Ricky Gervais used his insightful Annecy 2026 masterclass to pitch Alley Cats, a quirky describing the animation as a daring project he "could make forever" with gusto and unveiling its trailer to lively cheers on his 65th birthday.
The Netflix‑backed series immediately drew strong praise and admiration from the festival audience who were thrilled, prompting Gervais to joke, with a grin, "I hope you like cats. And swearing."
Nevertheless, the comedian's new Netflix show which premiered recently has drawn a chorus of fan criticism and uproar over its tone, which many found harsh, with viewers taking to social media en masse to express disappointment across platforms.