After Life Series 2

Ken4155 | 12:27 Sun 26th Apr 2020 | Film, Media & TV

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I spent a couple of hours last night with tears crawling down my face. Tears of sadness, and tears of laughter. I've just read that Ricky Gervais has said, writing and directing the series, whilst immensely satisfying, is also daunting. He should try watching it! I only made it through the first four brilliant episodes before the emotional roller-coaster became too much. I'll most likely complete the series tonight.
Anyone else tuned in, yet?

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Have you watched 'Derek' Naomi? I only ask because you say you used to not like Ricky Gervais and 'After Life' has changed your perception of him. Derek is very funny and sometimes just as poignant as AL. If you haven't watched it, give it a go:-)

rockyracoon

I'll second Derek. Absolutely brilliant.

anneasquith

Oh well, I now know ‘ it’s a very sad ending’ .

rockyracoon

The whole 2 series are based on a sadness, so it'll be no shock

ladybirder

Anybody know where we can see Derek please?
I think I've seen it but just in case.
I loved The Office, in fact I've always liked him. Made my day when he shot all the luvvies down at the awards ceremony.

rockyracoon

I think it's on Netflix LB. I'll have a look

rockyracoon

Yep. Netlix

ladybirder

Brill thank you Rocky.

naomi24

Thanks for the recommendation, Ken. Thanks Rocky. I'll have a look.

ladybirder

Just finished watching Series 2. Funny, sad and so clever.

naomi24

I finished watching it last night, LB. I hope they make more.

Ken/Rocky, I watched the first of 'Derek' too last night. I'm sure where it's going but I'll carry on. The woman care worker is the actress who played his wife in After Life isn't she?

iluvmargie

Persevere with Derek, it gets better and better. Don't want to give anything away, but watch for the episode with his Dad. For me at the time, it was the best thing on the box.

ladybirder

Yes Naomi it is the same woman and I hope there is another series as well.

Ken4155

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Derek does take a bit of getting into as it's done in 'mockumentary' style and isn't as cohesive as After Life. Very much worth it, though.

naomi24

Thanks LB. I guess she must be a friend of his.

Ken/Rocky/Margie, I watched the second episode of Derek tonight. Oh my! I'm almost out with my banner protesting! I'm liking Ricky Gervais more and more. Great writing. Good stuff!

ChillDoubt

Not one to gloat but I’ve been espousing the merits of Mr Gervais for some time.

He’s the cleverest and most intelligent man in comedy, nobody can hold a candle to him and I’m glad that some here are now discovering his genius for themselves.

ladybirder

Ha! I've just started Ep3. I'm so pleased you like him Naomi, he's a good bloke.

naomi24

It’s the little bits of dialogue that impress me.

‘Have you been assessed for Aspergers?’

'No. If I am will it change me? Will it make me a different person?'

‘No’

‘Don’t bother then’

… or words to that effect. Can’t argue with that!

Brilliant perception. Quite brilliant!

ladybirder