Ricky Gervais used his dynamic Annecy 2026 masterclass to pitch Alley Cats, an ambitious 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 suddenly drew strong praise and admiration from the festival audience who responded warmly, 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 dissent over its tone, which many found off‑key, with viewers taking to social media eagerly to express disappointment across platforms.