Newman, meet Waluigi: 10 of our favorite “unlikable” characters
This week’s question comes from reader Juliana Espinosa:
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Ricky Gervais returns to The Office but can’t find his way back in
It’s tough to pinpoint when Ricky Gervais went from brilliant comedic auteur to “him again?” status: The Office is…
Ricky Gervais’ Life On The Road will premiere next month on Netflix
Do you enjoy watching as failed businessman with dubious entertainment skills blithely sputters nonsensical absurdities…
Suicide Squad and squirt guns: Here’s what’s on sale on Amazon today
In an effort to both serve our readers and help support The A.V. Club, we are going to post daily links to deals and…
The difference between British and American comedy might be optimism
In the world of comedy, two countries stand tall above all others. Or at least that’s how writer-performer Ricky…
Ricky Gervais is back in business in first David Brent: Life On The Road trailer
Earlier this week, Ricky Gervais announced that Netflix had snapped up his Office spin-off movie, David Brent: Life On…
The Office spin-off movie sets up shop at Netflix
Showing the kind of business acumen that was sorely lacking in his David Brent character, Ricky Gervais has just…
Ricky Gervais cranks up the cringe factor in the David Brent: Life On The Road trailer
Over a decade has passed since the end of Ricky Gervais’ The Office, but emotionally needy, casually inappropriate…
Americans: Use this map to figure out where TV shows across the pond take place
Geography—the bane of Americans everywhere. Many U.S. residents don’t even know the lay of their own land, let alone…
Happy Christmas: 9 British TV specials to stream this holiday season
The British Christmas special has no real Stateside analogue. The confluence of the U.K. television model and the…
Actually, most of those BBC shows are staying on Netflix
Here’s some good news for Netflix users who are fans of time-traveling doctors, David Brent, The Stig, whatever…
The best sitcom episodes of the last 25 years (part 2)
Previously on The Best Sitcom Episodes Of The Last 25 Years: Leslie Knope voted for love, Robin Sparkles went to the…
Sherlock and Doctor Who could get their own theme park rides
Paramount Pictures has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide to feature the British network’s shows and characters in a…
Daniel Radcliffe tells us why he loves The Office
The Internet features more than its share of negativity and snark—sometimes you’ve just gotta vent. But there’s plenty…
Ricky Gervais is finally making his The Office spinoff movie
Because when in doubt, go back to the thing that made you filthy rich, Ricky Gervais is reportedly finally making a…
Ricky Gervais not giving up on David Brent’s rock ’n’ roll fantasy
Taking a break from promoting Muppets Most Wanted to antagonize a different group of easily panicked creatures who…
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Hello Ladies: “The Limo”
A limo is more than just an elongated car. For Stuart, anyway. A limo is a status symbol, of not just untold wealth,…
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Hello Ladies: “Pilot”
Hello Ladies is based on the stand up of its star and co-creator Stephen Merchant, the gangly, frequent…
All the shows you’ll stream in 2016: The A.V. Club’s “fall” “TV” “preview,” part 1
The fall TV season seems more like a weird anachronism with every passing year. Originally tied to things like the…
Ricky Gervais goes solo in Derek
Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Thursday, September 12. All times are Eastern.