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This Crime Thriller Dominated Netflix For Weeks, And Season 2 Is Finally Coming
By April Ryder
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Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen is everything his 2019 movie by the same name was not. It’s better in every way, and it performed better, too. And season 2 is now on the way.
When released in 2024, it lingered in the Netflix top ten charts for weeks. Though it topped out at number three in the U.S., The Gentlemen hit number one in several other countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom.
Why The Gentlemen Is Better Than The Movie That Inspired It
The Gentlemen, stars Theo James as Edward “Eddie” Horniman (Freddy’s younger, calmer, and more trustworthy brother), Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass (head of a crime family), Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman (Eddie’s older, drug-addicted brother), and Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina Horniman (Eddie and Freddy’s mother who tries to keep them out of trouble).
Though it could be considered a spin-off or soft remake of the 2019 movie, The Gentlemen is more of a different story with some similarities to the film. The plot of the show centers around Theo James’ character, Eddie, and his older brother, Freddy.
When their father dies, Freddy expects the estate to be left to him (he’s the firstborn son), but things don’t go quite as he expects. Eddie is named the new Duke of the estate instead, and the new steward quickly finds that there’s a lot more to his inheritance than money and Halstead Manor.
The Gentlemen’s to-and-fro struggle between oppositional brothers is a recurring theme in Ritchie’s films/shows. The brothers’ inability to make it through a conversation without some level of vulgarity and aggression is entertaining.
The first episode of the series does contain a drawn-out, immature spot where everyone says “cock” as many times as possible (reminiscent of the “meow” gag in Super Troopers), but once the genitalia jokes have passed, the show settles into a more rhythmic tone.
However, part of the joy of engaging with Guy Ritchie’s work is watching his characters’ relentless journey to poke, pry, and criticize each other. In The Gentlemen, Eddie’s relationship with Susie is another point of engagement and interest for viewers.
Susie is the daughter of a powerful crime family, who grows marijuana on the land of broke aristocrats and gives them a cut of the action to keep their estates intact. When Eddie’s father was still alive, he made a deal with Susie’s family (the Glass family) permitting them to use the Halstead land for their operation.
Now, Eddie wants out of the business. The Gentlemen makes perfect use of the drive of the two leading characters being pushed in separate directions, all the while highlighting the entangled and undeniable chemistry between the pair.
The dynamic between Freddy and Eddie also makes the show work well. Freddy might be the most annoying character Guy Ritchie has ever brought to screen, but Eddie’s cool demeanor nicely offsets his spastic nature.
To top off the excitement, every episode of The Gentlemen includes a well-placed dialogue about what a “gentleman” does. If you want in on the buzz, you can watch the whole first season of the show streaming on Netflix.
The Gentlemen Season 2: What We Know So Far
The Gentlemen is officially coming back for season 2, and Netflix is already positioning it as one of the streamer’s bigger returning shows for 2026. Production on the new season reportedly wrapped ahead of schedule after filming began in 2025, with Theo James and Kaya Scodelario both returning alongside Guy Ritchie.
Right now, Netflix hasn’t announced an exact premiere date, but a fall 2026 launch is likely. Look for The Gentlemen’s new season to arrive on Netflix between September and November.
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NYT Strands hints, answers for July 5, 2026
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you’re a dog lover.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Barking up the right tree
The words are related to animals.
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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe types of dogs.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
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NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Hunting Breeds.
NYT Strands word list for July 5
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Pointer
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Spaniel
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Retriever
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Hound
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Hunting Breeds
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Terrier
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 5, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re Hindu.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
A religious teacher.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
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Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter S.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
SWAMI
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Hurdle hints and answers for July 5, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
To spill.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
SLOSH
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Hurdle Word 2 hint
Side face.
Hurdle Word 2 Answer
CHEEK
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Hurdle Word 3 hint
Slope.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
SLANT
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Not a friend.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
HATER
Final Hurdle hint
Maneuver a car.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
DRIVE
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