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In the Beginning

  • Episode aired May 31, 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 51m
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8.1/10
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Michael Sheen and David Tennant in Good Omens (2019)
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In the beginning and eleven years ago, two immortal beings decide that it might not be time to start an Apocalypse.In the beginning and eleven years ago, two immortal beings decide that it might not be time to start an Apocalypse.In the beginning and eleven years ago, two immortal beings decide that it might not be time to start an Apocalypse.

  • Director
    • Douglas Mackinnon
  • Writers
    • Terry Pratchett
    • Neil Gaiman
  • Stars
    • Frances McDormand
    • David Tennant
    • Schelaine Bennett
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Douglas Mackinnon
    • Writers
      • Terry Pratchett
      • Neil Gaiman
    • Stars
      • Frances McDormand
      • David Tennant
      • Schelaine Bennett
    • 16User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • God
    • (voice)
    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • Crowley
    Schelaine Bennett
    Schelaine Bennett
    • Eve
    Anthony Kaye
    Anthony Kaye
    • Adam
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Aziraphale
    Ned Dennehy
    Ned Dennehy
    • Hastur
    Ariyon Bakare
    Ariyon Bakare
    • Ligur
    Paul Gambaccini
    Paul Gambaccini
    • Self
    Ben Crowe
    • Freddie Mercury
    • (voice)
    Dai Tabuchi
    • Sushi Chef
    Jon Hamm
    Jon Hamm
    • Gabriel
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Arthur Young
    Sian Brooke
    Sian Brooke
    • Deirdre Young
    • (as Siân Brooke)
    Jill Winternitz
    Jill Winternitz
    • Harriet Dowling
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Thaddeus Dowling
    Alistair Findlay
    Alistair Findlay
    • George Bush
    Jim Meskimen
    Jim Meskimen
    • George Bush
    • (voice)
    Susan Brown
    Susan Brown
    • Mother Superior
    • Director
      • Douglas Mackinnon
    • Writers
      • Terry Pratchett
      • Neil Gaiman
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    8itsnikhatreviews

    Decent start to the series

    It isn't intense, funny, love the portrayal and Doctor Who references. I see Tenant more as the Doctor than Crowley, but I suppose that will change soon. The first episode felt mediocre, but I believe it was a good start to the series. Can't wait to binge through the rest of the episodes.
    9idedsirait

    Entertaining 😀😘

    Well..this is different, but interesting... Cant wait to see what happen at the end of the day..
    8MsMoebius

    Good and evil ...

    Meet to avoid apocalypse.

    Nice premise. This first episode is filled with good special effects, quite an intriguing and a funny plot and a great sarcastic and acid humor used as a satire to religious "truths, ideas and beliefs".

    If you feel like watching a fantasy- mysterious and fun show, Just give it a try.
    9plynch181

    Wonderful adaptation

    Absolutely brilliant....can't wait to see how this develops. Superb casting choices with David Tennent appearing to be possessed by Bill Nighy.
    10metalbassmike

    Exactly how I remembered it

    Based on the best book, by Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. My absolute favourite book since I was a teenager.

    This is a perfect rendition, it is exactly how I pictured it in my head. Sir Terry would be proud. Absolutely 10/10 for me.

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    Fantasy

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    • Trivia
      When Aziraphale's book store is first seen, there is a hat on the coat hanger where he hangs his coat. This hat belonged to one the novel authors Terry Pratchett, whose dying wish to fellow author Neil Gaiman was for him to write the series.
    • Goofs
      In heaven the sphere of the world is rotating the wrong way.
    • Quotes

      Crowley: Something's changed.

      Aziraphale: Oh, it's a new cologne. My barber suggested it.

      Crowley: Not you. I know what you smell like. The Hell Hound has found its master.

      Aziraphale: Are you sure?

      Crowley: I felt it. Would I lie to you?

      Aziraphale: Well, obviously. You're a demon. That's what you do.

      Crowley: No, I'm not lying. The boy, whoever he is, has the dog. He's named it. It's done. He's coming into his power. We're doomed.

      Aziraphale: Well, then... welcome to the end times.

    • Crazy credits
      With special thanks to Queen.
    • Connections
      References Bedazzled (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Bohemian Rhapsody
      (uncredited)
      Written by Freddie Mercury
      Performed by Queen

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Filming locations
      • Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(village of Tadfield)
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • BBC Studios
      • Narrativia
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    • Runtime
      • 51m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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