Watching British actor Ricky Gervais mope around in his English flat as he views the final moments of his deceased wife was just what I needed from After Life. What drew me in the most was how the actor manages to find comedy in the madness. Also, the messaging in this Netflix Original Series is incredible.
Despite his battle with depression and suicide, the main character continues to move forward from his love’s death.
Losing Someone You Love
Death is never easy, but when you lose someone close, you’ll see a dim in your shine. Although others try to understand your pain, they can’t seem to make things better.
Sharing the pain with others is one way to cope, and the
He becomes friends with a junkie, a sex worker and even works on improving his relationship with colleagues.
“Good people do things for other people.” #AfterLife pic.twitter.com/JyFtdgDS6w
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 30, 2019
Learning To Accept Change
Knowing that you won’t see a person anymore can make you feel hurt and alone. In the show, the protagonist learns that there’s more to life than what he knows. By accepting the changes he is allowing positive influences into his life.
Throughout the first season, you notice a change in his demeanor as he runs into people who change his perception on life. Fortunately, it wasn’t too late to change his negative attitude. Depression slowly begins to fade as he welcomes more people into his life and heart.
For more on this must-see Netflix Original Series, head over to Twitter and follow #AfterLife to see what others have to say about it.
#AfterLife trailer, coming to @netflix around the world March 8th. pic.twitter.com/ZUkrcin4fP
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 22, 2019
19 responses to “‘After Life’ Finds Joy In Moments Of Despair”
I haven’t seen this series before. I’ll have to check it out because I’m always looking for new Netflix shows to watch.
I was just talking to my husband about this the other day. I definitely want to make it a point to see this.
I’ll have to watch this. I’ve always liked Ricky Gervais. This sounds like a show I’d enjoy. I’ll probably tear up, but that’s okay!
i haven’t heard of this but i may try and watch it on netflix if i have time- i love the part of accepting change bc thats a difficult thing to do for many of us! thanks for sharing this!
This one intrigues me, but I will have to watch it alone. My family isn’t good with dramas.
Here is something everyone should take the time to watch. This has happened in all our lives or will happen.
That looks like something that everybody might need to see you at some point in your life. When you lose somebody it is always going to be hard. When you feel like you’re not alone it definitely helps.
Sounds like a heart-warming, loving show. We’ve all had to deal with the loss of a loved one. It’s how we go on that matters.
I have a Netflix subscription, but I have not seen this show advertised. I will check it out. It looks like a good one to see.
I hadn’t heard of this Netflix series before now. Thank you for putting it on my radar. It looks like something that’s definitely worth watching!