As someone with Asperger’s and who works with autistic children and adults who fall at many different points on the spectrum, I LOVE this show and simply cannot for the life of me see where, at any point, it was mocking, scornful, or demeaning towards autism or any other perceived disability. I felt more empowered, reassured, and hopeful about things after watching Derek and always will.
It doesn't matter how great something is, there will always be people to find a negative about it. I also worked with Autistic children and I guarantee people like us appreciate this show...it's the uneducated/inexperienced who just want to be pessimistic that will complain about
As a teen with assperger who is also a big fan of Ricky Gervais, I couldn't be more agree with you, this is by far (I've seen all his shows with the exception of "After life" at this moment") my favourite, this is probable the show wich I cried the most, Ricky Gervais is my favourite comedian and also one of my favourite actors/writers/directors of all time. EDIT: I´ve seen After Life and it is my 2nd favourite show of his behind Derek
As a father of a girl on the spectrum as it were and a lovely bf with autism I find this whole series empowering . I really feel their feelings of empathy are seriously unconsidered . I blame myself ever day for bequeathing her what some people would consider a disability( because its my genetics) but she is a shining light pure and generous to a fault
@@StonyRC I actually think as David Brent we see for the first time how good an actor he is, the scene where he begs his bosses not to make him redundant
He’s a beautiful man and beautiful actor and also a real asf mofo he speaks on an confronts real daily issues that aren’t assessed or confronted and makes the world smile cry and feel alive through his own expense i wanna meet him before I die even if I have to make a billion pounds to do so love you Ricky xxx 💙💙💙🙏🏼💯
"Being kind is more important than being clever or good looking. I'm not clever or good looking. But I am kind". This reminds me of Charlie Chaplin's speech, form The Great Dictator, where he says that ,,...More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....".
I love that Derek is excited coming back to give her the £10 she won on a scratchcard and he couldn't wait to give her the good news. But then once he finds out that she died, the first thing he does is put the £10 in her purse, without a second thought of keeping the money himself. It shows Derek's pure intent and his good soul. Absolute genius writing.
He is a genius, pure and simple. Anyone not seeing the beauty of this show, the goals of its creation, is not seeing humanness. Derek is the hero. His most enduring trait is unconditional love and kindness. Boy, do we need more of that now.
This scene is unbelievable for how it doesn't just tug on the heartstrings, it punches you in the feels. People were harsh about Gervais saying he's taking the piss out of the handicapped, but he's not with this, he's trying to raise awareness of the fact that people like Derek are more human than anyone and shouldn't be discriminated against like many people still do now. Ricky is a genius and so underrated
I lost my mum to cancer when she was just 47 years old,. This scene always brings tears to my eyes and even then I'm having to fight the urge to just cry. One line that he says that really reminds me of my mum. "It's more important to be kind than clever or good looking.." My mum suffered so much because of my father but she raised me to be kind and loving and compassionate to every living thing on the planet. No matter how much they hurt you, always forgive them. It's a reminder as to why I love the writing of Ricky and Steve. Most of the time it's really funny but then you have scenes like this that you can truly relate to and it brings tears to your eyes.
Bless you buddy sorry to hear that I lost my dad when he was 36 to a heart attack. It absolutely destroyed me and I was only 8 at the time. I'm 29 now and still struggling daily. I can only imagine the pain you suffered with your loss. Breaks my heart when parents have to leave in such awful and painful ways. I don't know if you feel the same but something will always be missing for me. I'll always feel empty and alone without him. I hope you're coping as much as you can and staying strong buddy
@@jaycuthbert245 I'm so sorry you lost your father when you were young. I lost mine when I was 5 and my brother was 1 to a heart attack and I noticed it's been harder on my brother... Boys need a strong male presence in a household, they seem lost without their dads. Family is so important, it keeps you grounded but be strong mate, you'll have a family of your own one day and you'll get to be the father you never had. I coped with the depression of coming from a small broken family by reverting to Islam and I never looked back. Hamdullah.
“Kindness is magic. It’s more important to be kind than clever or good looking.” I’m not one who gets tattoos, but if I were, I would really consider getting that tattooed on me. Thank you, Joan.
