As it happens week after week, Netflix has been renewing not only its catalog but also new original productions that have been positioning themselves as the most-watched on the platform in the United States, such as The Gentlemen.
Theo James and Kaya Scodelario are just a couple of the great actors who joined forces to carry out the first season of the series, which is currently in second place on the American Top 10.
Guy Ritchie‘s creation has it all: action, crime, comedy, and of course, plenty of drama. The story follows Eddie Horniman, who inherits a large estate and becomes the new Duke of Halstead.
The Gentlemen ranked No. 2 on Netflix US
The Gentlemen is the new Netflix series that not only ranks as the No. 2 most-watched in the United States but has also secured a place in the top charts of various countries, having just one day of release in the catalog.
According to Flix Patrol, the metrics-specialized site, reported that Guy Ritchie‘s new title has managed to surpass multiple popular productions, such as the reality show Love Is Blind and the fantasy TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The first season of the drama follows Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father’s large estate, an English aristocrat, and becomes the new Duke of Halstead, only to discover that he is in the largest grass farm in Europe, owned by the legendary Mickey Pearson.
Theo James, known for portraying Four in Divergent and for The White Lotus, is the one who plays the main character. The actor was joined by prominent stars, with notable names including Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Vinnie Jones, Joely Richardson, Harry Goodwins and Giancarlo Esposito.
Guy Ritchie talked about Netflix’s The Gentlemen
Last November, the acclaimed director and creator of The Gentlemen spoke with Netflix and addressed what we could expect from the series overall, emphasizing the cast and the story. He said:
“The world of ‘The Gentlemen’ is a bit of me. We are looking forward to bringing fans back to that world, introducing new characters and their stories, and I am excited to do it with this cast of immense talent”.
Also, he talked about a specific character: Eddie Horniman. The British criminal underworld is part of the operation, and in many scenes, we see him facing off against gangsters in their own game. In relation to this, the creator said:
“Understandably, His Grace wants to extract himself from this particular business. And that’s where deals are struck with the underworld that will probably come back to haunt him. That’s really what the show is about — the evolution from zoo to jungle, and how to hunt in the jungle” , Guy Ritchie said.