Season 5
🎬 8 Episodes 📅 2014 ⏱ 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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8
Episodes
2014
Year
66
min / ep
8.8
Watch Hours
5/6
Season No.
⭐ 7.2
Best Episode
Ep. 1 · Episode 1
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🎬 Episodes 8 episodes
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⭐ 7.2
Episode 1
The story moves on to 1924, when the first ever Labour government heralds a sea change that is felt throughout the nation - nowhere more so than at Downton. A suggested plan for a war memorial unexpectedly pits Carson against Robert and Mrs Hughes. Young Jimmy the footman is the object of some unwan…
2
⭐ 6.8
Episode 2
With the house recovering from the night’s dramatic events, Robert is faced with a very difficult decision. As Daisy continues to struggle with her studies, Mrs Patmore has an idea which might solve everything. Thomas has it in for Baxter. As Rose tries to convince Robert of the virtues of a wireles…
3
⭐ 7.2
Episode 3
Mary's secret assignation is very nearly blown, but Violet's quick thinking saves the day. Robert is left red faced and furious when things do not go as planned. The events surrounding Green's death come under scrutiny once again. Mrs Patmore is devastated when old wounds are reopened but Carson is …
🎬 Catherine Morshead ✍️ Julian Fellowes
4
⭐ 7.0
Episode 4
Sarah Bunting continues to cause waves above stairs, but this time she may have gone too far. On returning to Downton, Thomas suffers an inexplicable illness and Baxter suspects there’s more to it than he’s letting on. Violet reveals to Isobel the surprising truth of her past with Prince Kuragin. Ma…
🎬 Minkie Spiro ✍️ Julian Fellowes
5
⭐ 6.6
Episode 5
Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora. Branson makes a difficult decision about Sarah Bunting. Rose encounters a handsome stranger. Determined to stop Isobel making the wrong decision about Lord Merton, Violet enlists the help of Doctor Clarkson. Charles Blake surprises …
🎬 Minkie Spiro ✍️ Julian Fellowes
6
⭐ 7.1
Episode 6
Relations between Robert and Cora continue to be strained. Blake's scheming starts to come to fruition when Mary is unexpectedly pitted against her love rival. Edith receives some terrible news and decides to take drastic action. Following a mysterious tip off, Baxter becomes embroiled in the invest…
7
⭐ 7.1
Episode 7
Rosamund shows up at Downton following Edith's surprise departure. Rose is pleased to introduce Atticus and his parents to everyone. Anna and Bates think about a fresh start, now that that their problems seem to be behind them. Molesley is worried after Daisy becoming disillusioned with her studies.…
8
⭐ 7.2
Episode 8
Preparations are under way for Rose's wedding, but family tensions on both sides threaten to derail proceedings. Edith's arrangement with Marigold is happily working out, but how long can she and Cora conceal the truth from Robert? Denker reveals an unexpected side to her personality, which causes t…