# After Life (2019–2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/after-life/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 66/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Ricky Gervais |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 3 (18 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

After Life (2019–2022) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Ricky Gervais, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (66%), Metascore (62/100), IMDb (8.4/10), TMDB fan (82%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

Ricky Gervais on grief divides critics and audiences more sharply than anything else on Netflix — sentimental for some, disarming for many more.

## 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.

## Cast

Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Kerry Godliman, David Bradley, Joe Wilkinson, Tony Way, Diane Morgan, Ashley Jensen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is After Life worth watching?**
Yes — After Life earns a 74% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 66%, Metascore 62/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 82%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). Ricky Gervais on grief divides critics and audiences more sharply than anything else on Netflix — sentimental for some, disarming for many more.

**Is After Life on Prime Video?**
No — After Life is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did After Life come out?**
After Life first aired in 2019 and ran through 2022 (2019–2022). Created by Ricky Gervais; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is After Life on Netflix?**
Yes — After Life is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of After Life are there?**
After Life has 3 seasons across 18 episodes (2019–2022). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch After Life?**
After Life streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch After Life?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, After Life’s 18 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of After Life?**
After Life stars Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Kerry Godliman, David Bradley, Joe Wilkinson, and others. Created by Ricky Gervais.

**How many episodes are in After Life?**
After Life has 18 episodes across 3 seasons (2019–2022).

**What is After Life about?**
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.

**Who created After Life?**
After Life was created by Ricky Gervais. It is a comedy, drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after After Life?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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