Ricky Gervais has hinted that his hit Netflix show After Life may end after the second series and a special... though isn't completely ruling out a third.
The star recently confirmed he had begun work on the second outing of the black comedy, which follows a man contemplating suicide as he grieves for his late wife.
However, that may be virtually the last we see of the show as Gervais has reiterated his preference for less-is-more, and admitted that he does have an idea for a one-off special.
"I do – unless I can get some of the cast to help me write the third series and just sit back and just turn up," the comedian told the Variety European TV Summit.
Gervais also said he was taken aback by the response to the series, revealing: "You suddenly realise everyone is grieving but they don't usually tell a stranger.
"I wasn't expecting that. I didn't think it was the most important thing about the show – for me it was a dramatic device to deliver jokes, drama."
The star spoke about writing the new episodes last month, tweeting a picture of himself holding the first draft of the script.
"Writing is hard. Rewriting is fun. Drinking wine when you've just finished a first draft is f**king great," he said.
And discussing the show's positive reaction, Gervais previously admitted: "It's been insane. And heartwarming. But now I have to make sure the second season is even better so I'll probably have to work much harder than usual. Annoying really."
After Life series one is available on Netflix.
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