While US and UK reviewers have praised the series, in Ireland it has faced a barrage of withering put-downs
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. “Irresistible,” said the Guardian. “Plenty of people will happily gulp it down,” said the BBC. “Good craic,” said the Los Angeles Times.
