Overview

• Netflix released the eight‑episode period drama worldwide on September 25, 2025.
• The story follows the Guinness dynasty after Sir Benjamin Guinness’s 1868 death, focusing on the will’s impact on his four adult children in 19th‑century Dublin and New York.
• Principal roles feature Anthony Boyle as Arthur, Louis Partridge as Edward, Emily Fairn as Anne Plunket, and Fionn O’Shea as Benjamin, with James Norton, Dervla Kirwan, and Jack Gleeson among the ensemble.
• The production leans into an authentic period look and uses Dublin and New York as key settings.
• Early criticism from outlets such as The Irish Times faults simplified colonial politics, while The Guardian offers strong praise, calling the series a career high for Knight.