{
  "id": 3119964,
  "title": "Ambition is the word of the day in The Gentlemen season 2 trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ambition-is-the-word-of-the-day-in-the-gentlemen-season-2-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:16:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/the-gentlemen-season-2-trailer-renewed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the promotional materials for Netflix's The Gentlemen season 2, the theme of ambition is prominently featured. This was made evident when it was announced that Meghan Markle, upon the return of Prince Harry to the United Kingdom, was under consideration for a role in the upcoming third season of the Guy Ritchie series. However, this speculation was later debunked as a rumor. Nevertheless, it has now been confirmed that there will indeed be a third season of The Gentlemen, which is set to premiere on September 3.\n\nThe trailer for the second season gives a glimpse into the characters' escalating ambition, with Eddie, portrayed by Theo James, embodying this drive. The series creator, Guy Ritchie, emphasized the accelerated ambition of the characters, stating that the world has expanded and the consequences they face carry significant weight. He expressed his excitement for the third season, stating that \"the ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable, and I'm looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further.\"\n\nThe second season's synopsis suggests a continuation of the characters' criminal empire overseas, with Eddie and Susie pushing to expand their business. However, as Bobby's decisions become more questionable, the duo must weigh whether to take action to prevent the potential loss of everything they have built. The third season's plot remains shrouded in mystery, with Ritchie only offering a tantalizing logline: \"Your guess is as good as mine.\"",
  "summary": "Along with the trailer, Netflix confirmed that the series would return for a third season.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}