“Trouble is brewing.”
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.
Where to Watch
Streaming, rent and purchase options
Episodes
1. Episode 1
It's the day of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness' funeral. Trouble is brewing on the streets of Dublin, while his children make plans for the family's future.
2. Episode 2
The will leaves two siblings with everything, two with nothing — and all of them dissatisfied. Rafferty makes threats and receives one himself.
3. Episode 3
Anne suffers a traumatic carriage ride. Arthur makes a proposal, Edward makes changes within the brewery and Benjamin decides to strike out on his own.
4. Episode 4
All of Dublin society attends Arthur's wedding — including two faces he wasn't expecting. Benjamin steps up for Edward, and the expansion plan begins.
5. Episode 5
When Arthur's political career implodes, Rafferty helps comfort his wife. Byron makes a promise that could make or break the Guinness family.
6. Episode 6
A desperate Ellen asks Edward for help. On a trip to Cloonboo, Adelaide sees him in a new light and Arthur resolves to be more involved in the brewery.
7. Episode 7
Work gets started on the new social housing. Edward and Arthur agree to resist their own desires and do what's best for the brewery — and the family.
8. Episode 8
As election day approaches, a familiar face returns to Dublin. Arthur remains steadfast with his campaign — despite the looming danger.
Cast & Crew
Anthony Boyle
Arthur Guinness
Louis Partridge
Edward Guinness
Emily Fairn
Anne Guinness
Fionn O'Shea
Benjamin Guinness
James Norton
Sean Rafferty
Niamh McCormack
Ellen Cochrane
Seamus O'Hara
Patrick Cochrane
Jack Gleeson
Byron Hughes
Dervla Kirwan
Agnes Guinness
Michael McElhatton
John Potter
Danielle Galligan
Lady Olivia Hedges
David Wilmot
Bonnie Champion
Hilda Fay
Sultan
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
Gonna be honest. I did not expect to enjoy this show as much as I did, but from the opening sequence, it just grabbed me and held my attention. Neither the Victorian era nor period pieces particularly excite me, but this one is well-written, well-costumed, well-filmed, and exceedingly well-acted. Plus, it has a certain style that was irresistible to me. I'd describe the vibe of the series as Steven Soderbergh Ocean's 11, but set in the late 1800's and not involving a heist. Give it a watch. It's fun!
**FANTASTIC SERIES!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻** One of the best shows I've seen in 2025. We binged the entire series in three days 😂 Fantastic acting and it was one of those you can tell the actors had a great time performing. I am a sucker for almost all period dramas but this is top-shelf for me. Plus James Norton is absolutely gorgeous 😍 Can't wait for Season 2! **10/10**
