Next Netflix crime comedy steps out of its comfort zone

Netflix is cooking up a sequel that throws out the usual crime-comedy playbook. After a year-long shoot across England and Italy wrapped in late 2025, the show now promises a twist: less polished London settings, more rugged countryside and glitzy Italian lake views. Theo James, who plays family enforcer Eddie Horniman, calls it “fun, but darker, ” hinting that the original’s wink-and-elbow charm is getting swapped for something moodier. The story now pits the Horniman crew against shifting loyalties and hungry outsiders, turning what looked like a tight operation into a wobbly empire. Director Guy Ritchie isn’t just swapping postcards; he’s cranking up the tension so fast that every power move feels fragile and temporary. The big test: can you laugh when the joke starts to bite back?Newcomers like Hugh Bonneville and Benjamin Clementine join returning heavyweights Ray Winstone and Giancarlo Esposito, while boxer Chris Eubank Jr. and TV star Maya Jama add physical spark. Their fresh energy might keep the series from feeling stale, but fresh faces can also steal focus if the script can’t juggle them all. The real gamble is tone. A darker palette could make the story richer, but it could also leave audiences wondering where the fun went. With a 2026 debut looming and behind-the-scenes edits reportedly leaning into the grimmer side, the show is betting its own stability on a sudden identity crisis.