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The foggy streets of Birmingham are behind us now. Steven Knight, the mastermind who gave us PEAKY BLINDERS, is trading razor-blade caps and cigarette smoke for something far more intoxicating: the dark, frothy legacy of Ireland’s most notorious brewing dynasty. When HOUSE OF GUINNESS premieres on Netflix this September 25, audiences won’t just be witnessing another lavish period drama about wealth and power—they’ll be diving headfirst into the shocking true story of a family whose scandals, betrayals, and generational secrets have somehow managed to stay buried beneath centuries of perfectly poured pints.
This is the story that Ireland never wanted told, the one that transforms your casual pub visit into something far more sinister. Set against the backdrop of 1860s Dublin and New York, the eight-part series zeroes in on one of the most explosive moments in brewing history: the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness in 1868 and the catastrophic aftermath of his will reading. Benjamin wasn’t just another wealthy industrialist—he was the grandson of Arthur Guinness himself, the visionary who famously signed that audacious 9,000-year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery in 1759, essentially betting on eternity. Under Benjamin’s iron grip, the family business had evolved from a local Dublin operation into a global empire, their signature black stout flowing through the veins of the British Empire and beyond.
But empires built on liquid gold are particularly vulnerable to family poison, and Benjamin’s death ignited a feud that would make the Peaky Blinders look like choirboys. The series follows his four adult children—Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben—as they navigate the treacherous waters of inheritance, ambition, and sibling rivalry. Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, and Fionn O’Shea embody these young heirs who suddenly find themselves custodians of “black gold,” facing the terrifying prospect of either expanding their grandfather’s legacy or watching it crumble under the weight of their own desires.
Knight describes his fascination with this “naturally wild” clan, particularly their “zest for life—their lust for life, often literally.” It’s this raw, unapologetic appetite that drives the narrative, transforming what could have been a dry historical chronicle into something visceral and immediate. The recently released photos reveal siblings caught between ecstatic highs and heartbreaking lows, their faces reflecting the intoxicating burden of being born into greatness while simultaneously being capable of destroying it.
What makes HOUSE OF GUINNESS particularly compelling is how it illuminates the human cost of building an empire. These aren’t just wealthy heirs playing with their inheritance—they’re young people grappling with impossible expectations, their every decision capable of toppling a dynasty that took generations to build. Knight’s genius lies in recognizing that the most interesting stories aren’t about the creation of empires, but about their potential destruction from within.
The series promises to explore not just the family dynamics, but the broader ecosystem that sustained the Guinness phenomenon—the workers, the politicians, the hangers-on, and the countless Dublin characters whose lives became intertwined with the brewery’s success. This is Ireland during a period of massive transformation, when old ways were dying and new opportunities were emerging for those bold enough or ruthless enough to seize them.
For Knight, who earned an Oscar nomination for his previous work, this represents a natural evolution from the grimy streets of post-war Birmingham to the equally complex but more opulent world of Victorian Dublin. The themes remain consistent—family loyalty, the corruption of power, the price of ambition—but the stakes feel even higher when your family name is literally synonymous with Ireland itself.
HOUSE OF GUINNESS arrives at a moment when audiences are hungry for stories that blend historical authenticity with contemporary relevance. This isn’t just about understanding how a brewery became a global brand; it’s about examining how families navigate the impossible pressure of living up to legendary legacies while dealing with very human flaws and desires. The Guinness name may be on every pub wall across the world, but the family behind it has remained mysteriously private—until now.
The awards season darling you`ve been hearing about is finally streaming.
Chloé Zhao`s HAMNET—the haunting exploration of grief, love, and the creation of Shakespeare`s HAMLET—brings together Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley in performances that have kept both firmly in the Oscar conversation.
If you missed it theatrically, now`s your chance to see what the buzz is about before Oscar night. This is the kind of film that reminds you why cinema matters.
More HAMNET at irishfilmtv.com.
Taylor Swift just dropped the OPALITE music video and it`s giving major Irish vibes ☘️✨
The nearly 6-minute visual sees Domhnall Gleeson starring as Taylor`s love interest, playing two lonely souls who find each other. But here`s where it gets even better: eagle-eyed Swifties spotted cameos from Cillian Murphy and Graham Norton, making this a full-on Irish affair.
Want the full breakdown of this transatlantic collaboration? Head to our blog for all the details on how this stunning video came together. Link in bio! 🔗
The creator of DERRY GIRLS just dropped a murder mystery set at an Irish wake, and honestly? It`s the genre mashup we didn`t know we needed 🕵️♀️
Lisa McGee is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST on Netflix, and if you loved how she found humor in the Troubles (Protestants! Toasters! Cupboards!), you`re going to eat this up.
Three friends reunite for their childhood bestie`s funeral, only to realize her death isn`t what it seems. Cue an eerie adventure across Ireland that`s equal parts creepy and hilarious.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
British Vogue just put Jessie Buckley on their February cover and it`s not just a magazine shoot—it`s a coronation.
Shot by Jack Davison on the windswept Norfolk coast near her home, these images are pure cinema. Sky, sea, and a woman at the exact moment her entire life is about to change.
She`s the frontrunner for Best Actress. HAMNET is destroying audiences. She`s a new mother standing at the edge of the kind of fame that alters everything.
And Vogue captured it all—the grit, the greatness, the quiet mastery that got her here.
More Jessie at irishfilmtv.com.
Caitriona Balfe has just landed her next major role in THE HOUSEKEEPER.
Set in a grand historic manor against Cornwall`s dramatic landscape, Balfe plays Danni, a housekeeper who falls into a forbidden affair with none other than writer Daphne du Maurier (played by Mackenzi Laird).
While we`re counting down to OUTLANDER`s final season premiere on Mar 6th, Balfe is already proving she`s so much more than Claire Fraser. 🔥
More Caitriona at irishfilmtv.com.
After over 20 years of mesmerizing us on screen, Saoirse Ronan is ready to call the shots—literally.
The four-time Oscar nominee is making her directorial debut with PAPER PLANE, an Irish short film she`s also writing, and honestly, this feels like the natural next chapter for someone who`s been acting since she was nine years old.
Details about PAPER PLANE are still under wraps, but with Ronan`s track record, expectations are sky-high. What are you most excited to see from her behind the camera? 🎬
More Saoirse at irishfilmtv.com.
Louis Paxton`s Sundance 2026 debut THE INCOMER stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O`Rourke in a trio that`s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.
Think fish-out-of-water meets generational grief, wrapped in the warmth of fireside hot chocolate. Sometimes the scariest thing isn`t a legendary Fin Man—it`s letting go of the past.
Have you ever held onto something because changing felt like betrayal?
More Domhnall at irishfilmtv.com.
🎸 THE BEATLES ARE COMING BACK TO CINEMAS.
Four films. Four perspectives. One legendary band.
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.
The first look just dropped via postcards hidden around Liverpool`s performing arts campus and honestly?
The hype is REAL. 🔥
Sam Mendes is directing all four films, each told from a different Beatle`s POV, and they`re ALL releasing on the same day—April 7, 2028.
Which Beatle`s story are you most excited to see? 👇
Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.
But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.
The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥
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