India, Sept. 24 -- Few names are as deeply woven into Ireland's history as the Guinness. More than just a stout, it grew into a symbol of pride, influence and ambition. Netflix's House of Guinness brings this legacy to our screens, tracing the dramatic true story of the family who transformed a modest 4-acre Dublin brewery into a global powerhouse.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Dublin and New York, House of Guinness is the latest historical drama series from Steven Knight, the creator behind Peaky Blinders. The story begins with the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the brewer and philanthropist who transformed his family business into a landmark of Irish history.

What follows is a tale of power, legacy and betrayal, as his chi...