The Posh Crime Ride Is Back — and It's Better Than Ever
After a ridiculously long two-and-a-half-year wait, Netflix's hit crime series The Gentlemen is finally back for Season 2. And while the gap between seasons was painful, creator Guy Ritchie clearly used that time wisely.
If you somehow missed Season 1, here's the quick version: aristocratic Eddie Horniman (played by Theo James) inherits the family estate only to discover it's hiding a massive weed empire — and the criminals who run it aren't going anywhere. It's classic Guy Ritchie — sharp dialogue, slick characters, and a world where everyone's playing everyone.
What's Different in Season 2?
The new season picks up with Eddie having more power than ever, but that also means bigger targets on his back. Criminal enterprises are ramping up, alliances are shifting, and the stakes are getting dangerously high.
Kaya Scodelario returns as the fierce Susie Glass, alongside Giancarlo Esposito (yes, that's Gus Fring from Breaking Bad himself), Daniel Ings (fresh off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), and Guy Ritchie regular Vinnie Jones. The ensemble cast is the kind of lineup that makes you stop scrolling and start watching.
Critics Are Sold — Already Renewed for Season 3
The numbers speak for themselves. The Gentlemen Season 2 sits at 81% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, with an 84% audience score — up from Season 1's 75% critic rating. The season even opened at a perfect 100% before settling into its current score as more reviews came in. That's a clear sign the show has found its groove.
Netflix clearly agrees. The streamer has already greenlit Season 3, which is practically a miracle given the usual uncertainty of Netflix renewals. According to Variety, filming is expected to begin soon, with the team trying to slim down the lengthy gap between seasons.
The Viewership Challenge
Here's the catch: despite the strong reviews, The Gentlemen Season 2 debuted in third place on Netflix's global top 10. It's sitting behind the true crime series Death of a Pastor's Wife and Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black. The 2.5-year gap clearly took a toll on casual viewers.
But that's exactly why Season 3 matters. With the show now renewed and production set to move faster, the momentum has a chance to rebuild. And for anyone who binge-watched The Gentlemen Season 1 and loved the world Guy Ritchie built, this is the perfect time to jump back in.
Bottom Line
The Gentlemen Season 2 delivers exactly what you'd want from a Guy Ritchie crime drama — sharper writing, bigger stakes, and a cast that absolutely slays. Whether you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes (the Ritchie films), Snatch, or The King's Man, this series belongs on your watchlist.
Stream it now on Netflix. Trust us — it's worth the binge.
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