After Life Season 3 Ending Explained 

One of the best scenes is when he tells the girl his Wife's at home.......The moment he works it all out.... Kindness to others

I cried my heart out. In the last scene, first, his aging dog disappears then it's him walking alone and he disappears. Maybe I'm just morbid but I read into it as the dog died first, after all, she was getting old, and then sometime later after being alone in life for a while, he died. Either way, amazing series... but it did break my heart. So well done. I'd expect nothing less from someone as genius as Gervais.

I’m a mess. Just binge watched #Afterlife3. Ricky Gervais has done it again. Utter genius writing. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry. And what a finale. This show is going to change a lot of peoples lives. Amazing.

55 years old, got a job, a wife, a son, a dog, a home and... I am crying while watching for 90% of the show. Thank you mr Gervais.

Just watched season 3 ...absolutely genius ..I've loved this show from the first ever episode ,one of the few shows where you laugh and cry at the same time ,just a pity that's it over now ..can't wait to see what he brings us next ..thank you Ricky

Such a good ending, the feel in the last 5 minutes builds up into these little tiny moments almost frozen in time … then he walks off symbolically

I just binge watched Afterlife season 3 with my husband. We both realized just how lucky we are. We are soulmates, we love the same music, we love to travel, we love to try anything new. And we both realize just how lost we would be without the other. While I'm sad the show won't continue, I realize why it can't go on. Once he has the Apiphany of why he can't go on being sad, and mean and angry, he's where his deceased wife wanted him to be. He's in a place where making other people happy is the most important thing and if he doesn't find another special person to help him carry on with his life, that's okay. He knows what he's supposed to do, he has purpose in his life. It always makes me sad to think that there are people who don't believe there's something after this. After losing my entire family in the last five years, I have to believe there's something more to look forward to.

I haven't cried in years, I needed this. thank you Ricky. All of the characters are a part of me and I'm sitting here writing this with my dog watching over me, a dog that also saved my life. ❤

I am in the before stage of Ricky’s character. My girlfriend has a terminal cancer and am trying to prepare for the inevitable. The first two seasons have helped, I’ll watch the latest today. #AfterLife3

That last scene was so moving, it really stuck with me. It's very sad and moving.

I was literally saying, "at least the dog didn't die" as it fades from the timeline.

The end scene where he is walking away; I felt this was showing us that within the year he would lose his dog and then he would pass away too. The trees start off with green leaves as it appears to be Spring or Summer time when the fair is on, then the leaves go brown at the end and fall as if to tell us it was Autumn when he passes away.

Not only did the finale tug at my heart strings, it ripped them out.

I just finished season 3....I'm a mess now. It only took me 2 days to binge watch the whole series. I loved it so much

Shame Sandy wasn't in season 3 would have been nice to see the end of her story.

When Tony cooked for his sex worker friend and she commented on how awful it tasted. "That's the worst taste I've had in my mouth so far...and it's been a busy day." I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard...damn, that was funny. Binge watched all three seasons - absolutely loved it all. Alternated beween laughing and crying throughout.

What an incredible show. The ending was beautiful.

This show...a friend suggested it to me recently, so I took a look, not knowing too many details of the story. Just finished the final episode. It's been a long time since I've been so deeply affected and touched by a tv show or movie. My wife of 27 years died a little over a year ago and my (our) dog is laying on the couch next to me as I write this. Thank you, Ricky, for this gift.

Thank you , lost my dear mum and dad recently and seem to be surrounded by close friends and family passing . Life can be very cruel but what this show does fantastically is that life does go on and it’s about being good and loving to one another, angels do walk among us. Thank you Tony x

Brilliant show, loved all 3 seasons, and the ending. There are mixed views around the ending and if Tony committed suicide etc. My interpretation is Tony lived on longer after the end scene, for how long we never know but from the changing seasons and fading out I believe Brandy died maybe not too long after of old age, as we saw she naturally aged during the course of the show. Tony then fading out later along with autumn colours suggests he lived on longer before again naturally dying at some point. Remember the scene on the bench between Paul and Anne, when they both quote Robert Frost with 'life goes on' The fading out end scene with each character fading at different times feels very much like it's saying life goes on. He probably never got over Lisa but come to terms with grief of sorts and realising that 'life goes on' He wanted to be kinder in life and did so in many ways to his various friends and people he met. Visiting the children's hospice gave him purpose and I am sure Tony would have kept to his word to visit everyday. Interpreting the part where Lenny looks at the photo oddly he took of Tony at the end. I like to think it was perhaps somehow slightly distorted with maybe angel wings of sorts in the picture he saw on the camera. Like from the conversation Anne had with Tony about the work of angels in real life form. Rather than it being a blank picture without Tony in it to suggest suicide etc. Personally just my own thoughts. Either way, a great show, acting, thought provoking, comedy gold and sadness rolled into one, great support characters/cast as with all Ricky Gervais shows.

