Netflix animated comedy “Alley Cats,” led in voice by Ricky Gervais, follows a group of feral stray cats who take in a lost kitten as she searches for her former home. Across reviews, critics describe the series as a comedy that blends lighthearted moments with more sentimental or bittersweet themes. Variety highlights the show’s shift between achievable daily goals and the distractions that derail them, framing the early episodes around character-led humor and a softer emotional tone. The Hollywood Reporter characterizes the program as alternating between crass and heartfelt beats, while concluding that the overall impact is largely unmemorable. Both outlets agree on the core premise and on Gervais’ central role in the voice cast and creative direction. However, they differ in their assessments of how well the tonal mix lands, with Variety emphasizing an unexpectedly bittersweet quality and the Hollywood Reporter focusing on unevenness.