If there is one voice in modern comedy that can insult you, society, and itself in the same breath, it is Ricky Gervais. The British provocateur has built a career on saying the quiet part out loud, whether through his savage stand-up sets or his painfully honest television work. From the existential melancholy of After Life to the cringe-inducing brilliance of The Office, Gervais has always walked the fine line between discomfort and genius.

And for fans who believe his sharpest instincts can shine brightest in any medium, 2026 just got a lot more interesting. The confirmation came in the most Gervais way possible, short, blunt, and impossible to misinterpret.

Speculation around Alley Cats reignited when a fan page called Gervaisclips directly asked Ricky Gervais on X whether the adult animated series would arrive on Netflix in 2026. His response was simple and decisive: “Yes.”

Alley Cats is a brand-new adult animated comedy series created by Ricky Gervais and officially slated to premiere on Netflix in 2026. The show is described as a “slacker sitcom” and will consist of six 15-minute episodes, animated in a bold 2D style. Production is handled by U.K.-based Blink Industries, a studio known for visually distinct and creator-led animation projects.

Gervais is deeply involved at every creative level as co-director alongside Elliot Dear. He serves as the creator, writer, director, while also starring in the series as Gus, a lazy, rude, and unapologetically cynical cat. In addition, Gervais executive produces the show under his Derek Productions banner, alongside Steven Hamilton Shaw of Shush Creative, ensuring the project retains his signature voice and sensibility throughout.

Alley Cats marks Gervais’ first animated series as both creator and star since After Life, his critically acclaimed Netflix dramedy that ran from 2019 to 2022. 

But what exactly should viewers expect when Alley Cats finally prowls onto screens?

Alley Cats centers on a group of streetwise cats navigating urban life, using animal behavior as a thinly veiled mirror for human hypocrisy. True to Ricky Gervais’ style, the show blends crude humor with pointed observations about class, morality, and survival. The cats are not cuddly mascots, instead, they are cynical, selfish, and brutally honest, much like the humans they parody.

The voice cast brings together several of Gervais’ longtime collaborators, adding depth to the characters. The ensemble includes Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, and Diane Morgan, with additional performances from Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way. Many of these actors have previously appeared across Gervais’ television and comedy projects, creating a tonal continuity that longtime viewers will instantly recognize.

With Netflix backing the project and Gervais openly confirming its arrival, Alley Cats looks poised to deliver the kind of animated satire that only Gervais can pull off.

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