Kelp Farming .....You referring to Rikki? He couldn’t be further from a nihilist. Why call him a nihilist and not atheist? The only thing he rejects is religion. In every other aspect of his life he seems quite rounded and down to earth, though I don’t know him.
I lost my girlfriend to a drunk driver in 2007. She was 4 months pregnant with my only child when she died. Gervais' performance was so relatable to me in his outlook and demeanor that it took me back to those first couple of years without her, and not only how I felt, but what the people around me went through having to deal with me. After watching the first season, it actually helped me make peace with certain aspects of that time that I never really got over. This is truly an amazing series. While it stands on its own as is, I would love to see a second season!
My similar experience watching. In my 14 year depression still going, I've had many of the same thoughts and ideas. This show makes me feel like I have someone to talk to
I actually have a theory... well two. Firstly, I reckon he thinks "wardrobe" is just a waste of time that eats into his profits. He's playing a guy who is kinda like him and looks like him and his age, so probably dresses like him. Secondly, I think when you get a certain amount of money in the bank, Simon Cowell introduces you to his "large, black, v-neck, shapeless t-shirt shop" which is then worn religiously, like a uniform for the obscenely rich who no longer give a fuck what anyone else thinks.
I wish I could tell Mr Gervais how grateful I am for his brilliant "After Life." I stumbled upon the show shortly after my man died --- the love of my life, with whom I'd made a life, for over 20 years. I was deep in grief. Watching the show, it was all too apparent to me that I WAS the character portrayed by Mr. Gervais. Every bit of it. I cried a lot watching the series. Since Mr Gervais' character was purely fictional, I must applaud the PERFECT job he did in that portrayal. Gervais nailed it! I found something useful in the show...that there IS hope for me, as time goes on. I am still very much in the pain of my grief, a year later. I cling to the notion that perhaps it will be easier to go on alone, at some point. However, I have not reached it yet. But, there is that hope for myself. So, Mr Gervais, if you happen upon this comment, please know that you are brilliant! And, I thank you for "After Life." And, all rough edges aside, I love you for YOU and for daring to be you, even if others find that awkward or uncomfortable. I hope you will venture into other ideas always being YOU. Don't ever change.
so sorry for your loss. might i reccommend a big odd book called something like....my husband was not a rainbow. it helped me tremendously. much as Mr Gervais and his brilliant series did.
@@joshkirby2372 Rickys not afraid to try different things - not all of it works - Lifes Too Short. Life On The Road and Special Correspondents - but so far the highs have outnumbered the lows.
Absolutely, he's (in my opinion) one of the funniest guys out there. Comic genius, as well as having the ability to go to those darker moments; people don't give him enough credit.
I watched the two seasons within two evenings sitting straight on an ordinary chair, without any will to make a tea, coffee, grab a beer ..., just being like hypnotised till 2 A.M. forgetting about the real world of covid-19. Brilliant tv series!
Ricky is a great actor. It's almost as if he's educating us when he plays these characters afflicted with mental health issues. He is a comedian but at the same time he can tell a genuinely touching story.
Joy Shaw thank you and I’m sorry for your loss too ..such a weird saying isn’t it ? but it’s heartfelt . At least shows like this give us something to relate to and connect with in a real way . I think so many tv shows and movies portray widows and widowers in a lighthearted way and make it all about looking for another relationship . Not everyone copes easily and some of us are just plain broken by the loss of their soul mate . They are not replaceable and many people struggle to “move on” . Grief is the cause of many many mental issues, addictions and sadly suicide . People need help and not much is available sadly . Take care 🌹
@Joy Shaw and dee Kitt, dear ladies am so sorry for you ladies am so sad for your loss and if the word is worth I get so emotion when I truck your conversation.
pmsl as well...hilarious and bizarre to hear her use the "c" word to describe the old farts she's surrounded by in her rest home...can you imagine your own Grandma blasting such profanity? I think my mother would have loved that episode, too.
Best programme he's ever done. Made me laugh and cry. MY mum suddenly died 2 weeks ago of cancer,which us and mum never knew and know how his character is feeling as I cared for my mum and live on my own now.
This is the best thing i have watched on netflix.....sad,moving,funny with brilliant acting by a brilliant cast ....... Ricky Gervais ...you are the man and if you did nothing else ever Afterlife is a wonderful legacy.....
My exact feeling, Marty. I felt the ending broke me, in such a deep, bittersweet way. I’ve never felt so strongly about a series! This is, indeed, brilliant!
