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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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James Jackson The Times (UK) Sep 29
4/5
House of Guinness is never dull. In fact, as family sagas go, it is, yes, rip-roaring. Go to Full Review Robert Levin Newsday Sep 29
2.5/4
House of Guinness is always entertaining, but there's a hollowness to it that's hard to shake. Go to Full Review David Bianculli NPR Sep 26
House of Guinness is full of intense confrontations and unexpected complications -- and anyone who enjoyed Peaky Blinders, or Succession, or The Gilded Age, should find House of Guinness very satisfying to watch. 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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1d Excellent, superb acting See more Mykel A 3d We were on the fence when watching the intial episode; however, we fell hook line and sinker with the second episode. Great show, we hope they renew a second season. See more Mark A. @drfoto 5d I didn’t want to watch this, my spouse did and it was her turn to choose. I’m so glad she did. Like the best of period pieces, the cast, wardrobe and sets quickly weave a tale that draws you in. Give a couple of episodes a try and you may be surprised. I’m so glad I did. See more Penny L. @PennyB.Lombard Nov 30 So many of the actors grew up in Ireland, yet only one has a decent Irish accent. I heard a sibling say the phrase, ‘As ____ AF’ and those two hiccups in addition to the music (which I loved, but it didn’t work) made me stop watching midway through the 2nd episode. I love period pieces, but it either has to be completely over the top (like “Bridgerton”) or a serious effort- This is something in between and it was not enjoyable. See more Robin P. @robinkp8 Nov 29 Fantastic story! Amazing cast! Tremendous performance! Can’t wait to see more! See more Steve J Nov 28 I must be watching a different show. This joke of a series, including every cliche, caricature, and exaggeration of the Irish is laughable. It manages to package more 2025 mores and sensibilities into an 1800s piece, than Lucy could eat chocolates off the assembly line. This overwrought, underwhelming piece of drivel, with more overacting than an episode of Baywatch, expects the audience to suspend all reality. It’s insufferable. 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
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