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“The Gentlemen” Summary
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has extended his 2019 crime comedy movie “The Gentlemen” into an 8-episode Netflix series of the same name. The series stars Theo James as Eddie Horniman, a son who recently put his father to rest. But to Eddie’s surprise, his father has made him the Duke of Halstead, a property that just so happens to encase a tremendous weed-growing empire.
After the passing of the family patriarch, army officer Eddie Horniman returns home to England. What becomes a shock to everyone in Eddie’s family is that his father’s will passes the title of duke and the family estate to Eddie instead of the eldest son, Freddy. Freddy (Daniel Ings) is furious over the news and panics over owing $8 million to a drug dealer named Tommy (Peter Serafinowicz). To make matters worse, Eddie learns that his deceased father’s property houses an illegal cannabis empire run by the Glass family. To keep Eddie from selling the property, the highly connected Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) agrees to help negotiate paying off Freddy’s debt. All seems hunky-dory, but a final encounter between Freddy and Tommy leaves both men in a rage and results in Tommy’s head being shot off.
Eddie, Freddy, and Susie must now deal with the repercussions of a dead man, a drug empire, and the shift of their late father’s wealth. Meanwhile, an affluent wine connoisseur, Stanley Johnston (Giancarlo Esposito), is determined to buy the Halstead estate, and a man known as The Gospel (Pearce Quigley) wants vengeance for his brother’s death. Eddie has no knowledge of how to navigate this crime world and will need some help to keep the Halstead Manor and their heads intact.
Content Information
“The Gentlemen” is rated TV-MA for profanity, gun violence, blood, boxing, drug abuse (cocaine use, smoking, drinking), and sex.
“The Gentlemen” General Information
| Network | Netflix |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Created By | Guy Ritchie |
| Based On | “The Gentlemen” by Guy Ritchie |
| First Aired | March 7, 2024 |
| Executive Produced By | Guy Ritchie, Matthew Read, Ivan Atkinson, Bill Block |
Please Note: The content below contains pertinent spoilers, descriptions are updated as new information is presented, images are changed as better ones are captured, and this is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, guest star, or recurring role.
Groups & Organizations
- The Halstead Family (Episode 1.1): The wealthy and influential family that Eddie and Freddy belong to.
- The Glass Family (Episode 1.1): The family in charge of the cannabis operation that takes place on the Halstead Estate. Eddie and Susie’s fathers made a deal on this business long ago.
- The Dixon Brothers (Episode 1.2): The Dixon brothers love God and love bringing pain to others. They’re religious and dangerous in the crime world.
Notable Locations & Items
- Halstead Manor (Episode 1.1): The Halstead Estate is 15,000 acres of land with riches galore, one of those particular riches is a thriving cannabis business.
Other Noteworthy Information
- You do not need to see the original movie “The Gentlemen” (2019) to understand the show.
Eddie Horniman
Played by: Theo James
Description: Eddie is a level-headed army officer who comes from the privileged Horniman family. Eddie normally keeps his cool and strives to find a solution that can appease multiple parties, but he learns he may have to get his hands dirty in order to keep his family estate and his life.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “Refined Aggression”
- The actor is also known for their roles in “Divergent,” “White Lotus,” and “The Time Traveler’s Wife.”
Additional Information
- Theo James expressed what he enjoys about the part about the navigation of classes in “The Gentlemen.”
Quotes
“Without knowing it, you have stepped into a world that you are not familiar with.”
“Your brother seems functional. That must be useful.”
Freddy Horniman
Played by: Daniel Ings
Description: Freddy is the older Halstead brother and undoubtedly the black sheep in the family. Freddy is impulsive, reckless, and follows the whims of his drug and gambling addiction instead of any logical advice. Freddy has a romanticized view of breaking the law and struggles to feel valued in any operation.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “Refined Aggression”
- The actor is also known for their role in “The Crown,” their role in “Sex Education,” and their role in “Lovesick.”
Additional Information
- Daniel Ings plays the older brother, but he’s younger than Theo James in real life.
Susie Glass
Played by: Kaya Scodelario
Description: Susie Glass runs the cannabis operation and wishes to keep the business thriving. She proves a valuable asset to Eddie due to her multiple connections, masterful negotiations, and experience in crime. She can also be Eddie’s greatest threat.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “Refined Aggression”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Maze Runner,” their role in “Wuthering Heights,” and their role in “Skins.”
Additional Information
- Kaya Scodelario explained in an interview that what attracted her to the role was that Susie Glass is a powerful woman already on top of an empire.
Quotes
“You may have a small army, but I am the state. I am the house. I am the establishment. And you are ill-equipped physically, martially, and intellectually for the fight you’ve mistakenly chosen to pick.”
Stanley Johnston
Played by: Giancarlo Esposito
Description: Stanley Johnston (with a T) is a cultured gentleman with particular tastes and class. As the sole American in this operation, Stanley is seeking to buy the Halstead Estate and may know about the secret business operating inside its quarters. He also currently happens to be the kingpin of a crystal meth empire.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “Refined Aggression
- The actor is also known for their role in “Breaking Bad,” their role in “Better Call Saul,” and their role in “The Boys.”
Additional Information
- Giancarlo Esposito also played a wealthy, cultured boss of a drug empire in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”
Quotes
“Value is derived from what someone is willing to pay for something.”
Gospel John
Played by: Pearce Quigley
Description: Gospel John is the more powerful, dangerous, and unpredictable half of the Dixon brothers. While he suspects the Horniman Brothers have something to do with his brother’s disappearance, he’s determined to figure out what and enact his revenge.
- Introduced in: 1.2, “Tackle Tommy Woo Woo”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Happiness.”
Geoff Seacombe
Played by: Vinnie Jones
Description: Geoff is the longtime groundskeeper of Halstead Manor, overseeing the 15,000 acres and knowing it better than anyone. Geoff is also a protector and servant for the Horniman family, able to do their bidding and keep quiet when needed.
- Introduced in: 1.1, “Refine Aggression”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels,” their role in “Snatch,” and their role in “X-Men: The Last Stand.”
Additional Information
- Vinnie Jones has worked with Guy Ritchie since his 1998 film, “Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.”
Quotes
“We’ve gotta shake the old snow globe once in a while, don’t we?”
Bobby Glass
Played by: Ray Winstone
Description: Bobby Glass is Susie’s father and the initial head of the cannabis business. While he started the business. Bobby is an intimidating, shrewd businessman who isn’t afraid to resort to violence to get what he wants.
- Introduced in: 1.2, “Tackle Tommy Woo Woo”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Nil by Mouth,” their role in “Beowulf,” and their role in “The Departed.”
Quotes
“You’ve got to be very careful what you say about the Glasses — and who you say it to.”
Lady Sabrina Horniman
Played by: Joely Richardson
Description: Recent widow and mother of the Horniman Brothers, Lady Sabrina knows all about her late husband’s most nefarious businesses and is worried about her son, Eddie. But Sabrina can also prove a valuable asset to navigating Eddie’s newfound power and life of crime.
- Introduced In: 1.1, “Refined Aggression”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Nip/Tuck,” their role in “Last Exit,” and their role in “101 Dalmations.”
Quotes
“Nothing like a good funeral to put things in perspective.”
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