I have watched 'Afterlife' continuously for 6 weeks. I can't stop watching it over and over again. I've asked myself why and I'm not sure. Apart from the brilliant mind of Ricky Gervais encapsulating contemporary life through his character, I feel like watching the show is almost a religious experience. It elevates me to a level of empathy which we all battle with. Striking a balance between ourselves and those around us is in a sense the meaning of life. Having said that, 'Afterlife' is life for me now and until i draw my last breath. Thank you Ricky Gervais for making it a bit easier to understand the human condition, the dichotomy of existence.
BEST SHOW EVER!!! Just watch it if you haven’t already. You will bust a gut laughing and once in while they will squeeze a tear out of you. .Honestly it’s the only ORIGINAL show I’ve seen in a while and a BONUS it’s really good. And obviously Ricky Gervais is probably the funniest edgiest but down to earth actor out there. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I love Tony because he is such a complete a-hole when he's interacting with others. He sort of startles to hear that 100 yr old lady call everyone "cunts." Perhaps that was the episode where he changed his attitude the most about the way he was behaving towards his peers in the story? I just loved that lady's attitude simply because I personally would NEVER want to live to see 100. I laughed like crazy at her rant about all the other 'cunts' she has had to outlive there at her retirement home. Hilarious.
Same here. I don't think you can watch one episode without wanting to watch them all. I spent Sunday afternoon watching it. Was sobbing my heart out one minute and laughing so hard the next minute, that my neighbors must have thought I was mental. Amazing cast and acting. The scenes with just Ricky and Penelope Wilton were my favourite. Always loved her. My only reservation was how the drug aspect was handled. I kept saying to myself "Take it easy, Ricky knows what he's doing, he has a plan". Overall though, I thought it was amazing and brave. Left me wanting more.
I agree. The argument 'quality over quantity' is a scapegoat, when you know that there are genius series on Netflix, Amazon, HBO that are 13 hours long. Ricky is lazy by nature, but works hard.
colaboytje that’s the dumbest comment ever. Let’s see you write and direct an entire series by yourself. It’s hard to make a series, let alone by yourself. If it would have been longer, they would have been just fillers and made it shit compared to what it is.
@@pillowmaker9861 Really, the dumbest comment ever? Ask Rick if he is lazy by nature... or you can hear him say it in multiple interviews. Yes, he works hard. Like I said. Your comment 'it would be nothing but filler' is bs. Look at Westworld. Really only 2,5 hours of good content and the rest is filler in that series? Look at season 1 and 2 of House of cards. Really only 2,5 hours of good content and the rest filler? Look at Friends, really only 2,5 hours of good content, the rest filler? Should I go on?
@mike wood Dude, not to me. Almost all my family has died, 2 suicides, multiple cancers, ... However, it's a really good show and can be thought provoking for some. Nothing to do with Ricky not making something longer than 2,5 to 3 hours. An idiot abroad was longer, but to be fair, that wasn't fiction and was sending Karl on a pretty messed up trip to various countries. I'm a huge fan of Ricky. From the start. Don't get me wrong. Also credit to Stephen ofcourse.
Turns out Ricky is just as a lovely a bloke as his "dead wife" in After Life would have you believe of Tony. As for Kerry Godliman, who would ever imagine a "dead wife" could have so much vitality. She is absolutely perfect. What a sweet, moving, human project. Do it up!
After Life is an amazing show, love the whole cast. But there is nothing more devastating and heart wrenching than seeing normally cracking up Ricky Gervais choking up or crying. Gets me every time.
I think this series is brilliant. One minute I was laughing, the next crying. I think it's pretty genius to be able to pull such opposing emotions out of a person. Cheers, Ricki!
When you think the comic relief is coming, nope..Ricky let’s you sit there with the honest- real life dramatic truth. My wife and I laughed , cried and gagged. We absolutely loved it.
I lost my wife to cancer. She was the absolute perfect soul mate and everyone adored her. I watch After Life occasionally because Lisa is so much like my Karen. This series helped me immensely with dealing with my loss knowing I will never have another, and concentrate on being there for the kids and of course our dog which is what she would want. She sends me signals and I can't wait to see her again, and I am good with it. When I stop crying I will start worrying. Thank you so much for After Life.
This is a very very accurate portrayal of what it us like to be a widower! It is an incredible show, that is full of truth! His character is EXACTYLY like who I am.
