After Life
- TV sitcom
- Netflix
- 2019 - 2022
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Ricky Gervais sitcom about a man struggling to cope after his wife's death. Also features Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan, Ashley Jensen and more.
Streaming rank this week: 583
Press clippings Page 13
After Life review
Do you like laughing at overweight people? And sexism, if it's supposedly ironic, do you find that funny too? And being horrible to people in general, does that make you laugh hard? If you can answer yes to all of these questions then you'll love Ricky Gervais's latest sitcom.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 8th March 2019Ricky Gervais's new series isn't what you expect
Ricky Gervais's new Netflix series After Life really isn't the show you're expecting. This tragicomedy is affecting, not outrageous.
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 8th March 2019TV Review: After Life
This lesson in basic kindness, despite all of his attempts otherwise, may be Gervais' most shocking turn yet.
Variety, 7th March 2019Review: After Life, Netflix
What is the new six-part Netflix series from Ricky Gervais? After Life is certainly funny but it is no sitcom. There is too much going on here that isn't funny to file it snugly under that genre. It's not that safety net catch-all "comedy drama" either though. It's something totally unique. And it deserves a category of its own.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2019Review: After Life could've been profound. It's profane
Ricky Gervais was once hailed as an innovator of comedy. Series like The Office and Extras sealed his reputation as a man who had changed the landscape of TV comedy forever. The Office became so popular it spawned a genre and a popular American remake. Sadly, the style that was once Gervais' hallmark seems to have become something of a curse. At least based on his new Netflix series After Life.
Will Barber-Taylor, The Custard TV, 7th March 2019Ricky Gervais on After Life
With his new comedy set to launch on Netflix, Ricky Gervais talks to Benji Wilson about finding the humour in tragic situations -and having the freedom to do exactly what he wants
Benji Wilson, Broadcast, 7th March 2019Ricky Gervais: After Life is honest, not offensive
The creator of Netflix's new comedy explains how he confronts writing about "taboo subjects".
Ben Allen, Radio Times, 6th March 2019I talk to Ricky Gervais
It's his first television series in 4 years and After Life, which launches Friday on Netflix, might just be his best work to date, so it was only right that I caught up with him for a chat.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 6th March 2019Ricky Gervais interview
"At the end of the day, I'm going to keep saying what I want, and there's nothing anyone can do about it until it's against the law," says the provocative comedian in a conversation about his new series.
Laura Bradley, Vanity Fair, 6th March 2019Ricky Gervais - I haven't watched comedy for 2 years
I have never really followed his career with that much interest - mea culpa - so I was taken aback by just how a good a writer - and director - he is.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 1st March 2019