The Ricky Gervais netflix show After Life is not good. I'm sorry, I know it's massively popular but I think it has serious issues with character, plot, repetitive jokes, a lack of depth, and some worrying messages about grief and obviously about therapy. Whilst I like some of Ricky Gervais work, After Life was not an enjoyable watch, so I thought to make a videoessay giving analysis as to what went wrong. Another addition to my Analysis of a Trainwreck series.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:36 Character
08:02 Plot
10:46 The Message

Music (in order)
Josh Furey - Circles
Dekobe - Home
L'indecis - Yoru
Nujabes - Beyond
Leavv - One Day We Will
Dekobe - Winter Train
Nymano - Departure

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