The creator of 'Peaky Blinders' delves into the family behind one of the world's most famous beers.

BarcelonaGuinness is one of the most famous beers in the world and a symbol of Ireland. But what's the story behind this dark and dense brew? Steven Knight, creator of the popular Peaky Blinders, the miniseries premieres this Thursday on Netflix The Guinness House, an eight-part period piece that explores the power struggles within the family that built the Irish brewing company.

The series is set in 1860 and begins with the death of Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for expanding the beer brand founded by his grandfather. His death plays an important role in the fates of his four children: Arthur (Anthony Boyle), the eldest; Edward (Louis Partridge), the most responsible; Anne (Emily Fairn), the often underestimated one; and Ben (Fionn O'Shea), who has a drinking problem. "It's the extraordinary story of a family that happens to be the heirs to the largest brewery in the world. They're young and tasked with taking over this incredibly successful brand. The first priority is not to screw it up. And the second priority is to make Guinness even greater," the series' heart explained during the series presentation.

Apart from the family intrigues, which relate the series with SuccessionThe Guinness House also shows the Irish social and political context. The main antagonists of the Guinness are the Fenians, a political party fighting for Irish independence and at war with the Unionist brewing family. Beyond the protagonists, one of the most recognizable faces in the series is James Norton, popular for having starred in Grantchester and will be part of the new season of House of the DragonThe British actor plays Sean Rafferty, the factory manager and the man who does the dirty work for the Guinness family.