led me to the willingness to stand by them - and in a few cases, this led to being “exiled” by less open-minded, or truly loving individuals - but that was a price I was (and still am) willing to pay.
So, Crowley, you are entirely relatable!
Thanks again for an enjoyable video, a really good set of points, and some fun and funny commentary. 😸
Thank you!!
i cried watching azira and crowley sit together alone harder than the ending of ep 6 (like it hurts so much more smh the first time i watched)
You have some really lovely insights in this video! Honestly, I was shocked when you mentioned how young you are! The writing and the editing and so well done here. I think you really have a future in creating and analyzing stories!
This is the best GO2 analysis I've seen. Amazing)
Nothing better coming, can shut down the youtube.
You don’t have to be sorry about the amount of time you spent to make this video. It is your channel and if people like the content you make they will wait for it no matter how long it takes ❤ love you, you are very pleasurable to listen and watch. Also your vibe is very cool :)
You're too kind thank you! I'm just really glad people keep coming back to my channel, even with my infrequent posting. I ramble on here because I just really like talking about the stuff I'm passionate about, but it's really sweet seeing that someone is listening. Again thank you, take care!
Very good video! Made me realize I really want that (besides them getting back together etc.) those two make more friends in s3, it'd be good for them, especially Crowley I think
This episode was also hands down my favorite of the season. Tbh I think it might just be my favorite of *both* seasons, and I can only dream that (assuming we get it, amazon pls) of season 3 having an episode capable of taking my one number one spot, this episode is just *THAT* good.
I wholeheartedly agree with your analysis; to me it is quite blatant that the crows bleating are very much a test of sort Crowley places there to see how would Aziraphale react, and the way Crowley looks at him really says it all. I'd also wondered and came to pretty much the same conclusion as you did in regard to Aziraphale pulling off that lie so smoothly, which is very much so different from his usual anxious mannerism that gives him away so blatantly (still, even with that, gotta admire the gumption of Aziraphale's terrible lying ass still telling God "whooops I just put my sword down somewhere how clumsy of me" lmao, this angel I swear).
Perhaps one thing I found myself disagreeing with is the aside about Aziraphale choosing Heaven at the end of S2. There's a whoooooooole lot to analyze in those last fifteen minutes alone, so I'll try to be brief, but imo Aziraphale wasn't choosing Heaven, he was choosing Humanity. He *knows* that heaven is pretty much just as bad as hell, when it comes to the way they see and consider humans beneath them and wholly unimportant. He's known that for a long, long time, but also *WE* known that Aziraphale does not yield and run away; he might stand his ground sweating and anxious and stammering on his words, but goddamnit does he *ever* stand his ground. We've known that since season one.
He's not going to run away and not do all he can to protect humanity. He's always going to choose them.
I don't think Aziraphale really does consider Heaven the "good" guys to Hell's "bad". He might *tell* himself that he does that, but I think that deep down he's known for a long time that angels and demons are just two sides of the same exact coin, and he just hangs on this party line because it is clearly incredibly difficult, for him, coming to full terms with this concept. It's so hard for him to fully accept that God's will can be so cold and cruel, and that he'd much rather pinpoint the inevitable consequences of certain decisions made on Heaven's misguided actions rather than on God themselves- I mean, just see the way he tells Crowley "I don't think that's really what God wants". That line, and the way it is delivered (bless you Micheal Sheen) is really just Aziraphale's entire character in a nutshell, isn't it?
He loves, and he wants to believe God loves their creation as well, and he just refuses to accept that cruelty can be a result of God's decision; he refuses to accept God's will can be so cold and heartless. And yet there is this small, tiny part of him that *knows*. The way he stammers on the line, the way he looks upward anxiously: all of that, to me, speak of a small part of Aziraphale in his subconscious that is screaming "GOD IS WRONG!" just as much as Crowley does. And, ironically enough, I think Aziraphale has been thinking in that small part of himself that he pushes deep down that God is wrong even longer than Crowley ever did.
I mean, the scene introducing us to season 2 is emblematic, in that sense. We have a (not yet)Crowley who is arguably a lot more naive than Aziraphale. We see how Aziraphale grows increasingly more agitated as (not)Crowley goes on their spiel about telling the boss that "this is a very bad idea", and like, I have SO MANY question about that. Why would Aziraphale be so blatantly worried about the idea of asking God some questions? Was he just naturally anxious and prone to worrying, or did he know (or suspect) something other angels couldn't? I feel like there's a juicy mystery to be discovered in regards to Aziraphale's blatant anxiety, the way he tries to warn (not)Crowley-- Like "words to the wise"? Where is this wiseness coming from, huh, Aziraphale? What did you *know* at that point that other Angels didn't, what *questions* where you thinking about, huh, Aziraphale? What are you hiding under that head of fluff, HUH, AZIRAPHALE???
