House of Guinness

I think what the people writing the few reviews that were posted are forgetting is that "House of Guinness" is not an accurate biographical documentary of the Guinness family during the mid-19th century. As said in the beginning of the show it is 'inspired' by their story. "House of Guinness" is a television series for entertainment purposes. And I found it entertaining. I'm sure that the people criticizing the Irish accents in the show are Irish themselves and can distinguish correct accents. Deduct a point for that.

I was looking forward to this for a couple months when I saw it was from the creator of Peaky Blinders. It took a couple episodes to get into but once I did, I really enjoyed it. It looks like Peaky Blinders but that's about as far as similarities go and if you're not looking for a Peaky 2.0, you should enjoy it. I agree with other reviews though, the music does not fit it and I hope they change it in season two.

I really hate the modern music scores as the soundtrack for a period drama. It doesn't work and pulls you right out of the fantasy they're trying to create. I wish modern directors and producers realized this. Rule 101 of storytelling when you're playing in historical fiction -- do not use terms, music, etc that did not exist back then. Aside from the music, the word "Bonehead" was an Americanism that didn't even originate until the early 1900's and likely would not have been used in late 1800's Ireland. If you're doing a period drama - do it right. Don't keep pulling the viewer out of the story by introducing modern music and words. That is why I pulled three stars.

Been looking forward too this show for a while. Watched a couple of episodes today. It's a good story, decent actors & the scenery is excellent. What disappoints me is the modern take of putting modern music in a historical show. Hip hop & up beat tunes have no place in a series set in the 19 century. It completely ruin the feel of the historical time.

In the wake of the passing of the head of the Guinness family the offspring - three brothers, one sister - are left to pick up the pieces, whilst being forced to address their own issues & failings amidst the backdrop of an Ireland on the brink of revolution and retribution. Highly stylised and with a modern soundtrack out of kilter with the historic setting this has more than a passing resemblance to Peaky Blinders. Good cast, the ever reliable James Norton and relative newcomer Emily Fairn (wonderful in The Responder) stand out in particular. It looks great and It's enough to hold the attention but feels a bit forced and for me, doesn't quite gel. That said I wasn't a fan of the aforementioned Peaky Blinders and I think that did quite well...!