Episode 1
Episode 1
27m7.6 / 10
Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.
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Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky Gervais
TV series
After Life
2019TV-MA3 seasons7.9 / 10
Hell is other people.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
After Life is available to stream on Netflix in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Episode 2
27m7.7 / 10
Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette. Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.
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Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky Gervais
Episode 3
Episode 3
31m7.9 / 10
A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.
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Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky Gervais
Episode 4
Episode 4
27m7.9 / 10
Tony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.
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Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Holli Dempsey
Episode 5
Episode 5
28m7.9 / 10
The curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.
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Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky Gervais
Episode 6
Episode 6
31m8.2 / 10finale
Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.
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Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Marc Hockley
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about After Life
Cast
Ricky GervaisTony
Tom BasdenMatt
Kerry GodlimanLisa
David BradleyRay
Joe WilkinsonPat
Roisin ConatyDaphne "Roxy"
Tony WayLenny
Paul KayePsychiatristCredits
- Created by
- Ricky Gervais
- Written by
- Ricky Gervais
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 18
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix- Derek ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
calmcomfortingdark comedydeath of a loved onedeep sadnessdepressiondidacticgrief
