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Upstairs, Downstairs

1971 – 1975Show5 seasons68 episodesTV-PG

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A nostalgic, moving 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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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 68 episodes · best: S5E15 "All the King's Horses" 9.2

Episodes

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8.1
8.1
8.1

Story

None of that behaviour in my kitchen.

Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Upstairs Downstairs
  • Class Conflict
  • Edwardian Era
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Social Hierarchy
  • War Impact
  • Melodramatic
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 137 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bill Bain, Christopher Hodson, Raymond Menmuir
Written by
Alfred Shaughnessy, Jeremy Paul, John Hawkesworth
Produced by
John Hawkesworth, Joan Sullivan Wilson

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 1971 · December 21, 1975 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 1971
Last aired
December 21, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 68 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Happily Married, Cast Herd, Sex Equals Love +9

  • Happily Married
  • Cast Herd
  • Sex Equals Love
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Gold Digger
  • You Are a Credit to Your Race
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Ascended Extra
  • The Reveal
  • Bus Crash
  • The Charmer
  • Pretty in Mink

12 of 84 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Upstairs, Downstairs?"

Questions about Upstairs, Downstairs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Upstairs, Downstairs?

BritboxThe RokuBritBoxPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Upstairs, Downstairs streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Upstairs, Downstairs worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.4).

Does Upstairs, Downstairs get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.6, and seasons 3, 4, and 5 peak at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is All the King's Horses (season 5, episode 15) at 9.2, and the lowest is The Swedish Tiger (season 1, episode 11) at 5.4.

Is Upstairs, Downstairs okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Upstairs, Downstairs?

57 h

About 57 hours: 68 episodes in 5 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1975.

Is Upstairs, Downstairs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Upstairs, Downstairs good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.