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Season 2 – After Life

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Tony had a perfect life -- until his wife Lisa died. After that tragic event, the formerly nice guy changed. After contemplating taking his life, Tony decides he would rather live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes. He thinks of it as a superpower -- not caring about himself or anybody else -- but it ends up being trickier than he envisioned when his friends and family try to save the nice guy that they used to know. Golden Globe winner Ricky Gervais stars in the comedy series, which he also writes and directs.
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After Life — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Though After Life's second season struggles to affirm its existence, it's a solid entry for anyone aching for a little more contemplative gallows humor.

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Ian Freer Empire Magazine 05/08/2020
3/5
If lacking the first series' narrative arc After Life Season 2 still works, its mixture of generosity, big, emotional beats and salty laughs chiming with these uncertain times. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 04/29/2020
Once again, Gervais derives comedy from rants, insults and grotesquery. But at the same time he's probing human decency and the series treads lightly on serious matters. Go to Full Review Alastair McKay London Evening Standard 04/27/2020
3/5
There is a moral, though it scarcely bears repeating. We're all screwed up. It's what makes us normal. A shame, then, that the jokes get their nutrients from cruelty. Go to Full Review Isobel Nutbrown Loud and Clear Reviews 01/18/2025
4.5/5
After Life provides a welcome reminder that, after suffering, there will be prosperity, and that a world filled with possibilities and kindness still exists outside our four walls. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 10/13/2022
After Life shows that defining moments are often found during times of grief or a crisis... That, as even a dog knows, unconditional love is all you ever really need. Go to Full Review Beth Webb NME (New Musical Express) 07/13/2021
4/5
Ricky Gervais' dark comedy is his most moving work to date. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ALAN B 12/23/2024 ......natural follow on from season 1...emotional rollercoaster with more insight into the characters...not one boring in any way...simply genius Mr Gervais...!...it´s dark yes...it´s funny yes...it´s thought provoking ...absolutly...but most of all it is US...real people..BRILLIANT..! See more Anton A 05/06/2024 Another great season, continuing to show great character growth with an overall worthwhile season plot. See more Ricca S 11/19/2023 Truly underrated. Cried and laughed a lot at the same time. One of the best shows in NF ever. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 Not as strong as the first season but still a show well worth watching. The dark humour and emotional punch is still there, just not as frequently as season one See more Ariel B 02/25/2023 I thought that season 1 was enough for a great show but season 2 only made it better. Characters are more developed, situations keep on getting deeper and better. This is the show I never knew I needed until I watched it. Will binge season 3 in no time as well See more gabriel s 12/04/2022 Great second season. See more Read all reviews
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Ricky Gervais

Creator

Ricky Gervais

Tony

Kerry Godliman

Lisa

Tom Basden

Matt

Tony Way

Lenny

David Bradley

Tony's Dad

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Episode 1 Resolving to be kind while still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt whose marriage is on the rocks. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Episode 2 Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette; Sandy weighs writing a gossip column; Matt gets problematic advice from his therapist. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Episode 3 A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard; Roxy and Pat share a meal; Tony tries to support Matt's desire to start dating again. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Episode 4 Tony interviews a local woman addicted to cosmetic surgery; later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Episode 5 The curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected; Tony receives calamitous news. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Episode 6 Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, and he wrestles with what it means to move on. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ricky Gervais
Creator
Ricky Gervais
Executive Producer
Ricky Gervais, Duncan Hayes
Screenwriter
Ricky Gervais
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 24, 2020
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