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After Life

Seen it?

2019 | 3 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Shrinking or The Bear, start here.
The mood
Darkly funny, emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 9 hours in all.
What might put you off
Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 395K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

  1. Saturday Special
    Season 12019 · 6 episodes · 73% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10
    Saturday
  2. Saturday Special
    Season 22020 · 6 episodes · 77% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10
    Saturday
  3. Saturday Special
    Season 32022 · 6 episodes · 62% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10
    Saturday

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Cast & crew

Created by Ricky Gervais

  • Ricky GervaisTony
  • Tom BasdenMatt
  • Kerry GodlimanLisa
  • David BradleyRay
  • Joe WilkinsonPat
  • Tony WayLenny
  • Diane MorganKath
  • Ashley JensenEmma
  • Tommy FinneganGeorge
  • Jo HartleyJune