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Ricky Gervais Returns to Netflix with 'Alley Cats' Series

9/11/2025

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Ricky Gervais will return to Netflix with an adult animated series, “Alley Cats,” debuting in 2026.
The six-part series features feral British cats seeking companionship.
Gervais directs and voices a character, collaborating with familiar actors like Tom Basden and Diane Morgan.
Co-directed by Elliot Dear, the animation is handled by Blink Industries.
This is Gervais’ first TV project since “After Life” (2019-2022).

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Story summary

Ricky Gervais will return to Netflix with an adult animated series, “Alley Cats,” debuting in 2026.
The six-part series features feral British cats seeking companionship.
Gervais directs and voices a character, collaborating with familiar actors like Tom Basden and Diane Morgan.
Co-directed by Elliot Dear, the animation is handled by Blink Industries.
This is Gervais’ first TV project since “After Life” (2019-2022).