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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 5:47:11 GMT
OMG, started watching Ricky Gervais in 'After Life' tonight w/DH. Amazing. Ricky has a way of writing characters and stories that make me uncomfortable, angry, and then hit me in the gut w/a stunning line of truth or recognition. Highly recommend. Here's part of a review that concurs: " Only Ricky Gervais could serve up comedy gold playing the role of a grieving, suicidal widow, yet After Life is already being hailed as his finest work. The six-part Netflix 'dramedy' premiering this Friday (March 8th) serves up an intoxicating mix of despair, tragedy, sitting humour and, ultimately, hope for Gervais's tortured character Tony, as he tries to find a way to come to terms with the death of his wife Lisa from cancer." www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/hope-is-everything-ricky-gervais-speaks-to-independent-ie-about-his-stunning-new-netflix-show-after-life-37888865.html |
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Post by kernriver on Mar 15, 2019 7:37:05 GMT
Ricky Gervais turns in a stunning performance. Emmy nomination for sure.
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Post by **Angie** on Mar 15, 2019 11:46:26 GMT
I love it and hate it.  I think it is incredibly well-written and so very true. If it weren't for the brief dry humor and the scenes with Harriet Jones, I wouldn't be able to watch it. |
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Post by quinlove on Mar 15, 2019 11:50:58 GMT
Ricky Gervais turns in a stunning performance. Emmy nomination for sure. ^^^ This. I’m half way through it. So raw. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 15, 2019 11:51:43 GMT
We binged this last weekend. Beautiful, simple, understated and moving. Very Gervais. I really liked Derek, too, mind you and was surprised at the hate it received.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 12:15:29 GMT
We binged this last weekend. Beautiful, simple, understated and moving. Very Gervais. I really liked Derek, too, mind you and was surprised at the hate it received. I loved 'extras', like 'the office', but couldn't get into derek. But 'after life' is my favorite so far. |
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Post by scrappinmama on Mar 15, 2019 21:10:55 GMT
I'm a big fan of his, but wasn't expecting to like this one. It was excellent!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 5:30:29 GMT
Finished it. Cried almost the whole last episode.
Penelope Wilton is a treasure.
Gervais is a brilliant writer.
Hope it comes back for another season.
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Post by pjaye on Mar 16, 2019 6:13:23 GMT
I watched it last week, wanted to watch one episode out of curiosity, and then binge watched the rest in the subsequent few hours.
I really liked it, and laughed out loud many times, even though it was so sad.
I'm on the fence about what happened to Julian though.
I love watching Ricky Gervais when he is being himself - chat shows, the Oscars etc, but up until now I haven't liked any of his TV shows.
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Post by corinne11 on Mar 16, 2019 6:22:29 GMT
Love Ricky Gervais- he was on the Graham Norton show last night. We have put this on our list to watch. I'm not sure if I can watch it right now- a very close friend is doing it very tough with cancer and I don't know it will be too personal for me.  Corinne |
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Mar 16, 2019 10:58:37 GMT
I loved the show. It was funny, sometimes cringe worthy, lovely and sad...all wrapped up together. It's nice to be entertained and be made to think too.
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