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House of Guinness renewed for season two as Netflix confirms list of returning favourite shows

Netflix has renewed the period drama House of Guinness for a second season, with creator Steven Knight returning. The series will continue the story of the Guinness family in 19th-century Dublin, with production expected to begin in early 2027.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 24, 2026 Published 15h ago

Renewal Announced

Netflix has confirmed that the period drama House of Guinness will return for a second season, according to reports from Irish Mirror and RSVP Live. The series, created by Steven Knight, is set in 19th-century Dublin after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, and follows the Guinness family as they navigate the future of their brewing empire.

Steven Knight, who also created Peaky Blinders, will return as writer and creator. He expressed his enthusiasm in a statement: "It was such a joy to bring the Guinness story to the screen, so I'm beyond thrilled to be continuing the story of one of the world's greatest dynasties into season two. I can't wait to dive deeper into these characters and their complex relationships as they expand the Guinness empire."

Cast and Production Details

According to RSVP Live, the full cast will return for the second season, including Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea, James Norton, Jack Gleeson, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, and Ann Skelly. The official synopsis describes the series as "The return of Steven Knight's decadent period drama, continuing the epic story of one of Europe's most iconic and enduring dynasties - The Guinness Family."

Season two will consist of six episodes, each with a runtime of 60 minutes, as reported by RSVP Live.

Production schedules, however, differ between the two outlets. RSVP Live reports that filming will begin in January 2027, while Irish Mirror states that "production is due to begin in early 2027," with shooting starting in about five months from the article's date. Irish Mirror also notes that the first series took eight months to film and another eight months before release, suggesting the second season might not premiere until at least April 2028.

Season One Cliffhanger

Irish Mirror reports that season one ended on a cliffhanger, with Arthur Guinness, played by Anthony Boyle, targeted by a political rival during a rally. A gunshot was fired, but the finale did not reveal whether Arthur was hit. The outlet suggests this will be addressed in the second season, which is expected to see the family "wrestle with ambition, intrigue and forbidden love."

Other Netflix Renewals

RSVP Live also reported on several other Netflix renewals announced alongside House of Guinness. These include:

The Gentlemen (Season 3): Guy Ritchie will direct, and he is quoted as saying, "The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded, and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable, and I'm looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further."
Legends (Season 2): Production will begin in 2027. Neil Forsyth, the creator, said, "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to tell a new story in the fascinating and unique world that Legends offers, and to show just how dangerous, thrilling, and important their work became in the late 1990s."
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 9): The new season will capture the drama of the 2026 grid. Executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin of Box to Box said, "We're so excited to be making Season 9 of this iconic show. This year we're going to go deeper than ever before into the hidden spaces of this fantastic sport."
Being Gordon Ramsay (Season 2): The series will feature Gordon Ramsay balancing his business ventures with family life.

How each outlet told it

Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes the confirmation of the show's return, but adds 'bittersweet news' to signal a downside. It focuses on the renewal while hinting at a delay or negative aspect. — Bittersweet—emphasizes the excitement of renewal but tempers it with the long wait. Example: 'Sadly, it's not all good news... it could be a long time before it is back on our screens.'

Facts Included:

Netflix confirmed House of Guinness is renewed for a second season.
Steven Knight is returning as creator.
The series is set in 19th-century Dublin after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness.
Season one ended on a cliffhanger with Arthur Guinness (played by Anthony Boyle) targeted by a political rival during a rally; a gunshot was fired but it was not revealed if he was hit.
Production is due to begin in early 2027, specifically in five months from the article's date.
The first series took eight months to film and eight months after that to release, suggesting season two might not drop until at least April 2028.
Knight is quoted: 'It was such a joy to bring the Guinness story to the screen, so I'm beyond thrilled to be continuing the story of one of the world's greatest dynasties into season two.'
Knight is quoted: 'I can't wait to dive deeper into these characters and their complex relationships as they expand the Guinness empire.'
The second season will see the family 'wrestle with ambition, intrigue and forbidden love'.

