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Netflix's 'The Gentlemen': Film vs. Series
11 Sep
Summary
- Netflix series is a spin-off, not a sequel to the 2019 film.
- Both share a universe but feature different main characters.
- Eddie Horniman inherits a marijuana empire in the new series.
Season 2 of Netflix's "The Gentlemen" series has arrived, drawing renewed attention to Guy Ritchie's 2019 film of the same name. While the series is a spin-off of the movie, viewers do not need to have seen the film to enjoy the new show.
Both "The Gentlemen" movie and its television counterpart exist within the same universe and share thematic similarities, focusing on marijuana empires. However, they each feature distinct sets of characters. The Netflix series centers on Eddie Horniman, a former British military officer who inherits his father's prosperous marijuana business. In contrast, Ritchie's 2019 film followed Mickey Pearson, an American who built his own lucrative marijuana empire in the UK and sought to sell it.
Supporting casts also differ between the two productions. The series introduces Eddie's business partner, Susie Glass, and his brother, Freddy Horniman. The original film featured Mickey's wife, Rosalind Pearson, and his enforcer, Raymond Smith.
