Guy Ritchie's crime series 'The Gentlemen' has secured a third season renewal on Netflix, with the second season slated to premiere on September 3. This early renewal indicates strong confidence in the show's performance and its expansion of Ritchie's established presence in streaming.
The series, a spin-off of Ritchie's 2019 film, centers on Duke Eddie Honniman, an Army captain who inherits his family estate after his father's death. He discovers the estate was being used to run a cannabis farm by a drug dealer, and his brother Freddy is indebted to another dealer. Eddie initially aims to profit from the illicit operation to resolve his family's financial troubles but becomes increasingly involved in the criminal underworld.
By the conclusion of the first season, Eddie had formed a partnership with Susie Glass to manage her father's criminal syndicate. The upcoming second season is expected to escalate the stakes, with Eddie pursuing aggressive expansion strategies through both violence and efforts to decriminalize cannabis. These actions reportedly cause concern for Susie and her father, Bobby, though Eddie is encouraged to forge his own path by billionaire Stanley Johnston. The new season is set to feature increased bloodshed, comedic elements, and expanded spectacle as the narrative moves from the British countryside to Italy, while also exploring the dynamic between Eddie and Susie.
Ritchie, known for films like 'Snatch' and 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,' has multiple projects across streaming platforms, including 'Young Sherlock' on Prime Video and 'MobLand' on Paramount Plus. His statement suggests an ambition to further push the boundaries of 'The Gentlemen' universe in the upcoming seasons.