Netflix has released the first trailer for “Alley Cats,” an adult animated comedy created by Ricky Gervais. The series centers on a group of feral British cats and follows their search for companionship as they discuss and comment on everyday struggles. In the trailer, Gervais voices Gus, presenting the show’s characteristic grumpy humor in a cat form. Multiple outlets describe the cats as foul-mouthed and the comedy as geared toward adult audiences. The program uses a 2D animation style produced by Blink Industries, a UK-based studio. The series is written and directed by Gervais, and Netflix has also shared a sneak preview at the Annecy festival. “Alley Cats” is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 7. The voice cast includes Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and Natalie Cassidy, among others mentioned in reporting. Overall, the trailer previews the show’s premise and comedic tone while confirming the release date and core creative team.