Overview

• The eight-episode drama from Steven Knight premiered globally on Sept. 25 and centers on the Guinness siblings in the aftermath of Sir Benjamin Guinness’s death.
• The series is climbing Netflix’s charts and drawing enthusiastic binge-watch reactions from viewers within days of release.
• Netflix has not announced a season 2, though Knight has discussed plans to continue the saga and cast members have voiced interest in returning.
• Billed as “inspired by true stories,” the show blends fact with invention, prompting fact-checking of elements such as invented characters and dramatized public unrest.
• Critical response ranges from praise for performances and production design to critiques of pacing and historical liberties, reflecting a lively debate over style and accuracy.