There is a lot to like about this series. Any fan of Ricky Gervais will struggle to at least not be entertained by it. Self indulgent? Yes, a little. A touch repetitive? Maybe. But it's hard to ignore the brilliance of the writing, the emotion and as with all his projects the brilliant supporting cast. Series 1 struck a great balance of humour, reflection and emotion. Series 2 however became almost desperately sad in places, dominating the viewing experience to its detriment. Series 3 sees the balance return but is perhaps a touch short on story. That said, the short episodes of just under 30mins work well in a world where everything is an hour long. It will undoubtedly be considered a classic piece of small screen entertainment and it would be hard for anyone not to feel a little moved by it and not recommend it.
Review of After Life
