What is House of Guinness About? New Netflix Period Drama About to Drop Inspired by a Famous Dynasty

Netflix House of Guinness

Netflix is set to release one of its most anticipated period drama of the year — House of Guinness. Brought to life by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the series tells the true story of the brewing dynasty whose name still carries weight on every bar tap around the world. But this isn’t just about stout. It’s about succession, scandal, and siblings at war.

What is House of Guinness About?

When Sir Benjamin Guinness dies in the late 19th century, he leaves behind more than a legendary brewing empire. He leaves behind four ambitious heirs Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben each determined to cement their own claim on the family legacy. The new series is inpsired by one of Europe’s most famous dynasties.

Set between Dublin and New York at a time of immense political and social change, the series charts their power struggles, rivalries, and dangerous entanglements. Think Succession, but with Irish accents, horse-drawn carriages, and one of the most recognisable family names in the world.

As Knight puts it, the Guinness heirs live by two rules:

1. Don’t screw it up.
2. Make Guinness even bigger.

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When is The Relaese Date for House of Guinness?

House of Guinness arrives on Netflix globally on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with all eight episodes dropping at once — the perfect autumn binge.

Who’s starring in it?

The cast list is just as rich as the family fortune:

• Anthony Boyle as Arthur Guinness
• Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness
• Emily Fairn as Anne Plunket (née Guinness)
• Fionn O’Shea as Ben Guinness
• James Norton as Sean Rafferty, a foreman with secrets
• Plus supporting turns from Jack Gleeson, Danielle Galligan, Ann Skelly, Dervla Kirwan, Seamus O’Hara, and more

It’s a who’s who of Ireland’s most exciting acting talent, with Knight hinting that Norton’s character in particular holds the key to some of the show’s biggest revelations.

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Who’s behind the scenes?

• Created by: Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders)
• Directed by: Tom Shankland (The Serpent) and Mounia Akl (Costa Brava, Lebanon)
• Produced by: Kudos for Netflix

The creative DNA here is impressive Knight’s gritty, atmospheric storytelling paired with Shankland’s flair for tension guarantees a cinematic take on 19th-century Dublin.

Why it’s worth watching

House of Guinness isn’t just a period drama it’s a look at ambition, legacy, and the cost of carrying one of the world’s most famous names. It’s history reimagined with the addictive pull of modern prestige TV.

For Netflix, it’s their answer to the dynastic drama craze (Succession, The Gilded Age, Peaky Blinders). For us, it’s the perfect autumn watch — dark, stylish, and dripping with family intrigue.

If you loved Succession’s power games and Peaky Blinders’ atmosphere, House of Guinness is the series that will dominate conversations (and your watchlist) this September.

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