# Neil Gaiman Steps Away from *Good Omens* Following Sexual Assault Claims: Series Conclusion to Feature a 90-Minute Episode
In an unexpected development, Neil Gaiman, the renowned author and mastermind behind *Good Omens*, has stepped away from the series in light of sexual assault claims. This news has reverberated throughout the entertainment sector, particularly impacting the future of the cherished Prime Video fantasy series, which is inspired by the 1990 novel co-authored by Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett.
## The Claims and Gaiman’s Exit
This summer, reports surfaced that Gaiman had been accused of sexually assaulting five women. Although Gaiman has refuted the claims, the repercussions have been profound. Major film studios, including Disney and Amazon, have swiftly reacted to the upheaval. Disney halted production on its anticipated adaptation of Gaiman’s *The Graveyard Book*, while Prime Video stalled work on the third season of *Good Omens*, which had just entered pre-production.
In September 2024, Gaiman revealed that he would withdraw from *Good Omens*, allowing the concluding season to progress without his direct participation. As reported by *Deadline Hollywood*, Gaiman contributed to the script of the series finale but will not partake in the production process. His production company, the Blank Corporation, has also been detached from the project. A new writer is expected to finalize the concluding script, although no official agreement has been announced thus far.
## The Future of *Good Omens*: A 90-Minute Conclusion
Initially renewed for a third and final season to wrap up loose threads from the Season 2 cliffhanger, *Good Omens* will now come to a close with a single 90-minute episode, effectively serving as a TV movie. This choice was made by Prime Video in response to the controversy involving Gaiman, as the streaming service opted for a more succinct ending rather than a complete season.
### Summary of *Good Omens* Season 2
For those who closely followed the series, Season 2 of *Good Omens* left fans with an intense cliffhanger. The season included the return of Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant), the angel-demon pair who had previously prevented Armageddon in Season 1. Their tranquil existence was interrupted when the archangel Gabriel (Jon Hamm) showed up at Aziraphale’s bookshop lacking any memories of his identity or how he arrived there. The season traced Aziraphale and Crowley’s attempts to solve the puzzle of Gabriel’s amnesia, while dodging the agendas of both Heaven and Hell.
The finale of Season 2 revealed that Gabriel had defied Heaven by opting not to support a second Armageddon attempt. To safeguard himself, he had wiped his own memories. In an unexpected twist, Gabriel and Beelzebub (Shelley Conn) had fallen in love and chose to flee together. Meanwhile, the Metatron (Derek Jacobi) extended an offer to Aziraphale for Gabriel’s former role in Heaven, hinting at a possible Second Coming. In a poignant moment, Crowley expressed his love for Aziraphale and urged him to abandon Heaven and Hell. However, Aziraphale, believing he could effect change within Heaven, chose to accept the Metatron’s proposal, leading to a bittersweet farewell between the two.
### What to Anticipate from the Finale
The forthcoming 90-minute finale will seek to resolve the lingering plot points from Season 2, such as the fate of Aziraphale and Crowley’s relationship and the impending threat of the Second Coming. While Gaiman’s departure has cast a shadow over the project, fans remain optimistic that the series will still provide a fulfilling conclusion to the tale that has enchanted audiences since its launch.
## The Effect on Gaiman’s Career
The allegations against Gaiman have had wide-ranging implications beyond *Good Omens*. In addition to Disney’s choice to stop production on *The Graveyard Book*, Netflix also scrapped its planned *Dead Boy Detectives* series, though this cancellation doesn’t seem to be directly tied to the accusations. Gaiman’s reputation, once impeccable in literary and entertainment circles, has faced significant damage, and it remains uncertain how this will influence his career in the long run.
## Conclusion
The concluding chapter of *Good Omens* will be bittersweet for fans, not only because of the unresolved narratives but also due to the controversy surrounding Neil Gaiman’s exit. The 90-minute finale will strive to bring closure to the beloved characters of Aziraphale and Crowley, while the weight of the allegations against Gaiman looms heavily over the production.
As filming is scheduled to commence in January 2025, fans will need to wait and see how the series wraps up its enchanting saga of angels, demons, and the ongoing battle to
