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Season 1 – House of Guinness

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In 1868, the Guinness family patriarch is dead in Dublin; his four children, each with dark secrets to hide, hold the brewery's fate in their hands.

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House of Guinness — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Overflowing with dynastic intrigue and the rough-hewn grit that distinguished creator Steven Knight's previous historical dramas, House of Guinness goes down smooth like a silky pint.

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Clarisse Loughrey Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Jan 8
House of Guinness is on its knees, hands clutched around a threadbare top hat, begging me to call it "swaggering". We’re on Steven Knight’s turf here, where history has always carried a fire in its belly. Go to Full Review Graeme Blundell The Australian Dec 15
It’s a teeming caper, superbly directed by Shankland, about family and ambition, and the fight for Irish independence, the scenes of opulence and ornate Victorian elegance intercut with the kind of steampunk aesthetic of the functioning brewery itself... Go to Full Review James Jackson The Times (UK) Sep 29
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House of Guinness is never dull. In fact, as family sagas go, it is, yes, rip-roaring. Go to Full Review Brian Bromberger Bay Area Reporter Nov 19
We’re happy to report that the new eight-part Netflix series “House of Guinness” is not all suds and foam, but a glass act. Go to Full Review Stephen Porzio joe.ie Oct 29
Watching House of Guinness is like getting a crash course about Ireland’s past from a history buff in a pub who has already sunk a few pints of the black stuff. Go to Full Review Kristian M. Lin Fort Worth Weekly Oct 17
At the very least, the next time someone puts a glass of that famous dry stout in front of you, this show will make you look at it in a different light. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jessica G @GONZOWONZO Apr 19 I adore Arthur and cousin Bryon. This show is wonderful. The modern music cracks me up. The sense of humor is refreshing and the drama is drama....ing See more Yosef S @RT40745046 Apr 15 Liked it a lot. Hoping for a season 2 See more Julian P @JulianPoulter Apr 10 I'm with the critics on this one as this is an excellent period drama with its rich history perfectly integrated with a creative script. It is brilliantly cast and superbly written. Dublin and the Guinness factory are characters in themselves and the way in which both sides of the religious divide are represented by characters of all types is a masterpiece. See more Brooke T @RT29499240 Mar 28 One of the best shows on recently with the best storyline . Begging for another season!! See more Lynda S @RT21533170 Mar 26 Bravo…! .House of Guinness is definitely one of the best new series on TV. If you haven’t seen it you should! Wildly entertaining! See more Joy S. @Joyous Mar 20 We love this show! Set design & cinematography are gorgeous— richly developed characters pull you in—make you feel immersed in the culture & time period. They do a great job weaving Irish history into the family story. I especially love how modern language was blended with traditional. It’s fresh instead of stuffy. And the soundtrack is incredible — combining traditional & contemporary — creating an intense, energy And the siblings— so fun to watch! I NEED season 2… and honestly 3 & 4… See more Read all reviews
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Steven Knight

Creator

Anthony Boyle

Arthur Guinness

Louis Partridge

Edward Guinness

Emily Fairn

Anne Plunket

Fionn O'Shea

Benjamin Guinness

James Norton

Sean Rafferty

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2025 It's the day of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness' funeral; trouble is brewing on the streets of Dublin, while his children make plans for the family's future. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 25, 2025 The will leaves two siblings with everything, two with nothing and all of them dissatisfied; Rafferty makes threats and receives one himself. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 2025 Anne suffers a traumatic carriage ride; Arthur makes a proposal, Edward makes changes within the brewery and Benjamin decides to strike out on his own. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 25, 2025 All of Dublin society attends Arthur's wedding, including two faces he wasn't expecting; Benjamin steps up for Edward, and the expansion plan begins. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 25, 2025 When Arthur's political career implodes, Rafferty helps comfort his wife; Byron makes a promise that could make or break the Guinness family. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 25, 2025 A desperate Ellen asks Edward for help; on a trip to Cloonboo, Adelaide sees him in a new light and Arthur resolves to be more involved in the brewery. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 25, 2025 Work gets started on the new social housing; Edward and Arthur agree to resist their own desires and do what's best for the brewery and the family. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 25, 2025 As election day approaches, a familiar face returns to Dublin; Arthur remains steadfast with his campaign despite the looming danger. Details
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Season Info

Director
Tom Shankland, Mounia Akl
Creator
Steven Knight
Executive Producer
Elinor Day, Martin Haines, Karen Wilson
Screenwriter
Steven Knight
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2025