@@anniinglucksdorf960 OK, your comment brought me back after five years, and I watched this clip again just now in the drivers’ standby room here at work and I had to do what I could to conceal the fact that I had tears in my eyes the whole time.
Derek was a show that was absolutely marvelous. Ricky Gervais handled a very difficult subject brilliantly, supported by some brilliant actors. A real work of art.
When this came to Netflix last week in the US, I'd heard that he'd taken some flack for the character in the UK as being insensitive and playing on stereotypes, but I saw nothing negative or mean-spirited in the character or his portrayal. In fact, I'd go so far as to call several of the episodes downright beautiful with moments like the ones in the clip here showing what pure kindness and openness looks like.
His family were carers for elderly & disabled, its just a lot of us Brits can't see him as anything more than a comedian and that's a shame because he is also one of our best actors too
He shows many common tics/mannerisms of people who are differently abled- autistic or otherwise. But the show is about him, about how invaluable he is and capable he is at a job that is underappreciated and underpaid. He needs support from others, but they rely on him and his strengths a great deal. He cares for the vulnerable because he knows what it’s like to be vulnerable.
I don't cry at TV shows or films very often. I didn't cry during schindlers list for example, but Derek! I must have cried, proper blubbering crying, at least 4 times during the 2 series. When Kev talks about how Derek is the best thing to happen to him and talks honestly about himself and his pain... cried. When Derek ran back and hugged his Dad..... cried. When Joan's husband was interviewed and talked about his beautiful and happy life.... cried and then when the dog was put down and Derek cried I seriously broke down when watching that. Derek was a beautiful TV and it wasn't making fun of people with any sort of illness or mental health issues it was an honest insight into kindness, loneliness, loss and love. Ricky Gervais is a genius if you ask me and Afterlife is a another beautiful show. Tell me of anyone who has ever made anything like the office, Derek and afterlife. I think you will struggle
I remember noticing Ricky Gervais's acting skills in The Office when he said "Please don't make me redundant" I remember thinking this guys something special. Seeing this has just confirmed it. What a programme this will be!
It is a beautiful show. If you ever told me as well that Ricky Gervais would make me cry and not from laughter I would not believe you!! He is indeed a genius!!
On another note. It truly is better to be kind. Cleverness is inherited from books, art, shared knowledge and literature, it's a thing of the mind. Looks are inherited from our parents or paid for. However kindness is a kindred thing imbued into our soul. The former can die but the latter lives on forever.
The man is an absolute genius - both as a writer and an actor. To put tears alongside laughs in such a short length of time and act it with that kind of heartbreaking conviction is incredible. There are very few people that I can watch Derek with because in scenes like this, I’m just a howling mess.
Wow. This is such a powerful scene. This is a touching and quite respectful show on how life affects people in care. Quite a sad scene to watch though.
About two years ago, I had set up a crosstrainer in my apartment, facing a wall where I placed a small tv. I was trying to pick something to watch as I was starting my at the time new exercise routine, and I just wanted something fun, with maximum 30 minute episodes. I found 'Derek' on Netflix and figured I'd give it a go. When I got to this point, sweating and wheezing on that crosstrainer, I had to stop and climb off of it, because it was impossible to work out while crying my eyes out!
As someone who loves to play Nuvole Bianche on piano myself, the moment it started playing I cried like a baby. I wasn't expecting songs from Ludovico in this show! But it suits it so damn well! I love Ricky so much, he can make me both laugh and cry like anybody else.
Just bought my first piano a week ago, and Nuvole Bianche was one of the main drivers to push that decision. Been a bit obsessed with it ever since I first heard it on Derek. I just learned 'Happy Birthday' 😇 Hoping in a year or two I can play this most beautiful of pieces. So thank you Ricky, and of course, Thank you Ludovico. ❤
I love Ludovico music from like I was 16, 29 now, and I started to watch this series like week ago and when I heard einaudi in there I was so fukin amazed jesus, this made show for me. And the show is amazing anyways, same as after life
I think I've watched this about 20 times, and I never paid attention to the fact that at about 1:30, his first thought is to leave her money there, even though she's gone. Most people wouldn't keep it, but the thought doesn't even enter his MIND.