....Sorry I went on a tangent there lmao. I just. Want to take Aziraphale by the ankles and shake him upside down, perhaps some secrets might fall out of his pockets.
Anyway, going back to the one thing I disagreed with, re: the aside about Aziraphale choosing Heaven. Again, I don't think he's choosing Heaven, and I think that he genuinely wants to do *something* about Heaven in the hope they'll stop that whole "we want to fight the opposition and if Earth gets destroyed well, whatever" nonsense, because not only he wants to protect humanity, but he also knows that Earth is arguably the only place where he and Crowley could possibly find happiness together as they both so ardently wish.
I think there's a lot to be said about the way Aziraphale acts during those last fifteen, and that there's something fishy going on. Not the "mind controlled by coffee" type of fishy, to be clear, but to me the sort of manic energy Aziraphale exhibits during that scene very much feels like he is *panicking* and isn't thinking clearly. I think by that point so much has happened that Aziraphale mind is in disarray, and he had NO TIME to stop a minute and properly ponder and fully understand and consider the ramifications of everything; he got hit in the face by so much happening all that once, got smacked with the realization that he and Crowley are still not safe to fully embrace the relationship they want and that they both know the other want, and on top of that he's suddenly being pushed under a spotlight and made to have to choose between hiding his head in the sand, fully knowing neither them nor humanity are safe, or trying to do something about it.
And I don't think he's happy with the choice he's made, again, that strange manic energy: that didn't seem like genuine joy on his part, that to me blatantly felt like he was desperately trying to convince himself he could be happy making that choice, as much as he was desperately trying to tell Crowley "please come with me, please I need you, please come with me *I can't do this without you*", but every word he choose to try and communicate this desperate feeling was just *the worse possible version of any word he could use*. And I think when all walls finally came crumbling, when the reality of the mess they've both made is hitting Aziraphale fully... That's the moment he finally just says what he needed to say a long time ago. And god, the way he tells Crowley "I need you!" just. Fucking destroys me every time.
And by that point it's too late. To borrow Crowley's words, *it's always too late*.
--Well, so much for trying to stay brief lmao. Sorry I just have so many feelings about these two kaghjagaj
Everybody cares about the goats, but no pity for the poor ox.
The ox was dead and done for already
@@FrolleinFroschbein RIP, ox. ;)
Ur the best! I personally loved the meaning of Crowley introducing food to Aziraphale, because heaven associates eating with sin.
Just found your channel and this video (I had read the book before, but only watched the series three month ago, and already started to avoid too much GO content, because theories are getting wild). I wanted to say: I totally agree with you! S2E2 also is my favourite GO episode and it is because of the Job minisode, especially the last scene ('I'm a demon, I lied' gets me every time). The minisode tells us a lot about how the relationship between Crowley/Crawly and Aziraphale developed, but it is also so just so beautifully done in so many details. For example, noticed that in the scene with the children Crowley is set up against the window and from one camera angle appears to have a halo (there is a short moment where you can see this at 12:29 in this video). And earlier, when he talks to Job and asks about the children, he is standing in the rays of sunlight falling through the damaged roof. Later, rays of light mark the arrival of Gabriel and the other angels. And when Aziraphale enters the scene through the door, there are also rays of light. What great symbolism!
Another important moment, imo, is just before Crowley sends everyone to the cellar. It obviously was his plan, but he hesitates for a moment, contemplating whether to trust Aziraphale (I don’t want to go into too much detail here).
What I love about the last scene - except for the sheer beauty, perfect music and brilliant acting - is, that it is the only scene I can remember, where they both let down their guard and are totally honest (for a brief moment). They are not even friends, yet. And although they kind of sit on the same rock, it actually are two pieces of what once was one rock, and they sit as far apart as possible. Together, yet each on his own.
What puzzles me slightly in the minisode is Aziraphale saying ‘I don’t suppose he’s getting any answers’, and also Crowley’s reaction, because it clearly is God asking the questions, not Job. It is like that in the Bible, too (mainly Job 38 and 39 is God asking rhetorical questions). But then, again, I love the irony that one of the questions we get to hear is ‘Did you set the constellations in the sky?’
Sorry for writing so much 😀
This is fantastic! You provided me with so many new perspectives about this episode/season/their relationship
i know this was posted 4 months ago but i love this video so much and you're so right about like.. everything in the minisode, especially crowley's encouraging of questioning god to literally everyone
Thank you!!
