Season 2
🎬 8 Episodes 📅 2011 ⏱ 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
8
Episodes
2011
Year
66
min / ep
8.8
Watch Hours
2/6
Season No.
⭐ 8.0
Best Episode
Ep. 7 · Episode 7
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🎬 Episodes 8 episodes
1
⭐ 7.7
Episode 1
The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna.
🎬 Ashley Pearce ✍️ Julian Fellowes
2
⭐ 6.3
Episode 2
Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.
🎬 Ashley Pearce ✍️ Julian Fellowes
3
⭐ 7.2
Episode 3
After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something?
🎬 Andy Goddard ✍️ Julian Fellowes
4
⭐ 7.1
Episode 4
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil.
🎬 Brian Kelly ✍️ Julian Fellowes
5
⭐ 7.8
Episode 5
Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets.
🎬 Brian Kelly ✍️ Julian Fellowes
6
⭐ 7.9
Episode 6
Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce.
🎬 Andy Goddard ✍️ Julian Fellowes
7
⭐ 8.0
Episode 7
How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme.
🎬 James Strong ✍️ Julian Fellowes
8
⭐ 7.5
Episode 8
With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.
🎬 James Strong ✍️ Julian Fellowes