“Do you have any regrets? ‘Yeah, that I always tried the easy way out, always, well I thought it was the easy way out. Always look for an angle, look for a shortcut, I should’ve tried, worked hard, but I gambled and I drank, I begged and hoped, I’m a coward, a failure I guess, I’m not a failure cause I didn’t succeed I’m a failure cause I didn’t try, I’m just glad I met Derek you know, not cause he’s better than me cause everyone’s better than me but cause he makes me feel better, better than everyone, Derek took the best shortcut you can, the only shortcut that’s good, and the only shortcut that works, and that’s kindness.'”
-Kev (TV Show Derek)
No matter what you think of Ricky Gervais, his new series titled Derek is worth watching. Funny, heartfelt, moving…here’s an excerpt from a Rolling Stone review:
“You might not expect that a series produced, written, directed by and starring Ricky Gervais would find a way to bring a tear to your eye, but that’s precisely what the comedian’s new show Derek manages to do throughout its seven-episode run. Now streaming on Netflix, the series follows Derek Noakes (Gervais) – a kind, selfless, simple minded care worker in Broad Hill retirement home – and his friends and co-workers as they tend the home’s elderly residents, keep Broad Hill afloat and try their best to navigate through their own issues.” (Read Full Review in Rolling Stone)
Gervais has called the show “probably my favorite thing of everything I’ve done,” and we even put it on our list of the most underrated TV shows of 2012. (Read Review in Screenrant).
Here’s the trailer:
I’ve not seen “Derek” screened in the UK. Have I missed something, or has it not yet crossed the Atlantic?
Not sure, but believe this is a “Netflix Original Series” meaning that it may only be seen on Netflix.
This looks great….
It is. Fire up Netflix. You can stream it too…no need to wait from the DVD
This looks like a little gem, David…
I watched the entire first season yesterday in one sitting. It’s very good Lori.
I had not heard of that show…and I love Ricky Gervais. Thanks David.
If you love Ricky Gervais, you’ll love this. You’ll get a wonderful sense of his depth and range. Outstanding performance as is the supporting cast.
ricky gervais has been my favorite comedian in the world since i first laid eyes on him as david brent
Beth, if you are a fan, you will LOVE this series…
i cannot wait!
I have never heard of this…. special!
Check it out. It’s great…
Unfortunately I can’t access YouTube here. Never heard of this show before will check. Thanks David.
Shame…you get Netflix in Pakistan?
No, we don’t. YouTube has been banned from last year. That’s why it’s frustrating as I don’t know about any other good website where I can search videos.
I love Ricky Gervais. Love his outrageousness. Love his ethics. Love his humor. Oh, I needed this bit today, David. Muchas gracias!
If you love RG, you will love this series Sandy…
Hi David. I am not much of a t.v. Person, but will check Ricky out. Have a great weekend!
Hi Tina. You too. Thanks.
Ricky Gervais is an awesome comedian. I saw the clip, not seen the series, but looks like something I will watch.
It’s a great series Alex. If you like Gervais, you will marvel at his range.
I was looking for this quote to add to a bog post of my own, thanks for that! It’s not very often that fictional TV is not only uplifting but can make you a better person by watching it. Derek does just that. Hopefully everyone else who commented here has had a chance to see it.
I loved the show and the quote. Glad you could make good use of the quote in the context of your post (which I enjoyed btw). Happy New Year.