He didn’t check to see how much money she had, he did it to put her scratch card winnings of a tenner in her purse! That’s the most pure thing I think I’ve ever seen 😅
49 seconds in, and I already had tears in my eyes. It happens no matter how many times I watch this scene. Such brilliant writing, acting, filming ... amazing.
I read reviews before I started watching this show and someone said it(the show) has a tendency to make them "laugh and cry at the same time." I didn't take it to be so literal, but it literally had me laughing and tearing up at the same time. Amazing pilot.
Fuck me, this is powerful. Especially for a character like Derek. Gervais is one of the most underrated actors of all time just on this show alone in my opinion.
Ricky is an acting genius. He can make you laugh your head off one day and rip your heart out another. The way he acted the crying scenes in this clip is impeccable. That must be very very hard to pull off. Hats off to him 👏
This was a really beautiful scene. It showed the true goodness and child like nature of Derek when he leaves the money because in his mind that is the right thing to do. It is Joan's money and she should get it, he doesn't know what else he could or should do. It's a wonderfully tragic moment. I never liked The Office or Extras but I loved Derek and I am loving After Life. These last two are where Gervais really demonstrates his humanity and intellect.
Just beyond words. Ricky Gervais is probably the best person in Britain or maybe even the world! A decent, generous talented man. Ps he likes cats, I give him a 10/10 immediately!
Been in his shoes irl. My maternal grandmother died in her sleep, aged 97 (born 1917), whilst my parents were away on holiday 4 years ago. Alzheimers took her slowly over decades, but she had a long happy life. Theres nothing that really prepares you for seeing a close relative in person who has died only minutes before. You dont know where to look, what to say or really what to do at all, not at first. You have to stand tall, go by the book and work out the grief later. As for me, I closed her eyes (left open as her day carers werent allowed to touch the body at all without permission), gave her a hug, a kiss on the forehead and thanked her for how good she had been to me growing up (before Alzheimers took her away). The worst part was calling my mum to tell her, especially when she was on a very rare holiday, rare as she'd been my grandmothers carer for 25 years and I knew my grandmother wouldn't have wanted her holiday spoiled, although I didnt really have a choice but to make the call. Thats just how the older generation were, never wanting any fuss. This is a comedy show, but actually its pretty spot on for showing how it feels to suffer the loss of a senior person. Just yesterday we buried my grandmothers lifelong friend, aged 99, a wonderful person. She was the last one of their friendship group which spanned more than 100 years. It's hard to even comprehend that fact, let alone what they had collectively experienced.
I lost my grandmother this year, she was the greatest person in my life. This scene really represents everything that I've felt since I lost her. I miss all the small things she did for me, made me feel validated. Ricky gervais is a genius. One of my favorite shows.
This character breaks my FREAKING heart because of his sweeeeet innocence. Ricky really put all of his emotions into this role and it is just.... brilliant. And moving.
There isnt a Hollywood A lister alive or dead who made me feel the way this show does jesus christ when that dog he loved died I cried like a child a grown man reduced to a heap ...Ricky Gervais is the best actor we will ever know.
The brilliance of Gervais... Thank you for making me laugh so hard that it hurts. Bless you for making me cry so hard that it hurts. You’re the reason I became a PCA in Aged Care. Thank you Derek Thank you Hannah Thank you Doug Thank you Kev Thank you all the residents The most inspirational show this decade. You guided me to where I need to be.
THE FEELS ALL THE WAY THROUGH.. and then at the funeral; "did you have something to eat" Derek: "Pringles.. I had alot though".. Right back into laughing again goddamnit this show is amazing.
This scene is so beautifully acted by Ricky. This one and the one in the second series when the dog has to be put down just absolutely wreck me. So much of Ricky's comedy - especially his stand-up - has a cynical edge, but there's a distinct lack of cynicism in Derek. It's unashamedly packed full of heart, and I don't know about anyone else, but, I think it's the best thing he's ever come up with. I think he's a genius.
