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How about we'll let the courts and legal system try him in a court of law instead of public opinion. Whether he is guilty or not there is a correct process to go through.

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I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this video of yours. I won't dwell on my stance on the whole story because it's not my job to judge who is in the right and who is in the wrong. Given that I come from a long line of criminal lawyers and studied criminal law myself, I do have a certain opinion, but I firmly believe that personal opinions are irrelevant. Facts matter. I don't have the facts. Authorities investigating it probably do. So, I'd like to share some thoughts on GO S3 instead. 1. The second season of "The Sandman" is not cancelled yet. I believe that the future of GO S3 depends on how it performs. If "The Sandman" S2 turns out to be as successful as S1, then all those Prime CEOs will see that people are still willing to watch the stuff Gaiman makes. 2. Even if things do go pear-shaped for NG, he can sell the rights to the TP's estate. If he really loves TP as much as he says, if he really wants to make GO for him, he will. Besides, he can still remain somewhat of a shadow showrunner. He never planned to fly to the UK anyway. If his team is still on board, nobody can control who's there on Zoom right now. And it might be him. 3. Frankly, from what I googled, it only seems a big thing amongst the fans of NG. Most people speaking my first language are not even aware of the accusations. Furthermore, even the English-speaking lot seem to be unaware in general.

If you feel that season 3 might be in jeopardy, what about rewatching season 1 and 2 to show Amazon that fans didn't abandon the show and that there is still interest and support for it?

I have no problem believing both sides. The women and Neil both confirm they were in a relationship and that it was consensual. The women also confirm that they consented specifically to the things they now complain about, such as rough treatment etc. What they describe sounds like common BDSM practices to me. Not everyone's cup of tea, so no wonder they disliked it and look back at it as a bad experience. Nevertheless the women explicitly say they consented to those practices, so it seems what Neil did was neither illegal, nor punishable by law. Funny how people loved it in works such as 50 Shades of Grey, but when a guy does it in real life, they call him a monster. What we might like in fantasy doesn't seem so great to us in reality. Both women were quite young but still adults. Many rich men have girlfriends or wives who are decades younger and no one drags them through the dirt because of it, so no reason to do that with Neil either. Is Neil an asshole? Most likely. Is he a monster? I doubt it. Will I stop watching Good Omens because of it or boycott season 3? Of course not.

Something I feel hasn’t received nearly as much attention as it should have: one of the victims was working for him as a nanny. I’m also a nanny. I’ve worked as a nanny for over a decade. You cannot discount the MASSIVE power imbalance that exists in that situation. Not just because he’s the employer and she’s the employee. Not just because he’s older and successful and she’s young. But because speaking out against a client could have cost her not only that job and stable income, but her whole career. We call families like Gaiman’s VHNW families, short for Very High Net Worth. VHNW families normally require extensive and severe NDAs and contracts (which is their right) to ensure their privacy is protected and household staff don’t talk to media. The nanny not only risked being in breach of contract, but risked being blacklisted in the industry, unable to secure another job through an agency (and I guarantee they went through an agency, VHNW families always do. The agencies are also the ones who manage the contracts and NDAs, and all the agencies in a particular area are very familiar with each other.) I would go so far as to say you can’t have a consensual relationship between an employer as wealthy and powerful as Gaiman, and an employee as young and new to the job as the nanny. (Remember, she says the assault happened on her FIRST DAY.) And once the initial assault happened, what was she supposed to do? Report this famous and well-connected man immediately, when the evidence would be her word against his? Walk away from what may very well have been her only source of income? Risk never working for an agency again? Nannies don’t have unions, we have very few rights and protections, and if we do make an accusation we almost never have any proof besides our own account against someone who is wealthier and better socially connected than we are. I cannot believe there are people asking why she didn’t leave after the first non-consensual encounter. Why didn’t she leave? Because she thought she wouldn’t be believed. Because she was afraid. Because she was reliant on the man for money. And perhaps most heartbreaking, because she was a fan of his work and didn’t want to believe someone she admired and looked up to could have treated her so cruelly.

