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House of Guinness Streams on Netflix as Reviews Land and Series Future Is Unsettled

Early reactions praise performances and production design despite concerns over historical liberties and pacing.

Overview

  • All eight episodes of Steven Knight’s period drama premiered globally on Netflix on September 25, 2025.
  • The series dramatizes the fallout from Sir Benjamin Guinness’s 1868 death, centering on his four adult children and a contested inheritance, with creators acknowledging fictionalized elements.
  • Critics highlight standout turns from Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and Fionn O’Shea, with James Norton and Jack Gleeson noted in key supporting roles.
  • Reviewers commend the stylized, Peaky Blinders–like aesthetic, including anachronistic music and striking cinematography, while flagging uneven pacing and selective accuracy.
  • Season 1 closes on a cliffhanger without resolving a major character’s fate; Netflix has not announced a renewal, though Knight has indicated plans for a second season.