I remember the first time I saw this pilot, wept like a baby at this scene, then Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi kicks in, you weep even more, then Karl's character comes in and you see the restored painting, and the dam bursts.
Yep, the one that earlier in the episode he says it's 'pointless' to mend it or something like that, this scene doesn't do that bit justice obviously but in the episode it's a pretty powerful moment.
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As someone with Asperger’s and who works with autistic children and adults who fall at many different points on the spectrum, I LOVE this show and simply cannot for the life of me see where, at any point, it was mocking, scornful, or demeaning towards autism or any other perceived disability. I felt more empowered, reassured, and hopeful about things after watching Derek and always will.
It doesn't matter how great something is, there will always be people to find a negative about it. I also worked with Autistic children and I guarantee people like us appreciate this show...it's the uneducated/inexperienced who just want to be pessimistic that will complain about
As a teen with assperger who is also a big fan of Ricky Gervais, I couldn't be more agree with you, this is by far (I've seen all his shows with the exception of "After life" at this moment") my favourite, this is probable the show wich I cried the most, Ricky Gervais is my favourite comedian and also one of my favourite actors/writers/directors of all time.
EDIT: I´ve seen After Life and it is my 2nd favourite show of his behind Derek
You posted 3 years ago. Got a Tourette’s daughter, she loves Derek, and when he meets his dad we cry so much, but it’s a happy sort of crying
RG makes you belly laugh one minute..and cry yours eyes out the next.
As a father of a girl on the spectrum as it were and a lovely bf with autism I find this whole series empowering . I really feel their feelings of empathy are seriously unconsidered . I blame myself ever day for bequeathing her what some people would consider a disability( because its my genetics) but she is a shining light pure and generous to a fault
Ricky Gervais really is a genius.
The only other actor to make me laugh until I was in pain and cry like a baby was Robin Williams.
I'm with ya bud 👍🏼
David Jason?
Same here
Both geniuses
Wow fascinating
Ricky Gervais has many critics but man can he act. Outstanding talent and I love him to bits!
Well said. Whoever would have guessed it from the man who played (and co-wrote) David Brent?
@@StonyRC I actually think as David Brent we see for the first time how good an actor he is, the scene where he begs his bosses not to make him redundant
He is 100x better at being Derek than Dustin Hoffman was at being Rain Man.
When he places her hand on his head I lost it. I cried like a baby. This show changed my life. It's amazing
And fumbling when putting the £10s in her purse.
For me it's that sob. That's a real, choking sob. They can't teach that at R.A.D.A however much you pay them.
Your absaloutly right they need to make more
@@Alfofthyefaxthey can teach it, it's called method acting. What can't be taught is the talent to be able to be a method actor
overdramatic ass... jesus christ
Knocking on the door to someone who has died is so Derek ☺️❤️
Ricky Gervais is the only man on the Earth that can make me laugh until my guts fall out and make me cry until my eyes bleed...
Spot on that mate
I don’t think that’s supposed to happen. You should see a doctor.
He’s a beautiful man and beautiful actor and also a real asf mofo he speaks on an confronts real daily issues that aren’t assessed or confronted and makes the world smile cry and feel alive through his own expense i wanna meet him before I die even if I have to make a billion pounds to do so love you Ricky xxx 💙💙💙🙏🏼💯
This show is so beautiful! Ricky Gervais is a genius :) I NEVER cry, but this series... Man... ever episode had me in tears! Hats off to Gervais!
i watched this with my wife we had never seen it before and i cried too and she had never seen me cry such a powerful moment
"Being kind is more important than being clever or good looking. I'm not clever or good looking. But I am kind".
This reminds me of Charlie Chaplin's speech, form The Great Dictator, where he says that ,,...More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....".
Laurynas Sungaila I love that movie.
yes elite film
I love that Derek is excited coming back to give her the £10 she won on a scratchcard and he couldn't wait to give her the good news. But then once he finds out that she died, the first thing he does is put the £10 in her purse, without a second thought of keeping the money himself. It shows Derek's pure intent and his good soul. Absolute genius writing.
