The Gentlemen (2024)
TV show · 2024 · Comedy, Drama, Crime · English
Curator score: 5.7/10 (177.6K ratings)
Tagline: A new class of criminal.
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.
Ratings:
- Curator score: 5.7/10
- IMDb: 8.0/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
- Metacritic: 66
- TMDB: 7.8/10
Production: Moonage Pictures, Miramax
Cast: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones
Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict: A slick, breezy crime caper with Guy Ritchie’s trademark banter, class warfare, and escalating double-crosses. It’s easy to watch and often very funny, but it plays more like a polished spin-off of Ritchie’s greatest hits than a fully distinctive new classic.
Best for: Viewers who like fast-talking British crime comedies; Fans of stylish, swaggering ensemble capers; People who want something entertaining and low-commitment on Netflix
Skip if: You want deep character psychology or emotional realism; You dislike hyper-stylized dialogue and cartoonish criminality; You prefer crime dramas with a slower, more grounded tone
Overview: The Gentlemen turns a familiar Guy Ritchie setup into a glossy, bingeable series: aristocrats, gangsters, and opportunists all circling the same lucrative racket. The appeal is immediate — sharp one-liners, colorful supporting players, and a constant sense that someone is about to get outmaneuvered. Theo James gives the show an easy, self-aware lead performance, and the ensemble helps keep the energy high even when the plotting leans on familiar tricks.
Worth noting: What keeps it from being an outright must-watch is that it often feels engineered for momentum more than surprise. The series is fun, but its rhythms are well worn if you already know Ritchie’s filmography or have seen enough modern crime capers. The class satire is amusing, yet it rarely cuts especially deep. Still, as a polished piece of escapist television, it does the job very well.
Bottom line: If you’re in the mood for a stylish, profanity-laced crime romp with enough momentum to keep you clicking “next episode,” this is an easy recommendation. If you want something more layered, more dangerous, or more emotionally resonant, there are stronger options in the genre.
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Topics: British crime, dark comedy, ensemble cast, stylized violence, class satire, fast-paced, gangster drama, Netflix original, bingeable
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The Gentlemen (2024)
TV show · 2024 · Comedy, Drama, Crime · English
Curator score: 5.7/10 (177.6K ratings)
A new class of criminal.
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.
Ratings
Curator score: 5.7/10
IMDb: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 66
TMDB: 7.8/10
Production Moonage Pictures, Miramax
Cast Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones
Where to watch Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A slick, breezy crime caper with Guy Ritchie’s trademark banter, class warfare, and escalating double-crosses. It’s easy to watch and often very funny, but it plays more like a polished spin-off of Ritchie’s greatest hits than a fully distinctive new classic.
Best for
Viewers who like fast-talking British crime comedies
Fans of stylish, swaggering ensemble capers
People who want something entertaining and low-commitment on Netflix
Skip if
You want deep character psychology or emotional realism
You dislike hyper-stylized dialogue and cartoonish criminality
You prefer crime dramas with a slower, more grounded tone
Overview
The Gentlemen turns a familiar Guy Ritchie setup into a glossy, bingeable series: aristocrats, gangsters, and opportunists all circling the same lucrative racket. The appeal is immediate — sharp one-liners, colorful supporting players, and a constant sense that someone is about to get outmaneuvered. Theo James gives the show an easy, self-aware lead performance, and the ensemble helps keep the energy high even when the plotting leans on familiar tricks.
Worth noting
What keeps it from being an outright must-watch is that it often feels engineered for momentum more than surprise. The series is fun, but its rhythms are well worn if you already know Ritchie’s filmography or have seen enough modern crime capers. The class satire is amusing, yet it rarely cuts especially deep. Still, as a polished piece of escapist television, it does the job very well.
Bottom line
If you’re in the mood for a stylish, profanity-laced crime romp with enough momentum to keep you clicking “next episode,” this is an easy recommendation. If you want something more layered, more dangerous, or more emotionally resonant, there are stronger options in the genre.
Recommended similar titles
2013 · Curator 7.7/10 (780K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix
Stylish, violent, and built around criminal ambition, family power, and a highly bingeable escalation of stakes.
2014 · Curator 9.6/10 (470.4K ratings) · Where to watch: Hulu
A great match for crime, dark humor, and escalating absurdity, with stronger thematic bite and more surprise.
2018 · Curator 9.6/10 (142.9K ratings) · Where to watch: Max
For viewers who like crime stories that mix violence, comedy, and self-aware character work.
2013 · Curator 1.3/10 (1.4K ratings) · Where to watch: Spectrum On Demand, Max
High-octane, lurid, and propulsive, with a similar appetite for outrageous criminal escalation.
2020 · Curator 6.4/10 (53.6K ratings) · Where to watch: AMC+, Philo, Spectrum On Demand
More brutal and operatic, but it shares the modern gangster spectacle and factional power games.
2010 · Curator 9.8/10 (218.6K ratings) · Where to watch: Max
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1999 · Curator 10.0/10 (578.2K ratings) · Where to watch: Max
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2020 · Curator 7.4/10 (67.5K ratings) · Where to watch: Max
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Topics
British crime, dark comedy, ensemble cast, stylized violence, class satire, fast-paced, gangster drama, Netflix original, bingeable
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