Afterlife

[Alf]

Ricky Gervais's new, dark comedy series, "Afterlife" starts on Netflix at 8am in the morning UK time. 3am New York time and midnight, LA time.

[Twosugars]

Ta, Alfie, you're a doll for reminding us :hee:

[Alf]

Anybody started watching yet?

I'm gonna start tonight, when I get home from rugby.

[Mokka]

Omg... I just about died laughing in episode 5...

And for the bread I use my own vaginal yeast...

No. No. Nononono. That is not a thing lol

[Alf]

Omg... I just about died laughing in episode 5...

And for the bread I use my own vaginal yeast...

No. No. Nononono. That is not a thing lolThat was a funny scene with the rice pudding made out of breast milk, and him boking when his mate was guzzling it down.

Overall, it was OK but The Office is still his best work.

[Mokka]

That was a funny scene with the rice pudding made out of breast milk, and him boking when his mate was guzzling it down.

Overall, it was OK but The Office is still his best work.

Maybe,
It had lots of office undertones. Working at a newspaper company... a job that is a dying industry. Humour very similar obviously.

I did like it better than Derek... or really any of his most recent works.
I really enjoyed it !

[Shaun]

Watched the first episode and it was just... a bit too heavy on the insults and unnecessary attacks of every random character. Felt more of a chore to watch than anything moving/comedic. I do love the cast, though, so will watch the rest at some point... just didn't grab me in any way like some of Gervais' other work. I see he's gone for another Derek route: focusing more on the seriousness of it all than any of the...comedy.

Like I didn't see any point of spending so much on scenes with him lambasting that newspaper delivery guy, or the postman, or his colleague, or the guy who told him off for not leashing his dog. It was very one-note and felt like padding for time. Could understand if it was funny, but everyone was just a fat **** or a fat twat. :shrug:

Only laugh in the episode was his comeback to the ginger kid calling him a paedo.

[Niamh.]

Watched the first episode and I really liked it

[Crimson Dynamo]

we watched 3 eps back to back last night and loved it

"Freddie Mercurys tooth" :laugh2:

[Alf]

Watched the first episode and it was just... a bit too heavy on the insults and unnecessary attacks of every random character. Felt more of a chore to watch than anything moving/comedic. I do love the cast, though, so will watch the rest at some point... just didn't grab me in any way like some of Gervais' other work. I see he's gone for another Derek route: focusing more on the seriousness of it all than any of the...comedy.

Like I didn't see any point of spending so much on scenes with him lambasting that newspaper delivery guy, or the postman, or his colleague, or the guy who told him off for not leashing his dog. It was very one-note and felt like padding for time. Could understand if it was funny, but everyone was just a fat **** or a fat twat. :shrug:

Only laugh in the episode was his comeback to the ginger kid calling him a paedo.That's the point of the character. He's grieving, angry and suicidal, and not having a care for anything or anyone, anymore.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Brian: "Not everyone's fingered Jackie Collins"

Ricky: "have you?"

Brian: No"

:joker:

[Alf]

Brian: "Not everyone's fingered Jackie Collins"

Ricky: "have you?"

Brian: No"

:joker::joker:

[Niamh.]

Finished it all, loved it. It was hilarious and sad at the same time

[Matthew.]

Watched the first one today, thought it was hilarious but very sad at points too

[Shaun]

Finished it. I did grow to like it but I had one main problem with the show and that was its treatment of Julian.

Just...didn't seem to be any sense of guilt for basically encouraging someone to commit suicide :shrug:

The ending episode was full of nice little Hallmark wrap-up moments that saw every minor character touched upon in some way, but absolutely no thought spared for the guy he literally talked into doing it (let alone funding it). I get that Julian served as a character for which Tony would see and go "right, I'm not that rock bottom, life's worth living after all" but ugh... as someone who's lost a relative to addiction it just didn't sit right with me at all. :( I fully understand that addiction is a horrific spiral but to have a character so nonchalantly authorise his overdose and then display little to no concern for him afterwards was just :shrug: Was showing up late for the funeral meant to mean anything?

Adored Daphne, the cemetery-bench widow, and good old Lenny though. And the dad scenes :love:

[Niamh.]

Finished it. I did grow to like it but I had one main problem with the show and that was its treatment of Julian.

