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Netflix Unveils 'House of Guinness': Family Drama Premieres 2025

8/19/2025

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Summary

Guinness Family Drama

Netflix's drama series "House of Guinness" premieres on September 25, 2025, created by Steven Knight.
The narrative centers on the Guinness family in 19th-century Dublin and New York after Sir Benjamin Guinness's death.
The cast features Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, and Fionn O’Shea.
The series examines themes of power, rebellion, and family dynamics in the brewing industry.
First-look images highlight the cast and setting.

Summary

Netflix Expands Animation

Netflix's "House of Guinness" is renewed for a second season ahead of its September 25, 2025 premiere.
"Long Story Short," debuting on August 22, 2025, has also been renewed for a second season.
Creator Bob Waksberg expressed confidence in the show's appeal following the early renewal.
Both series contribute to Netflix's expanding lineup of adult animated titles for 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Guinness Brewery, established by Arthur Guinness in 1759 at St. James's Gate, Dublin, transformed the brewing landscape. By 1838, it became Ireland's largest brewery, producing 1.2 million barrels annually by 1886. The upcoming Netflix series "House of Guinness" will delve into the family's legacy, highlighting their influence on Irish culture and the brewing industry amidst historical themes of power and rebellion.

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Guinness Family Drama

Netflix's drama series "House of Guinness" premieres on September 25, 2025, created by Steven Knight.
The narrative centers on the Guinness family in 19th-century Dublin and New York after Sir Benjamin Guinness's death.
The cast features Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, and Fionn O’Shea.
The series examines themes of power, rebellion, and family dynamics in the brewing industry.
First-look images highlight the cast and setting.

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