'Good Omens' Season 3 – Why it's back, short and without Neil Gaiman

Fans have waited three years for "Good Omens" to return, and they'll have to be satisfied with just a quick conclusion.

Prime Video's fantasy series about angels, demons and good and evil is returning May 13 for what was meant to be a third and final season. What fans are getting, two years after sexual assault allegations against creator Neil Gaiman, 65, nearly tanked the show for good, is one 90-minute episode to wrap everything up.

Gaiman, the writer behind fantasy titles including "The Sandman," "Omens," "American Gods" and "Coraline," has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault many of whom detailed horrifying and graphic violence and abuse in reports by Vulture and U.K. outlet The Tortoise. He has denied the allegations against him.

The news instantly put the fate of his projects into question, particularly "Omens," a high-profile series that was in the middle of pre-production on Season 3 when the allegations became public.

Starring David Tennant as the demon Crowley and Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale, "Omens" is a comedic fantasy about heaven, hell and everything between, based on the 1990 book by Gaiman and fantasy author Terry Pratchett, and has become a cult favorite for its fans. While Season 3 may not be exactly what they expected or were hoping for, the story will, at least, get an ending.

Here's everything to know about "Omens" Season 3 and the accusations against Gaiman.

Why 'Good Omens' is back in a condensed single-episode Season 3

When news of the allegations against Gaiman broke, there was a flurry of activity from Hollywood studios and streamers scrambling to make decisions about shows, movies and plays based on his works. Production on Season 3 of "Omens" was initially paused, before it was revealed that instead of a full season it would return for one 90-minute episode.

Allegations against Gaiman began in summer 2024 when a six-episode podcast series from U.K. media outlet Tortoise, titled "Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman," outlined five allegations of sexual assault.

More abuse claims were revealed in January 2025 as Vulture published a report detailing four additional allegations that "share elements" with the accounts of Gaiman's other accusers. The outlet is said to have reviewed texts, diary entries, emails with friends and police communications.

The youngest alleged victim was 18, but most of the women were in their 20s when the alleged assaults occurred, while Gaiman was in his 40s or older, with one exception in which a woman claims the writer forcibly kissed her in 1986 (when Gaiman was in his mid-20s). Some of the women were fans, and a few worked with him at the time of the alleged incidents.

Was Neil Gaiman involved with 'Good Omens' Season 3?

Yes and no. Work on Season 3 began with Gaiman's involvement, but it paused after allegations against him went public. In October 2024 it was revealed that the season would be condensed, and Gaiman would no longer be a part of the creative team.

"Gaiman contributed to the writing of the series finale but will not be working on the production and his production company the Blank Corporation is no longer involved," Deadline reported in 2024.

What to remember about 'Good Omens' Season 2 before the finale

"Omens" follows angel Aziraphale (Sheen) and demon Crowley (Tennant), two opposites meant to be in constant battle over good and evil but who wind up being unlikely (and goofy) friends. Season 1 is a faithful adaptation of the novel as the pair attempt to stop the apocalypse and the rise of the anti-Christ.

Season 2 goes beyond the source material, as Crowley and Aziraphale contend with an amnesiac angel Gabriel (Jon Hamm), matchmaking for some humans and their own romantic feelings for each other. It ends on a cliffhanger, after Crowley professes his love for Aziraphale and begs the angel to run away with him, leaving the fight between heaven and hell behind. Aziraphale turns Crowley down, and chooses to return to heaven for a cushy new gig as Supreme Archangel, where he's told he needs to organize the Second Coming of Christ.

What to expect in Season 3 of 'Good Omens'

In a trailer for the Season 3 finale episode, Aziraphale appears to have regrets about his choice, but it's not as simple as changing his mind as things in heaven go poorly. He eventually seeks out Crowley again. "You still don't get it, do you? You can't change anything," Crowley says to the angel.

In addition to Crowley and Aziraphale back together again, the finale also introduces Jesus (Bilal Hasna, "Black Mirror") to the motley mix of characters from Biblical stories.

Have other Neil Gaiman projects been scrapped or changed after the allegations?

"Omens" is only one among many Gaiman adaptations on TV and the stage that have drastically changed or been called off entirely following the public allegations.

Netflix's popular adaptation of Gaiman comics "The Sandman" concluded in 2025 and spin-off "Dead Boy Detectives" was axed. A U.K. production of "Coraline – A Musical" was canceled in January of 2025. IndieWire reported in September 2024 that Disney had paused its film adaptation of Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book." Publisher Dark Horse Comics dropped Gaiman entirely, as did his U.K. agency. Prime Video had planned to release a limited series based on Gaiman's "Anansi Boys" in 2025, and though shooting was completed, star Delroy Lindo told Entertainment Weekly that he doesn't expect it will "ever see the light of day."

Has Neil Gaiman responded to the allegations against him?

Gaiman has denied the allegations multiple times, most recently in a Feb. 2 statement shared on his website. The writer thanked fans for "your belief in my innocence and your support for my work." In the post, he also doubled down on his denial of the claims in his son's former babysitter Scarlett Pavlovich's lawsuit, which was filed in February of 2025, calling it a "smear campaign."

"I've learned firsthand how effective a smear campaign can be, so to be clear: The allegations against me are completely and simply untrue. There are emails, text messages and video evidence that flatly contradict them," Gaiman wrote.

He went on to denounce media outlets' reporting on Pavlovich's lawsuit against him and ex-wife Amanda Palmer, saying the information disseminated "was simply an echo chamber" and "dismissed or ignored" the "actual evidence."

Why Neil Gaiman's ex-babysitter's lawsuit was dismissed

On Oct. 3, a federal judge dismissed Pavlovich's lawsuit with prejudice, meaning she could only move to reopen the case in Wisconsin if she "sues Gaiman in New Zealand and he refuses to be served there," U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson wrote in his order.

Pavlovich's lawyers have appealed Peterson's ruling. USA TODAY has reached out to the attorneys for comment.

Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, KiMi Robinson and Edward Segarra, USA TODAY