Just...didn't seem to be any sense of guilt for basically encouraging someone to commit suicide :shrug:

The ending episode was full of nice little Hallmark wrap-up moments that saw every minor character touched upon in some way, but absolutely no thought spared for the guy he literally talked into doing it (let alone funding it). I get that Julian served as a character for which Tony would see and go "right, I'm not that rock bottom, life's worth living after all" but ugh... as someone who's lost a relative to addiction it just didn't sit right with me at all. :( I fully understand that addiction is a horrific spiral but to have a character so nonchalantly authorise his overdose and then display little to no concern for him afterwards was just :shrug: Was showing up late for the funeral meant to mean anything?

Adored Daphne, the cemetery-bench widow, and good old Lenny though. And the dad scenes :love:

Yeah I agree with you about Julian aswell actually, it wasn't handled very sensitively that part at all

[Alf]

Watched the first one today, thought it was hilarious but very sad at points tooYou didn't cry did you, Matthew?

I like a bit of pathos in comedies, but I don't like comedy writers that go out their way to deliberately make you cry. It is a comedy after all, and the point is to make you laugh.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Just watched last 3. Was in tears through last episode - literally what I went through with my dad. Brilliant series, just brilliant

[Marsh.]

This is depressing as ****. :umm2:

Put episode 1 on for a laugh and it's putting me in a stinking mood. :(

[Mokka]

This is depressing as ****. :umm2:

Put episode 1 on for a laugh and it's putting me in a stinking mood. :(

It's dark humour. Poignant

[Marsh.]

It's dark humour. Poignant

I love dark humour, this is just bleak.

[Rob!]

I love dark humour, this is just bleak.

Me at the KIK chat.

[Denver]

I loved this so I'm glad it's been renewed

[Elliot]

I love dark humour, this is just bleak.

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[Shaun]

It's been renewed for a second (6-part) season, which'll air in 2020.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47812290

[Crimson Dynamo]

Loved the second series. I was in tears for the whole of the last ep. :fist:

Yes the critics had to pick on stuff but I'm not a critic, I just watched and enjoyed.

[Niamh.]

Loved the second series. I was in tears for the whole of the last ep. :fist:



Yes the critics had to pick on stuff but I'm not a critic, I just watched and enjoyed.I was saying in another thread, I found this season a lot sadder than the first. We watched the whole season in one sitting

[Marsh.]

Still not hitting the mark for me.

[Denver]

I preferred series 1 but I like how they are exploring his relationship with people more this series

[Crimson Dynamo]

My dad was the same as Joe, same level of awareness and died the same so it hits harder. The nurses at the care home were all rough as old boots Stirling tearaways, nothing like Ashley Jensen :(

Plus I never knew any prossies

[Denver]

Series 3 has been confirmed by Netflix with potentially more series after Ricky Gervais has signed a multi year mega deal

[rusticgal]

Didn’t enjoy the first 2 episodes much...I found the psychiatrist a bit too much. However the rest of the series was fab. Very sad as I recently lost my mum in the same way he lost his dad. He really does hit the mark with his thoughts and feelings...had a few tears.
Sometimes it’s unnecessary vulgarity..but the majority is so meaningful.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Marsh.]

Title should be two words. :hmph:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Correct

[Shaun]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57291604

Award-winning producer Charlie Hanson has been removed from Netflix production After Life and suspended from Bafta following accusations by women of historical sexual misconduct.

Netflix and Bafta took action after being contacted by the women this week.

Ricky Gervais - the After Life creator and actor - said he was "shocked and appalled" by the allegations.

Mr Hanson said "based on the summaries provided to me" the accusations were "demonstrably false".

The women sent their accusations anonymously to Bafta and Netflix on Monday, and the story was first reported by Broadcast.

Mr Hanson has been suspended from production of After Life, with filming for the third series currently underway.

Netflix said in a statement: "Whilst the allegations are unrelated to his time on the show, we immediately removed him from the production and referred the matter to the police."

Gervais said: "I am shocked and appalled to learn of the historical allegations made by a number of women against Charlie Hanson.

"The decision was made to immediately remove him from production and I am confident the matter is being handled thoroughly."

The Golden Globe and Bafta-winning producer has worked on several of Gervais' critically-acclaimed British projects, including 2016's David Brent: Life on the Road film.

