Summary
The Gentlemenseason 2 is now confirmed, along with what characters will be returning. Based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name,The Gentlemenreleased on Netflix earlier this year, following Theo James' Eddie as he inherits his family’s estate and a massive marijuana empire along with it. The show features an impressive cast, including Kaya Scodelario, Ray Winstone, Giancarlo Esposito, and Vinnie Jones, among others. Season 1 was generally well-received, leading to buzz regarding a potentialThe Gentlemenseason 2.
Varietynow reports thatThe Gentlemenhas been renewed for season 2, which will consist of eight episodes. Filming is expected to get underway next year, with James and Scodelario both set to return. Season 2 will also feature the return of Ritchie as director and writer, in addition to Matthew Read, his co-writer.
With filming expected to happen next year, it’s likely thatThe Gentlemenseason 2 won’t arrive on Netflix until 2026.
How Was The Gentlemen Season 1 Received?
Will Season 2 Be An Improvement?
Reviews for Ritchie’sThe Gentlemenin 2019 were mostly positive, with critics generally praising the show as another strong dose of the director’s signature style. The reviews for the show were essentially the same, andthe series is a largely faithful continuation of the world of the movie. As seen in the chart below, thereviews forThe Gentlemenseason 1earned it a Rotten Tomatoes score only one point off from that of the film.
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BothThe Gentlemenshow and the movie fared well with general viewers, but the series actually pulled ahead in terms of its audience score. This positive audience reception is reflected in season 1’s viewership,with the show having spent a full two weeks atop Netflix’s top 10 chart in March of this year. A season 2 renewal suggests thatThe Gentlemencontinued to draw viewers over the last few months, especially since Netflix’s bar for success for its originals seems to have gotten higher.
The Gentlemen Season 1 Ending Explained
The Gentlemen season 1 ends on a conclusive note where Eddie finally finds his true purpose but also sets the stage for season 2 in more ways than one
IfThe Gentlemenseason 1 caught flack for anything, it’s that it generally feels like more of the same from Ritchie. While there’s evidently an audience that very much enjoys Ritchie’s style, season 2 would likely fare better critically if it took some risks and didn’t feel like another rehash of what the director has been doing for two decades. In any case,The Gentlemenseason 2 is on the way, meaning those who enjoyed Eddie’s story will get to spend another eight hours going down the rabbit hole with the character.
The Gentlemen
Cast
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.
