Ricky Gervais’ new animated comedy just clawed its way to the top of Netflix’s charts — and fans are already asking the big question: is Season 2 happening?
“Alley Cats,” the six-episode adult animated sitcom created and directed by Gervais, dropped globally on August 7, 2026, and it’s already dominating daily top 10 charts across more than 40 countries. But officially, Netflix hasn’t pulled the trigger on a renewal just yet.
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What We Know So Far on Alley Cats S2?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Alley Cats |
| Creator/Director | Ricky Gervais |
| Co-Director | Elliot Dear |
| Animation Studio | Blink Industries |
| Premiere Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Episode Count | 6 episodes (15 min each) |
| Renewal Status | Pending (as of August 10, 2026) |
| Global Chart Performance | Top 10 in 40+ countries |
| UK Performance | #1 on Sunday & Monday |
Why A Renewal Isn’t Confirmed Yet
Netflix typically waits about a month to study completion rates before greenlighting a second season, and since “Alley Cats” only just premiered, it’s genuinely still early days. Unlike some adult animated shows that land multi-season orders upfront, this one was only commissioned for its initial six episodes — meaning viewership numbers will directly decide its fate.
The Numbers Are Looking Good
Gervais himself couldn’t hide his excitement. During a live YouTube broadcast on August 9, he revealed the show hit Netflix’s #1 spot over its debut weekend, admitting he’d doubted a series built entirely around swearing cats could even crack the top 10.
According to FlixPatrol data, the show is performing especially well in the UK, climbing from #2 to #1 across the weekend, and holding strong top-3 positions in countries like New Zealand, Hungary, and Ukraine. The US numbers are softer, briefly touching #7 before slipping off the chart — but the show’s international spread is undeniably strong for an animated debut.
Gervais Is Already Campaigning For More
Gervais has made his hopes clear. At the Annecy Animation Festival earlier this year, he joked that the animated format meant “the cats aren’t going to age” while he does, and openly lobbied Netflix for a second series during the same panel. It’s a familiar strategy — creators of successful animated sitcoms often use press tours and public numbers to build momentum ahead of an official renewal decision, and Gervais seems to be leaning into exactly that.
What A Season 2 Could Look Like
If greenlit, expect the full ensemble to return — Gervais as the cynical Gus, Tom Basden, Diane Morgan, Andrew Brooke, and David Earl rounding out the crew, alongside Kerry Godliman as Gus’s love interest, Lara. Season 1 ended with the gang gaining a new permanent member after helping a lost kitten choose street life over her old home, leaving plenty of room for fresh street-level chaos in a follow-up season.
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FAQs
Q1. Has Netflix officially renewed Alley Cats for Season 2?
Not yet — as of August 10, 2026, the renewal status remains pending.
Q2. How is Alley Cats performing on Netflix so far?
It hit #1 in the UK and landed in the top 10 across more than 40 countries during its debut weekend.
