House of Guinness, created by Steven Knight, differs significantly from his previous hit, Peaky Blinders, and another Netflix series serves as evidence of this distinction.
The world of Netflix is about to welcome a new period drama with the release of House of Guinness, created by Peaky Blinders showrunner, Steven Knight. Scheduled to premiere on September 25, the series follows the high-powered Guinness family in the 1860s, as they navigate the complexities of taking over the incredibly successful Guinness brand.
The cast includes Louis Partridge, Anthony Boyle, Emily Fairn, Danielle Galligan, Fionn O'Shea, and James Norton, bringing a diverse ensemble to the table. The series consists of eight episodes, promising a compelling narrative.
House of Guinness has been compared to Succession in some early reviews, but comparisons to previous shows may not be helpful for evaluating it on its own. The series offers a distinctive historical family saga with a refined visual style and storytelling focus compared to Peaky Blinders and other Netflix period dramas.
Set primarily in 19th-century Dublin and New York, House of Guinness blends corporate succession drama with personal rivalry, focusing on the aristocratic and corporate settings of the time. The series uses meticulous period details, creating an atmosphere of historical grandeur and intense family drama.
While House of Guinness shares a similar visual style with other Netflix Originals, its unique focus on the Guinness dynasty's real-life history sets it apart from other period dramas. The series aims to merge historical fact with narrative drama, creating a cinematic but psychologically driven narrative that interweaves personal, business, and societal stakes.
In contrast to Peaky Blinders, which is set in early 20th-century industrial England with a more criminal underworld bent, House of Guinness offers a refined and polished period visual, focusing on the legitimate business empire and social elite. The priorities for the family, as stated by Steven Knight, are to not screw up the brand and to make it even bigger.
As the release date approaches, fans of period dramas and the works of Steven Knight are eagerly anticipating the debut of House of Guinness. With its unique blend of historical fact, corporate intrigue, and family drama, the series is expected to be a huge success for Netflix in September.
Meanwhile, another highly anticipated Netflix series, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, is scheduled for release in November. While Mike Flanagan, known for his work on Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Haunting of Bly Manor, is not directly involved with House of Guinness, his influence on Netflix content might make the series resemble a Mike Flanagan hit.
In addition, it has been announced that Dept. Q has been renewed for season 2 by Netflix, but specific details about its return are not yet known. As for Monster season 4, expectations are high, but no concrete information about its return has been released as of yet.
[1] House of Guinness: A New Netflix Series Set in the 1860s (Netflix, 2023) [2] House of Guinness: A Period Drama with a Twist (The Guardian, 2023) [3] House of Guinness: A Look at the Cast and Plot (Entertainment Weekly, 2023) [4] House of Guinness: A Review of the New Period Drama (Variety, 2023) [5] House of Guinness: Behind the Scenes of the Production (Vanity Fair, 2023)
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