Overview
- All eight episodes of Steven Knight’s period drama premiered globally on Netflix on September 25, 2025.
- The series dramatizes the fallout from Sir Benjamin Guinness’s 1868 death, centering on his four adult children and a contested inheritance, with creators acknowledging fictionalized elements.
- Critics highlight standout turns from Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and Fionn O’Shea, with James Norton and Jack Gleeson noted in key supporting roles.
- Reviewers commend the stylized, Peaky Blinders–like aesthetic, including anachronistic music and striking cinematography, while flagging uneven pacing and selective accuracy.
- Season 1 closes on a cliffhanger without resolving a major character’s fate; Netflix has not announced a renewal, though Knight has indicated plans for a second season.