After Life

Netflix | Release Date: March 8, 2019

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 73 Ratings

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michajsenJan 27, 2023

Heartbreaking, hilarious, honest, & reflective.

I've lost loved ones - my dog, who happened to be my best friend & love of my life. And although it's been years now past, the pain & overwhelming heartache feels like it was just yesterday.Heartbreaking, hilarious, honest, & reflective.

I've lost loved ones - my dog, who happened to be my best friend & love of my life. And although it's been years now past, the pain & overwhelming heartache feels like it was just yesterday.

They say, the sorrow reflects the great love of the heart - & I'll forever gratefully accept it for the time I had with her but it will always hurt nonetheless.

Ricky Gervais as Tony, with his best friend Brandy the Dog, shows that intrinsic connection of honesty & compassion that those of us who are/were lucky enough to have experienced.

After Life is real life in every shape & form. From the oddities, strangeness, peculiar, lost, compassionate, complex characters & their time spent together however fleeting or the Tambury Gazette articles written about them - Ricky Gervais has created one of the absolute best poignant shows of all time & I'm greatly grateful for it. Thank you Ricky Gervais, After Life is truly one of a kind.… Expand

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DunkaccinoFeb 10, 2022

Series 1: -7/10- Great character building. Gervais makes a seemingly boring town an interesting place for the series.
Seres 2: -8/10- Nothing really changes but it's still an enjoyable show with likeable characters.

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WireDreamFeb 28, 2022

Rarely does a TV show make me want to reevaluate my life. But, as Joni Mitchell sings “Both Sides Now,” I watched the series finale of the most profoundly moving “After Life, ” in tears. Rarely has a TV series (or even a movie, actually)Rarely does a TV show make me want to reevaluate my life. But, as Joni Mitchell sings “Both Sides Now,” I watched the series finale of the most profoundly moving “After Life, ” in tears. Rarely has a TV series (or even a movie, actually) encompass grief and loss with the sublime possibility of hope, juxtaposed with joy, empathy, and humanity (and laughter at the most inappropriate circumstances) as palpable or as moving or as richly as this brilliant show. The cast is splendid, and Ricky Gervais - genius, creator, writer and director - has created a hauntingly beautiful - and painfully funny, tone poem. It’s on Netflix, and you really need to watch it. It just might have you reevaluating YOUR own life.… Expand

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ziggy36May 22, 2020

One of the best shows I've ever watched - it's dark; it's funny; it's sad; it's heart-breaking. All in one - made by the magnificent Ricky Gervais.

Awesome cast. Nothing to complain about. Actually - I cried a bit too much. But that's nothing.

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tomhenniganJun 27, 2020

After Life is one of my favourite Ricky Gervais performances. He shows that he can do both comedy and drama acting and combine them into a lovely mix.

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mrniceJun 17, 2020

Ricky Gervais wrote this series, and that's evident from every moment of it. If you're a fan of Gervais, that's a good thing. But it's just too evident that he made it, at the end of the day.

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YourmumsbillsMay 8, 2020

Ricky Gervais is one of the few writers who can make you laugh so hard that can't breathe one minute then 2 minutes later have you in tears. He is also great at recognising talent in others, which shows in the truly brilliant cast. EveryRicky Gervais is one of the few writers who can make you laugh so hard that can't breathe one minute then 2 minutes later have you in tears. He is also great at recognising talent in others, which shows in the truly brilliant cast. Every character is used to their best potential, resulting in yet another fantastic series to add to his incredibly impressive body of work.… Expand

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AgoniiApr 17, 2020

I absolutely love this show. It´s dark, hilarious and emotional. It´s in my eyes perfection. It is definitely worth a watch, but you really have to be a fan of Ricky´s because it oozes of him in it =D

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OldSilentHillMay 27, 2020

Deep and touching mixed with strambotic humor makes it something very original. But don't be fouled, the human drama behind its far more important and it leaves amazing life leasons. Give yourself time to watch this and you won't regret it.

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NobodyYouKnowMay 9, 2020

At moments hilarious, and at moments poignant, After Life is thoroughly enjoyable, especially if you're already a fan of Gervais. The first few episodes of season one mainly consisted of Gervais' characteristic snark (almost entirelyAt moments hilarious, and at moments poignant, After Life is thoroughly enjoyable, especially if you're already a fan of Gervais. The first few episodes of season one mainly consisted of Gervais' characteristic snark (almost entirely delivered by Gervais as Tony), and there were a few moments where it felt too cynical for my taste, but the laughs kept me watching. Thankfully, he added a dose of humanity towards the end of season one that elevated the series.

Season two was great. The blend of cynicism and poignancy felt more balanced than season one. I have to say that seeing Tony cry just pushed me over the edge; when he finally stopped hiding behind the anger and cynicism and let some real, human moments come through... oh, man, it got to me.

If you dislike Gervais' brand of humor, you'll dislike this show. But if you're a fan, do yourself a favor and watch.… Expand

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gosseynApr 26, 2020

The subject is difficult. There is no way you can always touch every one at heart.
This program made me cry. The is the England I love and miss. Ricky Gervais is a genius.

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BarbierobApr 28, 2020

One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time!! Takes you through a range of emotions!

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AlexvelmontJul 20, 2020

It's a complete tv show with characters not so deepers but such interesting, a nice looking about the duel, depression and the sadness but it can make you laugh. High Recommended.

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AthanasiosTJul 29, 2020

I started watching this with extreme skepticism, as I'm not into dark and gloomy existential shows. I was wrong. Even though it is a bit dark on the surface, it uses an extremely clever and witty writing to bring up life, love, hope and joy.I started watching this with extreme skepticism, as I'm not into dark and gloomy existential shows. I was wrong. Even though it is a bit dark on the surface, it uses an extremely clever and witty writing to bring up life, love, hope and joy. Congrats on all the people involved in it's creation.… Expand