House of Guinness
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House of Guinness is a historical drama television series created by Steven Knight, that focuses on the Guinness family during the 19th century. The series premiered on 25 September 2025 on Netflix.
Infobox
Genre
Historical drama
Created by
Steven Knight
Written by
Steven Knight
Directed by
Tom Shankland Mounia Akl
Starring
Anthony Boyle Louis Partridge Emily Fairn Fionn O'Shea Niamh McCormack Seamus O'Hara Michael McElhatton David Wilmot Dervla Kirwan James Norton Jack Gleeson Danielle Galligan Ann Skelly
Music by
Ilan Eshkeri
Countries of origin
Ireland United Kingdom
Original language
English
No. of series
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Karen Wilson Elinor Day Steven Knight Martin Haines Tom Shankland Ivana Lowell
Producers
Cahal Bannon Howard Burch
Cinematography
Nicolai Brüel Joe Saade
Editor
Ben Yeates
Running time
44–55 min
Production companies
Kudos Nebulastar
Network
Netflix
Release
25 September 2025 (2025-09-25)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Episode 1"
Directed by
Tom Shankland
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Patriarch Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness dies, leaving his enterprise to his four children: the witty Arthur, who has recently returned from five years away in London; business-savvy Edward; confident and commanding Anne; and the disturbed Ben, who suffers alcohol and laudanum dependencies. The Irish Republican Brotherhood, known as the Fenians, riot du
Patriarch Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness dies, leaving his enterprise to his four children: the witty Arthur, who has recently returned from five years away in London; business-savvy Edward; confident and commanding Anne; and the disturbed Ben, who suffers alcohol and laudanum dependencies. The Irish Republican Brotherhood, known as the Fenians, riot du
No.
Patriarch Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness dies, leaving his enterprise to his four children: the witty Arthur, who has recently returned from five years away in London; business-savvy Edward; confident and commanding Anne; and the disturbed Ben, who suffers alcohol and laudanum dependencies. The Irish Republican Brotherhood, known as the Fenians, riot du
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Episode 2"
Directed by
Tom Shankland
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Rafferty seeks the warehousemen who left the gates to the cooperage open, allowing Cochrane's men to enter and burn it down. Sir Benjamin's will dictates that his legacy be split jointly between Arthur and Edward, with a clause that should either decline to run the business, they will receive no inheritance, while Anne receives nothing, and Ben rec
Rafferty seeks the warehousemen who left the gates to the cooperage open, allowing Cochrane's men to enter and burn it down. Sir Benjamin's will dictates that his legacy be split jointly between Arthur and Edward, with a clause that should either decline to run the business, they will receive no inheritance, while Anne receives nothing, and Ben rec
No.
Rafferty seeks the warehousemen who left the gates to the cooperage open, allowing Cochrane's men to enter and burn it down. Sir Benjamin's will dictates that his legacy be split jointly between Arthur and Edward, with a clause that should either decline to run the business, they will receive no inheritance, while Anne receives nothing, and Ben rec
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Episode 3"
Directed by
Tom Shankland
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Anne travels through County Galway and suffers a miscarriage in Cloonboo, part of the family's estate, aided by local nurse Sultan. Aunt Agnes and Arthur meet with the headstrong Lady Olivia Hedges, a cash-poor member of the landed gentry who looks down upon trade business. Arthur is charmed by her insistence on honest communication, and the two op
Anne travels through County Galway and suffers a miscarriage in Cloonboo, part of the family's estate, aided by local nurse Sultan. Aunt Agnes and Arthur meet with the headstrong Lady Olivia Hedges, a cash-poor member of the landed gentry who looks down upon trade business. Arthur is charmed by her insistence on honest communication, and the two op
No.