A lot of series tend to end on a disappointment however this series was brilliant from start to finish. The ending was beautiful and so emotional. A perfect end to a brilliant series.

I decided to watch all three seasons again and I catch little bits of wisdom in each episode. My wife died of breast cancer in August of 2017 and I have never watched a program that felt so much like it spoke to me personally. Ricky Gervais is a genius. I break down every time I watch this show. Thank God for the bloopers on RU-vid else this might Be too heavy.

I just binged watched the entire 3rd season today. Its a brilliant show. Bravo.

This broke me! I recommend the film “The Invention of Lying” if you enjoyed “Afterlife’”. Ricky you are my angel, too.

Everyone is talking about suicide. But I like to think that he fades away because his work as an angel is done. First there is Lisa and the dog (also angels) who encourages him to go on and do his good work. So they fade away first. And when he looks at the fair he knows his work is done. Everyone he 'touched' is happy, so he can now 'fade away' to because he finally found and fulfilled his purpose. I know it's corny, but I like that explanation better.

I was watching this with my new girlfriend and she already knew I cry at films and programmes but this was the first time I cried in front of her and she never realised until then how much I cry at things like this. If you don’t even shed a tear at the final episode then you’re a robot. Beautifully written, I loved every second captured.

I genuinely thought, and still do a little, that tony killed himself. Why did Lenny give such a weird look at tony after taking the picture?

It's been such a beautiful Friday. I watched all of #AfterLife3 ...Still trying to find words to describe how perfect it was...then went out to work and saw this glorious sky. It's been lovely to step out of the gloom for a day. Thank you @rickygervais and Mother Nature! ❤

I was hoping for Tony to get together with Emma. But knowing Ricky I was quite certain he wasn’t going to opt for the typical Hollywood ending. I really liked the ending. He liked Emma a lot, but it wouldn’t be fair if he kept her on the hook forever. There is a lot of love in letting go as well. And Lisa was his one and only true love, some people just don’t want to find someone else after a loss, which is totally fine. The fact that his dog died first, and that Tony walked on a bit by himself made me realize he didn’t kill himself, not even when his dog died. He went on to do good. He see him frequently going to the children’s hospital, helping his friends and loved ones. And enjoying his talks with Anne. This story about loss hit me harder than I could ever have imagined. Having lost literally everyone I have ever cared for, including my two kids. Who haven’t died but who have been cunningly taken from me. I never felt so many similarities as to Tony. I just watched the entire 3 seasons in one sitting again.

The ending of after life this show is a masterpiece that I will watch over and over again really represents the reality of grief will cherish the show for everSmiling face with tear #AfterLife3

I rewatched this show 3 times in a row. After my dog died, I needed something to make me feel better, and this show helped a lot.😊

I thought from the lady at the grave saying angels don't live in heaven, they live on earth. His wife was his angel, paying off the mortgage and taking out life insurance. The dog was also his angel, getting him over the death of his wife. Finally he was an angel sorting everyone out

I was so disappointed that Roxy WAS NOT season 3 !!?

I've never watched a series in full in 46 years. I watched the first series of this, enjoyed it but then left it at that. Then a week ago with nothing to watch I was series 2 episode 1 and then completed the rest that night, then straight onto series 3 a couple days after. I'll probably never do another series for as long as I live but I'm glad I did this one. I don't think anything will live up to the emotions that this put me through, destroyed me at the end even though he looks content that so many lives have finally fell into place. I was never a lover of R.G til this. Joni Mitchell at the end was pure genius, and the soundtrack as a whole immense.

Ricky is a genius. I just watched the last episode. I am a mess.

I looked forward to this season for so long as a huge fan of the first two seasons - watched all episodes four times. I can't think of a comedy series that has made me laugh and (especially) cry so much. After four episodes of season three, I was really enjoying it but thought it was the weakest of the three seasons. And then episode five was right up there before episode six knocked it out of the park. I blubbed like a baby the whole episode. Possibly the best episode of the three seasons. But why the hell didn't we see Roxy? My one real regret.

A brilliant show. I never watch tv, but I binged this show in 3days...alot of good writing and life lessons to be had here... Gervais is a talented writer and actor, I'm glad I got to witness his talent.

You could take the ending both ways, his mate taking the photo looked concerned then when he disappeared it seemed to construe him maybe leaving permanently. I loved that his wife appeared but upset when he and the dog disappeared. Either way I really liked how it all came together and he resigned himself to being on his own

I loved this show, though most of it hit very close to home. I'm 60 now, and all I have left, are my two little dogs. They've been my angels, and I fear they deserved better than me, but it is what it is. They keep me from falling over the cliff, and force me to get out of bed every morning. We're all old and gray now, and I know that before too long, they will be gone. My only hope now is that I live one minute longer than the last of them.

