Legendary director Guy Ritchie is back with the long-awaited second season of crime drama The Gentlemen dropping on Thursday, September 3, after its first series attracted more than 100 million viewers globally.
Now, Eddie Halstead (played by Theo James) and Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) are returning with the Netflix hit set one year on after they were forced to work together in Bobby’s (Ray Winstone) criminal empire overseas.
But as the official description teases: “As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisions Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound.
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“Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well…”
Since the release of its gripping trailer, The Gentlemen fans have been exclaiming their excitement at the gritty crime drama’s return.
“Finally! Loved the first season”, a YouTube user wrote as another echoed: “Please give us four more plus seasons. Guy Ritchie is the GOAT.”
A third said: “Hell yeah!!!! Here’s the 1% of shows/series worth watching that Netflix provides! Pure gem, teaser is pure fire.”
While another added: “Ritchie never fails to deliever. This will be worth the wait.”
Once again joining James and Scodelario will be Sexy Beast icon Ray Winstone, One Day’s Joely Richardson and Snatch star Vinnie Jones.
The Gentlemen season two will also see the series one stars joined by a number of new faces.
These include Downton Abbey icon Hugh Bonneville, Dune’s Benjamin Clementine, The Housemaid star Michele Morrone and Tell Me Everything actor Tyler Conti.
In addition, fans will be delighted to see professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr and Love Island star Maya Jama welcomed into the mix.
The Gentlemen season two premieres on Thursday, September 3, on Netflix.