I don’t particularly like your idea of „innocent until proven guilty“ (by trial). The public isn’t court. First of all: not everything that is legal is right. And what he already has admitted to publicly doesn’t put him into a particularly positive light. Sleeping with an employee during their first night on the job - screams power abuse to me! Secondly, as in many cases, the main witnesses are the accused and the victim. No further direct witnesses. If we treated all (and mind you, we do way too often) accusations of rape and/or sexual abuse like this, many victims won’t get any empathy. How would you rate this accusation if it wasn’t against the author of your favourite IP? Probably a lot harsher. Now, does that mean, that you can’t and shouldn’t enjoy Good Omens and his other works anymore? No. (Believe me, I’ve already been through this as a Potterhead). I’m undecided, when it comes to his future works such as the coming season of Good Omens. I would very much like it to be continued. But also: the way many people depend on this story ending in a satisfactory way for them is seriously unhealthy. And Neil Gaiman is definitely profiting off of his future and past IPs, as well as his work on Good Omens. To make it short: he is gaining money AS WELL AS POWER. Or one could say: continues to. I‘m not sure how comfortable I am with that. What I’m also not sure about is, if there is anything he could do to right his wrongs and show growth. If there even is space for that in our current discourse. I would love for him to learn from his mistakes and showing other men how it’s done. Currently, it doesn’t really seem like it, despite him owning up to some of the allegations.

I feel like you focused mainly on "But Good Omens ❤ Good Omens is wonderful, it changed me❤ If Neil is guilty, it affects if he can run the show..." It doesn’t really address the title question "Is he a monster?" Yes, he has a right to do whatever in his personal life, and we needn't be privy to that, but when is private life is harming people? He's made a brand for himself being the emotionally intelligent guy who respects woman and the LGBT community and will fight for those. He's written such intelligent prose on the struggles of women...but behind his 'understanding', he's been one of the very proponents of a struggle women face. Is hypocrisy black and white or is it gray? Is making these women feel small as he did, as he admitted to (with some softening of his own responsibility in the affairs,) black and white or gray? What makes a man a monster? At what point do we say 'it's your personal life man- I don’t wanna know about that' and 'what have you done?' Where is it appropriate to hold someone accountable for behavior in the past, or allow that- however monsterous they were- they have changed/try to do good now/have influenced goodness in the world? A skeleton in your closet doesn't mean it's not still fleshy and rotting in someone elses. I'll wait for the proceedings to reveal more about the issue before passing final judgment, but he's irreparably changed his legacy by how he admitted to treating his nanny at the very least, however he tried to soften his culpability. His work has unquestionable quality- he's a brilliant story teller. That's not whats in question. It's his humanity and whether he holds himself to the same virtues he preaches at others.

In addition to the clips you show at the end, I'd like to add an oft-quoted scene from one of Terry Pratchett's novels which basically says there is only one sin, and that is treating people as objects. I agree with the post above that simply by what we do know, Neil has "sinned very bigly." Hate and Monster may be extreme words, but we cannot ignore or condone what he admittedly has done, not just what he is accused of. Importantly, I think the requests that he step away from Good Omens 3 is actually about saving it from being scrapped. The story is still his. The scripts are paid for and (mostly?) written. The real question is whether cast and crew will feel comfortable working under him, whether Amazon believes its bottom line will or brand will be damaged by ignoring the accusations, and whether the less-devoted audience will feel they can enjoy it without bringing on themselves some kind of moral taint. The best compromise I can see is if Gaiman steps away as showrunner. It is probably the best scenario for everyone involved. Regardless of what any individual believes about Neil Gaiman, Amazon has to contend with the reality of a plurality of opinions -- and the easiest choice Amazon can make to protect its bottom line and brand is to scrap the show. It hasn't even started filming. What is the easiest course for Amazon is the worst outcome for fans. So we should support any choice that allows the show to move forward in 2024 with Neil's scripts, including having him step away from overseeing its production. (My opinion, obviously.) Glad fans are having this conversation in a civil way.