I recently just found this series and absolutely love it! Thank you, Ricky for creating this show and how people deal with grief. As someone who lost their loved one in 2020, this show portrays very accurately the different thoughts and feelings that people go through. I am looking forward to season 3. Keep up the great work!!
This series shows the touching and funny side of Ricky Gervais. I wish there were more episodes per season. It is happy and sad and wonderful and in this time of so many people passing, it is needed to give people an outlet to cry and laugh and not be judged in public. You are helping an endless amount of people with the series and I am one of them. Cheers, Mr. Gervais.
So many of us dont talk about grief enough and try to cover it up. What is powerful is he talks unahamedly about feeling everything to feeling nothing. Something so raw and beautiful, ive never seen this in any other series. The conversation about suicide and having it as a back up and how that makes you feel better. When someone you love dies you dont just grieve for the personyou grieve for yourself as you were with that person. Thank you for helping me on mmy journey Ricky (if you ever read this) x
I am convinced afterlife is a modern masterpiece. There is nothing else I have ever seen that has captured comedy/tragedy and blended so well between them in a single scene transition. The emotions it plays with are fantastic. The portrayal and writing of Tony is perfection, you can relate to him and tell exactly what kind of person he is from the first episode so well it feels like you can read his thoughts on situations. Ricky Gervais is an Artist, Shakespeare would be taking notes
greatest show ive ever seen. perfect dialogue. brilliant acting. even by that gorgeous doggo. i laughed my guts out and cried my eyes out thru every single episode of all 3 seasons. THANKYOU RICKY. u made me wanna live again.
I loved everything about this series. Then I watched the out takes on YT and laughed so much it hurt. How the actors got through any scene amazes me. Looks like they had so much fun. Not only are these actors brilliant but seeing them undone just like anyone makes me realise just how hard acting is. Behind the seriousness, they're all crying with laughter too. What a gift this series is. Just brilliant.
I’ve just binged this by myself! Absolute CLASS I laughed out loud, which I rarely do when watching alone! I absolutely roared! And also sobbed my heart out! And done both at same time!!! Really really stunning!!! The line “That’s the beauty of happiness, it doesn’t even have to be your own...” (or there abouts) killed me! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I remember it more like "Happiness is such a great thing that it doesn't matter whether it's yours or not". But it did the same to me. Making other people happy even if you can't find happiness yourself at the moment - what an amazing idea.
The whole thing was fantastic. Had me crying and then laughing, over and over again. I loved so many of the characters, Tony and Lisa of course but also Tony's brother in law, Anne at the cemetery and Tony's dad. In fact all the characters were well written and we'll acted. Loved them all including the lovely dog. I think it's not a rarity for someone's loved pet, to be the thing that stops them giving up and helps them on the road to recovery.
It’s a stand alone comedy-drama ...each part in it played to absolute perfection. It had me reduced to “the ugly cry” one moment, and then laughing out loud the next. Brilliantly written by Ricky Gervais, and I love his truthfulness 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I'm dealing recently with mild existentional crisis, and After Life helped me. It's so real in a wierd way. I loved it. Ricky is a fucking genius. Don't let yourself make other people miserable. People who care for you deserve more.
After Life is one of my all time favorite, but I’m not sure if I can watch it for the second time. I cried like a small child in every episode. So emotional. I’d like to keep those memories of it, how I felt at the first time as it is. What splendid story telling. Absolutely loved it! ❤
Ricky has done it again a masterpiece in my opinion. Incredibly moving portrayal by Ricky tinged with occasional amusing moments , but this is a study of humanity first and foremost. This man is so talented, not only amazing comedic perception but the ability to draw out empathy and poignancy into every series. The actors he chooses are extremely well chosen and add a great deal to All of his series. Has incredible intuition which is the key to this quality work
Complete understatement from Ricky that is the best drama I've ever watched. I can't believe how good afterlife is! The only negative I have was i started listening to Radiohead let down again after 30 years and it really made me depressed however great the song is ...I don't advise it .
"I'd rather be nowhere with her, than somewhere without her."
My poor heart was on it's last legs at this point.
Twinkle Toes this had my husband and I in tears! “I do t want to live in a world where she doesn’t exist” 💔❤️
Twinkle Toes so moving such words which make you ponder
me too! My gosh that show took me on a roller coaster of emotions. I loved every moment of it.
Its like the song 'Midnight Train To Georgia' by Gladys Knight "I'd rather live with him in his world, than live without him, in mine".
