The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen
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The Gentlemen

"A new class of criminal."

7.8
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.

Status

Latest

  • The Gentlemen Season 2 premiere date set at Netflix July 9, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Guy Ritchie’s television adaptation of The Gentlemen received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its energetic tone, sharp direction, and stylish aesthetic. Many reviewers noted that the series successfully translates Ritchie’s signature crime-and-chaos formula to a serialized format, delivering an entertaining mix of British aristocracy and criminal underbellies.

Lead actor Theo James earned strong marks for his performance, effectively balancing high-class elitism with gritty charm. Reviewers frequently highlighted the show's witty dialogue, colorful supporting cast, and unpredictable twists as key strengths that make for a fun, highly bingeable viewing experience.

However, some critics offered a more mixed assessment, suggesting the series struggles to maintain Ritchie's characteristic cinematic rhythm over eight episodes. A few reviewers noted that the show relied heavily on familiar director tropes or lacked the punchy grittiness of his feature films, though slick set-pieces and strong acting helped keep it engaging.

“a masterclass in turning smoke, swagger, and Savile Row into serialized storytelling gold”

“great fun, chock full of colourful characters, bursting with witty dialogue, and utterly bingeworthy”

“a brilliant show about legacy, family and the thrills of self-discovery”

“Scrapes by on playing Ritchie’s greatest hits”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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Why fans love it

The 2024 series The Gentlemen occupies a specific space between high-society drama and gritty crime fiction. By shifting the perspective to an unexpected aristocrat forced to manage an illicit weed empire on his family land, the show avoids standard mob tropes. It relies on a blend of offbeat humor and sudden violence to keep the stakes feeling volatile rather than formulaic.

The writing keeps the tone sharp and irreverent, leaning into the clash of cultures found within the estate walls. Theo James anchors the action as the bewildered heir suddenly navigating the criminal underworld. The result is a dark comedy that operates with a fast pace, proving that the established source material is capable of sustaining a new story while maintaining a distinctly grim, witty sensibility.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 66
Regulars 12
Longest run 8 eps
Show 58 more
Stephane Fichet as Mr Lawrence 7 episodes Jasmine Blackborow as Charly 3 episodes Chanel Cresswell as Tammy 6 episodes John McGrellis as Errol 4 episodes Peter Serafinowicz as Tommy Dixon 1 episode Pearce Quigley as Gospel John 4 episodes Michael Vu as Jimmy 8 episodes Harry Goodwins as Jack Glass 7 episodes Alexis Rodney as Stevens 5 episodes Jade Willis as Chelsea John 1 episode Mason Antonio Fardowe as Keith 5 episodes Logan Dean as Blanket 7 episodes Josh Finan as Jethro 4 episodes Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass 4 episodes Dar Salim as Felix 1 episode Gaia Weiss as Princess Rosanne 3 episodes Camilla Roholm as Clarissa Jones 1 episode Michael Elkin as George 1 episode Bethany Wilson as Patty's Waitress 1 episode Ruby Sear as Gabrielle 4 episodes Cameron Cook as Tonibler 1 episode Andi Jashy as King Zog 1 episode Martha Millan as Mercy 2 episodes Sean Richards-Mulzac as Sonny 1 episode Preslav Shipkaliev as Zlatko 1 episode Miki Davis as Sureya 2 episodes Hélder Fernandes as Spider 1 episode Freddie Fox as Max Bassington 1 episode Ross Hatt as Tour Guide 1 episode David Gant as Lord Bassington Smythe 1 episode Camilla Rutherford as Hilda 1 episode John Thomson as Frank 1 episode Jane Lu as Wong Kei Waitress 1 episode Hon Ping Tang as Sandy 1 episode Oriana Rodrigues-Cova as Alice 1 episode Kristofer Hivju as Florian de Groot 1 episode Laurence O'Fuarain as JP 2 episodes Karen Bartholomew as Prison Warden 1 episode Will Blacker as Martin Ward 1 episode Leah McNamara as Kellie Ann Ward 1 episode Hughie Blacker as Jordan Ward 1 episode John Connors as Car Keys Chris 1 episode Amanda Minihan as Maria Ward 1 episode Forrest Bothwell as Francie Ward 1 episode Liran Nathan as Belgian Waiter 1 episode Guz Khan as Chucky 1 episode Emily Eaton-Plowright as Stella 1 episode Adam Kiani as Ishy 1 episode Max Beesley as Collins 3 episodes Gary Beadle as Thick Rick 3 episodes Mark Rhino Smith as Mo Rahim 2 episodes Nigel Havers as Lord Whitecroft 2 episodes Jasper Ryan-Cater as S 1 episode Joshua McGuire as Pete Forbes Spencer 2 episodes Shane Walker as Joey 1 episode Po Wong as Mr. Kawasaki 1 episode Edward Fox as Archibald Horatio Landrover Horniman 1 episode Kemal Shah as Traveller 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

dark comedy aristocrat based on movie irreverent offbeat action
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 07, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
826