The plot is about a drug cartel that grows and sells marijuana (which is illegal in England, where the series takes place), and characters are shown doing heavier drugs, such as cocaine. Characters are also frequently seen drinking alcohol, sometimes to excess, and smoking cigarettes.
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Parents need to know that The Gentlemen is an action comedy about an English duke who accidentally ends up involved with a drug cartel. The series is a spin-off of the 2019 film The Gentlemen by Guy Ritchie, who also directs the series. The show features a lot of the hallmarks of Ritchie's work, including gun violence, gambling, and heavy drug use.
MASTERPIECE X 10 ****** LOVE, LOVE ,LOVE, THE SHOW. HUGEEEEE GUY RITCHIE FAN for life , been very bored on the current choices on tv shows, thenmy boyfreind said Guy Ritchie has new show, we started it immediatley on Friday night... I think more writers and directors should take notes from Guy Ritchie, no shade intended. The man just knows how to wow an audience thats looking to be entertained and just " WOW".... can't wait for the next 25 seasons, LOL... and hopefully more shows... Idea for Guy Ritchie to do the spin off show for Snatch starring the Wonderful and Gorgeous Brad Pitt and Jason Statham, like why not ??? ...everyone loved the movie, well Its one of my favorite movies ... lets kick it up a notch Guy Ritchie let your fans RELISH in your art. We need this, or better yet, I need this.
What's the Story?
THE GENTLEMEN follows Eddie Halstad (Theo James from season 2 of The White Lotus), who inherits an estate and a dukedom from his late father. When it turns out that a drug cartel has been using the estate for production, Eddie suddenly finds himself immersed in London's criminal underground.
Twenty-five plus years after his debut film, Guy Ritchie still has an immediately recognizable style, and this version of his movie proves that his style is a great fit for streaming. The Gentlemen series feels fast paced and reasonably witty, while providing plenty of twists and fun cameos from supporting actors. It's also light and breezy enough that viewers won't have to strain to keep up. In other words, perfect comfort television.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about England. What are some cultural differences between the United States and England that are helpful to understand with The Gentlemen?
How does The Gentlemen portray class? How do class differences affect the characters? How do they play into the plot?
How much do you find yourself rooting for Eddie? Do you think he's making good moral or ethical choices? Why, or why not?
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