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RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

Framing: The headline presents the renewal as positive and part of a larger list of returning shows, emphasizing the broader slate rather than any downside. — Celebratory and informative—emphasizes the renewal and the returning cast, with no negative framing. Example: 'Netflix has just renewed a bunch of fan-favourite shows - including House of Guinness for season two.'

Facts Included:

Netflix renewed House of Guinness for season two.
Filming will begin in January 2027.
The full cast will return, including Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea, James Norton, Jack Gleeson, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, and Ann Skelly.
The official synopsis: 'The return of Steven Knight's decadent period drama, continuing the epic story of one of Europe's most iconic and enduring dynasties - The Guinness Family.'
Season two will have six episodes, each with a runtime of 60 minutes.
Steven Knight is quoted: 'It was such a joy to bring the Guinness story to the screen, so I'm beyond thrilled to be continuing the story of one of the world's greatest dynasties into season two.'
Knight is quoted: 'I can't wait to dive deeper into these characters and their complex relationships as they expand the Guinness empire.'
Other shows renewed include The Gentlemen (Season 3), Legends (Season 2), Being Gordon Ramsay (Season 2), and Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 9).
The Gentlemen will have Guy Ritchie directing, with a quote from Ritchie.
Legends season 2 will go into production in 2027, with a quote from Neil Forsyth.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 9 will capture the drama of the 2026 grid, with a quote from executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin.
Being Gordon Ramsay season 2 will feature Gordon Ramsay balancing business ventures with family life.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNetflix confirmed that House of Guinness is renewed for a second season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC, RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimSteven Knight is returning as creator of House of Guinness for season two.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC, RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe series is set in 19th-century Dublin after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC, RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimSeason one ended on a cliffhanger with Arthur Guinness (played by Anthony Boyle) targeted by a political rival during a rally; a gunshot was fired but it was not revealed if he was hit.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimProduction for season two is due to begin in early 2027, specifically in five months from the article's date.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimFilming for season two will begin in January 2027.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe first series took eight months to film and eight months after that to release, suggesting season two might not drop until at least April 2028.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimSteven Knight is quoted: "It was such a joy to bring the Guinness story to the screen, so I'm beyond thrilled to be continuing the story of one of the world's greatest dynasties into season two."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC, RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimSteven Knight is quoted: "I can't wait to dive deeper into these characters and their complex relationships as they expand the Guinness empire."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC, RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe second season will see the family 'wrestle with ambition, intrigue and forbidden love'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Irish Mirror as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe full cast will return for season two, including Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea, James Norton, Jack Gleeson, Niamh McCormack, Danielle Galligan, and Ann Skelly.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe official synopsis for season two is: "The return of Steven Knight's decadent period drama, continuing the epic story of one of Europe's most iconic and enduring dynasties - The Guinness Family."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimSeason two will have six episodes, each with a runtime of 60 minutes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimOther shows renewed by Netflix include The Gentlemen (Season 3), Legends (Season 2), Being Gordon Ramsay (Season 2), and Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 9).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Gentlemen will have Guy Ritchie directing season three.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimGuy Ritchie is quoted: "The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded, and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable, and I'm looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimLegends season 2 will go into production in 2027.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimNeil Forsyth is quoted: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to tell a new story in the fascinating and unique world that Legends offers, and to show just how dangerous, thrilling, and important their work became in the late 1990s."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimFormula 1: Drive to Survive season 9 will capture the drama of the 2026 grid.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimJames Gay-Rees and Paul Martin, executive producers at Box to Box, said: "We're so excited to be making Season 9 of this iconic show. This year we're going to go deeper than ever before into the hidden spaces of this fantastic sport."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimBeing Gordon Ramsay season 2 will feature Gordon Ramsay balancing business ventures with family life.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via RSVP Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Irish Mirror, RSVP Live 21 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24