Ep 1. Episode 1

In the first episode of the hit series Good Omens, viewers are introduced to the unlikely duo of Crowley and Aziraphale, a demon and an angel, respectively. The two have been on Earth since the beginning and have grown quite fond of their life and the people and places within it. However, their peace is about to be disrupted as the eve of the apocalypse approaches.

As is explained through voice-over narration, both Heaven and Hell have been preparing for the end of the world for centuries. It is prophesized that on the eleventh year, eleventh month, and eleventh day of the eleventh hour, the antichrist will be born and will bring about the end of days. However, due to a mix-up at the hospital where the child is supposed to be born, the infant ends up in the hands of a normal family, and Crowley, who was tasked with delivering the son of Satan to his home, is left with a baby who is not the antichrist.

Cut to 11 years later, and the child, named Warlock, is growing up in a small English town called Tadfield, blissfully unaware of his true identity or destiny. Meanwhile, Crowley and Aziraphale have both been keeping an eye on him from afar, each hoping to nudge him towards their respective sides in the battle between good and evil. Crowley, who has grown quite comfortable on Earth and enjoys the pleasures it has to offer, is more inclined to sabotage the plans of Hell, while Aziraphale, who has also grown fond of Earth and its inhabitants, wants to ensure that the forces of good come out on top.

As the day of the apocalypse draws nearer, both sides become increasingly restless and desperate to find the antichrist and set the wheels of the apocalypse in motion. Meanwhile, Crowley and Aziraphale continue to keep watch over Warlock, unwittingly befriending the wrong child and inadvertently conspiring to stop the end of the world.

The episode is full of humor, with witty dialogue and tongue-in-cheek references to the bible and various religious beliefs. David Tennant shines as Crowley, bringing a mischievousness and devil-may-care attitude to the role, while Micahel Sheen's Aziraphale is charmingly befuddled and endearing in his own way. The supporting cast is also full of standout performances, with Jack Whitehall bringing a comedic edge to the role of Witchfinder Private Newton Pulsifer and Adria Arjona exuding an air of mystery and intrigue as Anathema Device, a descendant of the witch who first predicted the apocalypse.

Overall, the first episode of Good Omens sets the stage for an epic battle between good and evil, but with a comedic twist that sets it apart from more traditional tales of the apocalypse. The chemistry between Tennant and Sheen is undeniable, making the unlikely friendship between their characters one of the highlights of the show. Whether you're a fan of the book or new to the story entirely, the first episode of Good Omens is a delightful introduction and leaves you eager to see what happens next.