Anne travels through County Galway and suffers a miscarriage in Cloonboo, part of the family's estate, aided by local nurse Sultan. Aunt Agnes and Arthur meet with the headstrong Lady Olivia Hedges, a cash-poor member of the landed gentry who looks down upon trade business. Arthur is charmed by her insistence on honest communication, and the two op
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Episode 4"
Directed by
Tom Shankland
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Arthur and Olivia marry. At the wedding, Edward struggles to find a suitable wife, while Ben demands a higher allowance. Olivia is immediately taken with Rafferty, who has a history of fulfilling "intimate duties" with Arthur. Arthur is furious to learn Ellen and Patrick are in attendance at Edward's invitation; Edward attempts to mediate a busines
Arthur and Olivia marry. At the wedding, Edward struggles to find a suitable wife, while Ben demands a higher allowance. Olivia is immediately taken with Rafferty, who has a history of fulfilling "intimate duties" with Arthur. Arthur is furious to learn Ellen and Patrick are in attendance at Edward's invitation; Edward attempts to mediate a busines
No.
Arthur and Olivia marry. At the wedding, Edward struggles to find a suitable wife, while Ben demands a higher allowance. Olivia is immediately taken with Rafferty, who has a history of fulfilling "intimate duties" with Arthur. Arthur is furious to learn Ellen and Patrick are in attendance at Edward's invitation; Edward attempts to mediate a busines
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Episode 5"
Directed by
Tom Shankland
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Arthur's victory in the election is voided when charges of bribery and corruption are brought to court, deeply damaging the Guinness' reputation. Olivia embarks on an affair with Rafferty. Adelaide Guinness, who continues to reject Edward, proposes plans to build affordable housing for local families. Byron makes a deal with top-ranking thug Eamon
Arthur's victory in the election is voided when charges of bribery and corruption are brought to court, deeply damaging the Guinness' reputation. Olivia embarks on an affair with Rafferty. Adelaide Guinness, who continues to reject Edward, proposes plans to build affordable housing for local families. Byron makes a deal with top-ranking thug Eamon
No.
Arthur's victory in the election is voided when charges of bribery and corruption are brought to court, deeply damaging the Guinness' reputation. Olivia embarks on an affair with Rafferty. Adelaide Guinness, who continues to reject Edward, proposes plans to build affordable housing for local families. Byron makes a deal with top-ranking thug Eamon
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Episode 6"
Directed by
Mounia Akl
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Guinness' profit sharing with the Brotherhood overseas proves politically disastrous, as American Fenians attack the British and the British retaliate by arresting Fenians in Dublin, including Patrick Cochrane. Edward confesses his affair to Arthur, and they confide in each other. At the brewery, Arthur sees Patrick, who kisses him. Edward arranges
Guinness' profit sharing with the Brotherhood overseas proves politically disastrous, as American Fenians attack the British and the British retaliate by arresting Fenians in Dublin, including Patrick Cochrane. Edward confesses his affair to Arthur, and they confide in each other. At the brewery, Arthur sees Patrick, who kisses him. Edward arranges
No.
Guinness' profit sharing with the Brotherhood overseas proves politically disastrous, as American Fenians attack the British and the British retaliate by arresting Fenians in Dublin, including Patrick Cochrane. Edward confesses his affair to Arthur, and they confide in each other. At the brewery, Arthur sees Patrick, who kisses him. Edward arranges
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Episode 7"
Directed by
Mounia Akl
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Patrick helps Arthur escape capture by the police, but Arthur breaks off his relationship with him. At Arthur's command, Rafferty threatens Reverend Henry's life if he does not flee Dublin. Over the course of the next year, the Guinness Trust estates are completed, and Edward falls deeper in love with Ellen, but with a new election upcoming, he pai
Patrick helps Arthur escape capture by the police, but Arthur breaks off his relationship with him. At Arthur's command, Rafferty threatens Reverend Henry's life if he does not flee Dublin. Over the course of the next year, the Guinness Trust estates are completed, and Edward falls deeper in love with Ellen, but with a new election upcoming, he pai
No.
