Streaming Sneaks: The Office spin-off, Guinness dynasty drama land in September

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Debuts on Netflix on Sept 25

Set in late 19th-century Dublin and New York, this historical drama is inspired by the famous brewing dynasty behind Guinness stout.

It begins with the death of patriarch Benjamin Guinness, who turned the family business into an international phenomenon.

His will leaves control of it to his sons Edward (Louis Partridge) and Arthur (Anthony Boyle) in a joint stewardship – sidelining their siblings Anne (Emily Fairn) and Ben (Fionn O’Shea) and sowing the seeds of a power struggle.

But even as they are entrusted with the family empire, all four are hiding dark secrets.

Why watch it: The show’s creator is British writer-director Steven Knight, who also created the acclaimed historical crime drama Peaky Blinders (2013 to 2022).

Fans of lush period pieces and Succession-like family feuds will get both with this look at one of Europe’s most colourful dynasties.

Debuts on HBO Max on Sept 4

Domhnall Gleeson in The Paper.

PHOTO: HBO MAX

This spin-off of the American version of workplace sitcom The Office (2005 to 2013) is created by Greg Daniels, who adapted the latter from the original British series of the same name (2001 to 2003).

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