Netflix’s The Gentlemen is the latest hit in Guy Ritchie’s topsy-turvy world. The series has been lauded for its sharp dialogue delivery, interesting storyline and dark humour set against the backdrop of the criminal world.
The spin-off show featuring Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Giancarlo Esposito took the coveted position of the most-watched series on the streaming platform in the United States during its opening weekend. So, if you have finished binge-watching Netflix’s The Gentlemen and are interested in watching similar shows, let us help you explore the works of Ritchie.
The director has been creating entertaining crime thrillers for more than 25 years including the Robert Downey Jr. starrer Sherlock Holmes film franchise. For the uninitiated, The Gentlemen is based in the same universe as Ritchie’s 2019 movie with the same title starring Matthew McConaughey and Colin Farrell.
Old money meets drug money. Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen premieres March 7. pic.twitter.com/GQ3UyWUr85
— The Gentlemen (@TheGentlemen) February 22, 2024
Without further ado, here are the best shows like Netflix’s The Gentlemen to watch if you love a fusion of crime and comedy. Scroll away!
7 shows to watch if you loved Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’
Get Shorty (2017)
Directed by: Davey Holmes
If you love a blend of comedy meets drama, like that in the Ritchie’s The Gentlemen series, Get Shorty should be next on your list.
Miles Daly (Chris O’Dowd) decides to abandon his criminal background and launch a new career in Hollywood as a movie producer. Soon, Miles is caught up with Rick Moreweather (Ray Romano), a washed-up producer and Amara de Escalones (Lidia Porto), a powerful drug cartel leader, trying to navigate within the film industry. Using his criminal expertise, he then finances and produces a low-budget film alongside Rick, all the while striving to conceal his past and protect his loved ones.
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
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Sneaky Pete (2015)
Directed by: David Shore and Bryan Cranston
Sneaky Pete is another crime drama series, with excellent comedic timing and is as chaotic as The Gentlemen. Created by Shore and Cranston, the series tells the story of Marius Josipovic (Giovanni Ribisi), a con artist. He takes up the identity of his former cellmate, Pete Murphy (Ethan Embry) after being released from prison. Marius takes up this move to hide from a gangster he once robbed. He becomes a part of Pete’s family’s bail bond business, hoping to find refuge while starting new frauds.
Marius struggles to keep his identity hidden as he forms genuine connections with the family members.
IMDb rating: 8/10
Tulsa King (2022)
Directed by: Taylor Sheridan
Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone), a retired New York mafia, is released from prison after serving 25 years. However, he is exiled to Tulsa by his boss instead of New York City. Dwight starts building his crew in the new city, slowly asserting his authority and power in the city’s criminal underworld. He faces betrayal and conflicts with rival gangs, all while trying to secure his position as the kingpin of Tulsa.
Tulsa King and The Gentlemen have two major story settings in common — the marijuana trade and the underworld dealings.
IMDb rating: 8/10
Good Girls (2018)
Directed by: Jenna Bans
Beth Boland (Christina Hendricks), Annie Marks (Mae Whitman) and Ruby Hill (Retta) are three mothers struggling to make ends meet. They decide to rob a local grocery store to improve their financial condition. However, what they do not know is that the supermarket is a facade for money laundering. In a hilarious turnout, the three get unnecessarily caught up in the underworld and face challenges.
Even though Good Girls and The Gentlemen have different plots, Good Girls still offers a comedy crime drama experience that will keep viewers hooked, especially those who enjoyed the Netflix series.
IMDb rating: 7.7/10
The Brothers Sun (2024)
Directed by: Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk
Bruce (Sam Song Li), who has no clue about his family’s dark past, finds his world upside down when his hardened older brother Charles (Justin Chien) arrives from Taiwan to find out who shot his father. Charles must now protect his mother and younger brother from mysterious assassins. This estranged family reunion throws him back into the criminal world as he fights to keep his loved ones safe.
Michelle Yeoh starrer The Brothers Sun involves heavy family dynamics and a criminal world, similar to Netflix’s The Gentlemen.
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Boat Story (2023)
Directed by: Harry and Jack Williams
If you enjoyed the drug-fueled crime world in The Gentlemen, then the British crime thriller Boat Story is the one for you. This show dives headfirst into the criminal underworld, trading Guy Ritchie series’ wit for a more intense and gritty experience.
Janet (Daisy Haggard) and Samuel (Paterson Joseph) find cocaine on a wrecked boat. They steal the drugs and agree to split the cash due to their unstable financial condition. In the process, they are chased by police, masked hitmen and a gangster named ‘The Tailor’.
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Snatch (2017)
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Just like Netflix’s The Gentlemen, Snatch is another Guy Ritchie-directed series based on the film of the same name.
Here, a group of friends stumble upon a truckload of stolen gold bullion and decide to steal it. However, their heist goes wrong and they find themselves caught in a world of crime and violence.
The show features a stellar ensemble cast including stars like Luke Pasqualino, Rupert Grint, Lucien Laviscount, Phoebe Dynevor, Juliet Aubrey, Marc Warren, Stephanie Leonidas, Tamer Hassan and Dougray Scott.
IMDb rating: 6.9/10
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-Which is Netflix’s most liked series?
Stranger Things, Money Heist, Squid Game, The Gentlemen and Wednesday are some of Netflix’s most-liked series.
-Is The Gentlemen part of a series?
Netflix’s The Gentlemen series is a spin-off to the 2019 film of the same name by Guy Ritchie.