Kelp Farming .....You referring to Rikki? He couldn’t be further from a nihilist. Why call him a nihilist and not atheist? The only thing he rejects is religion. In every other aspect of his life he seems quite rounded and down to earth, though I don’t know him.
I lost my girlfriend to a drunk driver in 2007. She was 4 months pregnant with my only child when she died. Gervais' performance was so relatable to me in his outlook and demeanor that it took me back to those first couple of years without her, and not only how I felt, but what the people around me went through having to deal with me. After watching the first season, it actually helped me make peace with certain aspects of that time that I never really got over. This is truly an amazing series. While it stands on its own as is, I would love to see a second season!
i wish you all the best. stay strong @rayn petty
love you brother.
Sorry for your loss. They wait u in heaven!
All the best
My similar experience watching. In my 14 year depression still going, I've had many of the same thoughts and ideas. This show makes me feel like I have someone to talk to
A lovely touch for Ricky to do the interview in costume as Tony.
And Andy Milman
And David Brent on his day off.
I actually have a theory... well two.
Firstly, I reckon he thinks "wardrobe" is just a waste of time that eats into his profits. He's playing a guy who is kinda like him and looks like him and his age, so probably dresses like him.
Secondly, I think when you get a certain amount of money in the bank, Simon Cowell introduces you to his "large, black, v-neck, shapeless t-shirt shop" which is then worn religiously, like a uniform for the obscenely rich who no longer give a fuck what anyone else thinks.
Rob Taylor 😂😂😂
He dresses like that all of the time.....🙄🤦🏻♀️
I cried like a little baby with After Life. It was not just another series on Netflix, it was moving and made difference in my life.
You cried like a baby. Bit gay!!!!
@@lofinomad8315 ok, kid...
Daniel de Aguiar same
Same...
@evergreenpenguin doubt it, cunts very rarely change
I wish I could tell Mr Gervais how grateful I am for his brilliant "After Life." I stumbled upon the show shortly after my man died --- the love of my life, with whom I'd made a life, for over 20 years. I was deep in grief. Watching the show, it was all too apparent to me that I WAS the character portrayed by Mr. Gervais. Every bit of it. I cried a lot watching the series. Since Mr Gervais' character was purely fictional, I must applaud the PERFECT job he did in that portrayal. Gervais nailed it! I found something useful in the show...that there IS hope for me, as time goes on. I am still very much in the pain of my grief, a year later. I cling to the notion that perhaps it will be easier to go on alone, at some point. However, I have not reached it yet. But, there is that hope for myself. So, Mr Gervais, if you happen upon this comment, please know that you are brilliant! And, I thank you for "After Life." And, all rough edges aside, I love you for YOU and for daring to be you, even if others find that awkward or uncomfortable. I hope you will venture into other ideas always being YOU. Don't ever change.
Hugs to you Colleen xx
so sad to hear your loss, I wish you well and all the happiness.
remember, there is afterlife.
@@roorsamroor thank you for your kind comment and your compassion
so sorry for your loss. might i reccommend a big odd book called something like....my husband was not a rainbow. it helped me tremendously. much as Mr Gervais and his brilliant series did.
Such meaningful words Colleen , I really do hope you find Peace and happiness ,
Ricky Gervais, this was genius. I was moved to tears and laughing out loud the next minute. Thank you! Loved it.
Exactly how I was when I watched it.
Same here. Exactly. In fact, I think I am gonna watch the whole series again, right now.
You always get a big emotional pay off with Ricky.
GAY
I told him pretty much the same on Twitter and he actually gave me a like! My claim to fame - Ricky liked my tweet 😊
Shows again he is a hugely underrated actor. Some seriously dark moments as well as a lot of sweetness.
To be fair, no one apart from him is willing to get this dark and serious.
@@joshkirby2372 Rickys not afraid to try different things - not all of it works - Lifes Too Short. Life On The Road and Special Correspondents - but so far the highs have outnumbered the lows.
Absolutely, he's (in my opinion) one of the funniest guys out there. Comic genius, as well as having the ability to go to those darker moments; people don't give him enough credit.
He's not underrated yes w he's worth a lot
Underrated? He's got awards coming out of his arse ,what you talking about ?
Just finished series 3. It's one of the best written and acted series ever. You will laugh and cry in equal amounts.
Just binged this. Great, so funny and moving.
slarti bartfast same
Being totally honest, it wasn’t as good as Derek on the whole...but it was still good. And the dog was the star.
applecorp yeah I had watery eyes many times.
