I Know That I've Made This Joke Before, But The Fact That The Second Doctor's Hat Is Almost Always Slightly

This post said it would like to spark some critical discussion and that opinions are welcome. While my last English teacher would agree that I'm awful at critical discussions, I would like to share my opinions if that is alright. I get everyone feels differently about things, and I'm not trying to start anything.

I can definitely see where you are coming from when you say that this season didn't have as much momentum. There was no REAL world ending stakes like the last season. This seasons story was more about solving a mystery and exploring personal relationships among all of the characters.

There isn't a lot I can say about Nina and Maggie. I agree that they weren't really fleshed out characters. They were more like little side projects for Crowley an Aziraphale to use to deflect their own feelings. However, they might be fleshed out more if we ever get a season 3. Or they might not.

I also don't feel like their story is suppose to show the power of love. They aren't fully together in the end. I think their story was more meant as love endures or is always present. It's not always the right time for true love.

And since this season is all about love, I don't really see a problem for Beelzubub and Gabriel. They fell for each other, and it was the right time for them to be together. It's meant to be sweet and show what Crowley and Aziraphale can have when the time is right.

As for the soap opera thing, well, to each their own. I totally get it, but I personally love a little 💫drama💫. Makes the reconciling all the more touching. I'm not familiar with many soap operas, but as long as a secret twin and comas don't come into season 3, I'll take as many emotional scenes as they want to spoon feed me.

I'm not smart enough to say anything about the themes you want to see more of, so moving on from that part please and thank you.

Lastly, I would like to say that I think I might have preferred this season to the last one. I feel like a heretic for saying that since reading the original Good Omens is what introduced me to both Gaiman and Pratchett writings. However, this story (until the very end at least) was cozy. It was meant to be comfortable and enjoyable. What's better than love? Than finding at least one person who can be on your side and take away the loneliness? And, it was original. It transformed something preexisting in a way a simple adaptation, no matter how great the source material was, could do on it's own.

Good Omens 2 Criticism

Real talk: I’m glad this sequel exists, but let’s not pretend it’s as good as the first series/season.

Hoping to spark some critical discussion - opinions welcome!

The plot itself lacked momentum. Sometimes the Gabriel plot line, which ostensibly is the MAIN plot, felt like a distraction to the getting Nina/Maggie together plot, which really is a side quest.

The Nina and Maggie characters are shallow, and their whole thing was unconvincing. Before the first ep, there’s no evidence to suggest that the two had ever even talked! How in the world am I supposed to believe that within the course of days these two are supposed to wind up together?

Gabriel…. So the idea of an amnesiac Gabriel is intriguing, but the resolution felt rushed and out of left field. That Beelzebub and he are…. in love(??), after just a few one-on-one meetings, strains belief. I don’t see it. I’m not a shipper, I watched the first season and they barely interacted. So we need an infodump/retcon in order to make it even remotely plausible.

Overall the season felt smaller, the stakes were lower, the themes less grand and less cohesive. If the first season was about trusting humanity with their own future (BIG IDEA), season 2 is about… getting two randos to fall in love, which is supposed to show the power of love?? Ierno that’s kinda thin to me.

Aziraphale and Crowley. These are the two I’m actually invested in. I ship them, like everyone else. I am sad about the ending, like everyone else. And I do think the scenes between them (both in the minisodes in the past, and in the present day) are the best parts of the series.

But I don’t want to reduce their love affair to a soap opera. There are some big concepts in the original Good Omens. Stuff like free will vs design, good vs evil, whether good is possible no matter the circumstance, whether one can find/create meaning in a world without meaning.

I want to see those themes played out in Aziraphale and Crowley. I want those discussions about dolphins and eternity and God. The Job episode delivered some of that, and it’s my favorite because of it. But overall I don’t think this season cared too much about big ideas.

And that’s sad to me. That may be fanservice and enjoyable for what it is but it’s not good.

you're laughing steven moffat just plagiarised like 5 different dw episodes into the middest christmas special in years and you're laughing

You know that meme: ignore the background noise, my grandma fell down the stairs.

That's literally every time I visit home.

Just noticed that Mr. 104's shirt is decorated with the periodic table. What a dork.

Also, he and Larry are the cutest couple ever and if they don't get a happy ending, murder is an option. Why did he have to have such a cute laugh when Larry talked about him taking care of Keeg?!

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I know the vote is far from over but I'm not seeing any hope with this one. I know I'm partly responsible because I voted for Mifune as well, but if I had known what the percentage looked like before hand...

There will be sad days to come for James Stewart enthusiasts. 😔

Propaganda

James Stewart (It's a Wonderful Life, The Philadelphia Story, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington)—the thing about Jimmy Stewart is that for a weird-enough looking guy, he is yet somehow SO hot and SO believable, ALWAYS. He always plays the same person—he's always, well, Jimmy Stewart—yet that person can be a murderer, a dark cynic, a naive idealist, the boy next door or an old man who knows better, and every one of those is hot. I would jump his bones in a heartbeat

Toshiro Mifune (Rashumon, Seven Samurai, Grand Prix, Stray Dog)—i love and respect my boi tab hunter (rest in peace you beautiful, beautiful man ❤️), but after i watched like 12 of his movies in a row on tcm last year, i ALSO love and respect toshiro mifune, son of a literal actual hatamoto’s (a high-ranking samurai) daughter, also very possibly related to the best judokan EVER, AND, he’s the guy who SHOULD have been obi-wan kenobi. the fact that he’s ALSO hot as hell just adds to his appeal.

