Netflix's The Gentlemen has huge obstacle in way which may stop season 2 from happening
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The Gentlemen arrived on Netflix just weeks ago, but fans are already desperate to find out if there'll be a second season on the horizon.
The Guy Ritchie drama - which is inspired by the 2019 movie of the same name - follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James) as he inherits his family's estate.
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What Eddie doesn't realise is the estate is also the HQ of a huge weed empire - and let's just say those running the operation aren't in a rush to leave.
The story details how Eddie attempts to navigate the criminal underworld while trying to keep his loved ones safe.
Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game, but ends up getting sucked into a world of crime himself.
Also starring in the drama are Vinnie Jones, Daniel Ings and Kaya Scodelario, who you might recognise from teen drama Skins.
So far, the Netflix series has been a massive hit, with it reaching number one series on the platform's top ten in both the UK and the US.
With it being so popular among viewers, many who have finished the show are now wondering if there'll be a second series.
Despite demand, there's one important factor that could be an obstacle to a second instalment.
Giancarlo Esposito, who played Stanley Johnston in the series, told Digital Spy that 'nothing was ever discussed of a second season'.
With many members of the cast now focusing on other projects, it could be tricky to pin them down for another series.
According to IMDb, James has two upcoming titles - The Monkey and David Copperfield - meanwhile Scodelario has a mini-series titled Senna and a new movie called Apteros in the works.
On top of that, series creator Ritchie is working on an untitled project set to release in 2025.
Despite potential challenges, Esposito told LADbible that he thinks a season two is ‘essential’.
“If Guy's willing, and all the other cast are willing and available, I think it's essential," he explained.
"After season one and being at the premiere last night and having the response that we had from the audience... I think it's a perfect blend for Guy, who tells such great stories on film.
"And the soundtrack is so incredible... I think it is very well suited for the television market.”
Come on guys, this has to happen!
If you're yet to watch, you can find the full series on Netflix now. Don’t have Netflix? You can watch the documentary with a 30-day free trial of Sky and Netflix here.
Topics: TV and Film, Netflix, The Gentlemen
Lucy Devine