Ricky Gervais defends Netflix series Alley Cats amid critical backlash

Ricky Gervais has dismissed harsh critical reviews of his new Netflix animated series, ‘Alley Cats’. The show, which follows a group of cynical cats in London, has faced significant backlash from some media outlets, with critics labeling it disrespectful to various groups.

Gervais responded to the criticism on social media, sharing a graphic titled ‘25 years of Ricky Gervais being finished… critical headlines predicting his decline’ to highlight a long history of negative press throughout his career. He expressed confidence in the project, noting that ‘word of mouth’ has become a powerful marketing tool for the series.

Despite the negative reviews, ‘Alley Cats’ saw commercial success upon its release, briefly reaching the number one spot on Netflix’s most-watched series chart.