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The Gentlemen Blends Slick Action, Dark Comedy and Operatic Drama with Pain and Panache

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Guy Ritchie brings his signature flair for stylish crime capers to the small screen with The Gentlemen. This new Netflix series spins out of his 2019 film, though it stands alone with a fresh story and characters. We follow Eddie Horniman, a young British soldier who inherits his father’s sprawling estate and aristocratic title. But Eddie soon discovers the family fortune comes with a catch – his land houses an illegal cannabis operation overseen by savvy gangster Susie Glass.

As Eddie gets embroiled with Susie’s violent criminal network, he’s drawn deeper into a treacherous world his military service never prepared him for. Yet Eddie has a hidden aptitude for the family business. And despite clashing over control of the pot empire on his land, he and Susie develop an intriguing chemistry.

With betrayals and chaos at every turn, The Gentlemen promises all of Ritchie’s signature antics: razor-sharp banter, brutal brawls, stylish editing, and a funky soundtrack to back it all. Can Eddie embrace his legacy, outwit cutthroat rivals, and maybe even win Susie’s trust? Let the mayhem commence.

A Legacy of Lawlessness

Eddie’s sudden inheritance of his father’s estate and title comes with more baggage than he bargained for. He soon discovers the family wealth is built on a vast illegal cannabis operation overseen by steely gangster Susie Glass.

She runs the underground pot farm on Horniman land to fund her jailed mob boss father’s empire. Eddie wants Susie’s criminal enterprise gone, but he’s forced to temporarily tolerate it to pay his debt-riddled brother’s ransom. This pulls Eddie ever deeper into Susie’s violent world of gang wars, double-crosses and machete brawls.

As Eddie confronts cutthroat crimelords, he discovers his own ruthless instincts. Though initially just trying to protect his family and assets, he develops a thirst for the criminal throne. Eddie and Susie circle each other warily, never sure who’s playing who. The intricate power struggles make for taut psychological drama. Their potent chemistry adds romantic tension, though both deny their attraction. Behind the brutal business, The Gentlemen explores profound themes of family loyalty, class barriers, and embracing one’s true nature.

The series balances gritty crime plotting with absurdist humor. Eddie’s coke-addled brother brings plenty of laughs through his flamboyant antics. The lavish aristocratic setting filled with posh intrigue also adds a fanciful twist. Ritchie’s flair for flashback sequences, captioned exposition, and hyper-stylized brawls gives the story pulpy panache.

While certain plot tangents meander, the central storyline remains gripping as Eddie and Susie vie for control of the underground empire. In the end, The Gentlemen delivers Ritchie’s signature blend: shocking brutality, madcap characters, operatic drama, and plenty of bones breaking to a funky beat.

A Rogue’s Gallery

At the heart of The Gentlemen lies the complex dynamic between leads Theo James and Kaya Scodelario. James brings stoic charm as Eddie, an army captain plunged into the criminal unknown. Though initially overwhelmed, Eddie discovers he has the cool cunning to navigate this treacherous terrain. Scodelario dazzles as gang boss Susie Glass, projecting icy brilliance with a ruthless edge. Susie sees Eddie’s hidden vicious streak behind the good soldier façade. Their charged battles of wit and will make for riveting viewing.

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The ensemble backing them up brims with vibrant characters. Daniel Ings erupts with mischievous glee as Eddie’s flamboyant screw-up brother Freddy. Freddy stumbles chaotically across the line between hilarious and infuriating. His debauched antics often leave Eddie cleaning up his mess. The contrasts between the siblings makes for colorful comedy. Ray Winstone brings menacing gravitas as incarcerated kingpin Bobby Glass, while Giancarlo Esposito oozes oily charm as a billionaire meth baron.

Guy Ritchie peppered his crime flicks with quirky supporting stars, and his series follows suit. Whether it’s a ditzy aristocrat, crazed car dealer or weed-dazed gardener, the fringe folks leap off the screen. These eccentric bit players give the show infectious energy that buoys the grittier main action.

Ritchie massages broad archetypes into singular crowds, crafting a vibrant human mosaic from the criminal underworld to the noble manor houses. While offering wild entertainment, this diverse ensemble drives home the core theme: no one in The Gentlemen is quite who they seem.

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Ritchie’s Trademark Flash

Fans of Guy Ritchie can rest assured The Gentlemen delivers his signature touch with flourish. Ritchie brings his frenetic editing, inventive visuals, and rap-infused soundtrack to inject the criminal storylines with stylish verve. Split screens, captions, abrupt flashbacks – Ritchie employs every trick to keep the pacing electric. The longer format allows him to stretch his extravagant aesthetic further than ever before.

