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Television Premiere: Royally Riveting "House of Guinness" Series, Crafted by Peaky Blinders Creators

TV show arrives on Netflix starting from September 25th, marketed as a blend of "Succession" and "Downton Abbey" in style.

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2025 September 5 . 2:34 AM

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Sneak Peek at the Dynastic House of Guinness Television Series, Produced by Peaky Blinders Creators

Television Premiere: Royally Riveting "House of Guinness" Series, Crafted by Peaky Blinders Creators

Get ready for an enthralling new period drama as Netflix's "House of Guinness" prepares to grace our screens from Thursday, September 25th. This captivating series, created by the acclaimed Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), is a dramatization of the lives of the four children of Sir Benjamin Guinness after the family patriarch's demise.

The series is set in the vibrant backdrop of 1860s Dublin and New York, and it brings together a stellar cast of talented actors. Louis Partridge, best known for his role as Viscount Tewkesbury in the Enola Holmes film series, stars as Edward Guinness. Emily Fairn, who won an Irish Film and Television Award for her role as Casey in the BBC crime drama The Responder, plays Anne Plunket (née Guinness).

James Norton, an English actor renowned for his performances in Happy Valley and Grantchester, takes on the role of Sean Rafferty. Fionn O'Shea, another Irish talent, who won an Irish Film and Television Award, stars as Benjamin Guinness, one of the siblings. Anthony Boyle, known for playing Brendan Hughes in Say Nothing, also stars as Arthur Guinness, another sibling.

The series also features Jack Gleeson, known for his role as Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, as Byron Hughes. Dervla Kirwan, Michael McElhatton, Danielle Galligan, David Wilmot, Hilda Fay, and Seamus O’Hara round off the impressive cast.

The show follows the siblings and a group of Dublin characters who work and interact with the Guinness company. It has been described as a unique blend of Succession and Downton Abbey, promising a captivating mix of drama, intrigue, and historical accuracy.

The series was primarily filmed in and around Manchester and Liverpool, with the locations transformed into 19th-century Dublin and New York for filming. The first look at this period TV series has been released by Netflix, promising a visually stunning and engaging viewing experience.

Don't miss out on this exciting new series when it premieres on Netflix on September 25th. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of the Guinness family and their associates, as they navigate the complexities of wealth, power, and family dynamics in the heart of the 19th century.