Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRicky Gervais's new six-part animated Netflix series, Alley Cats, has reached the number one spot on the streaming platform despite widespread critical derision. The show, which features Gervais voicing a cynical orange tabby among a gang of foul-mouthed feral cats, has received numerous one-star and even zero-star reviews from critics. The Independent's Louis Chilton gave the series one star, questioning Gervais's ability to produce quality work comparable to his earlier successes. Gervais, 65, expressed his happiness on Instagram, saying that he had "never been so happy" and praising his "best fans in the f***ing world". He later addressed the criticism on X and in an interview, dismissing audience outrage as "inevitable and a bit boring now", reminding viewers it's "just a cartoon". In fullRicky Gervais celebrates as Netflix series Alley Cats reaches number one despite scathing reviewsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Ricky Gervais praises ‘best fans’ as widely panned cartoon hits top Netflix spot
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRicky Gervais's new six-part animated Netflix series, Alley Cats, has reached the number one spot on the streaming platform despite widespread critical derision. The show, which features Gervais voicing a cynical orange tabby among a gang of foul-mouthed feral cats, has received numerous one-star and even zero-star reviews from critics. The Independent's Louis Chilton gave the series one star, questioning Gervais's ability to produce quality work comparable to his earlier successes. Gervais, 65, expressed his happiness on Instagram, saying that he had "never been so happy" and praising his "best fans in the f***ing world". He later addressed the criticism on X and in an interview, dismissing audience outrage as "inevitable and a bit boring now", reminding viewers it's "just a cartoon". In fullRicky Gervais celebrates as Netflix series Alley Cats reaches number one despite scathing reviewsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
