Downton Abbey

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Sunday 9:00 PM on PBS Premiered Sep 26, 2010 Between Seasons

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AIRED ON 12/25/2012

Season 3 : Episode Christmas Special

Show Summary

Downton Abbey is an ITV drama set in 1912 about the Crawley household. It is written by Julian Fellowes and stars Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, and Elizabeth McGovern.

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Robert, Earl of Grantham

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Lady Edith Crawley

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Cora, Countess of Grantham

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Anna Smith (Bates)

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Elsie Hughes

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SUBMIT REVIEW
  • Excellent Show

    10
    Really envy to those people who live in yorkshire. The beautiful scenery, village, etc really add up to the series. Not to mention excellent acting by all of them. Simply the best show ever.
  • I'm hooked!

    9.5
    I wasn't certain what to expect when I started watching the opening season of Downton Abbey, but somewhere around the second or third episode, I got hooked. After that first day, I "marathoned" all three seasons in order to catch up.



    To me, this is basically a prime-time Soap Opera with continuing storylines, featuring high drama, some comedic lightness, and terrific acting. It's definitely not satirical or tongue-in-cheek (like Desperate Housewives) or overly campy and unbelievable (like Dynasty), but more of a Knots Landing (the best nighttime soap ever!) set in the world of Upstairs, Downstairs, meaning enjoyable stories, a talented ensemble cast, believable characters you care about, and a fascinating historical setting. The locations and sets and costumes are outstanding as well, and the whole series is produced with a top-notch level of quality that only British TV can muster. Although Maggie Smith is a standout among the cast, stealing every scene in which she appears (due, mostly, to her laugh-out-loud one-liners), she's completely surrounded by actors who can easily handle the chore of delivering the own goods each and every episode.



    You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be on the edge of your seat for many of the storylines. Overall, an excellent show thus far! Bully to the Brits for creating such a great series! I can't wait for Season Four!moreless
  • One of my two favorite shows!!

    10
    The other being The Walking Dead. On the surface they don't have anything in common, but they both have great characters that you love tuning in just to watch and compelling story arches.



    I give Downtown the edge however, since I don't have to look through my fingers during any gorey scenes, lol
  • Love it

    10
    Love this show, excellent, Maggie Smith is great.
  • Watch "Downton Abbey Kids"

    8.0
    if you're a fan of Downton Abbey fan videos, watch "Downton Abbey Kids" on youtube, just in time for the season 3 (it's got a nice montage of all 3 seasons)
  • AND THE WINNER COULD BE...

    The Critics Choice Awards Nominations Choose Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad

    The anti-Emmys have rolled out their ballot and there are plenty of dark horses but also some expected snubs.

  • PLAYER HADER

    News Briefs: See Ya, Stefon! Bill Hader Is Leaving Saturday Night Live

    Plus: HBO heads to San Francisco, Downton has a return date, and Breaking Bad goes south of the border.

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    Drama

    Themes

    British TV, Historical