Ep 1. Episode 1
- January 14, 2022
After Life follows the life of Tony, a middle-aged man struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife, Lisa. In season 3, episode 1, titled "Episode 1," we see Tony still struggling to find his place in the world without Lisa. He has quit his job at the local newspaper and is now working for a local community center, teaching kids how to play the guitar. Despite this, Tony is still depressed and keeps himself locked away in his apartment.
One day, Tony receives a surprise visit from his father, who he hasn't seen or spoken to in years. Tony's father is in a retirement home and has come to ask Tony for help with a problem he is having. Despite their difficult relationship in the past, Tony agrees to help his father and visits him at the home.
While at the home, Tony meets a group of elderly people who are all facing their own struggles. He spends time with them and even performs a song on his guitar for them. This experience seems to bring Tony out of his shell and he begins to feel more connected to the world around him.
As Tony continues to help his father with his problem, he begins to reflect on his own life and realizes that it's not too late for him to make a change. He decides to take a risk and put himself out there more, by performing his music at a local open mic night.
The episode ends with Tony taking the stage at the open mic night and performing a heartfelt song that he wrote for Lisa. His performance is met with a standing ovation and Tony realizes that he has found a new purpose in life. Despite still missing Lisa, he knows that he has a lot to live for and that there are people who still need him in their lives.
Overall, "Episode 1" of After Life season 3 is a touching and emotional episode that explores themes of loss, love, and redemption. It sets the stage for what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking season.