Netflix’s latest eight-part drama, House of Guinnes, hit the OTT platform on September 25, 2025. The show, inspired by the real-life story of Ireland’s Guinness dynasty, explores the tale of four privileged heirs navigating a web of politics, betrayal, and power struggles in 19th-century Ireland. Created by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the series is already being hailed as the perfect blend of Downton Abbey and Succession.
But did you know, much of the scandal featured in the series isn’t just fiction but inspired by real-life events? Yes, the characters in House of Guinness were actually inspired by the real Guinness siblings, children of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, once considered the wealthiest man in Ireland. But the family’s history is marred by years of rivalry, feud rumours, and scandals that are far more intriguing than fictional stories.