I would never consider keeping the money, if anything it should go towards her funeral
He’s not clever or good looking, but he’s kind. ☺️
He is a genius, pure and simple. Anyone not seeing the beauty of this show, the goals of its creation, is not seeing humanness. Derek is the hero. His most enduring trait is unconditional love and kindness. Boy, do we need more of that now.
💯
This series is absolutely amazing .. writing.. acting .. emotions .. I haven’t got the words to do it justice.
The little knock he did before he went in wow
Sekyere TV that’s what makes him a genius - the little touches that make you want to laugh and cry at the same time 💕
l laughed at the knock then went back to crying
That hand move after knocking like whatever
genius acting.
I love 1:11, when he goes to knock and realises she won't answer. that's so great
palefox it's the little things
Ricky is brilliant when it comes to subtlety.
Love that.
I still think about this all the time hahaha
This scene is unbelievable for how it doesn't just tug on the heartstrings, it punches you in the feels. People were harsh about Gervais saying he's taking the piss out of the handicapped, but he's not with this, he's trying to raise awareness of the fact that people like Derek are more human than anyone and shouldn't be discriminated against like many people still do now. Ricky is a genius and so underrated
👏👏👏👏👏👏100% agree
Is the character of Derek meant to be autistic?
Don’t care what anyone says, this man is a true genius. Anyone who can make you cry just as hard as they make you laugh is a treasure.
I've watched this scene 4 times in the past two days and I've cried every time. Even if I consider myself pretty macho, this just wrecks me.
This show deserves so much more love than it gets.
I lost my mum to cancer when she was just 47 years old,. This scene always brings tears to my eyes and even then I'm having to fight the urge to just cry. One line that he says that really reminds me of my mum. "It's more important to be kind than clever or good looking.." My mum suffered so much because of my father but she raised me to be kind and loving and compassionate to every living thing on the planet. No matter how much they hurt you, always forgive them.
It's a reminder as to why I love the writing of Ricky and Steve. Most of the time it's really funny but then you have scenes like this that you can truly relate to and it brings tears to your eyes.
You seem like a good man, Chris. Your mum is most definitely proud!
Bless you buddy sorry to hear that I lost my dad when he was 36 to a heart attack. It absolutely destroyed me and I was only 8 at the time. I'm 29 now and still struggling daily. I can only imagine the pain you suffered with your loss. Breaks my heart when parents have to leave in such awful and painful ways. I don't know if you feel the same but something will always be missing for me. I'll always feel empty and alone without him. I hope you're coping as much as you can and staying strong buddy
@@jaycuthbert245 I'm so sorry you lost your father when you were young. I lost mine when I was 5 and my brother was 1 to a heart attack and I noticed it's been harder on my brother... Boys need a strong male presence in a household, they seem lost without their dads. Family is so important, it keeps you grounded but be strong mate, you'll have a family of your own one day and you'll get to be the father you never had. I coped with the depression of coming from a small broken family by reverting to Islam and I never looked back. Hamdullah.
Chris, I must admit I didn't cry at the clip but I did at your post. I'm so sorry for your loss, please be strong - the future is bright.
Gervais' acting ability is so underrated.
“Kindness is magic. It’s more important to be kind than clever or good looking.”
I’m not one who gets tattoos, but if I were, I would really consider getting that tattooed on me. Thank you, Joan.
I am thinking about this as well. Just don’t know how to not make it sound cheesy but profound like in the show.
@@anniinglucksdorf960 OK, your comment brought me back after five years, and I watched this clip again just now in the drivers’ standby room here at work and I had to do what I could to conceal the fact that I had tears in my eyes the whole time.
@@peacefuljeffrey it is the most beautiful scene!
Derek was a show that was absolutely marvelous. Ricky Gervais handled a very difficult subject brilliantly, supported by some brilliant actors. A real work of art.
When this came to Netflix last week in the US, I'd heard that he'd taken some flack for the character in the UK as being insensitive and playing on stereotypes, but I saw nothing negative or mean-spirited in the character or his portrayal. In fact, I'd go so far as to call several of the episodes downright beautiful with moments like the ones in the clip here showing what pure kindness and openness looks like.
