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Comedian Ricky Gervais is returning to Netflix with Alley Cats, a brand-new adult animated comedy series set to premiere globally on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to Netflix and coverage from What’s on Netflix. Following his previous human-centric hits like After Life, Extras, and The Office, the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning creator is stepping into animal animation to follow the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats navigating everyday life on the streets.
Trailer Release and First Look at the Cast
Netflix dropped the official trailer and a new batch of first-look images for Alley Cats, showcasing a bold 2D animation style handled by the UK-based studio Blink Industries, known for Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and Dead End: Paranormal Park (according to What’s on Netflix and Nexus Point News). The footage highlights a scruffy crew of street cats lounging on a heavily scratched-up sofa, fleeing a car crash, and reacting with sheer terror to a random cucumber on the pavement. Creator Ricky Gervais expressed his excitement in a statement released by Netflix, saying, “I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about a trailer. I can’t wait for everyone to get to know these cats.”
Familiar Voices and Behind-the-Scenes Talent
The series features a voice cast filled with frequent collaborators from Gervais’s past projects. Ricky Gervais leads the ensemble as Gus. According to casting details provided by Netflix and What’s on Netflix, the series also stars Tom Basden as Ponce, Kerry Godliman as Lara, Andrew Brooke as Fang, David Earl as Puke, Jo Hartley as Kitten, Diane Morgan as Olive, alongside Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way. Behind the scenes, the show is created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais, with Elliot Dear serving as co-director. Executive producers include Gervais, Steven Hamilton Shaw, James Stevenson Bretton, and Ben Lole, while Tang Heng serves as production designer.
Did you know? Ricky Gervais will appear at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to participate in a panel discussion about Alley Cats, where attendees will receive a world-exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes ahead of the August premiere, as reported by What’s on Netflix and Nexus Point News.
Format and Release Schedule
Consisting of six episodes with runtimes of roughly 15 minutes each, the series blends cynical dialogue with heartfelt character dynamics. According to Nexus Point News, the narrative balances crude street humor with tender moments, particularly as the cynical Gus takes a lost kitten under his wing. The show will be available to stream worldwide exclusively on Netflix starting August 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Alley Cats premiere on Netflix?
Alley Cats premieres globally on Netflix on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to What’s on Netflix.
Who created Alley Cats?
The adult animated series was created, written, and directed by Emmy and BAFTA award-winning comedian Ricky Gervais, as reported by What’s on Netflix.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The series consists of six episodes, with each running for approximately 15 minutes, according to production details shared by Netflix.
Which studio provides the animation?
The animation is handled by the UK-based studio Blink Industries, known for Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, according to What’s on Netflix and Nexus Point News.
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