Airdate: Friday, Aug. 7 (Netflix)Cast: Ricky Gervais, Tom basden, Jo Hartley, David Earl, Diane Morgan, Andrew Brooke, Kerry Godliman, Tony Way, Natalie CassidyCreator: Ricky GervaisAlley Cats, Ricky Gervais’ new animated series for Netflix, gets that much. The cats’ low-key routine is interrupted when, during one of their daily outings, they encounter a tiny gray kitten (Jo Hartley) who’s gotten lost. In a burst of generosity, Gus promises Kitten they’ll help return her home. The other tone Alley Cats traffics in is an almost cloying sentimentality. That’s just what cats do,” Gus shrugs in return.