Overview

• Steven Knight’s eight-episode period drama debuted Sept. 25 on Netflix, centering on the Guinness heirs after Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness’s 1868 death.
• Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and Fionn O’Shea play Arthur, Edward, Anne and Benjamin, aligning the lead cast with the real-life siblings.
• The series opens with a disclaimer that it is 'inspired by true facts' and features invented figures such as fixer Sean Rafferty and activist Ellen Cochrane.
• The Boston Herald graded the show A-, praising its entertainment value, modern soundtrack and committed performances.
• The Daily Mail gave two stars, criticizing soapy plotting, stylized flourishes and limited interest in the brewery’s workings.