If you’ve been missing the warmth and wit of After Life, Ricky Gervais is about to fill that void — with cats. Netflix just dropped the first trailer and a batch of first-look images for Alley Cats, and it’s every bit as delightfully chaotic as you’d expect from Gervais.
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Alley Cats — Everything You Need to Know
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Alley Cats |
| Creator / Writer / Director | Ricky Gervais |
| Co-Director | Elliot Dear |
| Animation Studio | Blink Industries (UK) |
| Episodes | 6 episodes (~15 mins each) |
| Release Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix (Global) |
What Is Alley Cats About?
The series follows a group of feral British cats from all walks of society as they seek companionship and ruminate on the struggles and absurdities of everyday life. Think After Life — but with more hairballs and considerably fewer HR concerns. Fans can expect Gervais’s trademark blend of heart and sharp social commentary, wrapped in a bold 2D animated package.
The animation is handled by Blink Industries, the UK studio behind Dead End: Paranormal Park and the internet-famous Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared — so visually, this is going to be something special.
The After Life Reunion You Didn’t See Coming
This is basically an adult animation After Life cast party. Gervais reunites with several of his After Life co-stars, including Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Tom Basden, David Earl, Andrew Brooke, and Tony Way — alongside EastEnders favourite Natalie Cassidy. The whole gang is back, just with tails this time.
Gervais himself summed it up perfectly: “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.”
Sneak Peek at Annecy
Fans attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 25th will get a world-exclusive sneak peek at the first two episodes — ahead of the global Netflix premiere on August 7th, 2026.
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FAQs
Q: When does Alley Cats release on Netflix?
Alley Cats premieres globally on Netflix on August 7, 2026, with 6 episodes running approximately 15 minutes each.
Q: Is Alley Cats connected to Ricky Gervais’s After Life?
Not in story, but much of the beloved After Life cast returns to voice characters — making it a spiritual reunion of sorts for fans of that series.
