Wilbur ★ Posted April 26, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 26, 2020 I am a Ricky Gervais fan so I find it a very good series. It is a fictional comedy but it addresses a dark topic. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars. Too close to home @Scrapr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted April 26, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 26, 2020 I watched the first season, have not watched the second yet. His series 'Derek' is my favorite of his 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted April 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Zephyr said: I watched the first season, have not watched the second yet. His series 'Derek' is my favorite of his Derek was awesome but frustrating to watch for me. Chaotic is how I would describe it. Excellent acting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted April 26, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 26, 2020 50 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Derek was awesome but frustrating to watch for me. Chaotic is how I would describe it. Excellent acting though. It endeared itself to me over time. It is a hard show to describe to people who have never watched it because it is rarely laugh out loud funny but it had light moments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted April 26, 2020 Just now, Zephyr said: It endeared itself to me over time. It is a hard show to describe to people who have never watched it because it is rarely laugh out loud funny but it had light moments Absolutely but it touches on the value, or lack thereof, we place on aging and handicapped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 26, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 26, 2020 Ricky Gervais has to be one of the most polarising figures ever. I personally like his smirkiness but my wife doesn't like him even though she loves the American Office. The Office was obviously a work of genius. I loved watching some clips from him hosting the Golden Globes. My favourite line was something like "I've hosted the Globes SEVEN times". Can you believe they keep asking me back? This was of course said after some extremely snarky comment. So based on that I'll definitely have to check it oot - thanks Wilbur (and Zephyr)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted April 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Ricky Gervais has to be one of the most polarising figures ever. I personally like his smirkiness but my wife doesn't like him even though she loves the American Office. The Office was obviously a work of genius. I loved watching some clips from him hosting the Golden Globes. My favourite line was something like "I've hosted the Globes SEVEN times". Can you believe they keep asking me back? This was of course said after some extremely snarky comment. So based on that I'll definitely have to check it oot - thanks Wilbur (and Zephyr)! After Life character is similar to Gervais normal but I like it. Derek is completely different and it takes about 20 seconds to forget it is Gervais. Brilliant acting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted April 26, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 26, 2020 I watched the first season and liked it. Thanks for the heads up on season 2. I may have to rewatch be season 1 as it's been a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onbike1939 Posted April 27, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 27, 2020 I've just finished the second series and thought it brilliant. A bit painful to watch at times as it does seem to mirror life only too well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 27, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 27, 2020 I can’t do net flicks because of my crap spensive internet but my internet is good enough for you tube. Here’s my favorite version of Afterlife. This was at the fringe festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 10, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 10, 2020 Watching S1:E1. I like the dog. And the dull guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 10, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 10, 2020 I watched the first two of season 2 last night. It is a good show. Him interviewing the 100 year old woman was fantastic 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 10, 2020 Share #13 Posted May 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Zephyr said: I watched the first two of season 2 last night. It is a good show. Him interviewing the 100 year old woman was fantastic I like the direction it is going after the third episode or so. I am disappointed that I am the only one in my fambly who appreciates Gervais, even though my fambly all loves The Office. Speaking of which, they really love the office podcast with Jenna Fischer and Angela, who are apparently good friends IRL. Has to be hard to picture the actress whatever her name is as a nice person after her portrayal of wicked Angela. I’ll probably like that podcast because I always like hearing the backstory. I really miss those director’s commentaries that came on DVD’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted May 10, 2020 Share #14 Posted May 10, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 8:45 PM, Wilbur said: I give it a 4 out of 5 stars. Based upon your recommendation, I'm going to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 16, 2020 Share #15 Posted May 16, 2020 Just finished Season 2. So now I am hooked with nowhere to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 16, 2020 Share #16 Posted May 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Just finished Season 2. So now I am hooked with nowhere to go. Typical British season of 6 episodes. If you have not watched it, check out Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 16, 2020 Share #17 Posted May 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Zephyr said: Typical British season of 6 episodes. If you have not watched it, check out Derek Thanks, I'll do that. It was surprising to see Gervais in this role. Very enjoyable though. I still like the dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted May 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Thanks, I'll do that. It was surprising to see Gervais in this role. Very enjoyable though. I still like the dog. Derek is a complete departure for character. I forgot it was Gervais in one episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 16, 2020 Share #19 Posted May 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Derek is a complete departure for character. I forgot it was Gervais in one episode. From the trailer looks like some of the same actors as After Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted May 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: From the trailer looks like some of the same actors as After Life. Yeah, pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted May 16, 2020 Share #21 Posted May 16, 2020 Finished season 1 last night. I like it a lot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 17, 2020 Share #22 Posted May 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Goat Geddah said: Finished season 1 last night. I like it a lot. At times it feels like a Hallmark movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 17, 2020 Share #23 Posted May 17, 2020 Watched the first few episodes of Derek last night. It is a little slow starting but I’ll hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 23, 2020 Share #24 Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 9:06 AM, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Watched the first few episodes of Derek last night. It is a little slow starting but I’ll hang in there. Ok, after a few more episodes it has totally grown on me. I’ll have to research it more. Gervais is becoming my new Mel Brooks or Leslie Nielsen tv/ movie favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 23, 2020 Share #25 Posted May 23, 2020 It looks like Gervais had only minimal involvement with the American series. He only co-wrote the pilot and one other episode, The Convict. But as one of many executive producers I am not sure how much involvement he had. I need to watch the British series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 30, 2020 Share #26 Posted May 30, 2020 In Derek, I had just come to appreciate Doug and poof, he was gone. But they developed his replacement nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 14, 2020 Share #27 Posted June 14, 2020 So Derek was a short series-two seasons plus a special episode to finish it up. It definitely felt anti-climactic the way it ended. I had mixed feelings. It was enjoyable enough to watch but it just sort of ended with not a lot of development, leaving me pretty unsatisfied. Oh well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 23, 2022 Share #28 Posted January 23, 2022 Bump for the end of After Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 23, 2022 Share #29 Posted January 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Bump for the end of After Life. Watched some new episodes last night. Only three to go, and it is about at the bottom of the abyss right now for a few characters. We'll see how the pendulum swings (or doesn't). I do wonder what prompted Gervais to go to the dark areas like this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 23, 2022 Share #30 Posted January 23, 2022 Just now, Razors Edge said: Watched some new episodes last night. Only three to go, and it is about at the bottom of the abyss right now for a few characters. We'll see how the pendulum swings (or doesn't). I do wonder what prompted Gervais to go to the dark areas like this show. I wonder what he has on tap next for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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