Hell is other people.
Tony had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony changes. After contemplating taking his own life, he decides instead to live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes from now on.
Producer: Charlie Hanson
Tony
Matt
Lisa
Ray
Pat
Lenny
Kath
Emma
Struggling to come to terms with his wife's death, a writer for a newspaper adopts a gruff new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help.
6 episodes
Tony's cantankerous funk -- which he calls a superpower -- is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury Gazette.
Runtime: 29 minThinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond -- just a bit -- with Sandy.
Runtime: 25 minTony hires a sex worker -- but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.
Runtime: 28 minTony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.
Runtime: 28 minBrian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.
Runtime: 31 minMaking an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.
Runtime: 27 minAlthough still mourning Lisa and struggling to turn over a new leaf, Tony shows compassion to his quirky little world.
6 episodes
Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.
Runtime: 27 minLenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette. Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.
Runtime: 27 minA turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.
Runtime: 31 minTony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.
Runtime: 27 minThe curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.
Runtime: 28 minGrieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.
Runtime: 31 minWhile Tony is no longer quite so aggressively grouchy about life, he continues to struggle to fill the void left behind by his late wife.
6 episodes
Tony, who continues to keep Emma at arm's length, reluctantly agrees to go to Matt's house for a round of drinks. Brian bumps into a familiar face.
Runtime: 27 minThe Tambury Gazette welcomes a gloomy new staffer. Meanwhile, Kath visits a psychic, and a restless James makes plans for his future.
Runtime: 28 minTony takes a trip with Matt to honor his father. James has second thoughts about his new living arrangements. Tony helps Kath score a date.
Runtime: 28 minMatt searches for a sport at which he can beat Tony, Lenny asks Tony to be his best man, and Kath has dinner with a persnickety teacher.
Runtime: 27 minAnne gives Tony some advice on moving forward, Emma crosses paths with an old friend, Matt suffers a health scare, and James stands up for himself.
Runtime: 28 minAn interview with a sick child hits Tony hard. Later, he makes a decision about Lisa's insurance money and joins his friends at the town fair.
Runtime: 36 minAfter Life | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix