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The House of Guinness - Netflix

(15 Posts)
Mt61 Sun 02-Nov-25 22:20:50

All great actors

Mt61 Sun 02-Nov-25 22:20:19

JN Dublin accent was superb.

surfsup Sun 02-Nov-25 19:04:26

I loved it, loved James Norton and thought the actor that played the older brother was brilliant - Anthony Boyle. Soundtrack was great and must admit to liking some of Kneecap’s music!!

Oreo Thu 09-Oct-25 20:40:12

Only watched half of the first episode, thought it improbable tosh.One of those dramas where I’m constantly reminded that it’s all acting, rather than getting lost in it.

Atqui Thu 09-Oct-25 18:24:53

Apparently one of the Irish papers commented that the swearing was inappropriate!

Maremia Wed 08-Oct-25 20:16:08

Hate to say it Atqui, but some Irish folk do tend to use it a lot.
Can't say about the women of that era, though.

Atqui Wed 08-Oct-25 18:08:29

We are enjoying this , but wonder why the f* word is used so frequently. Surely women didn’t use the word in company in those days?

Oreo Mon 29-Sept-25 17:26:29

It’s on my Netflix list to watch.I read that they had to go to Wales and the North of England to film in many locations to get the ‘old’ look as Dublin just wasn’t right, too modern.

vegansrock Mon 29-Sept-25 17:23:25

Oh yes loved The Girlfriend as well.

TerriBull Mon 29-Sept-25 16:51:26

The Girlfriend, loved it! Top notch implausible escapism grin

merlotgran Mon 29-Sept-25 16:46:50

It’s next on my list after The Girlfriend which has me gripped.

TerriBull Mon 29-Sept-25 16:46:07

Yes watching it, sure there's quite a bit of poetic licence going on. However, James Norton's in it, good enough reason to stick with it even if he's a bad lot in this! I've seen the actor who plays the youngest son in Disclaimer which is on Apple. My mum told me the Irish side of her family were Fenians back in the distant past. I'm also liking some of the soundtrack.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 29-Sept-25 16:43:47

Yes I am also enjoying it.

Peaky Blinders writers. But I’m missing Polly and of course Tommy🥲

JamesandJon33 Mon 29-Sept-25 16:41:55

Though it was a little slow to start, but really enjoyed it. Binged watched it all. Louis Partridge who plays Edward is lovely, I agree but all were pretty good

vegansrock Mon 29-Sept-25 16:18:05

Anyone watching? James Norton is in it and the young actor who plays the younger brother is lovely. A bit daft but we loved it! Is it set for a second series?