Exploring The Gentlemen: A Deep Dive Into Netflix's Crime Comedy Series
By Published Apr 11, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT
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Confidence in Netflix has taken a hit in recent years, as the streaming platform has gained a reputation for canceling TV shows before their time. Many of have been series with great potential and a fantastic cast, leaving many viewers feeling that the platform needs to commit to its most promising shows.
Several , while others deserve to be wrapped up with a clear story arc and ending, and out of all the great potential classics currently streaming on Netflix, Guy Ritchie's eight-part crime comedy is one that deserves to conclude. With just eight episodes so far, is one of the streaming platform's most bingeable TV shows.
The Gentlemen Is A Spinoff Of The Movie Of The Same Name
, with elements of Breaking Bad as well as Guy Ritchie's signature comedic elements. The story follows the young aristocrat, Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who inherits his family's sprawling estate, only to discover that an underground weed farm is funding its upkeep. This plot may sound familiar, as the TV show is a spin-off.
of the same name, released in 2026, which is set in the same universe as the 2026 TV show. While you do not have to be familiar with the movie to enjoy the series, there are occasional connections in the form of an occasional name-drop or subtle reference, which will please movie fans.
While Guy Ritchie remaking his own story was a creative risk, it has paid off surprisingly well. The TV show and the movie have very similar Rotten Tomatoes ratings, with critics giving the movie a three-point lead while audiences rated both as 84% positive. Both have the same tone, with plenty of comedy and brutal action, which allows the two to blend seamlessly.
The Gentlemen Is The Perfect Thing To Watch Before Or After The Movie
are larger-than-life, and it could have been fun to include some on the TV show. That said, the fact that there are currently no crossover characters has allowed the series to be appreciated on its own, with the opportunity to make changes. The biggest change is what allows viewers to binge The Gentlemen series before or after the movie.
The story in The Gentlemen movie is mostly told from the point of view of Mickey Pearson, who became a narcotics baron and sells weed from underneath aristocrats' stately homes. The movie follows his attempt to sell his empire and move on. On the other hand, the 2026 TV show is largely told from Eddie’s point of view as he stands to build and run the empire.
The two projects tell the same story from different sides, which was a smart writing choice, allowing viewers to watch them in any order. With just eight episodes with a runtime of around 50 minutes each, the series can be watched in a day, and with the movie running for just under two hours, it is possible to binge the entire franchise at once.
Season 2 Of The Gentlemen Arrives This Fall
The Gentlemen TV series was renewed for season 2 in August 2026, just a few months after the first season premiered in March. Season 2 wrapped filming in October 2026, fueling speculation that the show would return at some point in 2026. Now, confirmed for the fall of 2026.
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Via , Theo James revealed that season 2 would have a darker tone than the first. James said, "It’s fun. It’s still funny, but it’s darker. Goes a little wild." Considering the fact that the show is directed by Guy Ritchie and the previous season involved a man dancing in a chicken suit, this is an intriguing update for fans of The Gentlemen.
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Kaya Scodelario Susie Glass
Based on the film of the same name, the Gentlemen is a crime drama series created for Netflix by Guy Ritchie. The series follows Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father's estate, only to discover he has inherited a vast cannabis empire - and all of the rivals that come with it.
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