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Downton Abbey

  • TV Series
  • 2010–2015
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
235K
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Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Lily James, Fifi Hart, and Oliver Barker in Downton Abbey (2010)
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A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century.A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century.A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century.

  • Creator
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Stars
    • Hugh Bonneville
    • Phyllis Logan
    • Elizabeth McGovern
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    235K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    228
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    • Creator
      • Julian Fellowes
    • Stars
      • Hugh Bonneville
      • Phyllis Logan
      • Elizabeth McGovern
    • 363User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #100
    • Won 15 Primetime Emmys
      • 61 wins & 231 nominations total

    Episodes52

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    Downton Abbey: Anna Visits John In Jail
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    Downton Abbey: Anna Visits John In Jail
    Downton Abbey: Lady Mary And Sir Richard Discuss Their Marriage
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    Downton Abbey: Lady Mary And Sir Richard Discuss Their Marriage
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    Hugh Bonneville
    Hugh Bonneville
    • Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham
    • 2010–2015
    Phyllis Logan
    Phyllis Logan
    • Mrs. Hughes
    • 2010–2015
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham
    • 2010–2015
    Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle
    • John Bates
    • 2010–2015
    Laura Carmichael
    Laura Carmichael
    • Lady Edith Crawley
    • 2010–2015
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Charles Carson
    • 2010–2015
    Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery
    • Lady Mary Crawley
    • 2010–2015
    Joanne Froggatt
    Joanne Froggatt
    • Anna Bates…
    • 2010–2015
    Robert James-Collier
    Robert James-Collier
    • Thomas Barrow
    • 2010–2015
    Sophie McShera
    Sophie McShera
    • Daisy Mason…
    • 2010–2015
    Lesley Nicol
    Lesley Nicol
    • Mrs. Patmore
    • 2010–2015
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
    • 2010–2015
    Penelope Wilton
    Penelope Wilton
    • Isobel Crawley
    • 2010–2015
    Kevin Doyle
    Kevin Doyle
    • Joseph Molesley
    • 2010–2015
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • Tom Branson
    • 2010–2015
    David Robb
    David Robb
    • Dr. Clarkson
    • 2010–2015
    Siobhan Finneran
    Siobhan Finneran
    • Sarah O'Brien
    • 2010–2012
    Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens
    • Matthew Crawley
    • 2010–2012
    • Creator
      • Julian Fellowes
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews363

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    Reviewers say 'Downton Abbey' explores class dynamics and historical impacts, similar to 'Upstairs, Downstairs' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. The show is lauded for its detailed settings, lavish costumes, and superb cinematography. Strong performances, especially Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess, enhance its appeal. However, some critics argue it occasionally resorts to soap opera tropes and lacks historical accuracy in certain areas.
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    9ApolloBoy109

    Beautiful tale just before the world went to hell

    At 19 minutes in I was hooked.

    I remember when Lady Marjorie Bellamy of Upstairs, Downstairs died on the Titanic and the impact it had on my family. We felt this because of the investment we had made in the series.

    This is a series where one can become just as addicted.

    The lives and loves of the Grantham and the Crawly family are well-written and performed beautifully. The castle and the grounds a pleasure to look at, as are the costumes of the time.

    As Elizabeth McGovern and I are equal in age, and I have grown up watching her on the silver screen, hers was a warming and dignified touchstone for me personally.

    The cast couldn't be better suited for their roles, not one can be called a weak link.

    Maggie Smith has a presences all her own, making each of her projects shine.

    I am on episode four and can't wait for the remainder.

    Once again our cousins across the pond show us "how good drama" can be.
    9Doylenf

    Brilliant, stylish, clever entertainment with witty script...

    DOWNTON ABBEY is the kind of "Masterpiece Theatre" material that the British do with such finesse that one can only sit back and marvel at the sets, costumes, music, and above all, the performances that are all on an extraordinarily high level.

    The moment the first series ended, I wanted to see more--so no doubt I'll be ordering my copy of Season 2. Central among the gifted performers are Maggie Smith (as the Dowager Countess Violet), Hugh Bonneville as the Earl of Grantham, and Elizabeth McGovern as Cora, his American wife. But all of the lesser roles are played to perfection with special mention for Brendan Coyle as John Bates, Joanne Froggatt as Ana, Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael.

