The Gentlemen is officially returning for a third season on Netflix, and the biggest question on everyone’s mind is simple: will Eddie Horniman become a full-blown crime lord? Season 2 ended with a chainsaw, a severed head, and a quiet “Good boy” from Eddie to his brother Freddy. That single moment changed everything.
Netflix renewed the Guy Ritchie crime drama for an eight-episode third season in August 2026, even before Season 2 premiered on September 3, 2026. The early renewal shows how much faith the streamer has in the show. But the story left fans with more questions than answers about where Eddie is heading next.
What Happened at the End of Season 2
Season 2 of The Gentlemen picked up about a year after Eddie inherited his family’s country estate and discovered the massive marijuana operation hidden underneath it. This time, Eddie was no longer a reluctant participant. He was fully in.
The season took a brutal turn when Eddie’s new wife, Bella, was killed in a plane explosion. Eddie first blamed Bobby Glass and even ordered a prison hit on him. He later realized his mistake and saved Bobby’s life.
The truth was much worse. Eddie’s older brother, Freddy, had helped the crime lord Gospel John plan the attack. Gospel John wanted revenge for his brother Tommy’s death, and Freddy was bitter about being written out of their father’s will.
Eddie’s revenge was cold and calculated. Instead of killing Freddy, he forced his brother to behead Gospel John with a chainsaw. Freddy walked out of the van covered in blood, holding John’s severed head. Eddie looked at him and said, “Good boy.”
That moment marked the end of Eddie the aristocrat. What walked away was something far more dangerous.
Theo James on Eddie’s Transformation
Theo James, who plays Eddie and also serves as a co-executive producer, has spoken openly about where his character is heading. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, James explained that Eddie’s decision to force Freddy to kill Gospel John was not just punishment. It was control.
“I think what you’re starting to witness is the idea of a good person, but the tendrils of a sociopath,” James told Collider. “When you’re born into that level of privilege, and you couple it with this ability to kill people, that’s a pretty dangerous combination.”
James also told Tudum that Bella’s death “completely deconstructed” Eddie’s sense of self. She represented a possible life outside of violence and destruction. When she was killed, that possibility died with her.
For Season 3, James said the show will examine “how much of Eddie’s former identity remains after he pursues power and revenge.” The creative team wants to explore whether Eddie can hold onto any sense of morality, or whether he has crossed the line into becoming a complete monster.
Will Freddy Become Eddie’s Enforcer
The Season 2 finale left Freddy in a strange position. He is alive, but he is now in debt to his brother. Eddie spared him because their mother, Lady Sabrina, begged him not to kill his own blood. But mercy came with a price.
Freddy killed Gospel John on Eddie’s orders. He is now a murderer, and Eddie knows it. In Season 3, Freddy could become Eddie’s weapon, an obedient enforcer who does the dirty work that Eddie cannot or will not do himself.
Daniel Ings, who plays Freddy, has been a standout performer on the show. Fans have praised his ability to bring dark humor to a character who keeps making terrible choices. If Freddy becomes Eddie’s enforcer, their relationship will become even more complicated.
The Susie Glass Problem
Kaya Scodelario returns as Susie Glass, and her position in the story is more uncertain than ever. Susie ended Season 2 building her own operation, separate from Eddie and her father, Bobby Glass. She also moved into the cocaine business with a man named Vargas.
Scodelario told Cosmopolitan that Susie is “quite lost by the end” of Season 2. The partnership between Eddie and Susie has always been the heart of the show, but their competing ambitions could push them apart.
Theo James hinted that one of them may have to overpower the other. That sets up a potential power struggle in Season 3 that could be even more personal than any external threat.
Release Date and Filming Updates
Netflix has not announced an official release date for The Gentlemen Season 3. Filming is expected to begin “very, very soon,” according to Theo James. In an interview with ScreenRant, he said the new season will start shooting “almost imminently.”
Because of the two-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2, most predictions point to a 2028 release window. Some reports suggest late 2027 is possible if production moves quickly, but Netflix has not confirmed anything yet.
The show has not released a trailer for Season 3, and it likely will not arrive until a few weeks before the premiere.
The Meghan Markle Casting Rumors
Before Season 2 even aired, reports claimed Meghan Markle was in talks to join Season 3. The rumors caused a lot of buzz because it would be her biggest scripted acting role since Suits. However, the story changed quickly.
Tina Brown, a former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, claimed the casting had been withdrawn after backlash in the UK. Theo James later dismissed the rumors entirely, telling Town & Country: “No. I think that was mainly hot air.”
Maya Jama is confirmed to return as Aisha in Season 3. The full cast list has not been announced, but most main cast members are expected to come back.
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What Questions Need Answers
Season 3 has a lot to address. Here are the biggest questions fans are asking:
- Will Eddie fully embrace his role as a crime lord, or will he try to pull back?
- Can Freddy be trusted as an enforcer, or will he betray Eddie again?
- Will Susie and Eddie become enemies as they compete for power?
- What happened to the plan to decriminalize marijuana, and will it return?
- How will Bobby Glass react to Eddie’s growing independence?
- Will the show expand beyond England and Italy, as Theo James teased?
- Can Eddie hold onto any part of his former self, or is he lost for good?
Guy Ritchie, who created the show and returns to direct Season 3, said the world has “expanded” and the “consequences carry weight.” That sounds like a warning that things are about to get even darker.
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