Pestilence

Lore & Background

In the television series, Pestilence is referenced as one of the original Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, alongside War, Famine, and Death. However, the source states that Pestilence has retired as a Horseman upon the discovery of penicillin. Their place is taken by Pollution, who appears in series 1 as one of the Four Horsemen. This change reflects the show's update of the apocalyptic figures to modern concerns. Pestilence does not appear on screen or have any dialogue or personality in the series; their existence is only noted in the context of their retirement.

In Their Own Story

There is no story for Pestilence in the source. The character is only mentioned as having retired, with no scenes, dialogue, or narrative involvement.

Reader's Guide

In the television series *Good Omens*, Pestilence is not a present character. The source explicitly states: 'Lourdes Faberes as Pollution (series 1), one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and appears in the place of Pestilence who has retired as a Horseman upon the discovery of penicillin.' This is the only information provided about Pestilence. They do not appear in any episode, have no lines, and play no role in the plot. The character is entirely off-screen and referenced only as a retired predecessor to Pollution.

Did You Know?

• Pestilence retired as a Horseman upon the discovery of penicillin.
• Pollution replaced Pestilence as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the series.
• Pestilence does not appear as a character in any episode of the television series.
• The only mention of Pestilence is in the cast list, noting their retirement.
• Lourdes Faberes portrays Pollution, who takes the place of the retired Pestilence.