Your Weekend Binge Watch: The Gentlemen
- Johny Walsh
- Jun 19
- 2 min read
Your Weekend Binge Watch: The Gentlemen
Available on Netflix; Season 1: 8 Episodes, Action Comedy, Crime Drama
Synopsis
Edward “Eddie” Horniman unexpectedly inherits an estate of 15,000 acres and the title of Duke of Halstead at the reading of his deceased father’s last will and testament. Upon becoming Duke, he learns that his family’s land has become part of a marijuana-growing empire run by Susie Glass. As Duke of Halstead, he must now navigate a world of eclectic and dangerous characters with nefarious agendas, as well as the wealthy upper echelon, while trying to protect his home, stay alive, and keep his morals.
Thoughts
Guy Ritchie's series The Gentlemen is SO fun I could not stop watching it. It’s sexy and it’s dangerous, a roller coaster ride that not only entertains but also delivers. It might feel flashy at times, but it manages not to lose any of its substance (or substances, hey-oh) while it dazzles and delights. I never knew what was going to happen next, and I often had to force myself to turn off the TV in order to (begrudgingly) get some sleep. Theo James is fantastic as Eddie, Kaya Scodelario made me want to be Susie Glass, Daniel Ings was equal parts frustrating and endearing as Freddie, and Vinnie Jones as the quirky gamekeeper Geoffrey was a fan fave. It’s so crazy to me to think that all of the cast performances were so spot-on that I didn’t even mention Giancarlo Esposito absolutely dominating as Stanley Johnston in the previous sentence (shoutout to the aforementioned wardrobe department for the tiny embroidered SJ on his white collared shirt… a gorgeous detail). All in all, if you can commit to a wild ride, you will finish this series so satisfied with your decision. Totally BingeReady.
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