Guy Ritchie’s Bloody Crime Thriller Is Netflix’s No. 1 Streaming Series Worldwide
Yahoo News
Last updated: September 8, 2026
Guy Ritchie's crime series, "The Gentlemen," has quickly ascended to become Netflix's number one streaming series globally. The show is achieving significant viewership numbers, dominating streaming charts worldwide.
- The series, an expansion of Ritchie's 2019 film of the same name, follows Eddie Horniman as he inherits his father's estate only to discover it's part of a vast cannabis empire. He must navigate the dangerous world of the British aristocracy and its criminal underbelly to protect his family and maintain control.
- "The Gentlemen" has reportedly been watched for 12.4 million views and accumulated 24.2 million hours viewed in its first three days of release. It debuted at number one in 81 countries on Netflix.
- The success of the series positions it as a major hit for Netflix, demonstrating strong audience engagement with Ritchie's signature style of crime storytelling.
