"The new Netflix show House of Guinness appears to have everything: a top-notch cast, sumptuous cinematography and a story billed as a cross between Succession and Peaky Blinders, a combination that has made the drama a ratings hit and garnered rave reviews. American and British critics have lauded the tale of the brewing dynasty as a stylish and entertaining romp through 1860s Dublin."
"The Irish Times review lamented the show's rudimentary understanding of Ireland's experiences of colonialism and stunning lack of appreciation for who the Anglo-Irish were and where they fit (or didn't) into Irish society. It said the heart-throb hard man, played by the English actor James Norton, sounded like a steampunk Mr Tayto a reference to an Irish crisp brand mascot and that the revolutionaries, the Fenians, dress and speak like feral leprechauns."
House of Guinness pairs a high-caliber cast, striking cinematography and a Succession/Peaky Blinders-style narrative that has delivered strong ratings and positive reviews from American and British outlets. The series earned an 89% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes and prompted lavish family profiles in magazines such as Tatler and Vogue. Irish critics, however, rejected the portrayal of Ireland, criticizing dialogue, costumes, lighting and historical representation. Reviews cited a poor grasp of colonialism and the Anglo-Irish position, caricatured revolutionary figures, and a perceived loss of authenticity despite the producers' classification of the work as fiction.
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