Mr Hanson's agents, United Agents, said they are not currently working with him and have removed his profile from their website.

"We were shocked to learn of the historic allegations. Whilst this matter is investigated we have suspended our representation of him," United Agents said.

Bafta said it had been given a number of "very serious detailed allegations" against an individual.

"While we are not their employer we immediately took the decision to suspend their membership," the group said.

"Bafta is an arts charity and does not have the power to investigate historic claims of abuse therefore we have referred the matter to the police.

"The behaviour that these accounts allege is abhorrent, in complete opposition to Bafta values and has no place in our industry."

Mr Hanson said in a statement via his lawyer: "I have been made aware of allegations made against me concerning improper conduct towards women dating back many years.

"Based on the summaries that have been provided to me, I understand that many of these accusations are made anonymously and are demonstrably false.

"I have not had one complaint in decades of work in the media industry. I categorically reject any wrongdoing on my part, and strongly refute the allegations that have been levelled at me.

"I have worked with and supported hundreds of men and women during my working life and will do what is necessary to protect and/or restore my reputation.

"I will also cooperate with any formal inquiries. The matter is now in the hands of my solicitors."

The BBC - which has worked with Mr Hanson in the past, including on Extras - said: "The BBC is against all forms of inappropriate behaviour.

"We would of course take appropriate action if any specific allegations are put to the BBC about any individual."

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[Crimson Dynamo]

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[GoldHeart]

I haven't actually watched series 2 yet , but that's gross and disappointing about the creator.

It feels like there's loads of perverts in this industry.

[Marsh.]

I haven't actually watched series 2 yet , but that's gross and disappointing about the creator.

It feels like there's loads of perverts in this industry.

He's just one of the producers. Gervais is the creator.

[Crimson Dynamo]

season 3 trailer drops tomorrow

im posting this to remind myself

[Crimson Dynamo]

Ricky talks about the new series in Jan and gives a few spoilers(ish)

from 19.30

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[Crimson Dynamo]

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Wasnt blown away with that trailer tbh :think:

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Niamh.]

Just binged the whole thing in one sitting, it was very good, very emotional though

[Beso]

Just binged the whole thing in one sitting, it was very good, very emotional though

I was a snivveling mess. From mouth, nose, and eyes.

[rusticgal]

Just binged the whole thing in one sitting, it was very good, very emotional though


Can’t wait to watch it…he really manages to capture realistic and true human emotions in a diverse way…

[rusticgal]

I was a snivveling mess. From mouth, nose, and eyes.

Omg…I’m going to be a mess :laugh:

[Beso]

Omg…I’m going to be a mess :laugh:

I watched it when it came out, the mans a genius.

The way he just sucks you In to the character, it's like you live him. As a bloke, obviously.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I was a crying mess last 4 eps

[Beso]

I cant think of anyone who comes close to Gervais..

One quote from him I like .

" Iwould hate to have writers for me, standing on stage with everyone laughing at someone elses jokes"

[UserSince2005]

Ricky Gervais's new, dark comedy series, "Afterlife" starts on Netflix at 8am in the morning UK time. 3am New York time and midnight, LA time.

Thanks for letting me know what time I can watch here in NYC

[Beso]

Binged all 3 series, it felt a bit samey by the end.

[Alf]

I cant think of anyone who comes close to Gervais..

One quote from him I like .

" Iwould hate to have writers for me, standing on stage with everyone laughing at someone elses jokes"It's sad that nobody comes close to Gervais at the moment. Where are all the good comedy writers?

Historically though, Gervais doesn't come close to Croft and Perry.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Niamh.]

I love her :laugh:

There was so many great characters in that show, he could make a spin off with a number of them

[rusticgal]

Loved the series....very emotional at times.

I just read that 25 Benches have been donated by Netflix in commemoration of the last series to encourage people to sit and reflect and talk. How lovely...

[Niamh.]

Loved the series....very emotional at times.

I just read that 25 Benches have been donated by Netflix in commemoration of the last series to encourage people to sit and reflect and talk. How lovely...

Oh I saw that too :love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

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"turns out she only wanted me to hold the camcorder....pause...not a problem"

[Niamh.]

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[Crimson Dynamo]

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