I found Fleabag S1 occasionally a tough seat, since she is so messed up and broken and self-destructive. If this was an hour-long drama, I'd have had more trouble with it, I think. For those who are having trouble with getting past how abrasive she is, I'd recommend checking out episode 4 of season 1 -- the one set in the silent retreat, which was probably my favourite of the season and really highlights the main character's relationship with her sister (and which I think is the beating heart of the show). Not that anyone needs to keep watching anything they don't enjoy.

S1 is kind of a perfect set-up for S2 though, where Fleabag has her shit together slightly better (well, other than the whole falling in love with a Catholic priest thing). I found the S2 arc both heartbreaking and strangely hopeful at the end.

Full confession: I didn't get started on the series until I heard chatters about the main character romancing a priest, hahaha. Stupid Catholic education that warped my psyche forever! Suffice it to say, the whole thing was Extremely My Shit.

I just screened the Good Omens pilot. I haven't read the book, but it's one of those works I'm familiar enough with, thanks to fandom.

I found it delightful. I'll definitely check out the rest of the season. If you have Amazon Prime, I think the pilot is at least worth a look. I can't speak to its faithfulness to the books, but going in cold, I completely enjoyed it.

It drops tomorrow, that is May 31st. I'm never sure what time Amazon shows are released but it might be just after midnight.

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There's narration by God (Frances McDormand). I thought it was fun, rather than intrusive.

There is CGI and some of it is obvious, but I think it works.

It has a really interesting look -- whimsical and in keeping with the tone. Douglas MacKinnon directed, who has helmed several episodes of Doctor Who, a few Outlander episodes, and Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (the Victorian episode).

I just screened the Good Omens pilot.

I totally forgot that drops tomorrow! I cannot freaking WAIT to see it! I just re-read it earlier this month in preparation.

Just saw Neil Gaiman say on Twitter that all six episodes are already on Prime, at least in the US, Spain, Brazil, and probably other countries, but I stopped scrolling his Twitter [link] so I could tell you. Go enjoy it, Buffistas.

Confirmation: Good Omens has already dropped to Amazon in the US.

I'm watching ep 2 on my TV, which I prefer to watching on the computer. I've had access to the screener for a while. If only I'd procrastinated another couple of hours.

Teppy, I hope you post about it after you watch. I'm interested to see what you think.

I will be watching that pilot tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up!

Narration is good. The book has a voice that will work well as narration.

Confirmation: Good Omens has already dropped to Amazon in the US.

Awwwwwww YISS. Although I think I have to wait until tomorrow to watch it (because bedtime approaches). But thanks for letting us know, Cindy!!!

I just re-read it earlier this month in preparation.

Me, too. Binge day tomorrow.

Ooooo, what good timing for my free 30-day Prime Trial!

That's going to be a family watch for us, so I have to wait until Sunday at the earliest.