You have such good insights, thank you for summing this all up and analyzing it for us, I feel like you reached into the very heart of this episode and revealed everything important and lovely about It! You are so true and correct for this, hilarious editing too. Thanks for your time and skills on this, wonderful watch!
i loved your analysis!! and also your cat is adorable (though he seems to be GO hater)
I would never get over how Aziraphale had more faith in Crowley than in God, yes okay god wants the children but you wouldn’t no matter how much you say you would i know you wouldn’t
I'm so happy to hear someone talk about season 2 episode 2 as their favourite! When I got into Good Omens, my friends kept telling me to wait for the final episode, its amazing etc (don't get me wrong its brilliant, especially the final scene) but this episode wouldn't leave my head! It's the one I've thought about the most and I think it has some of the best characterisation in the entire show!
omg i just rewatched the episode today and then saw this video :D love your analysis! it is really the most well-written and emotional episode in this season (for me)
Love that Little Miss Sunshine poster in the background. Such an underrated gem!
I've watched all of you're videos! Whenever I see a new video I need to stop everything to sit down and watch it.
Do geese have souls? Well, I have nine pet geese, and they each have unique personalities, just like other animals. So yeah, I personally wouldn't make a distinction between geese and goats. Maybe it was a budgeting consideration?
LOVE YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!❤
I haven't personally gotten to a point where I can say which ep of s2 is my fave, but I absolutely agree that the significance of this minisode is huuge when it comes to their relationship. Also, the ox rib scene is one of the horniest things I've bore witness to, hands down 😅 And also the line about them both getting plenty of use out of the bookshop, doing what Aziraphale, doing what??? 😅 💜🏳️🌈😇🐍
I like this analysis a lot. I didn't fully watch this episode because I had fallen asleep through half of it the first time. But this definitely makes me want to go back and watch it again.
I'm new to your channel and I forgot that this was in my watch later list and I finally got to watching it😂 omg I love your story telling 😅 it's great 👏👏
thanks for dissecting all this. well observed i find it interesting that az goes by mr "fell" in mdern times. is az aware he. fell too, but still clings to his holier than thou, attitude towards crowley.
btw- i love paul dano too😊
I almost cried... Great analysis.
Very well done. Love your take. I love this episode too. This video was Not Just Pretendy Good, but Properly Good!
The end of this episode legit made me cry more than the end of the finale did. It's so gut-wrenching and beautiful and sad.
AHHH YOU MADE ME SO EMOTIONAL THE WHOLE VIDEO (casually screams everytime its about our dear ineffable husbands😫😭)
I love your analysis so much, this episode was always my favourite but I couldn’t find a reason why. You explained it perfectly, and i’m now even more inlove with good omens❤
To be honest when I first watched this episode I was too much of an excited mess to fully appreciate all the little details but looking back I really adore it and I 100% agree
Love your videos!!
Oml that was a good analyzes can you make one to each episode? You get details most don't reach when watching, even for the fifth time I didn't get that much info out of the episode :,C
This is such a cool video! I love your videos and theyre so so good! :)
The scene where Az tastes the bull (and eats) still makes me feel embarrassed. It's all about such pure temptation.
lovely video!!!!! there were a lot of things you talked about that i would've never noticed otherwise, super interesting stuff. if you have any more analyses of any more episodes i would LOVE to hear them
Good Omens has never shown a human in Heaven.
solid episode I have watched like 10 times too good
I almost cried by the end :,) that episode is too beautiful (and your cat is really cute)
❤❤❤ It is also my fav part of 2 season. I think this story will come back in 3 season, because of what Gabriel said: God's quote about the begining when morning stars and angels be together spread joy.
Absolutely loving your videos
Glad to hear that!
On one side I completely agree, but also, my top minisode has to be Scottish Crowley on laudnam
Ihm No Aziraphale understood very well. That is exactly why he wants a foot into heaven. To change it
I agree with you cat, I also eat up anything related to Good Omens
Brilliant writing by the brilliant John Finnemore
Bildad the shuhite 🔛🔝
I love this video. You are really brilliant. I also love this ending scene.
John Finnemore is just elite
I love this video and that episode!
finally someone said it aaaaaaaa, precisely, my thoughts as well 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I haven’t even watched the video yet but I have a hunch we are on exactly the same page. 2x2 is AGGRESSIVELY my favorite episode of the whole series, although 2x6 is a close second.
Yay another video!
Bildad the Shuite and Jeff the Accountant are my favourite dumb alteregos
Another great video!
To answer your question about the animal souls/ animals going to heaven, it largely depends on the specific denomination of Christianity that you ascribe to (I’m using Christianity here since good omens is inspired by the Christian Bible). Some say they do, some say they don’t and that difference is what separates humans from animals as Gods highest creation. I don’t know if there’s a specific subsect of Christianity that good omens is influenced by or it’s just generally biblical. So, Aziraphale’s less shocked reaction to the animals being killed than the children being due to animals inability to ascend to heaven could have some backing to it.
I completely agree, the second episode is the best one. It has within itself all the themes at the heart of the show.