Guy Ritchie’s Crime Thriller Becomes Netflix’s Biggest Hit Despite Audience Drop Off
By Adam Blevins
Published: Sep 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
Adam Blevins is a seasoned entertainment journalist who has contributed to various platforms, including Agents of Fandom, Collider, and ScreenRant. He specializes in covering the latest movies, TV shows, and streaming trends, with a particular interest in superhero and sci-fi franchises.
Story Summary:
2026 has been eventful for Guy Ritchie, with notable projects both on and off streaming platforms. While his Young Sherlock prequel series on Prime Video faced an uncertain fate before ultimately securing a second season, his feature film In The Grey, starring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, failed to impress at the box office.
Ritchie’s latest Netflix original, The Gentlemen Season 2, however, is proving to be a surprise hit. Despite a reported 45% audience drop-off, the crime thriller has officially become Netflix’s biggest success story. The series’ premiere on Friday further solidified its popularity with 12.2 million views during its first week.
Key Points:
- The Gentlemen Season 2 is a spin-off of Ritchie’s 2020 film, featuring a new cast but continuing the criminal underworld narrative.
- The show’s success comes after a challenging year for Ritchie, including a box office bomb and a series’ cancellation on Prime Video.
- With its second season, The Gentlemen emerges as Netflix’s standout hit, defying initial audience projections.
