Guy Ritchie's crime thriller series The Gentlemen has quietly become a streaming powerhouse, crossing a major viewership milestone on Netflix. The show, inspired by Ritchie's 2019 film of the same name, has now amassed over 100 million views across its two seasons, according to the latest Netflix viewership report.
The series premiered in 2024 to strong numbers, but its second season, which arrived two years later, initially saw a 45% drop in opening-week viewership compared to its predecessor. That dip, however, has proven to be a mere blip. Since Season 2 hit the platform, audiences have been flocking to catch up on the first season, driving both seasons onto Netflix's most-watched charts.
Season 2 added roughly 6 million views in its third week, bringing its total to about 22 million. Meanwhile, Season 1 has gained an additional 18 million views since the new season dropped, pushing its original 75 million tally to over 93 million. Combined, the series has now crossed the 100 million mark—a clear sign that the two-year gap didn't hurt its long-term appeal.
This surge is a promising indicator for the already-greenlit Season 3, which will continue the story of the aristocratic drug empire. The show's second season has also earned critical acclaim, holding a "Certified Fresh" 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, up from Season 1's 75%.
Ritchie's success on streaming isn't limited to The Gentlemen. His other crime drama, MobLand, recently launched its second season on Paramount+, while his films The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and In the Grey are topping charts on Netflix and Starz, respectively. The prolific director is also gearing up for the return of Young Sherlock on Prime Video and his upcoming theatrical release Wife and Dog, starring Rosamund Pike and Benedict Cumberbatch.
For fans of the genre, The Gentlemen joins a list of Netflix shows that nail their premise, and its continued success proves that quality storytelling can overcome release gaps. As the streaming landscape evolves, Ritchie's knack for blending wit and grit keeps audiences coming back for more.
