Netflix has confirmed that Ricky Gervais's popular dark comedy After Life will return for a third series.
The second series of the heartbreaking show was released on the streaming service last month and quickly became one of the most-viewed programmes in the UK.
Gervais, who both wrote and starred in the series, has signed a new multi-year deal with Netflix that will see After Life return for a third round.
Posting on Twitter last night, he wrote: "Because so many of you watched #AfterLife2 so quickly and made it Number 1 again, the nice people at @Netflix have suggested that I get off my fat arse and do another season. This is all your fault."
He later hosted a live stream on Twitter answering questions from fans.
Netflix also confirmed the news on their own feed, and posted a video montage of the most heart-breaking moments from the most recent series.
Gervais created The Office almost 20 years ago, and is well-known for his roasting of celebrities whenever he hosts the Golden Globes awards.
His critcially-acclaimed After Life follows widowed journalist Tony as he navigates a new world without his wife Lisa (Kerry Godliman).
The cast includes comedians Roisin Conaty (as Roxy the sex worker) and Joe Wilkinson as Pat the Postman.
Ricky said in a statement: "I was planning to retire soon and just wander around the house drunk until I die, but I’ve grown a bit tired of doing that during the lockdown, and also Netflix made me an offer I couldn’t refuse."
You can watch the first two seasons on Netflix.
