Netflix has released the first official trailer for House of Guinness, a sweeping historical drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight — and it promises all the wealth, power plays, and sibling rivalry fans of Succession could ask for, with a 19th-century twist.
Set against the backdrop of 1860s Dublin and New York, the series follows the powerful Guinness brewing dynasty in the aftermath of patriarch Sir Benjamin Guinness’s death in 1868. What begins as a tragedy quickly spirals into a ruthless power struggle among his four children: Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben.
The trailer teases a world of opulence shadowed by betrayal. In a shocking twist, Sir Benjamin’s will leaves two of his children — Benjamin Guinness (Fionn O’Shea) and his sister Anne Plunket Guinness (Emily Fairn) — without any inheritance. Instead, the bulk of the empire, including the family’s famed Irish brewery, is handed over to the two eldest sons: Arthur (played by Anthony Boyle) and Edward (Louis Partridge).
With titles, fortune, and control of the Guinness legacy at stake, sibling bonds quickly fracture. What follows is a tense and emotional unraveling of family loyalty, ambition, and long-held resentment — all set within a richly detailed period setting.
Steven Knight’s signature storytelling flair is front and center, combining gritty realism with sharp dialogue and atmospheric cinematography. As with Peaky Blinders, the series blends historical events with fictional drama to explore the darker side of legacy, class, and ambition.
Though based on the real-life Guinness family, House of Guinness takes dramatic liberties to heighten the stakes, reimagining the internal dynamics of one of Ireland’s most storied families. Fans of period dramas and family power plays will likely find themselves hooked.
The series also features a strong supporting cast and lavish production values, with locations ranging from the foggy cobblestone streets of Dublin to the rising skyline of 19th-century New York. The trailer hints at political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and the crushing weight of expectations born into dynastic wealth.
House of Guinness marks another ambitious period drama from Netflix, and with Steven Knight at the helm, it’s set to stir up more than just stout.
The show premieres this fall, with all episodes set for a global release on Netflix.
