Netflix have finally dropped a sequel series to a classic Guy Ritchie film, which has been called a 10/10 by some viewers.
In addition to this, the series has been dubbed the ‘best show you’re not watching' by some.
When it comes to British crime dramas with just enough laughs to keep you sorted, Guy Ritchie is more or less unmatched.
Many, however, will agree that his second film, Snatch, is one of the best he has ever created.
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Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham, Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, Benecio Del Toro; the film’s cast alone is iconic, and many count it among their favourite films.
If you sit in that camp, we have good news for you.
Originally created for Crackle – there was actually a TV series follow-up to the iconic film, also called Snatch.
Now, before you expect crazy things – no they did not get Vinnie Jones back, let alone Brad Pitt.
What they did get, however, was an acclaimed cast of British actors, many of whom have gone on to do some major projects, and one of whom you probably heard of a bit before it came out.
First releasing in 2017, the show stars Harry Potter star Rupert Grint alongside Luke Pasqualino and Phoebe Dynevor.
Add to that Dougray Scott, Lucien Laviscount, and Marc Warren and it is an absolutely stacked cast.
The series was added to Netflix in the UK recently, and some fans are convinced that anyone who hasn’t watched it is missing out.
While not directly linked to the original film, it follows a lot of the same idea – a ragtag group of criminals involved in an elaborate heist.
When the show came out, one fan took to the r/television subreddit, saying: “Snatch is the best show you are not watching.”
In the body of their post, they went on to say: “I will say that Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch are in my top 10 movies of all time.
“I was cautiously optimistic that the Snatch TV Reboot on Crackle would not suck. It is awesome! The tone is perfect, the acting and writing are fantastic, great cast.
“If you are not giving it a chance because you are jaded with sh*tty TV Reboots (Training Day comes to mind....) you are doing yourself a disservice, try it.”
In addition to this, one 10/10 review on IMDb said: “Unexpectedly great show; I was doubtful but it was great.”
They went on to add: “To be honest, while the inspiration is obvious, Snatch (the series) is really it's own thing.
“Although it maybe isn't as "cool" and "cutting edge" as the Guy Ritchie masterpiece, it most definitely has better developed versions of the characters that I became far more attached to as each episode passed.
“At the end of the day, I gave it a chance because I'm always willing to check out the (oftimes underrated) acting talents of one of the Harry Potter kids, and while Grint certainly delivers, I found that I stayed through until the end of the last episode because the whole thing is just a plain, old, joyous ride.”
Snatch, the TV series, is available to watch on Netflix now in the UK and Ireland
Topics: Netflix, Rupert Grint, Guy Ritchie, TV and Film, TV
Michael Slavin