His family were carers for elderly & disabled, its just a lot of us Brits can't see him as anything more than a comedian and that's a shame because he is also one of our best actors too
He shows many common tics/mannerisms of people who are differently abled- autistic or otherwise. But the show is about him, about how invaluable he is and capable he is at a job that is underappreciated and underpaid. He needs support from others, but they rely on him and his strengths a great deal. He cares for the vulnerable because he knows what it’s like to be vulnerable.
@@candicefrost4561 perfect description. 👍
Thats a lovely observation. Glad that such an English piece of comedy-drama has travelled so well
I don't cry at TV shows or films very often. I didn't cry during schindlers list for example, but Derek! I must have cried, proper blubbering crying, at least 4 times during the 2 series. When Kev talks about how Derek is the best thing to happen to him and talks honestly about himself and his pain... cried. When Derek ran back and hugged his Dad..... cried. When Joan's husband was interviewed and talked about his beautiful and happy life.... cried and then when the dog was put down and Derek cried I seriously broke down when watching that. Derek was a beautiful TV and it wasn't making fun of people with any sort of illness or mental health issues it was an honest insight into kindness, loneliness, loss and love. Ricky Gervais is a genius if you ask me and Afterlife is a another beautiful show. Tell me of anyone who has ever made anything like the office, Derek and afterlife. I think you will struggle
You hit the nail on the head.
Hits home when you have worked in care for years what a great series "find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life "
I remember noticing Ricky Gervais's acting skills in The Office when he said "Please don't make me redundant" I remember thinking this guys something special. Seeing this has just confirmed it. What a programme this will be!
How can people say they don't like Ricky Gervais and you hear it all the time one of our priceless actors come on peoples
That little knock on the door and then hand gesture cracked me up so bad lol from sadness to laughter in a second
the knock on the door only for Derek to realise whats the point made me cry
It is a beautiful show. If you ever told me as well that Ricky Gervais would make me cry and not from laughter I would not believe you!! He is indeed a genius!!
Ricky Gervais, you sir are amazing. Derek was an education for many people.
Such an underrated actor. Demands so much credit.
On another note. It truly is better to be kind. Cleverness is inherited from books, art, shared knowledge and literature, it's a thing of the mind. Looks are inherited from our parents or paid for. However kindness is a kindred thing imbued into our soul. The former can die but the latter lives on forever.
Right then
Well said
Neil Sheridan that’s ace.
The man is an absolute genius - both as a writer and an actor. To put tears alongside laughs in such a short length of time and act it with that kind of heartbreaking conviction is incredible. There are very few people that I can watch Derek with because in scenes like this, I’m just a howling mess.
Wow. This is such a powerful scene. This is a touching and quite respectful show on how life affects people in care. Quite a sad scene to watch though.
A lovely heartwarming/ heartbreaking emotional series of derek constantly loving people being so kind and constantly losing things he loves.
It's that knock on the door.. then the throw of the hand afterward that gets me. So subtle, but unassumingly funny.
About two years ago, I had set up a crosstrainer in my apartment, facing a wall where I placed a small tv. I was trying to pick something to watch as I was starting my at the time new exercise routine, and I just wanted something fun, with maximum 30 minute episodes. I found 'Derek' on Netflix and figured I'd give it a go.
When I got to this point, sweating and wheezing on that crosstrainer, I had to stop and climb off of it, because it was impossible to work out while crying my eyes out!
As someone who loves to play Nuvole Bianche on piano myself, the moment it started playing I cried like a baby. I wasn't expecting songs from Ludovico in this show! But it suits it so damn well! I love Ricky so much, he can make me both laugh and cry like anybody else.
Just bought my first piano a week ago, and Nuvole Bianche was one of the main drivers to push that decision. Been a bit obsessed with it ever since I first heard it on Derek. I just learned 'Happy Birthday' 😇 Hoping in a year or two I can play this most beautiful of pieces. So thank you Ricky, and of course, Thank you Ludovico. ❤
I love Ludovico music from like I was 16, 29 now, and I started to watch this series like week ago and when I heard einaudi in there I was so fukin amazed jesus, this made show for me. And the show is amazing anyways, same as after life
Derek 1st season: "be kind"
Critics: "rawr how dare you make fun of mentally disabled people!"
