The Gentlemen Season 2 Dropped From Netflix U.S. Top 10
The Netflix series exited the domestic top 10 charts following a decline in viewership compared to its first season.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Television
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The Gentlemen season 2 has fallen out of the top 10 list on Netflix in the United States. While the show remains a strong performer globally, its domestic viewership numbers have slowed since the season premiered earlier in September.
Why it matters
The shift in rankings highlights the ongoing struggle for streaming hits to maintain audience engagement beyond their initial release window. Despite the domestic slide, the series has already secured a renewal for a third season.
Season 2 recorded 6.7 million views during its debut week, representing a 45% decline compared to the 12.2 million views logged by the first season. The show currently holds the No. 5 spot for most-watched Netflix programs globally.
The players
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The details
After debuting on September 3, the second season reached the No. 10 spot on the U.S. charts on September 28 before exiting the list entirely the following day. During the week of September 21 to 27, the series accounted for 4.2 million views and 31 million hours watched.
Timeline
September 3, 2026: Season 2 premiered on Netflix.
September 21-27, 2026: The series recorded 4.2 million views.
September 28, 2026: The show ranked No. 10 on the U.S. chart.
September 29, 2026: The series exited the U.S. Top 10 list.
Industry Dynamics
This decline follows a common trend in the streaming wars where multi-season shows struggle to capture the same initial hype as a debut run. The series maintains its relevance in the competitive landscape by remaining a top performer against the Netflix Global Top 10 viewership metrics.
Viewers can continue to stream both seasons of the show on Netflix regardless of the current top 10 status. The renewal for a third season ensures that the story will remain available to subscribers in the future.
The takeaway
The performance gap between the first and second seasons shows how difficult it is for streaming content to sustain massive debut audiences. Prospective viewers should check the trending lists for a reliable indicator of what is currently capturing the largest global audience.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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