Good Omens, a 30 years-old comic fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, has finally been adapted for TV. The TV series, written and executive-produced by Neil Gaiman, and directed by Douglas Mackinnon, is a blend of sprightly, silly, and macabre, making it the best adaptation fans could have hoped for. The show's British personality and playful humor make it a must-watch for fans of the original novel. Good Omens, a highly populated series, is based on the centuries-old relationship between angel-demon double act Aziraphale and Crowley. Michael Sheen and David Tennant provide continuity and excellent lines, retaining their Pratchettian specificity. The series has an international budget and global cast, thanks to Amazon and Neil Gaiman's address book. It feels British, with a sense of imaginative, silly, and comforting, reminiscent of Douglas Adams, Monty Python, the A40 at Denham, and BBC Radio 4. The show's international budget is supported by Amazon and Neil Gaiman's address book, but it still feels British in the imaginative, silly, and comforting sense of Douglas Adams, Monty Python, the A40 at Denham, and BBC Radio 4. Terry Pratchett's presence is felt in various ways, including his black fedora and scarf hanging from a bookshop set. The show hasn't been bugged up in translation, keeping the story eccentric and silly. Episode one begins with a Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy-style opening, introducing Frances McDormand as God. Demon Crawley, a character from Demon Crawley, tries to answer philosophical questions about God's benevolence, the difference between good and evil, and the good and evil of blind adherence to a divine plan. The film is light and humorous, featuring a mix of clowning and silly characters. The demon, Tennant, is louche and snake-eyed, while the angel, Sheen, is endearing and funny. The cast includes Hastur and Ligur, Satanic nuns, Archangel Gabriel, the ambassadorial family, the Youngs, denizens of hell, and Them. The characters are all played by actors who prompt a happy grunt of recognition. The cast includes Jon Hamm, Nick Offerman, and Nina Sosanya, with big names playing tiny parts across all six episodes, showcasing the project's draw. Crowley is tasked with bringing about Armageddon by Hell, while Aziraphale eats sushi. The sisters are briefed to switch babies and ensure the couple receives the prophesied Antichrist. As they work for Crowley, they emphasize the importance of switching the babies. Crowley calls Aziraphale and they discuss the apocalypse in St. James' Park. The demon reminds them they have 11 years until Armageddon. With the babies switched and Aziraphale's second thoughts, they band together to be the child's Godfathers, raising him to be normal in a ploy to stop Armageddon. In the story, Crowley and Aziraphale, who are posing as nanny and gardener, attempt to influence a boy who appears normal for the time being. They report to their head offices and discuss the next steps, with Aziraphale suggesting killing the boy. However, they realize they have the wrong boy. In a great switch, the real Antichrist (Adam) arrives in rural England with a scheduled hell-hound, a small dog, just in time for his 11th birthday. Crowley realizes the dog has found its master and realizes the end of the world is upon them. Despite several time jumps and a slightly confusing narrative, Good Omens delivers a thoroughly enjoyable episode to start the 6-part drama. The comedy is on-point throughout, and the well-worked twist at the end sets the stage for the following episodes.