I looked it up and found that one mainish piece of "evidence" they're using is a highly sensitive SA storyline in one of his many "Sandman" comic books. I don't think Neil would ever do what was described in that comic or that that comic should be used against him because it's completely fictional. Also, there are barely any proper details and the sources of information are from blog posts. That said, I do not know Neil Gaiman personally, however, I don't think Michael Sheen or David Tennant would be friends with or work with someone like that. You also have to take into consideration that the allegations only came from two people (I'm not saying they're necessarily lying, however, it just feels weird that these two women came forward only after "Good Omens" and Neil Gaiman became famous enough for this type scandal to ruin him) who had very brief, and intensely sexual encounters with Neil. I also find it weird that Scarlett (the second woman, who may or may not have undiagnosed memory issues, I don't know for sure) would continue having a consensual sexual relationship with a man who SAed her in the bath. It just seems weird to me. The first woman "K" alleged that her and Neil's sexual relationship was too rough for her, and it's unclear if she told him her discomforts repeatedly or not (the details are vague in the article and I haven't listened to the Podcast). Speaking of the podcast...Why would they make a podcast discussing in detail (how much...I don't know) the alleged SA that Neil did to them? Was it to spread honest awareness? Did they want their fifteen minutes of fame? Was it a "you're not alone" type of thing? I just don't get why a podcast was made discussing their trauma or why it came out right before "Good Omens" Season 3 (Which I am still very much looking forward to watching and I hope Neil Gaiman continues to be the showrunner of) is close to being in production. The whole situation feels very weird and off to me. It doesn't seem real and I am having a tough time believing that Neil Gaman would SA anyone. It feels like this situation is being used to demonize consensual relationships with sizable age gaps. Though I don't know if that's true or not. It just seems very unreal, weird, and so out-of-the-blue, especially with the timing of the third and final season of "Good Omens" ( A very queer and diverse show) and the fact that it's supposed to start production and filming in January 2025 (a little over five months). Another thing to note is the fact that Neil Gaiman is a strong supporter and ally of the LGBTQA+ community and a scandal like this may reflect badly on the LGBTQA+ community for supporting said Ally (I'm not sure if this would happen or not, but the way the world and the USA is going I wouldn't be surprised if this somehow came up for some reason). Like I said before, the timing is weird, and the whole allegation thing is weird, especially since Neil Gaiman supports SA survivors telling their experiences and bringing light to the situation. Neil has also said on several occasions, and on Twitter that it's important to listen to SA survivors because their voices matter and that no one has the right to abuse anyone. So why would he say that if he was one of those said abusers? It makes no sense why these allegations are coming up now when Neil Gaiman is hitting peak influencer level and fame. Again, I am not accusing the two women of lying. It just feels weird, off-putting, and unreal that this whole situation is happening. There's barely any concrete evidence, Neil himself has denied the allegations, the blog posts are strangely vague and are unofficial news sources, and the timing is just so odd.

I do hate him because I tend to believe victims, if the trails don't prove them wrong. But Good Omens is not Neil Gaiman, fortunately. However we need to stop idolizing people and remember that they are what they are: human beings. They may have written/created the most beautiful stories, but that doesn't mean that they cannot be deplorable individuals. Sorry for eventual mistakes, english's not my first language. And thank you for the video.

you should be deeply ashamed of yourself for making a video like this. like deeply deeply ashamed. this is wild lol.

There is another channel I subscribe to which has pretty much drawn and quartered him already. My reaction to that was what you have said here.

All this appeared out of nowhere. Although the book was done in conjunction with Terry, the work of the show and its success is entirely Neil's creation. I have to admit that I have not read other things by him and yet for me he is an excellent writer. This season 2 totally changed my life and for that reason alone I thank him and the entire team that made it possible. Now I admit that I don't make gods of famous people so to me he is just a very good writer. I am an older person which gives me a broader vision of many things, and I want to say that until Neil is formally accused, he is another victim of this whole situation at the same level as the two women who somehow exposed their cases in a public way that I honestly don't think will benefit them in the end, it is better to do that through regular channels. I have also been a victim of SA and emotional and psychological damage, so I understand them, but I also know people whose lives have been destroyed by defamation and intention to harm someone, and for all of the above in my personal opinion to express That Neil is a monster, that not only him but also a wonderful creation like GO must be destroyed is not correct. When and if that happens and he is brought before a court of law at that moment I will wait for the sentence not a minute before. And it is important to separate the idea of ​​Neil's supposed to be a "monster" (remember IMPORTANT every accused person is considered innocent until proven otherwise) from GO. Thank you for your bravery and for allowing us this space to express our opinions. I love this show so much and i know as Gabriel said S2.01 min 18.49 "Well then it will be fine. Most things are fine at the end"

I don't believe in trial by social media for anyone. Anyone can say anything about anyone. It doesn't make it true.

