After Life

donna_thiessen shared a tip "Ricky Gervais is still awkwardly funny. He probes the tenderest of life’s moments and finds pathos and wicked humour. Dark and delicious."

pjara shared a tip "A dark dark (not so much) comedy at first but eventually a love letter to the small things in life that make it worth living. 8 out of 10"

y20x_tongvaland shared a tip "(Huge trigger warning for suicide/suicidal talk.) No matter how good something is, it's hard for me to call anything "one of the best" when it's so short compared to the usual season formulas. After life isn't one of the greatest anything, but not many things are. It is great, though. There are three season, six episodes each, and every episode is super important. There's a lesson to be taken from each one, and some build upon a lesson from before. Some might even feel like they repeat a lesson, but I found it true to life. You don't absorb all wisdom the first time around, do you? Ther s great stuff to laugh at, some real disgusting and maybe disturbing stuff that acts as the foundation for some laughs. It's very foul, as I've found more common in U.K. shows than U S., but despite my dislike for Ricky Gervais as a persn, his writing is surprisingly mature and grow-up. Not just grown up, but grown-past and his character isn't too stubborn as to disrespect those who are sincere and deserving of more than just the base respect as humns. One thing about the description on here, though, his wife doesn't suddenly die. She does from cancer and isn't in the show's present. She's only seen in home video. I highly recommend this short and beautiful story."

melissa_craver shared a tip "I just adored every moment of this series! Ricky Gervais’ tender side on display as grieving widower that I suspect reflects his feelings for his irl longtime love, Jane. Starts each day by watching videos of his late wife that somehow bring her to life for us. His dog kept him from killing himself after her death. Just when he’s given up on people realizes he has so much of his late wife Lisa still with him. Not a false note. Bawdy language that made me spit my drink out lol! Music is great!"

jennifer_8975 shared a tip "This series was fantastic - never watched a show that had me hysterically laughing then crying so much in every episode. Cringing as well.."

jason_smith_8068 shared a tip "Excellent. Each character has a profound sadness and a lot of depth even if they act immature on the daily. As the show progresses you wait for each of them to find that perfect ending but they don’t, and that’s ok. Great soundtrack. Thoroughly enjoyed."

heather_stevens shared a tip "I found this surprisingly poignant, hilarious and effectively brutal at times. Ricky Gervais is so authentically human in this…not surprising that he wrote and directed this limited series."

mina_m_5414 shared a tip "Made me shriek with laughter and weep with grief. Tragic comedic brilliance. If you loved this show, I recommend skeleton twins (movie) and Barry (hbo series) both heart breaking and hilarious."

brian_draggoo shared a tip "A very sad premise but a good helping of British comedy makes this one of my current favorites. Just finished the first season and looking forward to the next two!"

dawn_1153 shared a tip "The same as Derek you will be laughing and crying at the same time. The love this man has for his wife is so beautiful. Plus all the people that are in his life are truly so funny."

3d3n shared a tip "I mainly went into this one completely blind, I hadn't heard much about it apart from ricki gervais reccomending it. I gave this show a shot and I was instantly hooked, however season 2 was a bit of a let down since two of the main supporting,characters didn't show. Granted it was because of covid so, I'll give it a pass."

candace_danbury shared a tip "I really didn't think I'd like this show. I really didn't. But wow, I can't get enough. It's dark and witty, yet surprisingly heartwarming. Somehow Gervais is the victim, hero, and villain all wrapped up in one character. I can't help but love, hate, and relate to him all at the same time."

S.Bellsnickel shared a tip "One of the greatest and most beautifully written shows I've ever seen that does not shy away from an ugly truth. Ricky Gervais knocks it completely out of the park. There's nothing negative you can say about this show even if you don't like Gervais. It's that good."

sunshine_mulligan shared a tip "Funny and heartbreaking, this very accurately depicts the absence left after loss and the searching to find identity after. Fantastic supporting cast."

flyhigh shared a tip "If you have to pick just one show then it has to be After Life.(Period) To love !! #AfterLife2 @rickygervais I chanced on watching season 1, grew as a Gervais fan and though I cannot compare afterlife to any other.. it goes so much deeper in so many ways..Cheers !! ❤️😢"

