Multiple outlets review “Alley Cats,” a new animated Netflix series created by Ricky Gervais. The Independent frames the show as a swear-laden cartoon and focuses on whether Gervais’s comedic style translates well on screen, describing it as indulging his “worst instincts.” NME also takes a critical view, characterizing the humor and animation as crude, and linking that tone to Gervais’s established reputation from earlier work. While the two reviews differ in wording, both present the series through the lens of its content and presentation, emphasizing profanity and a broadly offensive or rough-comic approach. Neither source highlights standout performances or specific plot developments in the provided excerpts; instead, they concentrate on the series’ overall comedic sensibility and production style. Overall, the reviews agree that “Alley Cats” delivers a deliberately abrasive, joke-forward animated format that may not appeal to viewers expecting cleaner or more conventional family animation.