Ricky Gervais’ Netflix show After Life recently returned for a second season, but it has yet to be confirmed if it will be picked up for a third round.
In a Periscope Q&A, Gervais said season 3 is not guaranteed. The comedian and actor, who wrote and directed all episodes of After Life, said he has “ideas” of what might happen next. A season 3 would be notable in part because no show Gervais created has gone beyond two seasons. “I don’t know. I have ideas for it. I would love to do a season 3 for the first time,” said Gervais.
The actor said that the response to After Life Season 2 has been incredibly positive so far. If the show continues to get buzzes and eyes, Netflix could pick it up for another season.
“It looks like a storm is going to come down, so if this reaction continues, then yes [we could do a Season 3]Gervais said.
Gervais added that positive feedback to After Life makes additional seasons more difficult, from a creative perspective. If people see After Life as a perfect 10 out of 10 show, then anything less than that for a follow-up series could be seen as a disappointment.
“That’s what goes through my mind too,” said Gervais.
After Life follows the story of a man, Tony (Ricky Gervais), who is dealing with depression after his wife dies of cancer. The show is a rarity as it will make you laugh one moment and cry the next. Season 2 ended in a suspenseful moment, so fans will look forward to a season 3.
Gervais is also known for creating The Office (UK) and Extras, which ran for two seasons. He also wrote and starred in the 2009 comedy The Invention of Lying.