The Arrival

Season

2

Episode

1

Air date

July 28, 2023

Writer

Neil Gaiman and John Finnemore^[1]

Director

Douglas Mackinnon^[2]

Episode guide
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The Arrival is the first episode of Season 2 of the Prime Video original series Good Omens series, and seventh overall. It premiered on July 28, 2023. It also serves as the season premiere.

Synopsis[]

Crowley becomes a Heavenly bee and learns the truth about the Armageddon sequel. Aziraphale defends his bookshop from Shax's army and reveals his halo, Maggie and Nina become warriors, and Jim the assistant bookseller gets some hot chocolate. Crowley and Aziraphale get to the bottom of the mystery of the Matchbox. The Metatron brings an oatmilk latte, along with a final offer.

Plot[]

Before the Beginning, in the emptiness of nothingness. Crowley is an angel floating in this world of nothingness. He then creates an infinite universe from this nothingness. Fellow angel Aziraphale witnesses this stunning creation and compliments Crowley on his work. Unfortunately, Aziraphale informs him that he has heard rumors that the universe will be getting destroyed soon. This is because God and the other angels upstairs want to focus on human beings instead. Crowley is upset as he ponders, questioning God’s decision.

Later, Aziraphale worries that Crowley will get into trouble for defying the Almighty.

In the present day, Crowley is visited by fellow demon Shax, who warns him that something is going down in the Upstairs. Shax asks Crowley to check in with his old pal Aziraphale to see what the problem could be. As it turns out, the problem happens to be walking naked down Aziraphale’s street in London. The naked being is Gabriel, the Supreme Archangel of Heaven. He walks over to Aziraphale’s bookshop with a package covering his package.

It quickly becomes evident that Gabriel has no recollection of anything, though. He doesn’t know who he is or where he is, or why he was sent to Aziraphale in the first place. Aziraphale ushers him into the building, away from the crowd of onlookers. All Gabriel knows is that he felt compelled to come here and that something terrible is about to happen.

Later, Aziraphale checks Gabriel’s package (carefully) but finds that it is empty. Unfortunately, there are no clues whatsoever for Aziraphale to follow.

Gabriel can’t even remember what he was supposed to be delivering. Aziraphale doesn’t know what to do, so he contacts his dear old friend Crowley.

Crowley for his part, wants to get rid of Gabriel immediately, fearing the ramifications of this sudden arrival. Aziraphale though wants to help Gabriel. Crowley reminds him that Gabriel is still his old boss, who once wanted to send him to Hell.

Since these two clearly have a history. Crowley refuses to help and leaves. Then Beelzebub pays Crowley a visit, taking him on a quick trip back to Hell. She mentions how Crowley is a traitor, but he will be forgiven and handed a promotion if he helps them out. Word has spread that Gabriel has vanished. If Crowley can find Gabriel and hand him over to Hell, then he will be rewarded with whatever he wants in return.

Crowley is unsure, but Beelzebub isn’t finished convincing him just yet. She mentions Heaven’s punishments. Those found to be involved in this disappearance will be handed extreme sanctions in response. Thus, Beelzebub makes it clear; that their punishment will involve Crowley being erased from existence altogether.

Petrified by this warning, Crowley heads straight back to Aziraphale. He apologizes to the angel and even performs the complimentary apology dance. Crowley admits that Aziraphale was right; they need to hide Gabriel to keep him safe. Both Heaven and Hell are after him.

Together they perform a little miracle, shielding Gabriel from anyone who is trying to find him.

Unfortunately, this plan has the opposite effect as alarm bells ring in Heaven. The chaotic duo has inadvertently pinpointed their location to those Upstairs instead of hiding their involvement.