Netflix aired season three of Ricky Gervais's acclaimed series After Life earlier this year, with the comedian and show creator confirming this would be its final outing.
But with the show's huge success, which includes winning Best Comedy for the second year in a row at last night's National Television Awards (October 13), many are wondering if Gervais could be persuaded to change his mind.
Speaking to Digital Spy at the NTAs after the show's win, Gervais said the third season "definitely" was the end for Tony and Tambury.
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"I've never done a third series of anything before," Gervais said.
"I've really loved it. It genuinely was my favourite show. The cast... I cant believe I got them. Genuinely this is a lovely ending, this is an amazing ending [to a show]."
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Gervais had intended to only do two seasons of After Life, like his previous shows, but he explained why he chose to break with tradition for this show.
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"This is the first time I want to do a third series of anything I've ever done. The world's too rich. I don't have to go over old ground," he said. "There's ten characters who could be the lead in something.
"The first [series] was establishing a central character going through the world almost as if it's a video game. Now there's lots of 'meanwhiles'. It's like Springfield [from The Simpsons] or something."
All three seasons of After Life are available to stream on Netflix.
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