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Netflix Orders The Gentlemen Season 3 in UK

8/24/2026

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Summary

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Netflix announced The Gentlemen will return for a third season in the United Kingdom.
Creator Guy Ritchie will direct season 3 and co-write new episodes with Matthew Read.
Season 3 is in pre-production, with unfinished scripts and unconfirmed casting.
Hugh Bonneville, Giancarlo Esposito and Maya Jama are reported as season 3 additions, while Meghan Markle talks were denied.

History

Historical Context

In March 2011 Netflix ordered House of Cards, releasing its first original series on Feb 1 2013, earning nine Emmy nominations that July and proving streaming could rival traditional TV. After launching in the UK in January 2012 and expanding European markets, Netflix now greenlights a third season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, signaling deeper investment in British talent and higher-budget productions.

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Story summary

Netflix announced The Gentlemen will return for a third season in the United Kingdom.
Creator Guy Ritchie will direct season 3 and co-write new episodes with Matthew Read.
Season 3 is in pre-production, with unfinished scripts and unconfirmed casting.
Hugh Bonneville, Giancarlo Esposito and Maya Jama are reported as season 3 additions, while Meghan Markle talks were denied.

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