No matter what Neil did or didn’t do, the show wouldn’t be the same without him. Of course, this doesn’t make it right to overlook the things he’s being accused of but it makes me quite sad to see the show get associated with the situation. This show and it’s fanbase have been some of the kindest people up until this incident, a lot now being quick to turn on it. I understand why they might be hesitant to continue enjoying it, but it has a separate meaning from who it’s creator is. Sadly, the shows writing genius is under these accusations and the fate of a third season being written by someone else just seems… wrong. All I can say is that I pray he is innocent, but sometimes even smart people do dumb things. It’s what makes us human, eh?

Hoping that this situation shall be cleared as soon as possible, we all wait the final season <3

Here’s the thing: what Neil has admitted to is bad enough. But setting aside anything else, him hitting on his barely legal employee makes him not a nice guy. But -again- here’s the thing- Good Omens is far more than just Neil. The fandom is much more than just Neil. He’s the seed; one of the inventors of the universe, and without him there’s no S3. I am 73; also a survivor of sa and also reconciling my love for the series and the fandom with my awareness than men too often think withe the wrong head. It’s the nature of most of them. I don’t hate Neil. He’s a guy. Guys who get power do this, so often. But he’s a good writer, and he’s one of the few cis, straight men who get us queers. And since I want that particular universe to continue, I’m not throwing out the franchise just because the man behind it is not particularly nice in his character, or that part of it. I didn’t like Harlan Ellison, personally, either, whose “feminist principles “ were performative and in my opinion a way to get laid. But he was quite possibly the greatest writer of our generation. Knowing he was at heart a misogynist didn’t diminish my enjoyment of his body of work. It is the same for Neil. He’s not a saint. He’s not a monster. He’s a man. I may decide I don’t like the man. But I do love his work.

I do appreciate your views on this subject. I have felt a bit guilty about not shunning him or the series. But I don’t know all the facts. And I wouldn’t disbelieve the women. I’m so disappointed this has happened but I’m still okay with him being the show runner. Perhaps that’s selfish. I just don’t know.

I appreciate your courage in directly addressing this topic. Good Omens is not only a beloved show, but it has made tremendous positive contributions towards cultural acceptance of people who are often attacked and marginalized. There is a risk that if Gaiman is cancelled, so might Good Omens be. I know what it is to be silenced, and I support the women he hurt. But I am also extremely concerned that there is an unspoken larger agenda in the timing of the release of the allegations, one that hopes to silence Transgender voices, and their allies. I am not suggesting the women should not be believed. I am suggesting that there are those who might be willing to use their pain as a weapon in a cultural and political battle about the dignity and rights of transgender women. The journalistic source, and the events coinciding with the timing of the podcast’s release (including David’s advocacy and the political storm it triggered) seem more than accidental, and I recommend that people also look into that. It is important to be aware of all the layers that this terrible issue impacts, when deciding how to be part of it. Because everyone who publicly contributes to this conversation, in any forum, becomes part of the decision that Prime will ultimately make about whether it is “worth it” to them to continue Season 3. Our voices cannot influence whether Gaiman is eventually proved guilty or not. But our voices may very likely influence whether Good Omens gets silenced. And there is too much good that this show gives to the world- I don’t want to silence one set of victims in order to support another. I wish it were not such a chess game, but I fear that is what is in play, and I dread seeing checkmate.

Thank you for you wonderful thoughts and insights. I don’t hate Neil either and, yes, he means a lot to me. As does Terry and Good Omens. But that is not why I won’t turn on him… it is because 2 friends had their lives destroyed because of someone who lied about them and accused them of abusive behavior, which both turned out to be due to someone being vindictive. I don’t claim to know that Neilis innocent of what ever, because I don’t know him personally… and I makes me sad that so many “fans” who also don’t know him personally, have turned on him so venomously… I believe a lot of individuals are projecting their own traumas and anxieties on him… not to down play their hurts, but people need to learn to step back and not react due their knee jerk responses… I wish Neil comfort and privacy …

Out of respect both for Neil and for those who felt victimized in this matter, I will not express a judgment on the facts reported by the media, I know I don't know. But I know I keep asking myself one question: why now? These shadows, these accusations, these facts, reported by the media with fury shortly after the debate (including political) successfully opened by GO on important social issues that we all know: why these facts, right now? I don't know about you but I see an answer.

