Miracle Workers

An anthology series in which a colorful blend of outcasts and iconoclasts confront universal issues across various time periods: love, faith, societal norms, and venturing into the unknown.

Good Omens follows Aziraphale, a fussy angel who runs a bookshop in southern England, and Crowley, a demon who has grown comfortable with human pleasures over six thousand years on Earth. The two have quietly become close friends while maintaining their official roles on opposite sides of the cosmic ledger. When a clerical mix-up threatens to set the end of the world in motion, they find themselves reluctantly working together to stop the apocalypse they once half-hoped would never arrive. The series is warm, playful and sharply witty, with a gentle satirical edge aimed at bureaucracy, religious certainty and human foibles. Its tone balances slapstick and farce with surprising tenderness, especially in the affectionate, slow-burning bond at its centre. Playful visual gags, a lively ensemble of eccentric supporting characters and a steady stream of quotable dialogue keep the mood buoyant. Viewers who enjoy smart, character-driven comedy with a romantic heart and an irreverent view of heaven and hell will find it especially satisfying. Its appeal lies in the charm of its odd couple and the comfort of a story that takes faith and friendship seriously while refusing to take itself too solemnly.

Viewers find the series fresh, funny and heartwarming, though its quality is uneven and it weakens in later seasons.

• The Good Placeboth are irreverent comedies about the afterlife and cosmic bureaucracy
• Luciferboth treat supernatural figures as wry, flawed characters in a modern earthbound setting
• Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agencyboth pair an absurd fantastical premise with quirky partnership humor and whimsical plotting

Created by

Simon Rich

Release Date

2019-02-12

Episode runtime

23 min

Rating

7.1 / 10 (350)

What is Miracle Workers about?

A demon and an angel who have grown fond of life on Earth team up, bickering and bumbling, to stop the Antichrist from bringing about Armageddon.

What is Miracle Workers like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Miracle Workers as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Miracle Workers violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Miracle Workers.

What did critics think of Miracle Workers?

Viewers find the series fresh, funny and heartwarming, though its quality is uneven and it weakens in later seasons.

Which shows are like Miracle Workers?

Shows with a similar feel include The Good Place, Lucifer, and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

How long is Miracle Workers?

Miracle Workers: 4 seasons, 37 episodes.

Is Miracle Workers still running?

No, Miracle Workers was canceled.

Where can I watch Miracle Workers?

In United States, Miracle Workers streams on TBS.