Ricky Gervais's new Netflix animation

Netflix has released the trailer for Alley Cats, the new adult animated comedy series, from Ricky Gervais.

The After Life creator said: ‘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’

Six 15-minute episodes will stream on Netflix from August 7 – and will have a preview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France on Thursday.

It follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating about the struggles of everyday life, all animated by Blink Industries.

The cast – which features a lot of long-time Gervais collaborators – includes Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan,  Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.

Published: 22 Jun 2026