Season 1
🎬 7 Episodes 📅 2010 ⏱ 66 min
Behind the grand façade of Downton Abbey lies a world where rigid class boundaries crumble under the weight of personal longing and historical change. The series captures intimate moments of connection between masters and servants, between duty and desire, as the world beyond their gates transforms irrevocably. Each character stands at a crossroads, forced to choose between clinging to tradition or stepping boldly toward an uncertain future. This is where hearts reveal their true nature, and unexpected bonds prove stronger than the walls that once divided them.
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📊 Season Stats
7
Episodes
2010
Year
66
min / ep
7.7
Watch Hours
1/6
Season No.
⭐ 8.1
Best Episode
Ep. 7 · Episode 7
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🎬 Episodes 7 episodes
1
⭐ 7.2
Episode 1
After the death of the heir, Violet wishes that Robert's daughter Mary could inherit Downton Abbey.
🎬 Brian Percival ✍️ Julian Fellowes
2
⭐ 7.7
Episode 2
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 between Matthew and Mary. Isobel is elected to serve on the hospital board.
🎬 Ben Bolt ✍️ Julian Fellowes
3
⭐ 7.1
Episode 3
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.
🎬 Ben Bolt ✍️ Julian Fellowes
4
⭐ 7.7
Episode 4
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 Molesley. Carson is concerned there is a thief at work in the grounds.
🎬 Brian Kelly ✍️ Julian Fellowes
5
⭐ 7.9
Episode 5
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 for Edith to get even with Mary.
🎬 Brian Kelly ✍️ Julian Fellowes
6
⭐ 7.3
Episode 6
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 missing wine but resigns rather than name the real culprit.
🎬 Brian Percival ✍️ Julian Fellowes
7
⭐ 8.1
Episode 7
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. Thomas leaves.
🎬 Brian Percival ✍️ Julian Fellowes