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James Stewart propaganda:

"Ough I saw him first in It's A Wonderful Life, where he is very charming as a suicidal family man being absolutely crushed by capitalism. But then. The Philadelphia Story, in my opinion, should get the same kind of press The Mummy does for being a bisexual dream. Now I'm not really bi (not into women) and it's honestly up for debate whether i'm attracted to men or not, but COME ON!! The movie stars James Stewart as well as Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn (and Ruth Hussey). Stewart plays a common working man, a journalist, to contrast with Grant's character, who is mega-rich. He is scrappy and hates rich people. Hot! They have a whole scene together where he's super drunk and being really physical with his acting, which I love because he is kinda wet noodle shaped. Hot! He carries Hepburn in his arms while singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Hot! He gets punched in the face by Cary Grant. Hot!!! In The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, we get to see him portray an alternative type of masculinity, opposite John Wayne doing John Wayne. He is even more wet noodle-y, to put emphasis on his incompatibility with the rugged masculinity of the cow-boy, he wears an apron for a lot of the film, again, to blur his masculinity, and he gets shot. Hot! Also he's older here, if that's your thing. Long story short: He's giving librarian chic and The Philadelphia Story made me want to be poly."

“Here he is next to Grant, in what I believe to be a promotional shot for The Philadelphia Story. Please don’t get distracted by Grant (or do, i’m submitting him next).”

“He’s a nice guy and a good guy and deserves all the happiness and joy ever! Classic boy next door/class president kid that everyone loves for real. Stand-up for the Little Guy vibes. With a charming fun side!!”

Toshiro Mifune propaganda:

"In addition, he spoke fluent mandarin and every time he was casted in foreign films, he said his lines in the language of the movie (although they ended up dubbing him. He wasn’t happy about it though).”

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Also submitted: this video (yes, that one)

"Crucial Toshiro Mifune propaganda: THOSE LEGS."

"That is hella muscle. Go watch The Hidden Fortress, aka Star Wars A New Hope. His thighs deserve an award."

Not to be dramatic or anything but I think I've fucked myself over on some of these finals.

Almost all of them are projects and I think I've waited too long to start some of them. I guess we shall see.

If anyone sees this, please vote for my man Gregory. My poor little heart can't handle losing Peter Falk, James Stewart, and Gregory Peck in the same round.

For God's sake, do your duty!

FINAL POLL OF ROUND 4

Propaganda

Gregory Peck (Spellbound, To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday)—i mean, just look at him. his performance in to kill a mockingbird is probably responsible for millions of people being into dilfs. aside from being absurdly gorgeous, he was also a genuinely good person and a political activist throughout his life! (you know a guy is great when he was listed as a personal enemy of richard nixon.)

Paul Robeson (Showboat, The Emperor Jones)—this man's life was fucking wild [link to his Wikipedia]

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Gregory Peck propaganda:

“With  Peck, it's a kindliness and inward strength whose appeal is universal. If you were to put into words the feeling he gave you, you'd say something like this: "That's a guy to trust. That's a guy you could talk to if you needed to talk to someone. He could touch a raw spot without hurting it too much. You could take courage from him" -modern screen august 1946

"Another thing about Peck. He sees you, if you know what I mean. To most of them, you're the unit man or the hairdresser or the little fellow who comes around with cokes. Beyond that they don't look. Greg's aware of you as an individual. Not that he starts asking about your ulcers. You just know he sees humans as humans first — not as cogs in a machine." -a girl who worked at the studio when asked about him

“Handsome face, beautiful eyes, amazing voice- what else do you need?”

"Tall, whip-lean, ruggedly handsome, he has a magnetic voice guaranteed to send shivers up and down feminine spines.” -modern screen may 1944

“His lanky 6' 2 1/2" frame, lithe 170 pounds, unruly brown hair and thoughtful brown eyes”

“She mentioned his large frame, his great shoulders and swinging stride. She praised his deep, dark eyes, and his prominent cheek bones. She described his strong jaw line, and his shock of dark hair, one lock always trying to fall forward over his forehead.” -a fan describing gregory peck to her father after seeing him on the big screen for the first time

Paul Robeson propaganda:

Yo I have a boyfriend you can't be saying that kind of thing to me.

(He doesn't have to know though 👀)

Would you still love me if I was a worm? 🪱

Absolutely I would keep you in a container with holes in the top and feed you rotting flesh every day 😊

Whenever I've had a rough day or I'm feeling a little low, I hum the M*A*S*H theme song to myself.

Then I curl myself up into a little ball because that almost always makes it worse.