If this doesn‘t get a whole bunch of awards.... I am really offended. 🙃😉
I was just about to say the same thing- binged watched Saturday.
Loved it, season 2 please 😁
Absolute genius. Heartwrenching and insanely honest.
I mean it was a good interview, I wouldn’t go that far though
@@janderson2709 Hahahaha. Noice.
The old lady at the cemetery and Tony’s mate at the paper were my favourite characters
Mine was the druggie guy
Ann in the Cemetery is brilliant
I liked the prostitute (sex worker)
Ashley Jensen (Nurse) and Diane Morgan (Kath) were exceptional too
No Justice Just Us I think they all played there part very well not a bad actor in it 👌
I watched the two seasons within two evenings sitting straight on an ordinary chair, without any will to make a tea, coffee, grab a beer ..., just being like hypnotised till 2 A.M. forgetting about the real world of covid-19. Brilliant tv series!
Ricky is a great actor. It's almost as if he's educating us when he plays these characters afflicted with mental health issues. He is a comedian but at the same time he can tell a genuinely touching story.
One of the many best parts of the show is the dog saves him from himself everytime!🥺
Loved it .. as a widow I found it brutally painfully honest and thankfully punctuated with laughter
Dee Kitt Ricky gervias is a genius. Sorry for your loss
@@KaneK1234 your not funny your not ricky ,melt
Hope your doing well
Joy Shaw thank you and I’m sorry for your loss too ..such a weird saying isn’t it ? but it’s heartfelt . At least shows like this give us something to relate to and connect with in a real way . I think so many tv shows and movies portray widows and widowers in a lighthearted way and make it all about looking for another relationship . Not everyone copes easily and some of us are just plain broken by the loss of their soul mate . They are
not replaceable and many people struggle to “move on” . Grief is the cause of many many mental issues, addictions and sadly suicide . People need help and not much is available sadly . Take care 🌹
@Joy Shaw and dee Kitt, dear ladies am so sorry for you ladies am so sad for your loss and if the word is worth I get so emotion when I truck your conversation.
Loved it . The scene with the 100 yr old lady had me crying with laughter.
pmsl as well...hilarious and bizarre to hear her use the "c" word to describe the old farts she's surrounded by in her rest home...can you imagine your own Grandma blasting such profanity? I think my mother would have loved that episode, too.
I LOL...."I may as well have been a tree!!"😂
Brilliant scene, and I don’t know how they got thru it!!
Best programme he's ever done. Made me laugh and cry. MY mum suddenly died 2 weeks ago of cancer,which us and mum never knew and know how his character is feeling as I cared for my mum and live on my own now.
Best wishes David.
I still have my late husband's dog, now 13, and he is so precious!
good for you now, but sad later when the dog meets his own end...a loss that ties in with your husband's. God bless you. Stay strong.
This is the best thing i have watched on netflix.....sad,moving,funny with brilliant acting by a brilliant cast ....... Ricky Gervais ...you are the man and if you did nothing else ever Afterlife is a wonderful legacy.....
I think Ricky Gervais writing is incredible, no one can make you laugh and cry in equal measure like he can..
So very true!
This is brilliant. Her performance as his wife makes his grief real. She's super.
Ricky Gervais is in a league of his own, I was laughing while I was crying watching this. It felt like watching the film joker
I CRIED MY HEART OUT, SO MUCH FUN AND LAUGHTER, THEN BANG COMES THE END, AND IT BROKE ME. EXCELLENT SHOW!!!
My exact feeling, Marty. I felt the ending broke me, in such a deep, bittersweet way. I’ve never felt so strongly about a series! This is, indeed, brilliant!
I have watched 'Afterlife' continuously for 6 weeks. I can't stop watching it over and over again. I've asked myself why and I'm not sure. Apart from the brilliant mind of Ricky Gervais encapsulating contemporary life through his character, I feel like watching the show is almost a religious experience. It elevates me to a level of empathy which we all battle with. Striking a balance between ourselves and those around us is in a sense the meaning of life. Having said that, 'Afterlife' is life for me now and until i draw my last breath. Thank you Ricky Gervais for making it a bit easier to understand the human condition, the dichotomy of existence.
Thank God I'm not alone in watching it continuously 😂
I find myself coming back to the series whenever I get depressed. It captures it all so well.
@EnricoAltavilla1964 I agree. Ricky Gervais accurately captured grief in a way I've never seen before.
