This show is offensively underrated. An entire series about how being kind to others is the key to true happiness and you hear nothing about it. It should be talked about and celebrated.
I was doing my best not to cry but water was literally leaking out my eyes a good 6 to 8 drops but watching it a second time over didn’t help lol. I had a dog pass away two years ago exact situation. Knowing you gave them the best just like the doctor said is important. I’m gonna go watch this show now.
ive never cried harder than when putting my best friend down...and it happens roughly every 10-12 years...i swear ive been scarred permanently by each one. saying 'good boy' over and over again, petting and holding him/her and not breaking eye contact - looking into his/her soul with all the love in my heart - until its clear that the lights have gone out...thats the least you can do when you say goodbye to a soul that's shown you nothing but unconditional love for life.
THE most underrated series EVER. This is one of the best episodes in a TV series ever, a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughing to crying and laughing and crying again in just 20 minutes. Ricky Gervais is a BRILLIANT writer, director and actor.
I was literally bawling my eyes out 😢😢😭😭 it was the saddest scene in Derek. The vet was amazing as well. He was really patient and understanding. I lost my dog last year and I’m still not over it. Dogs are such an important part of life. They show so much more compassion and love than humans. They don’t judge. They just love you unconditionally. 😍😍😢😢🥲
Gervais is not just an extremely talented but also a very sensitive and responsible actor, portraying disadvantaged people. Such an unforgettable show.
My grandmother had intellectual disability & very likely autism too, and she lived a long time in care facilities. My uncle and my 6yo child have autism & developmental delays too, and I love Derek. The show & Ricky Gervais are in no way offensive. I feel the show's writing & performances are responsible, sensitive & an accurate representation of people with disabilities, the people who care for & support them, and the communities they live in. There's plenty of humour in my family & the circles we move in - it's nice to see it reflected in this show.
My dad is an ex paratrooper. And even today hes the toughest guy i know. Nothing bothers him or scares him. He's always got a smile, but putting our family dog down duke broke him. The first time iv ever seen him cry . He sat in the car just looking at him in the rear view mirror before going in . He told me its the hardest thing he's ever had to do. They are not pets they are family and best freinds.
I had to put my 18 year old cat to sleep last December. I was 40 but cried like a 4 year old. I just cried like it was that morning again for the first time. I swear those are real tears that Ricky is giving us.
I have to say that in my almost 70 years this series is the finest work I have ever seen. The script, acting , and portrayals of the different personas is nothing short of genius. To make a series that is both incredibly funny and also heart wrenching my poignant at the same time is brilliant. Ricky gervais in my opinion is the greatest talent to come along in a long time. A masterpiece.
That look of compassion, love and concern Kev gives Derek at 5.26 and then the little pat on the arm as a sign of thank you, if that doesn't get you, nothing will.
I have been and seen a lot of shit, but the day that really broke me to a fundamental level, was the day my dog died. This scene breaks my heart, top notch for the writers and actors for capturing it so beautifully.
My dog is 2 years old, young and bouncy and without a care in the world. Stuff like this reminds me to cherish each moment NOW, so I give him extra hugs and treats while I still can. That way, when he does close his eyes for the last time, it will be with a smile on his muzzle for a life well lived. It's my job to do at least that much for my good little boy.
IF the vet hadn't said what he did, I don't know if i'd have been able to handle this. That small bit of comfort means a lot. That scene was harder to take than I thought.
Last night we did just this. Poor dog gave us so much more than he asked of us in his 12 years. Hardest decision we've ever had to make, but the kindest one for our dear boy Georg. 😢❤🐕 I hope we gave him a lifetime of fun. This clip is gutting and perfect. Bravo Mr Gervais.
I rarely get emotional watching tv or films, but find myself crying during almost every episode of Derek! And this one... just broke me! 😭 Gervais is a huge talent, not only for the hilarious stuff, but for the touching heartfelt scenes that move you from laughter to tears and back again. He is a total genius imo 😊👏🏼💖
I owned a shop next door to a vets - every day you would see people traumatised by the loss of their pets. The loss of my dog was the most upsetting thing in my childhood, I understood how they felt. This is an outstanding clip and I knew Gervias, known for his love of animals, would nail it.
How can the same person make people laugh so hard and also have the ability to make those same people cry so hard? Ricky Gervais said after the event, "I knew I had to do this in one take" because he wouldn't have been able to do it again. He's a dog owner and has probably been through this in real life.
My grandmother had intellectual disability & very likely autism too, and she lived a long time in care facilities. My uncle and my 6yo child have autism & developmental delays too, and I love Derek. The show & Ricky Gervais are in no way offensive. I feel the show's writing & performances are responsible, sensitive & an accurate representation of people with disabilities, the people who care for & support them, and the communities they live in. There's plenty of humour in my family & the circles we move in - it's nice to see it reflected in this show.
Had to do this three times to my beloved dogs.....heartbreaking dosn't even come close to how I felt and still think about them every day....I know Ricky really loves dogs. All good folk do...
