Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen returns for its second season, and Eddie Horniman is no longer the reluctant aristocrat we met in Season 1. All eight episodes of Season 2 dropped at once on Netflix on September 3, 2026, continuing the story of a duke's son who inherited far more than a title.
Where Season 1 Left Off
Season 1 premiered on Netflix on March 7, 2024, with all eight episodes released the same day. The story centered on Eddie Horniman, who unexpectedly inherits his family's 15,000-acre estate after his father's death, only to discover the land conceals a massive marijuana empire operating beneath it. The shock of that discovery drove much of the season's early tension, but it was really a story about family. Eddie's older brother Freddy had racked up massive debts, owing millions to dangerous people, and Eddie found himself dragged into the criminal world largely to protect what was left of his family's name and finances.
As the season progressed, Eddie's initial shock wore off, and he grew more intensely focused on the empire itself. Running it meant partnering with Susie Glass, the operation's sharp and capable manager, and figuring out what to do about her father, Bobby Glass, the empire's true boss. Along the way, Eddie and Susie clashed with rivals, occasionally having to shoot their way out of dangerous situations. The season closed with a twist: Bobby Glass revealed he never actually intended to step down as boss, even from behind bars.
The bet on Eddie's transformation paid off for Netflix. Season 1 spent ten weeks on the platform's Global Top 10 English-language TV chart, a run long enough to make a second season feel less like a gamble and more like an inevitability.
Eddie has fully settled into his role as a leader in the criminal underworld — and this season is about expansion.
What's Next in Season 2
Season 2 picks up roughly a year later. Eddie has fully settled into his role as a leader in the criminal underworld, and this season is about expansion. Working alongside Susie, he pushes the operation beyond the family estate and into international territory, including a storyline that takes the pair to the Italian lakes. With Bobby Glass's influence and instincts proving unpredictable, Eddie and Susie face pressure to grow the business while managing an increasingly volatile power structure above them.
That international push introduces a new wave of characters, with Michele Morrone and Sergio Castellitto bringing an Italian criminal presence into Eddie and Susie's world, and Hugh Bonneville turning up as a very different kind of threat than his usual period-drama roles. It's a season built to widen the map without losing the family dynamics that made Season 1 work.
Release Schedule
Unlike shows that roll out weekly, both seasons of The Gentlemen have followed Netflix's binge-release model, with every episode dropping on the same day.
| Season | Episodes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 7, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 3, 2026 |
Season 1 Episode Runtimes
Season 1's runtimes dropped steadily as the season went on, opening with a nearly feature-length premiere before settling into a tighter 45-minute rhythm.
Runtime by episode (minutes)
Is Season 3 Actually Happening?
Yes — Netflix officially renewed The Gentlemen for a third season on August 24, 2026, a week before Season 2 even premiered. Guy Ritchie is returning to write, direct, and executive produce, again alongside co-writer Matthew Read. Season 3 is expected to run eight episodes, matching the first two seasons.
"The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded, and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable."
The show is currently in pre-production, with scripts and full casting not yet finalized. Theo James is the only cast member confirmed to be returning so far, though other principal cast members are widely expected back once contracts are finalized. Netflix has not announced a release date or premiere window for Season 3, but with the show's history of quick turnarounds between renewal and production, more news is likely in the coming months.
There was also a brief flurry of casting speculation before the Season 3 announcement, with reports suggesting Meghan Markle was in early talks to join the cast. Those discussions were reportedly informal and contingent on Season 2's performance, and no deal has been confirmed. For now, the only certainty is that Eddie Horniman's world is about to get bigger again, following the same pattern that took the show from a family inheritance story to an international crime saga in the span of two seasons.
Ready to watch?The Gentlemen Season 2 is streaming now, all 8 episodes.
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