Netflix Adds Gentleman Jack to Library
The acclaimed period drama about Yorkshire landowner Anne Lister is coming to the streaming service soon.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in LGBTQ+
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Netflix has added Gentleman Jack, the BBC and HBO period drama created by Sally Wainwright, to its library. The series stars Suranne Jones as Anne Lister, a real-life Yorkshire landowner whose secret-coded diaries form the basis of the show.
Why it matters
The series depicts Anne Lister's relationship with Ann Walker and their entry into Britain's first known lesbian wedding, a historical record that gives the drama wide cultural significance. Its availability on a major streaming platform expands access to a story centered on LGBTQ+ history.
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 90% approval rating for the first series, which HBO followed with a second before cancelling the show. The Netflix listing currently places the series in its 'worth the wait' section without a confirmed release date.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that licenses and produces television series and films for subscribers worldwide.
Sally Wainwright
Sally Wainwright is a British writer and creator known for period dramas including Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack.
Suranne Jones
Suranne Jones is a British actress who played the lead role of Anne Lister in the series.
The details
Gentleman Jack is listed on Netflix in its 'worth the wait' section, indicating it will arrive on the platform soon. The show dramatizes Anne Lister's life as told through her diaries, many written in a secret code, and her relationship with Ann Walker, played by Sophie Rundle.
Timeline
Netflix's listing for Gentleman Jack was published November 7, 2026.
The series is expected to become available on Netflix soon, with no specific date given.
Historical Record
Anne Lister's diaries, many written in a secret code, are the primary historical source for her life and her relationship with Ann Walker. The Netflix release brings this documented history to a far broader audience than its original publication reached.
Viewers will be able to stream Gentleman Jack on Netflix once it becomes available, with the platform listing it as coming soon. Because no release date has been confirmed, subscribers should check the service for the exact arrival day.
The takeaway
Historical dramas based on primary sources like personal diaries can reach new audiences when they move to streaming platforms. Checking streaming listings regularly is the best way to learn when a title arrives.
Further reading
For more on LGBTQ+ history and culture, explore the LGBTQ+ section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Digital Spy.
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