Netflix subscribers are binge-watching The Gentlemen, consuming all 16 episodes across two series in just 48 hours. The show, which debuted in 2024, has been renewed for a third season, and fans are heaping praise on social media.
Fan Reactions and Praise
One fan took to Reddit to express their admiration, writing: "Season 2 was hands down the best thing I have ever watched in my entire life!" They pleaded with the streaming service not to cancel it, adding: "If anyone from Netflix is reading this post. Please I beg of you to not discontinue this show! Anything I have liked on Netflix has been cancelled. This show is pure artistry and genius. Please do not cancel this! It was incredible! Amazing storyline, interesting characters, fantastic acting from the entire cast, beautiful sets and scenery, colourful vibrant fashionable wardrobes, artistic wonderful cinematography, I can go on and on."
Another fan responded: "Theo James and Kaya Scodelario are amazing. I've never been into a show in so long! I binged the 2 seasons this weekend!" A third viewer commented: "Gentlemen is miles ahead compared to rest of the Netflix originals. I don't know when was the last time I completed a Netflix series in a couple of days."
Viewing Figures and Season 3 Confirmation
The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie as a spin-off from his film of the same name, stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, and Daniel Ings. Netflix's synopsis reads: "Making moves to sell his valuable cannabis empire in the UK, an American kingpin sets off a series of plots, schemes and barefaced plays for his business."
The first episode of season two attracted roughly 3 million UK viewers in its first seven days, a drop of about 15% from the 3.5 million who watched the series debut in March 2024. According to Deadline, the newest season garnered 6.7 million views globally in its first four days, nearly half of what the first season achieved during its opening weekend. Despite this, fan feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Awards and Ratings
Netflix confirmed last week that a third season is in the works. "Eddie Horniman doesn't wait for permission to make his next move - so it's not surprising The Gentlemen that has been confirmed for Season 3," the streaming giant announced. Guy Ritchie said: "The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded, and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable, and I'm looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further."
The Gentlemen holds an IMDb rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 194,000 reviews, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next series.