BEST SHOW EVER!!! Just watch it if you haven’t already. You will bust a gut laughing and once in while they will squeeze a tear out of you. .Honestly it’s the only ORIGINAL show I’ve seen in a while and a BONUS it’s really good. And obviously Ricky Gervais is probably the funniest edgiest but down to earth actor out there. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I love Tony because he is such a complete a-hole when he's interacting with others. He sort of startles to hear that 100 yr old lady call everyone "cunts." Perhaps that was the episode where he changed his attitude the most about the way he was behaving towards his peers in the story? I just loved that lady's attitude simply because I personally would NEVER want to live to see 100. I laughed like crazy at her rant about all the other 'cunts' she has had to outlive there at her retirement home. Hilarious.
After life, made myself laugh & cry.. brilliant performance..
Ricky with After Life has yet again left us wanting more.
Will there be a second season?
Last night I watched all the episodes. Beautiful Ricky....!!!!!! Loved it...!!!
Same here. I don't think you can watch one episode without wanting to watch them all. I spent Sunday afternoon watching it. Was sobbing my heart out one minute and laughing so hard the next minute, that my neighbors must have thought I was mental. Amazing cast and acting. The scenes with just Ricky and Penelope Wilton were my favourite. Always loved her. My only reservation was how the drug aspect was handled. I kept saying to myself "Take it easy, Ricky knows what he's doing, he has a plan". Overall though, I thought it was amazing and brave. Left me wanting more.
One of the most binge-worthy series I've ever seen.
One of the most beautiful-made series.
Ricky keeps surprising and rewarding us...
I wish episodes were longer or there were more episodes.
Yep, we can keep wishing. Ricky's always went for quality over quantity.
I agree. The argument 'quality over quantity' is a scapegoat, when you know that there are genius series on Netflix, Amazon, HBO that are 13 hours long.
Ricky is lazy by nature, but works hard.
colaboytje that’s the dumbest comment ever. Let’s see you write and direct an entire series by yourself. It’s hard to make a series, let alone by yourself. If it would have been longer, they would have been just fillers and made it shit compared to what it is.
@@pillowmaker9861 Really, the dumbest comment ever?
Ask Rick if he is lazy by nature... or you can hear him say it in multiple interviews.
Yes, he works hard. Like I said.
Your comment 'it would be nothing but filler' is bs. Look at Westworld. Really only 2,5 hours of good content and the rest is filler in that series?
Look at season 1 and 2 of House of cards. Really only 2,5 hours of good content and the rest filler?
Look at Friends, really only 2,5 hours of good content, the rest filler?
Should I go on?
@mike wood Dude, not to me. Almost all my family has died, 2 suicides, multiple cancers, ...
However, it's a really good show and can be thought provoking for some.
Nothing to do with Ricky not making something longer than 2,5 to 3 hours. An idiot abroad was longer, but to be fair, that wasn't fiction and was sending Karl on a pretty messed up trip to various countries.
I'm a huge fan of Ricky. From the start. Don't get me wrong.
Also credit to Stephen ofcourse.
After Life was an emotional rollercoaster but it's worth every minute. Loved it
Wow! Laughs and cried in equal measures. Brilliant
A great actor, a stunning writer and a brilliant director. A true artist
Ricky Gervais is a genius when it comes to making characters.
bar none!
Watched all episodes back to back. Very thought provoking, funny and emotional. Great cast
This is a masterpiece, it’s the first Gervais show I have watched, gripping and it takes through all the emotions 👍🏼
Thought this was another Gervais classic. Heart wrenching, raw, gutting and Hilarious!
Turns out Ricky is just as a lovely a bloke as his "dead wife" in After Life would have you believe of Tony.
As for Kerry Godliman, who would ever imagine a "dead wife" could have so much vitality. She is absolutely perfect.
What a sweet, moving, human project. Do it up!
His best writing to date. Incredible rollercoaster of emotions and fantastic cast. He got it spot on - again.
This was the most moving series I've seen in years..laughing and crying simultaneously.
After Life is an amazing show, love the whole cast. But there is nothing more devastating and heart wrenching than seeing normally cracking up Ricky Gervais choking up or crying. Gets me every time.
any man choking up or in tears just gets me choked up...something about a man being so vulnerable tears at my soul.
It is a masterpiece, I went from laughing to crying in one breath many times. Really beautiful storytelling
Ricky Gervais is so funny and real in his comedy. Hasn't lost his working class which us great.
Wife and I just watched both seasons and have to say best thing on Netflix. Thanks for your work.
