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Downton Abbey

8.1 / 10

2010

6 seasons

47 episodes

Drama

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.

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Cast

Maggie Smith

Michelle Dockery

Laura Carmichael

Joanne Froggatt

Hugh Bonneville

Phyllis Logan

Elizabeth McGovern

Jim Carter

Brendan Coyle

Penelope Wilton

Lesley Nicol

Sophie McShera

Seasons

Lord Robert Crawley and his family live a life of leisure, while a fleet of servants, including butler Carson, attend to their every need. But two events conspire to shake things up: the sinking of the Titanic, which claims Crawley's heirs, and the return of his valet, Bates. Since Crawley and Lady Cora have three daughters, his distant solicitor cousin, Matthew, becomes heir to the estate. With that, the scheming begins, since Thomas the footman views Bates as an interloper and Crawley's mother, Violet, feels the same way about Matthew's mother, Isobel.

1.Episode 1
7.2
26-09-201068m
After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.
2.Episode 2
7.7
03-10-201050m
Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, and have difficulty settling in. Carson is mortified when confronted by his past. Violet attempts to promote a match betwee...
3.Episode 3
7.1
10-10-201050m
Cora's tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the household. Bates takes action to help cure his limp.
4.Episode 4
7.7
17-10-201048m
Mrs Hughes finds herself the focus of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position. Violet and Isobel clash over a medical ailment affecting Moles...
5.Episode 5
7.9
24-10-201050m
Isobel finds herself at odds with Violet. Mary is introduced to a potential suitor but wants to be with Matthew. Anna works out who stole a valuable snuff box. O'Brien plans a way...
6.Episode 6
7.3
31-10-201049m
Sybil puts herself in danger when a fight breaks out. Sybil's sisters notice Matthew's feelings for her. Mary is surprised by a marriage proposal. Bates clears his name over the mi...
7.Episode 7
8.1
07-11-201065m
Cora's pregnancy throws the inheritance issue into doubt. Matthew must wait for an answer to his wedding proposal. O'Brien discovers more compromising information about Bates. Tho...

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