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Guy Ritchie is back, folks, and with him comes the glorious mayhem of The Gentlemen.This Netflix action-comedy series is set against the backdrop of British aristocracy and the booming cannabis industry. It’s a wild party where posh British accents are punctuated with flying fists and enough Mary Jane to fuel a royal high tea.

Don’t let the title fool you, this isn’t a remake of the film. While not connected plot-wise, both the film and the series take place in the same universe. You’ll catch references of White Widow Super Cheese and your favorite fixers Raymond and Stevens. Ritchie’s style carries over with the same fast-paced action, sharp dialogue, and surprising plot twists.

A penniless aristocrat is living — literally — above a thriving drug business. Eddie Horniman (Theo James) is an aristocrat who inherits his father’s sprawling estate, only to discover a lucrative business growing beneath the manicured lawns of his estate. With no criminal experience, Eddie struggles with his unexpected inheritance. Having to choose between taking over the business or losing the estate, Eddie is thrown headfirst into the world of gangsters, blackmail, and high stakes. Such fun.

The slow-burn pacing might not be for everyone. The series takes its time to unravel the intricate plot, focussing on character development and building suspense. This is balanced out by tense scenes and violent outbursts. Giancarlo Esposito plays a magnificent antagonist (you may remember him as Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad), a wealthy American wine connoisseur with his eyes set on Halstead Manor.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can catch The Gentlemen on Netflix or catch the trailer (watch trailer,runtime: 1:16).

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