2LZ shared a tip "Just finished season 1 and I thought it was just great! I would classify it as a dramedy. Ricky Gervais was excellent as Tony, a grieving husband trying to find his way back to life after the loss of his wife to cancer. With the help of a charming cast of characters, Tony begins to find meaning in being a good person and making life better for others."

karen_richmond-goda shared a tip "This show is so amazing, it deals with grief and what it is to be human so well. I never was a big fan of Ricky Gervais, and although he is still an asshole in this, his character shows enough vulnerability to make it really, really good!"

stephanie_fishel-br shared a tip "I loved this show! If you can get past the dark humor, including fat shaming, there are some great takeaways. It will make you laugh, cringe, and cry. I’ve been recommending it to everyone."

elizabeth_ck. shared a tip "After Life is funny, smart, poignant and well-acted. My only regret is season 2 only had 6 episodes; I didn’t want it to end! Ricky Gervais is brilliant !"

mary_flynn_7259 shared a tip "I’ve seen the first season. Ricky Gervais doesn’t make feelings easy for the viewers. It’s sad and sometimes uncomfortable. But if you’re ok with that, yes, worth watching. The subsequent seasons are in my queue."

dylan_curran shared a tip "Makes you cry -- but in a good way. Reminds me of a spin-off (but more realistic) of Invention of Lying. Ricky Gervais writes great characters."

alice_cara shared a tip "first season was great! it even helped me a lot with my own issues! the second season i felt un did what the first season implemented which sucked but it was still a good watch"

ardy_hagen shared a tip "This is an unexpectedly great series. As a caveat, most of the series focuses on typical Ricky’ Gervais humor. And that is good, although perhaps a matter of individual taste. Only the last episode blossoms into a unexpectedly profound spiritual statement on the meaning of life."

minvi_duncan shared a tip "First couple of episodes seemed depressing but enjoyed the First Season overall. Witty, funny and has enough drama thrown in to make you stop and think about life as a whole."

ana_4594 shared a tip "One of the best shows I’ve ever watched. One minute you’re laughing hysterically and the next you’re crying and hugging your significant other, or your dog. The wisdom from the lady on the bench is my favorite part. #AfterLife #netflix #rickygervais"

venus_as_a_boi shared a tip "This show has a perfect blend of comedy and drama. I love Ricky Gervais and this show of his is amazing! It made me laugh and cry a lot, I highly recommend it. #afterlife #rickygervais #comedy #drama #dramedy #touching"

sarah_r_pulliam shared a tip "Funny but with a great message behind it. Love these sad yet comedic tv shows that make you feel sympathetic for the main character whilst also still making you laugh."

talija_tiskus shared a tip "This show perfectly encapsulates grief. It’s hear-breaking in the most ironic way possible— so beautifully written, I wish I could tattoo every word and feeling all over my body. I laugh and cry simultaneously for every rewatch and I am absolutely awe-struck by Ricky Gervais’ uncanny ability to address real-life, heavy topics, while maintaining a certain degree of levity. Heart-wrenchingly witty."

annie_coughlin shared a tip "I absolutely loved this show. Ending made me cry. I saw many on Reddit bashing it, but it’s honestly one of my favorite shows in a long while. Bravo!"

carol_tippett shared a tip "I couldn’t wait for the third and final season. It was such a beautiful end to a fantastic show. Watched all in one day. Anyone who thinks they are not a fan of Ricky Gervais…watch this series and you will be in awe."

jennifer_dyer_9385 shared a tip "If you need a good show to make you laugh hard and cry hard then this is it. I Laughed, cried, laughed, cried and then repeated lol. It’s such a real depiction of loss and grief and hope. Definitely one of my fave shows of all time ♥️"

maureen_a_6280 shared a tip "I like almost everything with Ricky Gervais, it’s good but can be sad. I liked Derek a bit better than this one, most of the same actors too. Even better, didn’t have Ricky Gervais, but try Getting On, that was a good one."

sally_mcgee shared a tip "Started watching this at a friends house and we binged the first two seasons. Ricky Gervais (who I haven't been a fan of until now) leads a brilliant cast. Dark comedy, with lol moments in every episode"

victoria_fleary shared a tip "Real deep dive into grief and how it affects us all differently. Funny moments too because Gervais. But an intense look at the effects of death and dying."