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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

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
4/5
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
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J P @NotZeppoMarx Jul 24 If I could mute the sound track I'd enjoy it more. Rap? Metal? Hard rock? It's 1860 Dublin. The dialogue is strictly 21st century, NOT 19th century. Having said that, It's watchable and entertaining. See more C C @camillea Jul 19 There are holes so big in the scenario, it's almost impressive nobody saw them in prod. Storylines are weak, character acting is funny but unimpressive, I genuinely can't understand why anyone would give it 5 stars? Only thing enjoyable was the fenians storyline. See more Natasha T @RT80634441 Jul 6 Very entertaining. I loved the soundtrack and thought it kept it fresh and exciting. Each episode of action packed and drives the plot forward. I also loved the relationship dynamics between many of the characters. See more watchman on the W @RT68647099 May 24 Whoever wrote this script did not do their homework in accurately portraying the characters, but why let facts get in the way in the name "creative license?" Henry Grattan Guinness was a famous evangelist who trained and launched hundreds of missionaries worldwide, preached to thousands and was a prolific author--I have his books. In typical Hollywood fashion, a minister is portrayed in caricature as a prudish, money-hungry, mean-spirited person. I doubt a man of H. Grattan Guinness stature and busy lifestyle even had much communication with his nephews, never mind trying to get a homosexual (if that's even true) relative imprisoned in a sting operation. The "F" bomb was not even a word back then. It was a soft porn, scandalous portrayal of a wealthy family to pander to the audience with a multitude of sex scenes. I tuned into to see how H. Grattan Guinness was portrayed because I knew he was related to the brewery-empire Guinness family. Sensational trash for a dumbed-down audience See more Maria H @RT51120618 May 16 Louis Partridge has so much sex appeal even when you aren't supposed to like his characters. He's very sophisticated in this role. It is unexpected considering the only other thing I've seen him in is Enola Holmes. See more 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 Read all reviews
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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