I think the dog and his routine helped him keep living and the end suggest he lived life but never found a way to love beyond Lisa. The time seems to pass a season but is it years or months I don't know but he walks through life and passes just like his dog, and just like Lisa.

I don’t think this was Ricky’s finest work but overall the poignancy in how he portrayed his emotions was exceptional. I would love to see him in a few more serious roles as albeit his gift for comedy is second to none , he possesses exceptional empathetic skills to emerge us completely into a character which is a rare talent.

Afterlife. I happen to believe that this is the true Ricky Gervais masterpiece. Everything about this series is truly brilliant. The assembled characters, the clips of Lisa and the struggle with grief and acceptance. To be able to mix comedy with such deep subject matter is something only a gifted writer could do. The show has ended on a very meaningful tone but I’ll definitely miss it. There are many beautiful moments but in series 2 episode 2? When he sees Lisa, having lost he hair, and tells he she “never looked as beautiful “ I thought that was brilliant and set the standard for how afterlife can go places most comedy shows can’t. Maybe I’m wrong calling this a comedy but there was many things that caused uncontrollable laughter. It’s been great watching and although the end has come I will always consider this to be a timeless and beautiful series

The way I see it, tony goes upstairs and shows him and his dog sleeping... after that it seems kind of weird everything all of the sudden seems to be perfect when it never was. Also remember when he says if the boy lives so does he, the look from kenny when he looks at the picture.I think tony never woke up and that is his after life, where everyone he cares about are happy.

No show has ever made me cry and feel so emotional before

just GENIUS office and extras ... forget it this is his ultimate work of art laugh and cry at the same time GENIUS

I like how the trees turn to autumn meaning his in the autumn of his life. Spring passed with his wife, then summer with the dog and as autumn comes he passes away. Leaves falling to make way for new leaves, a throw back to the ride metaphor he used earlier.

At the end for split second when his friend took his photo and looked up at him in that way …I thought Tony was ghost/Angel the whole time lol …that would have been a twist I never saw coming if it was the case haha ….but it wasn’t 😂

The best show I have ever watched, brilliant writing

Just brilliant! Such depth of grief and the absurdity of life. What a talent Ricky is. I've just watched series 3, and now the outakes, which has made it even funnier. Congratulations on an excellent study of true grief and love.

This was such a beautiful, funny, quirky, and at times, sad show!!! I am really going to miss this amazing show💕💕💕

If you liked this watch “Derek” it’s by RG and is also genius

When he saluted to his friend he saluted back and smiled but then looked concerned like it might be the last time he will see him?

I was in tears at the end of this show….. I’m a 35 year old guy…. I like MMA…. Man stuff… so glad my son was not sitting beside me. I blubbed like a little girl.

Ricky Gervais is a fantastic creator. He takes you on a journey. This series was well done. You will smile, you will laugh and you will cry!!!

I absolutely love this show. It brings out a lot of emotions and I wish there was more. But thankfully he was wise to keep it short and the ending was perfect. Highly recommend you watch it.

The greatest talent this country has produced in the last 50 years in my opinion. Very perceptive guy

I watched 1 season per day and I just wrapped up season 3 and I have to say I wish we have more!! What a truly moving series♡ Perfect ending and I'm happy for everyone. They all deserve a happy ending ♡

never seen a show so fucking wholesome.. absolutely brilliant

rickey is me with my old dog crying all the way , except i have no friends or money

I suppose I'm echoing what some have said here already, but at first the scene of Tony walking with the apparition of Lisa is meant to spark the idea that he killed himself. But then it morphs.. the colors of the trees change and his dog disappears, indicating that he lived on through the "autumn of life". Brilliant in that they kind of get both, the feeling that he killed himself, but also that he didn't. Nice work Ricky! We had to put our kitty Winx down last Sat (liver/kidney disease), so needless to say.. eh hem, yea ❤

I lost my grandma last year cause of COVID and this show made me cry ALOT. At the end I felt a bit of closure as well

It was the best of British television and something we have been missing in this country for a long time since the PC brigade took over the media.... Thanks to Ricky.

its clear, once his dog dies (he was old) he commited suicide. He finally was in peace. it is a very beautiful serie!

Very rare a finale does justice and appease the fans in such numbers, been great from the start right to the end, no outlandish cliffhangers, from filming to music just brilliant all round 👏 👏 👏

Maybe I've got a bleak outlook on it. But the way Tony seems to be so content with all his friends happy seemed to me like it is a final stand often (and in my own experience with those who have) . It doesn't seem to be that life goes on and eventually we all pass, but in that last moment that look of concern in lenny's face is like a realisation that Tony has gone to commit suicide and seeing Tony with Lisa in that end scene makes me feel like he did...

