Ricky Gervais's 'Alley Cats' Slammed: Is His New Show Too Crude?
Ricky Gervais's 'Alley Cats' Slammed: Is His New Show Too Crude?
Ricky Gervais's latest Netflix animated series, 'Alley Cats,' is drawing sharp criticism for its crude humor and 'exhausting' genital jokes. Find out why critics are panning it!
Ricky Gervais's latest venture, the animated Netflix series 'Alley Cats,' is facing a barrage of criticism from reviewers, who are calling the show "lazy, crude and boring." The six-episode cartoon, featuring a gang of potty-mouthed homeless felines, is being particularly slammed for its heavy reliance on explicit jokes and incessant swearing.
Gervais himself voices Gus, the corpulent, misanthropic leader of the ragtag cat crew. He's joined by characters like Fang, the gang's bruiser, and Puke, who reportedly provides endless material centered around anal sex, fingering, and various states of genitals. Another character, 'Ponce' (real name Rupert), a neutered pedigree cat, also features prominently in the crude humor.
Critics are observing a noticeable 'downward trajectory' in Gervais's work since his acclaimed series like 'The Office' and 'Extras.' While 'Alley Cats' seemingly aims to be a deep examination of the human condition through feline eyes, reviewers suggest it "can’t be bothered," instead opting for easy shock value. The show's release on Netflix is highlighted as allowing it to be "unshackled from mainstream broadcasters’ rules about swearing."
Despite a voice cast with potential and even a cute kitten, the prevalent sentiment is that these elements can't rescue the series from its perceived crudeness and lack of substance. The constant "genital jokes" are described as "exhausting," contributing to a sense of nihilism that doesn't quite land.