I couldn't take it back then man because we have lost our dog a couple weeks prior to watching this and it was so fucking hard scene to watch I nearly sent *one* up my nose. 🤯 Fuck you Ricky, you evil genius, you always shatter me to pieces. 😅 Every time I pet my dog or any dog on the belly I still have bloody Derek in front on my eyes.
One of the first things I watched after I lost my dog. Absolutely brilliant and so cathartic the entire show is a hidden gem Gervais is probably one of the greatest writers of our generation.
I had to put my 14 year old dog (best friend) down yesterday. This show always gave me a sense of comfort, and rewatching this scene has done that once again with a bucket of tears.
Every time I think, "I should rewatch Derek!" I'm only thinking of the comfy setting and the funny bits... I always forget that every single episode somehow has the power to make you appreciate your life several times over. Best show ever. Everyone needs to see this.
I watched this series for the first time a few months ago right after my amazing cat was killed and this scene absolutely destroyed me....in a good way. It helped me deal with a lot of pain that I had still been harboring. Ricky Gervais is a treasure
I made it all of about 15 seconds before I couldn't take it. After putting my dog down 4 years ago to this very day, this scene just tears that wound right back open.
If this doesn't break your heart I don't know what will and I am not here to insult anyone. We all know why you came here...your stress level in life is too high and this triggers you to finally release some of it. I feel for you
I unfortunately had to put down my miniature havanese of 11 years. December 3rd, 2021. She was ridiculously adorable. Have a few videos of her on my channel. After they gave her the first shot, I played “Into the West” by Annie Lennox for her. I literally stayed they with her for until the vet came and told me she needs to close soon. The best thing mankind ever did was let those wolves into our caves.
Well that made me cry. Strange but I think i needed those tears to come out. I need to let go of my emotions and struggle to do that. Also I love dogs.
The first time I saw this I was bawling my eyes out just because of the scene oc and because I love dogs, but it fucked me up for days thinking of getting to live this with my own dog. Then it happened and it was unmeasurably worse. Not only because of the fact but because he was attacked and left parallelised from the hind legs, ribs broken and barely any teeth left so add the rage to the grief. He was old and weak yeah (13 years), and I would have been sad anyway but managed it since this scene sort of prepared me and because I'd been waiting it for a while by then. It is that it happened as it did that fucked my up for months. 2 days ago I managed the courage to watch the show again and even the thought of skipping this crossed my mind tbh but I ended up watching it and even tho it hurt like hell at least the rage was gone, because the show helped me to focus out of the rage and remember as they say, the good things. That's what's so beautiful about this show and the character! It makes you cry for all the good reasons and helps you push out the bad and focus on the good, just like Derek himself does. Ricky is just as good at that as he is at making humor. What a fucking legend. PS: In case someone dreads the moment and is hesitant about being there... BE. It will be painful and trust me, I know this very well BUT, it'll be worth it. You'll just see them go to sleep completely painless and in peace having you with them, and to them it will just be like feeling sleepy and closing their eyes with the person they love the most in front. I even got sort of a bragging moment out of it if you will. My dog had to take TWO shots to get him to sleep because even after a complete and utter beat down he only wanted to show strength in front of me the little fucker. The first one barely managed to slow his heart a bit and THAT is the reason you have to be there, because they would if it were the other way around. They will fight to the end just to see you smile one last time.
I'm autistic and had to let my 15 year old dog get put down 4 months ago. Had her since I was a child. Through the end of primary school all the way to secondary school and most of college too. She died right before my final year. I know this is going to be way too hard to watch but I really liked after life so I have to give it a chance
I reacted the same way when I had to put my cat down, it's heartbreaking. Ricky Gervais definately brought up past experiences for this scene, no doubt.
The thing is this. My cat was injected first to relax her. I felt her react. The part that was hardest was taking here there. She was frsil being 23. I foubted that she would come back. But she totally trusted me. After a bit, the vet came to take her into another room to do a more powerful injection. This bit was the end. I was very upset. But my cat couldnt tell me if she was in ongoing pain. But her coat had become dull, her teeth worn down and the vet, who was super kind. Told me her kidneys had shrunk. She had, had a long life with me. Maybe a little too long in a way. I know it was time. In fact, that's what i adked the vet. Is it time. She said yes i think so. To have held on would have been cruel. So i did her the last kindness i could. When Derek asks. Does he know. That thought crossed my mind. I wished yhat my little cat knew what it took for me to let her go. But i had to. This scene is very true to my feelings that day and when as a kid, when my mother and i took a previous cat. The moral is. When it is time. No matter how you feel, you are doing it for them because they can't ask. But it does break your heart, even when you know.
Holy cow. I had to do the same thing (12 years ago) with a standard poodle whose kidneys had failed almost literally within a week. The vet offered me the chance to try dialysis, which my kids tried to tell me wouldn't be the kind thing to do. I didn't listen, and he was put down the next day. Great dog, still miss him.
