After Life
After Life
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After Life

Hell is other people.

7.9 / 10
2019
3 seasons
18 episodes
ComedyDrama

Tony had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony changes. After contemplating taking his own life, he decides instead to live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes from now on.

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Cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

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Tom Basden

Kerry Godliman

Kerry Godliman

David Bradley

David Bradley

Joe Wilkinson

Joe Wilkinson

Tony Way

Tony Way

Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Tommy Finnegan

Tommy Finnegan

Jo Hartley

Jo Hartley

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

David Earl

David Earl

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Seasons

Struggling to come to terms with his wife's death, a writer for a newspaper adopts a gruff new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help.

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    7.4
    08-03-201929m

    Tony's cantankerous funk -- which he calls a superpower -- is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury Gazette.

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    7.7
    08-03-201925m

    Thinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond -- just a bit -- with Sandy.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    7.8
    08-03-201928m

    Tony hires a sex worker -- but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    8.0
    08-03-201928m

    Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    8.1
    08-03-201931m

    Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    8.2
    08-03-201927m

    Making an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.