What Happened
Guy Ritchie’s stylish aristocratic criminal underworld is back on top. Season 2 of The Gentlemen has seized the No. 1 spot on the English TV list, racking up an impressive 9.9 million views.
The new episodes follow Eddie (Theo James) and his business partner Susie (Kaya Scodelario) as they expand their clandestine cannabis operation far beyond Halstead Manor and into the lakeside villas of Italy. Proving the enduring appeal of the franchise, fans also re-watched Season 1, pushing it to the No. 3 spot with 5.5 million views.
The Biggest Chart Climbers
Netflix viewers have plenty of new content keeping them glued to their screens across multiple genres:
- Film Favorites: Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? debuted at the top of the English film list with 19.3 million views, fueled by a star-studded cast featuring Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, and Taraji P. Henson. Meanwhile, the Adam Scott and Robert De Niro-led thriller The Whisper Man grabbed the No. 2 spot with 12.7 million views.
- Global Hits: On the non-English side, the Dutch thriller series The Perfect Lie claimed the No. 1 spot for TV with 4.1 million views. Simultaneously, the intense Indian action-thriller Gandhari secured 9.6 million views to top the non-English film list.
- True Crime & Docs: The gripping three-episode docuseries Death of the Pastor’s Wife pulled in 6 million views, detailing the tragic life and toxic marriage of South Carolina worship leader Mica Miller.
Why It Matters
The latest viewing figures highlight a massive appetite for high-stakes prestige crime dramas and star-driven sequels on streaming. Series like The Gentlemen prove that cinematic television with distinct auteur styles can sustain long-term engagement, turning single-season hits into enduring multi-season franchises. Meanwhile, strong performances from international thrillers and true-crime docuseries demonstrate that audiences continue to diversify their viewing habits across global markets.