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The Gentlemen’s glossy production design immerses us in lavish estates and grimy underground lairs with equal panache. Careening camerawork carries a kinetic punch, whether it’s a tense negotiation or bloody brawl going down. The soundtrack bounces between orchestral drama, old English ballads and gritty hip-hop beats – yet this musical mix never feels jarring. Every layer of sound and visuals works to create Ritchie’s distinct cinematic power.

For all its flash, the show’s true triumph is tonal – balancing the ruthless crime plotting with absurd laughs. Ritchie pumps up stereotypes of aristocratic pomp and working-class grit into livewire caricature. One moment a machine gun roars, the next a buffoon trips into the line of fire.

Shock and silliness combine to keep audiences rapt and bemused, never sure what outrageous turn comes next. Though the story navigates grim terrain, Ritchie’s bold style and witty flourishes give The Gentlemen a crackling, madcap energy that never flags.

Loose Ends and Lingering Mysteries

While The Gentlemen’s first season ties up its central narrative, Guy Ritchie leaves the door cracked for more aristocratic misadventures. Several side stories lead to unresolved cliffhangers that a potential second season could explore.

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The biggest thread left dangling concerns Eddie’s unpredictable brother Freddy. After nearly sabotaging Eddie’s plans all season, Freddy disappears on a drug-fueled bender. His fate remains unknown after the family assets are signed over to Eddie. Does Freddy finally OD off-screen? Or will he return more manic and disruptive than ever?

Susie Glass also heads into an uncertain future. With her father dead and cannabis empire dismantled, she slinks off alone into the shadows. Will Susie rebuild her own criminal dynasty from scratch? Might she seek vengeance against Eddie for robbing her power? Their electric chemistry suggests their paths will cross again.

Other figures had arcs cut short. The machete-wielding car dealerPRINT never faces justice for his violent rampages. Chess-playing meth lord Giancarlo Esposito makes ominous references to dark designs on Britain before vanishing. Even quirky gardener Michael Vu disappears mid-season without explanation. We can hope their loose threads get tied up in a sequel season.

Until then, Ritchie leaves the door propped open for more upper-class mayhem. Though Eddie finds his rightful place as lord of the manor, dark temptations could always draw him back to the criminal underworld he tried leaving behind. Perhaps peace and legitimacy can only hold for so long when treachery and rebellion run through one’s veins. We may yet see Lord Eddie forced to embrace his roguish side once more if The Gentlemen returns.

Bloody Good Fun

Fans of Guy Ritchie’s previous crime romps should plunge straight into The Gentlemen – his signature style and absurdity are firing on all cylinders. Those unfamiliar with Ritchie’s work may find the gruesome violence and macho posturing off-putting. But give this stylish series time to work its magic. Once the slick storytelling and deranged characters grab hold, it makes for a wickedly entertaining ride.

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Some questioned whether Ritchie’s kinetic filmmaking could transfer to a longer format. Yet he adapts his breakneck pacing and visual bravura to suit an episodic structure. Complex narratives unwind across the eight chapters, but there’s scarcely a dull moment thanks to scintillating action and vibrant side plots. The Gentlemen may meander and get messy, but it sticks the landing where it matters most – delivering shocking thrills, dark laughs and a killer soundtrack.

If you crave crime fiction served with flair, dramatic punch, and a heavy dose of style, The Gentlemen belongs on your watch list. Ritchie diehards can rejoice at his return to eccentric form. For those new to his work, be prepared for scenes of graphic brutality – but ride out the violence and you’ll discover madcap humor and captivating characters that make this series an adrenaline-charged standout.

The Review

The Gentlemen

8.5 Score

The Gentlemen delivers everything fans could want from Guy Ritchie's flavorful crime universe. With labyrinthine plotting, sterling lead performances, an electric style, and Ritchie's signature marriage of grit and absurdity, the series stands among his most entertaining work. A few tangled tangents drag at times, but the central story remains gripping as we immerse in the treacherous yet darkly humorous world of underground empires. For those craving a wildly fun crime caper, The Gentlemen brings savage delights and plenty of bones cracking to a funky beat.

PROS

  • Signature Guy Ritchie style and flair
  • Strong lead performances from Theo James and Kaya Scodelario
  • Vibrant supporting cast with standouts like Daniel Ings
  • Great balance of gritty crime drama and absurdist humor
  • Slick editing, soundtracks, visuals to give stylish energy

CONS

  • Overly complex plot can be confusing at times
  • Some meandering subplots drag down pacing
  • Very violent which may turn some viewers off

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