Patrick helps Arthur escape capture by the police, but Arthur breaks off his relationship with him. At Arthur's command, Rafferty threatens Reverend Henry's life if he does not flee Dublin. Over the course of the next year, the Guinness Trust estates are completed, and Edward falls deeper in love with Ellen, but with a new election upcoming, he pai
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Episode 8"
Directed by
Mounia Akl
Written by
Steven Knight
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Patrick Cochrane illegally returns to Dublin, with instructions from the Fenian Brotherhood to assassinate Arthur. As Rafferty struggles to gather intelligence, Edward visits Ellen, who is now considered untrustworthy due to her affair with a Guinness. Edward confesses he still loves her, but she sends him away. Edward and Adelaide both admit they
Patrick Cochrane illegally returns to Dublin, with instructions from the Fenian Brotherhood to assassinate Arthur. As Rafferty struggles to gather intelligence, Edward visits Ellen, who is now considered untrustworthy due to her affair with a Guinness. Edward confesses he still loves her, but she sends him away. Edward and Adelaide both admit they
No.
Patrick Cochrane illegally returns to Dublin, with instructions from the Fenian Brotherhood to assassinate Arthur. As Rafferty struggles to gather intelligence, Edward visits Ellen, who is now considered untrustworthy due to her affair with a Guinness. Edward confesses he still loves her, but she sends him away. Edward and Adelaide both admit they
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Tom Shankland | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Patriarch Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness dies, leaving his enterprise to his four children: the witty Arthur, who has recently returned from five years away in London; business-savvy Edward; confident and commanding Anne; and the disturbed Ben, who suffers alcohol and laudanum dependencies. The Irish Republican Brotherhood, known as the Fenians, riot du | |||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Tom Shankland | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Rafferty seeks the warehousemen who left the gates to the cooperage open, allowing Cochrane's men to enter and burn it down. Sir Benjamin's will dictates that his legacy be split jointly between Arthur and Edward, with a clause that should either decline to run the business, they will receive no inheritance, while Anne receives nothing, and Ben rec | |||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Tom Shankland | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Anne travels through County Galway and suffers a miscarriage in Cloonboo, part of the family's estate, aided by local nurse Sultan. Aunt Agnes and Arthur meet with the headstrong Lady Olivia Hedges, a cash-poor member of the landed gentry who looks down upon trade business. Arthur is charmed by her insistence on honest communication, and the two op | |||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Tom Shankland | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Arthur and Olivia marry. At the wedding, Edward struggles to find a suitable wife, while Ben demands a higher allowance. Olivia is immediately taken with Rafferty, who has a history of fulfilling "intimate duties" with Arthur. Arthur is furious to learn Ellen and Patrick are in attendance at Edward's invitation; Edward attempts to mediate a busines | |||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Tom Shankland | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Arthur's victory in the election is voided when charges of bribery and corruption are brought to court, deeply damaging the Guinness' reputation. Olivia embarks on an affair with Rafferty. Adelaide Guinness, who continues to reject Edward, proposes plans to build affordable housing for local families. Byron makes a deal with top-ranking thug Eamon | |||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Mounia Akl | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Guinness' profit sharing with the Brotherhood overseas proves politically disastrous, as American Fenians attack the British and the British retaliate by arresting Fenians in Dublin, including Patrick Cochrane. Edward confesses his affair to Arthur, and they confide in each other. At the brewery, Arthur sees Patrick, who kisses him. Edward arranges | |||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Mounia Akl | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Patrick helps Arthur escape capture by the police, but Arthur breaks off his relationship with him. At Arthur's command, Rafferty threatens Reverend Henry's life if he does not flee Dublin. Over the course of the next year, the Guinness Trust estates are completed, and Edward falls deeper in love with Ellen, but with a new election upcoming, he pai | |||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Mounia Akl | Steven Knight | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Patrick Cochrane illegally returns to Dublin, with instructions from the Fenian Brotherhood to assassinate Arthur. As Rafferty struggles to gather intelligence, Edward visits Ellen, who is now considered untrustworthy due to her affair with a Guinness. Edward confesses he still loves her, but she sends him away. Edward and Adelaide both admit they | |||||
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