#this isn’t me trying to justify all the go2 writing inconsistency or have a big brain genius Neil take

[manta-rays-on-gallifrey]

Btw, while I’m out here actually talking on tumblr again- the reason for all the planting/payoff flubs in GO2 (specifically the minisodes) is that (in my opinion) those minisodes were supposed to tie in with the main story ~thematically~ rather than literally. Some of the stuff Neil’s said makes me think John was given basically free reign to write those parts and then Neil tied them loosely back to the main plot but they’re ultimately supposed to just be fun one-shot adventures for Crowley and Azi, not integral parts of the main story. Each one has a pretty obvious point that informs us about our main character’s world view and relationship to each other:

Job- the dichotomy between heaven and hell is not the same as between good and evil. Crowley knows and accepts this, Aziraphale is still learning

Resurrectionist- good and evil aren’t black and white. Crowley knows and accepts this, Aziraphale is still learning

Nazi Zombies- Crowley and Aziraphale are each other’s most trusted confidant

IMO GO2 is more so a loose character study of Crowley and Aziraphale and their relationship than it is a traditional narrative which is why it feels so fanfic-y. And I think it’s understandably jarring coming from GO 1, which is a more traditional long-form story. Personally, I still enjoy both!