Why The Gentlemen Is the Best Thing Streaming Right Now
2024-08-30 · 3 min read
Netflix The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie series expansion of his 2019 film, follows Eddie Halstead, played by Theo James, an aristocratic British army officer who inherits his father estate and discovers it sits atop a massive cannabis operation.
Theo James brings a deadpan charm that distinguishes his Eddie from the film characters. He is a man of principle trapped in a world of criminals, and his attempts to maintain dignity create comedy that is both situational and character-driven.
Ritchie visual style, rapid editing, split screens, slow motion set to needle drops, and sweeping tracking shots through English country estates, is in full effect.
The ensemble cast is stacked with British talent. Kaya Scodelario, Vinnie Jones, Ray Winstone, and Giancarlo Esposito each bring distinct energy.
The cannabis industry framing gives the show a contemporary edge, exploring how the British aristocracy could theoretically intersect with organized agriculture.
Stream on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/title/81549788.
The Gentlemen is essential for anyone who wants eight episodes of pure entertainment. Ritchie particular brand of British crime comedy has never worked better than it does here.
