After Life – Mögöttem az élet

Ricky Gervais is a genius... And I don't just mean his attention to detail in the dialogues, which hit you deeply in the most sensitive spots, but also his acting talent. I never realized it before, but especially the performances in the later episodes of the second season completely blew me away; you’d almost believe in some moments that it’s not acting but rather a documentary. Otherwise, this creator has managed to blend the comedic side, brimming with that famous British dry humor (the Postman, who drove me to the brink of laughter with his visits to Tony’s house, was probably the most entertaining), with moments that will make you shed crocodile tears, I guarantee it. The second season focuses mainly on Tony and his journey towards coming to terms with himself as he tries to be increasingly kinder to those around him. As a viewer, I also took away a solid number of lessons, which hasn’t happened to me in the realm of cinema for a long time. And the final five minutes? One word: TEAR-JERKER. I’m already looking forward to the third season. This gem deserves it. I give it 86%. (2020.09.15)

So, I’ve finally finished this TV trilogy! I have to say that Ricky Gervais has created something that will resonate with me for a long time. Stories about ordinary people set in a rural English town might not sound very enticing at first, but the perfect blend of genres and the outstanding performance by the lead, Tony, convinced me that I’ve struck gold here! The third season continues in the same vein as the previous two, mixing scenes full of joy and incredibly funny situations with moments that emotionally tore me to pieces. The final episode, in particular, was so moving that not a single eye stayed dry. And although it might not be to everyone’s taste, which I completely understand, the creators wrapped up this project in the best way possible. Thank you so much, Ricky! I’m sure I’ll return to After Life at some point in the future :) For me, the third season gets 9/10. (2022.02.06)