I've watched Derek....bought the dvds......I can't put into words....Derek makes me laugh, cry and completely move me....fantastic.....xx
An amazing man who seems to understand human emotion to its core he touches on subjects that many would not try to see the funny side off .
I think I've watched this about 20 times, and I never paid attention to the fact that at about 1:30, his first thought is to leave her money there, even though she's gone. Most people wouldn't keep it, but the thought doesn't even enter his MIND.
And his second thought is to say sorry.
He didn’t check to see how much money she had, he did it to put her scratch card winnings of a tenner in her purse! That’s the most pure thing I think I’ve ever seen 😅
49 seconds in, and I already had tears in my eyes. It happens no matter how many times I watch this scene. Such brilliant writing, acting, filming ... amazing.
Spine tingling.
Goosebumps.
Beautifully written and acted Ricky xx 😢
Amazing acting from Ricky ❤
I read reviews before I started watching this show and someone said it(the show) has a tendency to make them "laugh and cry at the same time." I didn't take it to be so literal, but it literally had me laughing and tearing up at the same time. Amazing pilot.
Little nuances in Rickys performances are amazing. Realising he doesn’t have to knock the door...nervously fidgeting with the tissue. Great actor
Ricky is wonderful..so is 'Derek'..I cried!🙏
Kindness is magic. Have a pleasant night everyone
Just watched Derek today in 2020, Ricky is a proper actor 👍
Fuck me, this is powerful. Especially for a character like Derek. Gervais is one of the most underrated actors of all time just on this show alone in my opinion.
I've watched this entire series 3 times, this scene and when they have to put the dog down makes me cry every time.
derek id the personification of a good human begin,exactly what the world needs right now
I started watching this thinking it was a comedy and was crying before the pilot episode was over. To me it's just sad but I love it.
+Joseph Smith Try watching the episode where Derek's favorite dog from the shelter has to be put to sleep!
+PKP405 Yeah I finished all of them a while back that one was pretty sad. But I love this show.
Ricky is an acting genius. He can make you laugh your head off one day and rip your heart out another. The way he acted the crying scenes in this clip is impeccable. That must be very very hard to pull off. Hats off to him 👏
This was a really beautiful scene. It showed the true goodness and child like nature of Derek when he leaves the money because in his mind that is the right thing to do. It is Joan's money and she should get it, he doesn't know what else he could or should do. It's a wonderfully tragic moment.
I never liked The Office or Extras but I loved Derek and I am loving After Life. These last two are where Gervais really demonstrates his humanity and intellect.
To be able to make someone laugh then cry in the same scene is amazing acting.
I love that he starts knocking, then realizes that she no longer exists, so he just goes in and tries to pay his respects.
You are a wonderful actor. 🙏🙌
All actors in this are phenomenal, pure,hilarious, emotional and perfect for their roles. Ricky is genius!!
Ricky Gervais is a genius this shows you how talented of a guy he really is
This scene made me cry
Just beyond words.
Ricky Gervais is probably the best person in Britain or maybe even the world!
A decent, generous talented man.
Ps he likes cats, I give him a 10/10 immediately!
This show is getting waaay too much flack. It may not be the funniest ever but it is so god damn heartfelt.
I never thought Gervais could make me shed manly tears. Laughter and tears at the same time. Never felt that before. Kudos to you Ricky.
Amazing writer and catching true emotion
Been in his shoes irl.
My maternal grandmother died in her sleep, aged 97 (born 1917), whilst my parents were away on holiday 4 years ago. Alzheimers took her slowly over decades, but she had a long happy life. Theres nothing that really prepares you for seeing a close relative in person who has died only minutes before. You dont know where to look, what to say or really what to do at all, not at first. You have to stand tall, go by the book and work out the grief later.
