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Downton Abbey

2010 – 2015Show6 seasons47 episodesTV-PG

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic808.2Rotten Tomatoes92%94%

A nostalgic, romantic drama series about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

6 seasons · 47 episodes · best: S6E9 "Christmas Special" 9.2

Episodes

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8.3
8.1
8.3
8.6

Story

A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.

Feels like

  • Edwardian Period Drama
  • Class Divide Exploration
  • Aristocratic Family Saga
  • Historical Romance
  • Social Hierarchy Critique
  • Grand Estate Setting
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Elegant Production Design
  • Wartime Impact Storyline
  • Intricate Social Etiquette

Cast

24 of 129 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Evans, Philip John, Brian Percival
Written by
Julian Fellowes, Tina Pepler, Shelagh Stephenson
Produced by
Liz Trubridge, Nigel Marchant, Chris Croucher
Music by
John Lunn

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Facts

September 26, 2010 · November 8, 2015 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 2010
Last aired
November 8, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 47 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
112 countries

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Questions about Downton Abbey

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Is Downton Abbey worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80).

Which season of Downton Abbey is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 4 is the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Christmas Special (season 6, episode 9) at 9.2, and the lowest is Episode #4.4 (season 4, episode 4) at 7.8.

Is Downton Abbey okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Downton Abbey?

52 h

About 52 hours: 47 episodes in 6 seasons of about 66 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2015.

Is Downton Abbey good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Downton Abbey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.