We usually think of our pets as sweet, sleepy friends. This new show wants to reveal the dark side of what happens when we aren't looking.
WHAT HAPPENED
Ricky Gervais is back on Netflix. This time, he isn't doing stand-up or a sad comedy.
He is making a gritty cartoon about cats. The trailer shows a world that is surely not for kids.
It is rude, dark, and full of the sharp humor he is known for. This is his latest work after the success of 'After Life.'
WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOWS
The show is called 'Alley Cats.'
- It will stream on Netflix.
- The tagline is "Nine lives, zero f***s."
- This follows his hit show 'After Life.'
- Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are in a different cartoon called 'Not Alone.'
THE BIGGER QUESTION
Why do we love seeing "cute" things act "bad"? Hollywood loves making cartoons for adults lately.
Is this just to shock us? Or is there a deeper story about how we treat the animals in our lives?
WHAT HAPPENS NOW
Fans of his old shows will likely watch this. It shows Netflix still trusts him to bring in a big crowd.
Other studios are also hiring big stars for new cartoons. The world of adult cartoons is getting very crowded.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
- When is the exact release date?
- Who else is in the voice cast?
- How dark will the story actually go?
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