After Life's third and final season was finally released on Netflix on Friday, and the tear-jerking conclusion to Ricky Gervais' series left die-hard fans 'sobbing' on their sofas.
In a flurry of tweets, viewers praised the show for the 'heartbreaking' ending to Tony's story, with many lauding his accurate portrayal of grief for those who have lost a spouse or loved-one.
After Life depicts the devastating story of local journalist Tony, who is struggling to move on with his life following the death of his wife Lisa to cancer, and after contemplating suicide decides to spend his life punishing the world for his loss.
Emotional: After Life's third and final season was finally released on Netflix on Friday, and the tear-jerking conclusion to Ricky Gervais' series left die-hard fans 'sobbing' on their sofas
While much of After Life's dark humour stems from Tony's general hate and dislike of the world, aside from his dog Brandy, he is infuriated when everyone tries to pity him and make him a better person.
Despite attempting to find love again following his wife Lisa's death, with care home nurse Emma (Ashley Jenson), he decides he isn't ready to move on, and encourages her to go on a date with a school friend.
While Tony continues to travel around town with his co-worker Lenny (Tony Way) hearing an array of bizarre local stories, it's clear he's become far more hopeful and considerate of those around him.
In the final episode, Tony reflects on his relationship with Lisa (Kerry Godliman) at her grave, alongside her brother Matt (Tom Basden), and widow Anne (Penelope Wilton), admitting he regrets poking fun at his wife's belief in the afterlife.
Moving: In a flurry of tweets, viewers praised the show for the 'heartbreaking' ending to Tony's story, with many lauding his accurate portrayal of grief (Tony's wife Lisa is pictured)
Following a visit to a cancer hospice, Tony is given the chance to right this wrong, when a young boy asks if he believes in the afterlife, and he lies and does his best to comfort the child.
As viewers see a flashback of Lisa reading the Bereavement poem, Tony finally decides to head to the bank and cash in on her £150,000 life insurance, after months of refusing to do so.
Tony then proceeds to hand out huge sums of the money to loved ones in cheques, explaining he's finally realised his 'superpower' is being kind to others and 'making others feel good.'
The episode concludes with a visit to the Tambury Fair, where Tony exchanges pleasantries with Emma and her new boyfriend, before encouraging Kath to adopt a dog after realising how much he'd been saved by his pet Brandy.
Heartbreaking: In the final episode, Tony reflects on the happier times he had with Lisa before her passing, and walking away, before slowly fading away
He then reflects on the happier times he had with Lisa before her passing, and walking away down the common with Brandy, and his wife Lisa, before they all slowly fade away.
Many die-hard fans were quick to laud the moving end to the acclaimed comedy-drama, with most openly admitting it left them in floods of tears.
One wrote: 'Just finished season 3 of @rickygervais After Life on Netflix. What an absolute masterpiece.
'I can't think of another series that brought me to tears but also made me laugh so much. Whatever you're going thrugh in life, there is always someone worse off.'
Another tweeted: 'Well now I've watched After Life sewason 3 let me be among the millions to thank @rickygervais for such a beautiful series. I laughed, I cried and I grew. All time fave. #BeKindAndSwear.'
Several other fans praised: 'Just finished After Life and it's
