If you’ve been swept up in the dark intrigue and family drama of Netflix’s House of Guinness, you’re not alone. Steven Knight’s latest series blends Irish history, sibling rivalry, and high-stakes inheritance into a story as rich as the famous stout’s legacy. But what do you watch once the credits roll? Here are five gripping series that deliver the same mix of power, family tension, and larger-than-life characters.
The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie’s first TV project is everything you’d expect: stylish, sharp, and brimming with troublemakers. The Gentlemen follows Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father’s sprawling estate only to discover it’s the centre of a massive cannabis empire. Suddenly, dangerous crime bosses want their cut, and Eddie has to play them at their own game.
It’s a fun and unpredictable ride, full of eccentric gangsters and bold twists, echoing the family inheritance struggles of House of Guinness but with a very British sense of humour. Stream it now on Netflix and expect explosive entertainment with a wink.
Say Nothing
If House of Guinness intrigued you with its nods to Irish nationalism, this mini-series dives straight into the real history. Based on the harrowing story of Jean McConville’s disappearance during the Troubles, Say Nothing examines the moral cost of violence and secrecy within the IRA.
Told through the eyes of figures like Dolours Price and Brendan Hughes, this show puts faces to a conflict often reduced to headlines. It’s sobering but essential viewing—an unflinching look at Irish revolutionary history that mirrors the unrest depicted in Knight’s series. Available on Disney+.
Rogue Heroes
Another Steven Knight creation, Rogue Heroes takes you far from 19th-century Ireland and into World War II North Africa. It chronicles the wild birth of Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS) as David Stirling assembles a band of soldiers who specialise in chaos behind enemy lines.
The show is part war drama, part rock’n’roll romp. Expect audacious missions, a swaggering British cast (Alfie Allen, Jack O’Connell, Dominic West) and a refusal to take itself too seriously. If you loved the rebellious streak in House of Guinness, this is Knight at his most unbuttoned. Catch it on Canal+.
Succession
Think of it as House of Guinness with corporate boardrooms instead of draughty Irish estates. Succession follows the Roy family, owners of a vast media empire, as they vie for control while their patriarch, Logan Roy, inches closer to retirement.
The writing is razor-sharp, the characters both monstrous and magnetic, and the stakes—while financial rather than political—feel Shakespearean. Four seasons on HBO Max cemented its status as one of the best modern dramas about power and legacy, and for good reason.
Yellowstone
If you prefer your family dynasties set against sweeping landscapes, Yellowstone offers a modern-day western twist. Kevin Costner leads as John Dutton, patriarch of a clan fighting to protect their massive Montana ranch from politicians and developers.
It’s a rugged, high-stakes tale of loyalty and land, where family bonds are tested daily. Stunning scenery meets fierce conflict in a way that feels both epic and intimate. With five seasons (four on Netflix, all on Paramount+), it’s perfect for those craving another family saga of survival and ambition.
These five series each explore power, identity, and family in ways that echo the tensions of House of Guinness—but with their own unique flavours. Whether you’re drawn to crime capers, historical dramas or sprawling westerns, they’re all worth adding to your watchlist before your next weekend binge.
