House of Guinness (2025)
TV series · Drama
Stream itif you enjoy gritty, character-driven historical dramas that prioritise family tension over period-piece comforts.
A lavish period drama that blends family secrets with corporate legacy in 19th-century Dublin. It is a grounded, character-driven look at power and succession that feels more like a gritty historical study than a cozy costume piece.
What it is about
Dublin, 1868. The Guinness family patriarch is dead, and his four children — each with dark secrets to hide — hold the brewery's fate in their hands.
Trailer
What House of Guinness is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
This is a dense, atmospheric watch that trades the usual polish of Victorian drama for a soot-stained, industrial intensity. The pace is deliberate, mirroring the heavy burden of inheritance and the slow mechanics of a brewing empire. You should expect a textured, grounded experience where the weight of the past feels as present as the fog rolling through 19th-century Dublin.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
It is designed for viewers who appreciate a blend of historical grit and complex power dynamics. Those seeking the romantic escapism of traditional costume dramas might find the focus on corporate manoeuvring and internal secrets too dry or cynical. A significant caveat is the show’s bleakness; it prioritises the cold realities of legacy over heartwarming sentiment.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening where you can lean into a serious, high-stakes narrative. It is best enjoyed when you have the focus to track multiple sibling rivalries and shifting allegiances.
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes · Set Tour With Louis Partridge
How House of Guinness leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling thoughtful and perhaps a bit sobered by the cold machinations of power. The series leaves a lingering sense of the heavy, inescapable nature of family legacy.
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Succession (2018)
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The Knick (2014)
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House of Guinness soundtrack
Music by Ilan Eshkeri
House of Guinness (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
Ilan Eshkeri · 2025 · 25 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1House of Guinness
- 2The Devil & the Rocky Road · Ilan Eshkeri & Tim Wheeler
- 3Spes Mea in Deo · Ilan Eshkeri & WØLFFE
- 4Lady Olivia
- 5Wild Cat
- 6The Devil Is Dead
- 7St Patrick’s an Dro
- 8Burning Barrels
- 9Rafferty
- 10Bonnie Champion
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is House of Guinness an authentic series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Authentic. A lavish period drama that blends family secrets with corporate legacy in 19th-century Dublin. It is a grounded, character-driven look at power and succession that feels more like a gritty historical study than a cozy costume piece.
- How many seasons of House of Guinness are there?
- 1 season and 8 episodes. Season 2 is announced, with no date yet. On June 12, 2026, Netflix renewed the show for a second season, with filming set to begin in early 2027.
- Where can I watch House of Guinness in the UK?
- In the UK, House of Guinness is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for House of Guinness?
- The music for House of Guinness is by Ilan Eshkeri. The soundtrack album, House of Guinness (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), has 25 tracks.
- What songs are on the House of Guinness soundtrack?
- House of Guinness (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) has 25 tracks, including “House of Guinness”, “The Devil & the Rocky Road” by Ilan Eshkeri & Tim Wheeler, “Spes Mea in Deo” by Ilan Eshkeri & WØLFFE, “Lady Olivia” and “Wild Cat”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is House of Guinness worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy gritty, character-driven historical dramas that prioritise family tension over period-piece comforts. IMDb users rate it 7.4 out of 10 from 27,166 votes and TMDB users 7.6.
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