    Complicit in schemes involving wicked behavior are two of the downstairs help played brilliantly by Siobhan Finneran and Rob-James Collier as Thomas, both of whom cast a shadow over the household.

    The plot has dialog that is always witty and good for a quick chuckle or a gasp of disapproval and the character motivations are all played out in a convincing manner true to each person involved.

    Very compelling to view the fluid story unfold with its many sub-plots and shadings of the class warfare that existed in the U.K. then and now.

    Absolutely one of the most rewarding and richly satisfying shows from Great Britain that have come along in recent years. The color photography amid location settings create the proper atmosphere for the entire story which takes place just before WWI among a wealthy titled household undergoing some major changes inside the castle walls.
    10TheLittleSongbird

    Beautifully produced, and for me one of the better programmes airing this year

    I have to say I loved Downton Abbey, and thought it was one of the better programmes airing this year along with Luther, Sherlock and the stunning Channel 4 drama Mo. Downton Abbey was beautifully produced, well cast and interesting, when it was first advertised it looked as though ITV had a hit and from the first episode I think Downton Abbey lived up to that expectation.

    I for one loved how elegant Downton Abbey was. The photography was beautiful and skillful, while the scenery was breathtaking and the costumes were exquisite. The scoring was also very good, often very hypnotic and beautiful. The direction was controlled, the episodes were well paced and for me the characters were believable my favourites being Violet and Robert.

    The writing in general was another strength. It was witty in a subtle way, is often funny and could be heart warming and poignant too, the best coming from Violet and Mrs Hughes I felt. The only bit of dialogue that rang false, and this is such a minor criticism, is Robert's "Downton is my third parent and my fourth child" which came across as somewhat cheesy. And the stories were well written and as believable as the characters, not to mention pretty original.

    And of course the acting was excellent. Maggie Smith was perfect as Violet. She plays this sort of character well, and she had such good timing and dialogue. Plus I love her in costume. Hugh Bonneville was dashing, and I cannot get over how beautiful Michelle Dockery was here. Jessica Brown-Findlay was also fine as another of my favourite characters Lady Sybil, and Phyllis Logan was always good value though I would love to see more of her if and when the series returns.

    In conclusion, Downton Abbey was a wonderful series thanks to the great cast and production values especially and I cannot wait to see more. 10/10 Bethany Cox
    10jasonbyers-32158

    Outstanding Drama Series

    I absolutely loved all six seasons. Was sad to see it end. Would love to see a 7th season or at the very least a movie.
    10skillswordfish

    Rare treasure!

    I'll agree that the British know how to do period drama better than anyone (certainly better than us Americans) and this is no exception. You'll be captivated immediately and hours will go by before you realize you've spent an entire afternoon in front of your television set. The relationships built between all characters of this show are what tie it up in a nice, fluffy (although not always pretty) bow. Brilliantly written and set in lush, vibrant surroundings with detailed costuming, this drama series should set the bar for others. No busy dialog or wasted scenes, just good, solid craftsmanship in every episode of this poignant family story. You'll do well to invest in seasons 1 and 2. Looking forward to the arrival of season 3!

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    • Trivia
      Cast members of the show have revealed that the costumes are, in many cases, actual articles of clothing from the 1910s and 1920s. They are so fragile that they cannot be laundered, and as a result, don't smell very good.
    • Goofs
      In episodes showing a Christmas tree inside Downton Abbey, classy all-white Christmas lights with tiny raisin-sized bulbs are lit; however, these impressive lights didn't appear for sale until the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the series' historical period, the smallest bulbs available were Mazda Lights, which are golf ball-sized.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Patmore: I'll have no swear words in here, thank you very much. Unless I'm doing the swearing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 24 September 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      O Mio Babbino Caro
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      Written by Giacomo Puccini

      Performed by Kiri Te Kanawa

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • ITV (United Kingdom)
      • Masterpiece Downton Abbey PBS [usa]
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Masterpiece Classic
    • Filming locations
      • Highclere Castle, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK(Downton Abbey)
    • Production companies
      • Carnival Film & Television
      • Masterpiece Theatre
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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