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Downton Abbey (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Series · ★ 8.1

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Released in 2010, Downton Abbey is a drama series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Downton Abbey stars Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Michelle Dockery as Mary Crawley, Laura Carmichael as Edith Crawley and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Downton Abbey sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and PBS and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Downton Abbey page.

If you liked it. Fans of Downton Abbey tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Downton Abbey (2010)?
In US, Downton Abbey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Downton Abbey worth watching?
Downton Abbey holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Downton Abbey?
Downton Abbey stars Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt and Hugh Bonneville.
When was Downton Abbey released?
Downton Abbey was released in 2010.