‘Good Omens’ Final Season Will Be Just One Episode

Thethird and final season ofGood OmensatPrime Videowill stretch — or maybe shrink — the definition of “season” in TV terms.

The Amazon-owned streamer announced Thursday that the series, which stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant and is based onNeil Gaimanand Terry Pratchett’s novel, will end with a single, feature-length episode. The 90-minute installment is set to begin production early next year in Scotland.

Prime Video also noted that Gaiman won’t be involved in production on the series ender (though he did contribute to its writing). Earlier this year, five women accused the author of sexual assault; their claims are detailed in a podcast titledMaster: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.He has denied any wrongdoing but offered to step away from the finalGood Omensto let the production go forward and conclude the story.

The streamer renewedGood Omensfor a final season in December 2023. The show centers on the angel Aziraphale (Sheen) and demon Crowley (Tennant), who need to work together to avert Armageddon. The show began life as a limited series, but its success led to arenewal for a second season,which streamed in July 2023.

Rob Wilkins of Narrativia, representing Pratchett’s estate, and BBC Studios Productions’ head of comedy Josh Cole will executive produce the final season/episode.Good Omenscomes from Amazon MGM Studios, BBC Studios Productions and Narrativia.

Prime Video also has another Gaiman adaptation,Anansi Boys,on its roster. That show has completed production but doesn’t have a premiere date yet (it’s likely to be pushed into 2025). BothAnansi BoysandGood Omenswere products of a first-look deal between Gaiman and Amazon;The Hollywood Reporterhas asked for comment on the status of the deal.