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All we’ve got is each other
- Midway, Tony is told the meaning of life (though not in so many words): “All we’ve got is each other. We’ve got to help each other struggle through until we die, and then we’re done. No point in feeling sorry for yourself and making everyone else unhappy, too.”
Apr 23, 2020 · Unlikely Friends. Tony gets better, but no thanks to his psychiatrist. In the sessions, Tony rants about everything that makes him angry and sad, but in the end, he finds it best not to waste his money on it anymore. He also tries drugs, brought to him by Julian, a man who delivers the paper.
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"I'd Rather Live Missing Him Than For Him To Live Missing Me."
Tony finds a true friend in a widower named Anne whom he meets at the graveyard where his wife's headstone is. Their commonality encourages an exchange of stories, memories and lessons. They both speak about their late partners with a great deal of love, which leads Anne to express exactly what her love means. It would be more common to hear people say the opposite of this quote, because no one wants to see their loved one go. But Anne's beautiful phrase proves that the pain she feels is so a...
"You're My Boy."
The superb script of After Life approaches difficult topics with sensitivity but doesn't exclude realism. Ray, Tony's dad, is in the advanced stages of dementia, meaning he struggles to know where he is or who people are, including his son. Tony often got frustrated at the painful questions Ray would asks about Lisa, because Ray thinks she is still alive. But on one visit in season 1, episode 6, Tony asks Ray if Ray recognizes him. A wave of realization washes over Ray's face as he recalls ex...
"They Helped Us When They Could. Now They Can't. He Can't Even Help Himself, So I Do."
After his loss, Tony's zest for life and his patience diminish. His irritation comes close to the boiling point with everyone, even his father, because he forgets that Lisa is no longer alive. So it's no surprise when, in season 1, episode 2, he questions how Emma, Ray's nurse, finds the sanity to carry out her duties. Emma gives a clear explanation to the reason she does her job. There's more to her employment than to pay the bills. Emma evidently believes that it is her responsibility to be...
"We Didn't Want The Night To End. Now I Drink 'Cause I Want The Night To End."
Tony often shares the things that were most important to him in his relationship. Whether it's to give advice, make someone laugh or just exchange stories, Lisa is always at the forefront of his mind. For Tony and his late wife, it was their mutual companionship that meant the most. RELATED: 10 Tear-Jerking Moments From Season 1 Of After Life While sitting with Julian, a drug user, in season 1, episode 4, Tony explains that their version of partying was simply to sit together with the dog and...
"It'll Make My Year."
In After Life, the Tambury Gazette covers local storiestold by the town's residents. The weird and wacky accounts include a woman who makes rice pudding using her breast milk and a man who found a stain on his wall that resembles actor Kenneth Branagh. As trivial as these stories may be, it's still a struggle for Brian to get an article about himself in the Gazette. He remained persistent and eventually, in season 1, episode 5, Tony gave in to Brian's pleas agrees to visit Brian's home to fin...
"It Might Be Nice To Have A Challenge Again."
Paul, the owner of Tambury Gazette and its building, is the bearer of bad news in season 2, episode 4. He reveals that the paper is failing too badly for him to justify keeping it open. The news devastates Sandy, as it's the only place she's ever enjoyed working. Tony vows to work hard to keep it open, but first he speaks to Paul about the situation. He says that his colleagues are good people who have saved his life, and he would like to help them in some way. Paul's agreement to keep the pa...
"Please Tell Me You're OK."
The improbable relationships Tony forms throughout his journey of grief include a friendship with a sex worker, Roxy. They meet through their mutual acquaintance, Julian. They each learn there is more to the other than they initially thought. Tony's bluntness doesn't push Roxy away, perhaps because he redeems himself with not judging her for the work she does. She grows increasingly concerned about his well-being and checks in on him in season 2, episode 6, after he loses his father. Sitting...
Jan 21, 2020 · Thankfully, the season one finale showed us there was hope for Tony and a second season is on its way this year. But before we check out what Tony and his friends are up to in the show's sophomore season, let's take a look at 10 of Tony's biggest mistakes.
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May 18, 2020 · ”I’d Rather Be Nowhere With Her Than Somewhere Without Her.” In the first season, Matt tries convincing Tony to start dating again. Perhaps finding someone new would pull him out of his depression and finally get him to see the good in life again. Tony didn’t take this well, of course. 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Netflix’s After Life (Season 1)
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Mar 8, 2019 · After Life follows Tony, whose life is turned upside down after his wife dies from breast cancer. He contemplates suicide, but instead decides to live long enough to punish the world for his wife's death by saying and doing whatever he wants.
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Mar 8, 2019 · After Life Episode 6, the final chapter of the series, sees Tony going full circle and finally accepting his position in the world in a heartwarming ending. This recap of After Life Episode 6 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words.
