Netflix has set September 25 for the launch of House of Guinness and released first-look images from the eight-episode historical drama, which follows the powerful brewing dynasty in 1860s Dublin and New York after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness. The streamer describes the series as tracking the far-reaching consequences of Benjamin’s will for his four adult children—Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben—and the Dublin community tied to the brewery at St. James’s Gate.
Created and written by Steven Knight, the series is led by Anthony Boyle as Arthur and Louis Partridge as Edward, with Emily Fairn as Anne and Fionn O’Shea as Benjamin. James Norton, Dervla Kirwan, Jack Gleeson, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, Seamus O’Hara, and Michael McElhatton are among the ensemble. Knight says the story centers on a young, “naturally wild” clan suddenly charged with safeguarding and expanding “the biggest brewery in the world.”
The production credits include directors Tom Shankland and Mounia Akl, with Knight and Shankland executive producing alongside Karen Wilson, Elinor Day, Martin Haines, and Ivana Lowell; Cahal Bannon serves as series producer and Howard Burch as producer for Kudos and Nebulastar. The premiere date and first images were unveiled today, with trade coverage highlighting the project as Knight’s latest prestige period piece.
House of Guinness arrives with ready-made name recognition and a deep well of historical material. Guinness, founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759 and expanded under Benjamin Lee Guinness, grew into the world’s largest brewery by the late 19th century, a rise that intersected with Irish social, political, and religious currents. The series’ starting point—Benjamin’s death in 1868—mirrors the historical transfer of power to his sons, a handover that shaped the company’s next phase.
Early local commentary has framed the show as a dynasty drama with echoes of corporate succession battles, while noting the timing for a brand that remains a national symbol and a global business under modern ownership. The images released today lean into opulent interiors and industrial bustle, signaling a focus on both family intrigue and the mechanics of a rapidly scaling enterprise. Netflix says all episodes will debut at once.