"Don't waste it on food" is probably the saddest sentence i have heard in any TV show.
It broke me
I think this series is brilliant. One minute I was laughing, the next crying. I think it's pretty genius to be able to pull such opposing emotions out of a person. Cheers, Ricki!
One of the BEST shows ever! I am binging "Derek" now & laughing & crying again!
Absolutely brilliant!
every episode makes me cry. This show is epic! Just like Ricky! ♥
Loved her in Derek...great actress...her humanity shows thru in everything she’s done
Laura Elizabeth I feel exactly the same way. She is amazing and believable and brings an honest heart to the parts
Agree with you both ✌🏻❤️
Watching "Derek" right now after being blown away by AL...and already bawling after laughing in the same episode. So MUCH kindness!!
When you think the comic relief is coming, nope..Ricky let’s you sit there with the honest- real life dramatic truth.
My wife and I laughed , cried and gagged. We absolutely loved it.
Ricky Gervais is a genius and both series made me laugh and cry in turn - you're a good bloke Ricky xxx
I lost my wife to cancer. She was the absolute perfect soul mate and everyone adored her. I watch After Life occasionally because Lisa is so much like my Karen. This series helped me immensely with dealing with my loss knowing I will never have another, and concentrate on being there for the kids and of course our dog which is what she would want. She sends me signals and I can't wait to see her again, and I am good with it.
When I stop crying I will start worrying. Thank you so much for After Life.
Wonderful series and very true to life. When you loose someone you truly love. Perfect ending too….HOPE
I liked the Office…but haven’t watched any of his other projects but this is fantastic …I lost my husband and it made me smile.
This is one of the most brilliant comedies I've seen in years.
I finished the first season last night. Hands down, THE best show I've ever watched.
Just got done watching it. Very moving. perfect casting. You really feel for the characters. Gervais is a gifted actor, and a gifted writer.
This is a very very accurate portrayal of what it us like to be a widower! It is an incredible show, that is full of truth! His character is EXACTYLY like who I am.
It was JUST. SO. GOOD!!!! He takes you through the whole range of emotions. Such a brilliant actor!
Brilliant. Never used to like Ricky Gervais at all but, now after seeing after life, I love his stuff.. Fab!!.
Absolutely loved this series, I laughed and cried and felt very moved by it. Well written and funny/sad at the same time.
I love every little shade of After Life. It makes you thinking meanwhile you are laughing and wiping off some tears. Awesome
After life is an absolute masterpiece it’s a contender for some of the best Netflix shows ever
I haven't laughed out loud or been moved so much by a show for a long time. Ricky has kept his feet on the ground and come up with pure genius
One of my all time favorite shows. Ricky Gervais is amazing and a comedy genius.
You don't have to know Ricky Gervais to enjoy this show. It was amazing. Can't wait to watch it again, and again.
Best thing he’s done, sad, funny and moving . I loved it
Ricky is just brilliant ❤❤❤❤
I recently just found this series and absolutely love it! Thank you, Ricky for creating this show and how people deal with grief. As someone who lost their loved one in 2020, this show portrays very accurately the different thoughts and feelings that people go through. I am looking forward to season 3. Keep up the great work!!
This series shows the touching and funny side of Ricky Gervais. I wish there were more episodes per season. It is happy and sad and wonderful and in this time of so many people passing, it is needed to give people an outlet to cry and laugh and not be judged in public. You are helping an endless amount of people with the series and I am one of them. Cheers, Mr. Gervais.
Its excellent. Ricky is excellent !!! He is a very good actor !!! A very moving show. Should not be missed.
I think it’s genius to do something like this ... where you laugh your head off at times , and cry at times. I loved it.
The Happy Camper reminded me of Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday night when he eulogizes his mother! I agree Mr. Gervais is genius.
Best thing he’s ever done, just binged watched Series 2.
So many of us dont talk about grief enough and try to cover it up. What is powerful is he talks unahamedly about feeling everything to feeling nothing. Something so raw and beautiful, ive never seen this in any other series. The conversation about suicide and having it as a back up and how that makes you feel better. When someone you love dies you dont just grieve for the personyou grieve for yourself as you were with that person. Thank you for helping me on mmy journey Ricky (if you ever read this) x
Really loved this series! I think his delivery of raw emotion was very well-executed.
After Life was honestly my first Ricky Gervais show and I love it. It’s honestly his best because it feels so real
absolutely loved it British ppl are so funny
Mr.L.A. We are all hilarious all the time.