I think that you can separate his behaviours from the artwork, and that's what people mean. Not pretending he didn't create it, but just enjoying it on its own merits. I'm disappointed with him, just because it all sounds so tedious, older blokes hitting on much younger women working for them, it's such a cliche and often seems to happen with famous men. I wish they'd learn to just behave and think for a moment, be a grown up. IDK if he did anything illegal, and it seems to me that those types of investigations can take many months or years, so if they're filming in January, they might need a new showrunner and someone to do any script doctoring at the time. I don't place huge credence on Rachel Johnson, she might want to explain her own brother who screwed a whole country. But if there is a crime then of course criminal justice has to happen. I do hope that they can carry on with GO though, no matter what.

You are equating talent to innocence. You want people to stop seeing this situation in black or white, however you are doing just that. You refuse to recognize Neil Gaiman's faults as being factual because he created something that is dear to you. He created something that I find beautiful, therefore he *must* be faultless. You can still enjoy his works. No one has said that you can't (maybe there are some people who did say that, but here I am stating the opposite.). I am as much of a Good Omens fan as everyone else, and I didn't take the news well, as did many others. I felt betrayed, disappointed, you name it. But then I realized that putting my own feelings as a fan of one man's work above his victims' feelings is not the right way to go about stuff. I am continuing to enjoy Good Omens and interact with the fandom while recognizing the creator's faults.

Season 3 is expected to begin shooting in January 2025. This means the earliest season 3 can arrive is late 2025! AAAAAHHHHHGGGG! That’s too long!😭

Sucha good video it so good and sweet

2:21 the hat Crowley wears is actually 11th, not 10th Doctor reference.

Nice collection, except the muzak

The way David says ardvark kills me every time.

The angriest you see him is when someone threatens Az. I genuinely thought he was gonna kill Jim during the “you told my friend to shut up and die” scene, he was PISSED.

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Aziraphale knows Crowley will always come back because he always does. After Crowley is dragged to hell and probably tortured for years, he comes back. He saves Elsbeth because of what happens after Aziraphale manipulates her. Aziraphale is supposed to provide her with the choices and not take them away from her. Crowley and not Aziraphale saves Elsbeth, and Crowley suffers for this. Aziraphale could save her as he is the good one, but he doesn't. He is still learning about humanity, and Crowley wants him to.Crowley still goes back to Aziraphale, knowing it will happen again. Then, when it does and he is in danger, Crowley goes to Aziraphale, who dismisses him. Aziraphale is so kind but seems blind to the danger Crowley is in. It's not surprising that Crowley gets angry and walks away. The only time he doesn't walk away is when Aziraphale leaves him for heaven.

This is sweet. I like your point that calling Crowley "demon" would be hurtful. I think he does use Angel as a term of endearment to an extent as well. I think he whistles planning to say something and then chickens out with the Gabriel thing.

Hi. My first thought about the "smitten" scene was actually the you know who reference...from Harry Potters Voldemort.😅 because David also had a small role in the 4th Harry Potter movie as a death eater. David Tennant is such a beautiful man...they both are!😍

I love the scene and your analisis what baffles me is that kind of burp Crowley does when he says to Nina "...an Angel IIIII know...." what could be the meaning of that? Is he admiting what?

Love all the scenes and definitely both of them

Interesting details.

I love that scene!

Love that they added the sound of the brake pull. This is a fun sequence… especially the fez. 😊

If I were Aziraphale I would have fallen in love with Crowley in that moment too lol

I think I'm dying OMG 😂😭😭😭

When I re-watched S2 I realised that actually Crowley is the sweet one (even if he tries to hide it), and Aziraphale is sweet too, but also a bit hor**. I can't wait for S3.

No doubt it happened here! And from Crowley perhaps from the Garden of Eden or from Job.

Azi flirting in the car tho😂❤

I was thinking it was more Aziraphale realizes Crowley does love him❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Or it could also be the moment that Aziraphale realises that Crowley loves HIM ! ❤

Awwwwww, the hearrrrrts!❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m now happily grinning!🥰

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