There are few television series that capture modern British style quite like The Gentlemen.
Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series has returned for its second season, bringing back its distinctive combination of sprawling country estates, beautifully tailored clothing, eccentric characters and a considerably darker side of British aristocratic life.
Season 2 arrived on Netflix on 3 September 2026, with Theo James returning as Eddie Horniman alongside Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass. This time, Eddie is no longer simply trying to understand the criminal empire he unexpectedly inherited — he is actively attempting to expand it.
The Country House Aesthetic
For us, one of the most interesting elements of The Gentlemen has always been its setting.
Grand country houses, sweeping driveways, old Land Rovers, shooting estates, panelled rooms and traditional British interiors provide the backdrop to much of the story.
It is a world where heritage and modernity sit side by side.
There might be centuries-old portraits hanging on the walls, but outside there are modern Range Rovers and sports cars. Traditional tailoring is mixed with contemporary casualwear. Rural England becomes something stylish rather than nostalgic.
It's an aesthetic that feels distinctly British.
Country Style Without the Costume
The wardrobe is equally important.
Rather than presenting British country clothing as something old-fashioned, The Gentlemen gives it a sharper, more contemporary edge.
Think quilted jackets, gilets, knitwear, tailored trousers, rugby-inspired pieces, loafers, boots and structured outerwear.
The result is countryside dressing that still looks perfectly at home in London.
That balance between practical country clothing and understated luxury is becoming increasingly influential across menswear.
It is also an idea we have always embraced at The Lords Club: traditional British inspiration doesn't have to mean dressing like you're attending a historical reenactment.
The best heritage pieces are the ones you can actually wear.
The Modern British Gentleman
At the centre of the series is Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James.
A former soldier who unexpectedly becomes the Duke of Halstead, Eddie inherits his family's country estate — only to discover that an enormous illegal cannabis operation exists beneath it. His relationship with Susie Glass gradually pulls him deeper into the criminal world surrounding the estate.
It's obviously a considerably more dramatic version of country life than most of us are likely to encounter.
But the character represents something interesting stylistically.
He isn't the stereotypical aristocrat.
He is understated, composed and usually impeccably dressed, without appearing excessively formal. The clothing often relies on simple pieces, strong textures and neutral colours rather than obvious branding.
Quiet confidence rather than extravagance.
British Eccentricity
Of course, The Gentlemen wouldn't be a Guy Ritchie production without eccentricity.
Behind the beautiful estates and tailoring is a collection of criminals, aristocrats, hustlers and unusual characters that give the programme its personality.
That contrast is arguably what makes the world so visually interesting.
Fine china alongside questionable business dealings.
Perfectly tailored jackets alongside boxing gyms.
Manicured country estates hiding rather unconventional operations beneath the ground.
It's polished British tradition with just enough chaos added to make things interesting.
A New Appreciation for British Heritage
One of the more interesting effects of series such as The Gentlemen is the way they introduce British heritage style to an international audience.
The country house, the pub, the Defender, traditional tailoring and rural England become part of a larger lifestyle aesthetic.
Netflix describes the series as a combination of British drama, comedy, crime and action, and its mix of aristocratic Britain with the criminal underworld has now proved successful enough for a third season to already be confirmed.
It shows that British heritage can still feel contemporary when it is presented in the right way.
The Lords Club View
At The Lords Club, British heritage has always been less about following trends and more about celebrating the things that endure.
A good pair of loafers.
A proper rugby shirt.
A fleece or Sherpa gilet thrown over an Oxford shirt.
A well-used duffle bag.
A country pub after a long walk.
The sort of pieces and places that look just as appropriate today as they would have decades ago.
The Gentlemen simply turns that world up several notches.
More estates.
More tailoring.
More Range Rovers.
And considerably more organised crime.
We'll probably stick to the loafers.