House of Guinness Premieres on Netflix

House of Guinness, an eight-episode drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, premiered on Netflix on 25 September 2025 and dramatizes the 1860s Guinness dynasty's power struggle after patriarch Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness's death. The series stars James Norton, Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and Fionn O’Shea, mixes real figures with invented characters and carries a historical‑fiction disclaimer while showing high production values and location work. Critics praised the performances and production and compared the show to Peaky Blinders and Succession for its vicious family infighting, anachronistic soundtrack and stylized tone, though some reviewers flagged clichés, jarring accents and creative liberties. The project originated with Guinness scion Ivana Lowell, and Knight has spoken of planning multiple seasons — though Netflix has not formally greenlit a follow-up. The series has provoked backlash in Ireland and from some Guinness descendants who say characters and storylines are invented or unfairly portrayed, and coverage notes the drama touches on important LGBTQ history. Outside the show, Olivia Rodrigo publicly praised boyfriend Louis Partridge’s performance as the series launched.