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Netflix renews UK originals including ‘The Gentlemen’ for Season 3, plus ‘House of Guinness’ and ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’
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Culture/The Apex Times/Aug 24, 10:35 AM EDT

Netflix renews UK originals including ‘The Gentlemen’ for Season 3, plus ‘House of Guinness’ and ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’

The streamer has ordered additional seasons for three British series, including a third run for Guy Ritchie’s organized-crime drama, following ongoing production and release momentum for Netflix’s slate of UK-produced titles.

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Netflix has renewed multiple UK original programs, ordering a third season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen and greenlighting additional runs for House of Guinness and Being Gordon Ramsay, according to Deadline. The batch of renewals extends Netflix’s reliance on British-produced series across scripted drama and unscripted creator-led programming as it continues to expand its library of UK content for global audiences.

Deadline reported on Friday that Meghan Markle was in talks to star in The Gentlemen, an organized-crime drama adapted from Ritchie’s film. The report framed the casting discussion as ongoing, without confirming a final agreement or providing a timetable for any on-screen role.

A separate perspective included in the same Deadline coverage, attributed to Tina Brown writing over the weekend, suggested Markle’s involvement remained a point of speculation. Netflix has not, in the reporting, issued casting details connected to any potential appearance, and no spokesperson announcement was cited in the renewal item.

The Gentleman’s Season 3 pickup comes after the show’s earlier Netflix seasons established its premise around an upscale criminal world and shifting power dynamics. With a renewal now officially in place, Netflix has indicated that it expects continued audience demand for the series’ mix of crime plotting and contemporary British setting.

Alongside the scripted renewal, Netflix also renewed House of Guinness, a British title tied to the Guinness family name, and Being Gordon Ramsay, which follows the chef and restaurateur in a Netflix format that has emphasized personality-driven storytelling. Deadline did not specify production start dates, episode counts, or release windows for either unscripted series in the renewal write-up.

Renewals like these typically lock in further development work, casting conversations, and production schedules for the next cycle, while also affecting how Netflix manages marketing and international distribution. For viewers, the announcements indicate continued availability of these titles on Netflix rather than a wind-down after earlier seasons.

While the renewal order is now confirmed for these three programs, the casting speculation surrounding The Gentlemen remains unconfirmed in the publicly described details. The next concrete step for any potential performer would be an official Netflix announcement or confirmation tied to production commencement and casting finalization, rather than discussions reported as “in talks.”

Why It Matters

  • The renewals extend Netflix’s UK slate across both scripted crime drama and creator-led unscripted programming, helping stabilize future scheduling for these shows.
  • Renewing The Gentlemen for a third season increases the likelihood that additional cast and production decisions will be finalized as new episodes move toward filming.
  • If casting discussions involving Markle progress, the outcome would affect audience interest and international media coverage, but it is not yet confirmed in the renewal reporting.
  • The announcements report ongoing investment in British original content, which can influence how Netflix allocates budgets and marketing for upcoming quarters.
  • For viewers, the renewals provide continuity, indicating these titles are expected to remain in Netflix’s rotation rather than ending after recent seasons.

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Key Facts

  • Netflix has renewed The Gentlemen for Season 3, according to Deadline.
  • Deadline reported that Meghan Markle was in talks to star in The Gentlemen, but no final agreement was described.
  • The same Deadline coverage also referenced Tina Brown’s weekend writing about the speculation.
  • Netflix also renewed House of Guinness and Being Gordon Ramsay, per Deadline.
  • Deadline’s renewal item did not cite Netflix release dates, episode counts, or production start timelines for the renewed series.