Ricky Gervais' Netflix Adult Animation 'Alley Cats' Debuts August 7

Netflix released a new teaser for "Alley Cats" (originally titled "Gatos de Rua"), an adult‑animation comedy created, written and directed by British comedian Ricky Gervais. The series, featuring a cat named Gus as the lead, will consist of six episodes and is scheduled to premiere on 7 August on the streaming platform.

The launch follows Gervais' excitement about the trailer, describing it as the most thrilling preview he has seen. However, a review in The Guardian criticized the show as lazy and outdated, calling its humor "pub‑bar comedy" that fails to elicit laughs and feels like a stale rehash of past jokes. The mixed reception highlights both the anticipation for Gervais' return to adult animation and the skeptical response from critics.