Good Omens
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So whats everybodys favorite Jane Austeninspired piece of comedy this summer?
Not just feel them but articulate them to their beloved.
To be in a Regency romance requires people to be able to eventually communicate their feelings.
Thats basically the whole plot ofPersuasionwhen you think about it.
And boy howdy, everything is really teed up in The Ball.
It couldnt be more penultimate in vibe if Aziraphale suddenly found out he wasgetting a job in Paris.
The first flashback-less episode in ages and things really chug along.
Jon Hamm in an Elton John cosplay!
Lets get into it.
Shax has finally gotten their wish, and theyre going to assault London with 10,000 demons.
Except that just like on Earth nobody wants to work anymore!
The most demons Furfur can spare is 70.
And when Shax flames one out of existence, theyre left with 69 (nice).
Still, thats more demons than usual on that block of London.
Lets talk about this little, fictional block of London a little bit.
It reminds me of fake New York inEyes Wide Shut.And also fake Hogsmeade at Universal Studios.
But then I remembered Aziraphale is the planets only non-parasitic landlord and he loooooves magic.
), record shop, coffeeshop, pub, and even a real throwback of a bordello.
Aziraphale lays the miracles on pretty thick for this affair.
Aziraphale hates selling the books in his bookshop, let alone giving them away for free.
It speaks to his commitment to this bit that hes willing to part with even aDoctor Whoannual.
Sure, he calls him a friend, but cmon.
He tells Jimriel to jump out the window, which Jimriel is willing to do.
Thankfully, Crowleys better angels win out (lmao), and he doesnt let the archangel off himself.
He does force Gabriel to think more on what he may or may not know about his current state.
Jim says he feels like an empty house, and he knows where the furniture used to go.
If what happens again?
Another angel and demon arrangement?
We dont know yet because, again, penultimate.
(Some in face masks, not the best optics in 2023 unforch.)
Az isnt bothered because hes still in hisPride and Prejudiceera.
First, the lovers must dance.
Both Maggie/Nina and the Ineffable Husbands.
And there will be no talk of demonic invasions during the ball.
Or of sex work, apparently.
Nobody could double entendre like Terry Pratchett, and the whole scene feels in tribute to him.
More on that in the Apocrypha, btw.
Shax demands they give up Gabriel, or theyre going to start killing humans.
Despite Aziraphales objections, Jimriel gives himself up.
Conjuring a gorgeous white coat out of nothing, Gabriel tries to hand himself to the demons.
But Az and Crowleys miracle is still holding, and no one recognizes him.
So the demons are still planning to kill all the humans.
Meanwhile, Crowley is going up to Heaven with Muriel.
All the players are in place for things to get Ultimate in the finale.
Biblical Apocrypha
Gay-O-Meter is still atDEFCON 2: FAST PACE.
Everyone is almost aware that they love each other.
We are very nearly on the brink.
Plus, whatever Gabriel has going on the side.
I think hes in love, too.
I also LOLd when that male Karen got merked as he was calling the police.
ACABEIC: All Cops Are Bastards Except Inspector Constable.
So fitting that the pub holds the elevator to both Heaven and Hell.
Stray thought from the magic shop scene: seeing theTenth Doctor in a fezis weird.
Just not how shed expected it.
