The Gentlemen
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The Gentlemen

"Ambition can't be tamed."

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 renewed for Season 3 at Netflix August 24, 2026
  • The Gentlemen Season 2 premiere date set at Netflix July 9, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Guy Ritchie's television adaptation of The Gentlemen received generally warm reviews from critics, who welcomed its translation of the filmmaker's trademark swagger into serialized form. Many reviewers praised the series as energetic and bingeworthy entertainment, highlighting its sharp pacing, colorful cast of characters, and witty dialogue. Outlets also appreciated the strong production values, from the lavish depictions of aristocratic estates to the dynamic soundtrack and direction.

Not all assessments were wholly glowing, however. More reserved critics pointed out that the show leans heavily on familiar formulas, occasionally feeling like a repetition of Ritchie's greatest hits without the star wattage or grittiness of his best cinematic work. Even so, most agreed that the dark comedy, absurd family dynamics, and stylish set-pieces make for a thoroughly engaging crime caper.

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

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

“The Gentlemen may be more dark comedy than action, but it certainly has its moments, and the acting is faultless.”

“The show is momentarily saved by its slick set-pieces, like a neon-tinged study of the cultivation of weed, or the rapid handling of eye-watering amounts of money”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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CA • US • UK
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 75
Regulars 15
Longest run 16 eps
Show 67 more
Ranjit Krishnamma as Ahmed Iqbal 5 episodes Jasmine Blackborow as Charly 10 episodes Chanel Cresswell as Tammy 6 episodes John McGrellis as Errol 5 episodes Peter Serafinowicz as Tommy Dixon 1 episode Pearce Quigley as Gospel John 7 episodes Michael Vu as Jimmy 11 episodes Harry Goodwins as Jack Glass 14 episodes Alexis Rodney as Stevens 6 episodes Jade Willis as Chelsea John 1 episode Mason Antonio Fardowe as Keith 5 episodes Logan Dean as Blanket 11 episodes Josh Finan as Jethro 4 episodes Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass 12 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 9 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 Stephane Fichet as Mr Lawrence 13 episodes 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 Guz Khan as Chucky 2 episodes 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 Joshua McGuire as Pete Forbes Spencer 2 episodes Tyler Conti as Joe Green 5 episodes Hugh Bonneville as Lord Hawthorne 3 episodes Sergio Castellitto as Marco Moretti 6 episodes Benjamin Clementine as Nanny 8 episodes Peter Ferdinando as Zero 2 episodes Maya Jama as Aisha 2 episodes Thomas Kadman as Enzo 4 episodes Rocci Williams as Guido 3 episodes Jamie Ward as Oscar Thorne 2 episodes Claire Corelli as Angelica Marino 2 episodes Jimmy Vee as The Bannik 2 episodes Ian Bonar as Richard 2 episodes Masayoshi Haneda as Takashi 2 episodes Cassidy Little as Andy Brooks 2 episodes Ethan Mckinley as Glass Heavy 1 2 episodes Tommo Thomas as Glass Heavy 2 2 episodes Kate Winter as News Reporter 2 episodes Cosimo Fusco as Carlos Vargas 2 episodes Adam Bowman as Tin Tin 2 episodes Ryan McParland as Zammo 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Production Design
First Assistant "A" Camera
Second Assistant "A" Camera
Editor
Hair Designer
"B" Camera Operator
Makeup Designer
Script Coordinator
First Assistant "B" Camera
Art Direction
Costume Design
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

dark comedy aristocrat based on movie offbeat action
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 07, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
897