The last scene absolutely ended me, I cried, silently, but I did

Thank you Ricky Gervais for this beautifull honest work of writing. Im a animal lover as you. All 3 sesons hits me stright in my heart. You are a honest true too youtselvs. Im a big fan from norway! Thank you!

One of the best programs ever. RG is a genius.

I see the ending as a way of saying that Tony is indeed an angel but, as explained by his grave-side companion, one that is alive. Hence the final scene is the only non-literal moment of the whole show. It represents what we all know what angels do at the end of a film (they move on and go back to heaven) but this time it is telling us that Tony moves on to his heaven; that is just a happier life.

Everything Ricky does turns "Golden" I am addicted to Anything Gervais!!! Who ever is reading this do yourself a favor and watch "Derek" also a Ricky Gem!!!

Ricky Gervais is truly, an absolute genius… the whole series is absolute perfection 🙏

The scene where the kid asks him if he believes in heaven, I felt it was sort of meta, I thought it was touching to see Ricky basically saying hes an atheist but hes not a psychopath who would just lash out on a dying kid I dont believe in god either, so I connected with that, the lesson there being: we should all be kind to eachother first of all, no matter what Id say I liked the show in general, comedy didnt always hit for me, same with some characters But the last episode was sooo good, beautifully done

I havent cried for a long time. I dont usually cry. I tried to hold my tears in first season. But when the last episode of season 2 came the ending hit me hard and I burst out in tears. One of the best shows on life. ❤

I have to say, the conclusion was very heartfelt, I kind of teared up. It was a hopeful ending

When his friend looks at the photo he realizes that's nobody at the picture. So or its Tonys ghost or its just Tony's goodbye dream with all happy endings. Or maybe it's hes future life? Anyway, Ive cried ;)

💯🩷.. 'Just as life is'.. I laughed, cried & loved every minute of it❣️

Soooooo much dust in my house when I watch this show.

GREAT!! series! Thank you Ricky and entire cast! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼BRAVO! love love love it all 😃

Just sad the series has ended it was amazing Ricky is a fantastic actor and his love for animals is so warming would watch it all again tears and all

Brilliant, sad, Heartbreaking, funny, but i cried like a baby, at the End and in the children hospice, dont mind admitting it, loved all three seasons, well done ricky and cast absolutely amazing show. Will truly miss this show.

Just brilliant!

I want to think one day they all were together somewhere. I like how they faded one by one. He would NEVER leave the dog and he said in many interviews, he does not die so I felt it safe to watch. ; ) That would have gutted me for sure

I don’t know how he understands what it’s like to lose your best friend and marriage mate but being a widow and losing my best friend and husband after 36 years to cancer it’s 100% accurate! Sad/funny and definitely hard to watch because it hits so close to home.

I'm sad the show is over I really did like it a lot I laughed a lot but also cried .I love Rickie he is brilliant in all he does❤🇬🇧❤🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

I love dogs!! I cried like a baby when the dog disappeared at the end.

I was never a fan of his but seriously, how could I not be one now after watching this amazing series!

Aww I love Brandy... It's been a blast, Ricky! Thank you

more than tony and his dog, the way the other characters found something in the end is what surprises me. the ending was ok for me. but the way he wrote the other peoples stories thats what i find truly uplifting because in the end its like everyone has a reason to be alive. hois was obviously to find that caring is a superpower and it made hi happy making others happy which he did not realise.

I missed the shrink in the last season

Fantastic show✌️👍

my interpretation of the end scene (amateur writer here) is a metaphysical one. The field he is walking through is a green pasture that is his life, eventually his dog passes over followed by himself and in the final moments of his his life in this world his wife is there by his side. Holding his handing as he is ushered into the next world.

The ending showed Ricky vanishing during Autumn, the care house was called Autumnal Leaves. Could it be that he lived his last days in there?

Crying last night, for sure. Wether he committed suicide, or lived out his life, sad that he seemed to do it alone.

Just finished Season 3. Have put it off as I knew it was going to END end. I just love Ricky Gervais and the series with Gervais at the wheel was incredible. I am sad that the series ended. The bittersweet possibility of loved ones reconnecting in the afterlife is so promising. (How did Gervais say farewell to that wonderful dog when filming ended??).

computer generated speech is annoying as hell

Just Brilliant Ricky! Such a powerful finish.

İt just fucked me up, i am fucking done, never cried this much in my entire fucking life

My dog saved my life.

Ssshhh Its started #Afterlife3 wherever you are watching it, and whoever you are with, enjoy the ride…

Such a great show