Tony (Ricky Gervais) used to live a happy and fulfilling life. But after his wife Lisa died, Tony's personality changed drastically. He thought about ending his life, but finally decided to live for a long time, indulge himself, and punish the world by doing whatever he wanted. He thought he had a super power and no longer cared about himself or anyone else. But it turns out that this power was instantly weakened when everyone tried to save the good people they once knew. In addition to Gervais, the film also stars Kerry Godliman (Derek) as Tony's wife Lisa, Tom Basden (Rome, Life on the Road) as Tony's brother-in-law Matt, Tony Way (Edge of Tomorrow) as Tony's friend Lenny, David Bradley (Harry Potter series, Game of Thrones) as Tony's father, and Ashley Johnson (Extras) as Tony's father's nurse. Other actors in the cast include Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Doctor Who), David Earle (Cemetery Crossing, Derek), Joe Wilkinson (Him and Her), Kerry Godliman (Derek), Mandeep Dhillon, Joe Hartley, Roisin Conaty, Tim Priest and Diane Morgan (Life on the Road). The Aftermath is a Netflix original series from Derek Productions. The six-episode series is created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais. Charlie Hanson is the producer, and Ricky Gervais and Duncan Hayes are executive producers.