Mr.L.A. _Racist!_
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@@nagualdesign Racist? it was a compliment you dummy
Yeah we are a funny bunch. Thanks. American's sadly are not funny, they are gay
I am convinced afterlife is a modern masterpiece. There is nothing else I have ever seen that has captured comedy/tragedy and blended so well between them in a single scene transition. The emotions it plays with are fantastic. The portrayal and writing of Tony is perfection, you can relate to him and tell exactly what kind of person he is from the first episode so well it feels like you can read his thoughts on situations. Ricky Gervais is an Artist, Shakespeare would be taking notes
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I've never in my life watched any of Ricky Gervais' other projects. I've just finished watching the 2 series of this and thoroughly enjoyed it x
greatest show ive ever seen. perfect dialogue. brilliant acting. even by that gorgeous doggo. i laughed my guts out and cried my eyes out thru every single episode of all 3 seasons. THANKYOU RICKY. u made me wanna live again.
absolutely loved this show. only wish it was longer.I also thought Ricky's acting was fantastic ..
I loved everything about this series. Then I watched the out takes on YT and laughed so much it hurt. How the actors got through any scene amazes me. Looks like they had so much fun. Not only are these actors brilliant but seeing them undone just like anyone makes me realise just how hard acting is. Behind the seriousness, they're all crying with laughter too. What a gift this series is. Just brilliant.
Another genius show by Ricky. Shame it was only 6 episodes, can’t wait for more!
not only may this be the deepest, darkest place RG has gone, but it shows how brilliantly ascended this male human being is. bravo
I’ve just binged this by myself! Absolute CLASS I laughed out loud, which I rarely do when watching alone! I absolutely roared! And also sobbed my heart out! And done both at same time!!!
Really really stunning!!!
The line “That’s the beauty of happiness, it doesn’t even have to be your own...” (or there abouts) killed me!
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I remember it more like "Happiness is such a great thing that it doesn't matter whether it's yours or not". But it did the same to me. Making other people happy even if you can't find happiness yourself at the moment - what an amazing idea.
Ahhh thank you! ❤️
@@Foxys1974 My pleasure
Yep I put that quote up on my wall. Beautiful
After life is Ricky at his best 👌🏻
Sad, funny, crude, happy, depressing, heartwrenching, uplifting, dry, witty, deeply moving... it had it all!
The whole thing was fantastic. Had me crying and then laughing, over and over again. I loved so many of the characters, Tony and Lisa of course but also Tony's brother in law, Anne at the cemetery and Tony's dad. In fact all the characters were well written and we'll acted. Loved them all including the lovely dog. I think it's not a rarity for someone's loved pet, to be the thing that stops them giving up and helps them on the road to recovery.
It’s a stand alone comedy-drama ...each part in it played to absolute perfection. It had me reduced to “the ugly cry” one moment, and then laughing out loud the next. Brilliantly written by Ricky Gervais, and I love his truthfulness 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Absolutely spellbinding, Mr Gervais, thank you for making me feel again
Only Ricky can create a drama that is so poignant but hysterical at the same time.
I'm dealing recently with mild existentional crisis, and After Life helped me. It's so real in a wierd way. I loved it. Ricky is a fucking genius.
Don't let yourself make other people miserable. People who care for you deserve more.
I didn't know who Ricky was before I watched After Life, now he is my favorite comedian
After Life is one of my all time favorite, but I’m not sure if I can watch it for the second time. I cried like a small child in every episode. So emotional. I’d like to keep those memories of it, how I felt at the first time as it is. What splendid story telling. Absolutely loved it! ❤
I really would have loved to hear some questions aimed to her. Because she also is a brilliant actor. :)
Ricky has done it again a masterpiece in my opinion. Incredibly moving portrayal by Ricky tinged with occasional amusing moments , but this is a study of humanity first and foremost. This man is so talented, not only amazing comedic perception but the ability to draw out empathy and poignancy into every series. The actors he chooses are extremely well chosen and add a great deal to All of his series. Has incredible intuition which is the key to this quality work
Ricky, we loved it. It's brilliant. The cast is wonderful. Looking forward to season 3. Cheers🍷
Complete understatement from Ricky that is the best drama I've ever watched.
I can't believe how good afterlife is! The only negative I have was i started listening to Radiohead let down again after 30 years and it really made me depressed however great the song is ...I don't advise it .
Great work from Ricky as usual and Kerry is gorgeous.
An amazing story. I loved it. Left me needing more.