As for me, I closed her eyes (left open as her day carers werent allowed to touch the body at all without permission), gave her a hug, a kiss on the forehead and thanked her for how good she had been to me growing up (before Alzheimers took her away). The worst part was calling my mum to tell her, especially when she was on a very rare holiday, rare as she'd been my grandmothers carer for 25 years and I knew my grandmother wouldn't have wanted her holiday spoiled, although I didnt really have a choice but to make the call. Thats just how the older generation were, never wanting any fuss.
This is a comedy show, but actually its pretty spot on for showing how it feels to suffer the loss of a senior person.
Just yesterday we buried my grandmothers lifelong friend, aged 99, a wonderful person. She was the last one of their friendship group which spanned more than 100 years. It's hard to even comprehend that fact, let alone what they had collectively experienced.
"I'm not clever or good looking, but I am kind" - excuse me while I weep in the corner
I cried at this :( I honestly love this show so much
This breaks my heart and makes me think of my grandmother who passed on.
I lost my grandmother this year, she was the greatest person in my life. This scene really represents everything that I've felt since I lost her. I miss all the small things she did for me, made me feel validated. Ricky gervais is a genius. One of my favorite shows.
1 year
People sometimes forget what an amazing actor Ricky Gervais is . .
Ricky Gervais has made me cry with laughter countless times, but I never thought he'd be able to make me just cry.
I find this character showed a real different side to Ricky's talent
This show moved me a lot...many times!
ricky just plays this character to a tee, hes captured everything just right
This character breaks my FREAKING heart because of his sweeeeet innocence. Ricky really put all of his emotions into this role and it is just.... brilliant. And moving.
I almost never cry from movies/tv shows no matter how sad, but this scene made me shed a few tears.
I would never thought a series with Ricky Gervais in it would be so emotional. Great job :) Can't wait.
There isnt a Hollywood A lister alive or dead who made me feel the way this show does jesus christ when that dog he loved died I cried like a child a grown man reduced to a heap ...Ricky Gervais is the best actor we will ever know.
The brilliance of Gervais...
Thank you for making me laugh so hard that it hurts.
Bless you for making me cry so hard that it hurts.
You’re the reason I became a PCA in Aged Care.
Thank you Derek
Thank you Hannah
Thank you Doug
Thank you Kev
Thank you all the residents
The most inspirational show this decade.
You guided me to where I need to be.
THE FEELS ALL THE WAY THROUGH.. and then at the funeral; "did you have something to eat" Derek: "Pringles.. I had alot though".. Right back into laughing again goddamnit this show is amazing.
Kindness is magic.nuff said.
Comedian and comedy actors are my favorite for dramatic/ emotional scenes, they’re so good.
This whole series is SO beautiful, very subtle and poignant. This Scene of course was very touching, and I cried my eyes out at the time.
'kindness is magic". This was a beautiful show.
Powerful stuff....just seen a clip...I am going to watch everything now
The look of sorrow and loss in Ricky's eyes at 1:05 is fucking heart-wrenching. What a damn good actor he is.
Ricky Gervais always creates scenes that make me cry
Such much passion in this, such a brilliant fucking actor managing to show this during a scene.
Literally said goodbye to one of my favorite residents as a CNA today. Cried in the bathtub and here I am.
ricky gervai and this entire cast are magic
"I'm not clever or good looking, but I'm kind" Powerful words...
Ricky is so good at acting
outstanding work yet again from ricky
This scene is so beautifully acted by Ricky. This one and the one in the second series when the dog has to be put down just absolutely wreck me.
So much of Ricky's comedy - especially his stand-up - has a cynical edge, but there's a distinct lack of cynicism in Derek. It's unashamedly packed full of heart, and I don't know about anyone else, but, I think it's the best thing he's ever come up with. I think he's a genius.
Omg I'm in tears right now 😭
I remember the first time I saw this pilot, wept like a baby at this scene, then Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi kicks in, you weep even more, then Karl's character comes in and you see the restored painting, and the dam bursts.
Yep, the one that earlier in the episode he says it's 'pointless' to mend it or something like that, this scene doesn't do that bit justice obviously but in the episode it's a pretty powerful moment.
Derek is perfect. Heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Should have been more than 2 series
Incredibly well done and well thought out. Life and death are magical, death not so much.😪