Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2019)

Overview

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.

Cast

Ricky Gervais as Tony
Ricky Gervais

as Tony

Tom Basden as Matt
Tom Basden

as Matt

Kerry Godliman as Lisa
David Bradley as Ray
Joe Wilkinson as Pat
Roisin Conaty as Daphne "Roxy"
Roisin Conaty

as Daphne "Roxy"

Tony Way as Lenny
Tony Way

as Lenny

Paul Kaye as Psychiatrist
Paul Kaye

as Psychiatrist

Diane Morgan as Kath
Diane Morgan

as Kath

Mandeep Dhillon as Sandy
Mandeep Dhillon

as Sandy

Ashley Jensen as Emma
Ashley Jensen

as Emma

Tommy Finnegan as George
Tommy Finnegan

as George

Ethan Lawrence as James
Ethan Lawrence

as James

Michelle Greenidge as Valerie
Michelle Greenidge

as Valerie

Episodes

Episode 1 poster

Episode 1 7.3

March 8, 2019

Tony's cantankerous funk -- which he calls a superpower -- is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer …

Episode 2 poster

Episode 2 7.8

March 8, 2019

Thinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond -- just a b…

Episode 3 poster

Episode 3 7.8

March 8, 2019

Tony hires a sex worker -- but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a…

Episode 4 poster

Episode 4 8.1

March 8, 2019

Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic …

Episode 5 poster

Episode 5 8.3

March 8, 2019

Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing c…

Episode 6 poster

Episode 6 8.3

March 8, 2019

Making an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those…