A Binge-Worthy New Netflix Series
Actor and comedian, Ricky Gervais.
Are you looking for a worthwhile binge watch that deals with deeper subject matter? Then you might enjoy “After Life”.
Formerly, I’ve not been a Ricky Gervais fan. I mean, he seems like a nice enough man, but I don’t share his sense of humour. Because of this I never sought out any television shows or movies that he had a hand in. In fact, I usually avoided works associated with him.
I didn’t know when I began watching After Life on Netflix that Ricky Gervais both wrote and directed this one-season (so far) television series. If I’d known that it was Gervais’ concept, I might have not clicked the title. There are so many shows vying for our attention on Netflix that one small thing can turn us off a production. Because of my narrow view of Ricky Gervais, I might have missed out on this touching, funny, six-episode drama. So thank goodness I didn’t know “After Life” was his idea.
If you know me, you know that I’m interested in ideas about death and in particular, how we deal with mortality in ourselves and in the ones we love. Life is sweeter because we know we will die and that the people we walk with will meet the same fate. I am a fan of art that takes a good, hard look at our perception and our experience of death.
In “After Life” Gervais expertly portrays one man’s reaction to his wife of 25 years dying from cancer. No, it’s not true of everyone’s experience. This is clearly one character’s response to losing the person he most dearly cherished. This series covers a lot of ground in a limited number of episodes. The language is rough and the humour is dark, so if you’re uncomfortable with either of these things, you might choose not to watch the Netflix trailer for “After Life” I’ve posted below.
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Lori Knutson 
I’m a fan of the man, so I guess I should check this one out.
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I really liked it, but many Ricky Gervais fans did not because it’s so different than what he usually does. Thanks for liking and commenting, Amy!
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Now, I’m really intrigued. Which way will I go?
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Watch the trailer and the first episode. Then you’ll have a really good idea! 😀
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I always enjoy learning new things about you. I absolutely love his sense of humor and watch everything he is in. I know this isn’t comedy, but I’m sure I will enjoy it. I’ll add it to my never ending, ridiculously long list!! haha!
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I definitely don’t hate his sense of humour; I just don’t relate to it. He’s a bit mean, and he’s a bit mean in After Life, but it is funny and there’s much more to it than meanness. I think you’ll enjoy it, Sandra. 😀☀️😀
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Thank you Lori, I will check it out .
Blessings
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Hi Lori, this series looks interesting!~ I don’t have Netflix so will have to wait for reruns on PBS.
Nice hearing from you again!
Myrna
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When I think of you hearing the language, I blush. I’m okay with colourful, creative language and this is!
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