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Downton Abbey (2011)

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Downton Abbey
TV-PG
Drama
Romance
Release Date
January 9, 2011
Cast
Hugh Bonneville , Elizabeth McGovern , Michelle Dockery , Laura Carmichael , Joanne Frogatt , Maggie Smith
Creator
Julian Fellowes
Seasons
6

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Downton Abbey's Greatest Mystery Was Never Solved

Downton Abbey Season 2's mystery had huge implications for who would inherit the estate and win the hand of Lady Mary. But who was Patrick?

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10 Best Characters in Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey is a fan-favorite historical drama with many compelling characters, from Lady Sybil to Thomas Barrow. But who was the best?

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Why Downton Abbey Ended After Season 6

Downton Abbey is one of the most popular historical TV dramas of all time, so why did it end after Season 6, when the show was still firmly on top?

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Why Downton Abbey Killed Dan Stevens' Matthew Crawley

The death of Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey shocked viewers. But why did Dan Stevens choose to depart the award-winning period drama?

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10 Best Romantic Relationships in Downton Abbey

Romance was integral to Downton Abbey. Some relationships like Mary and Matthew, and Sybil and Tom were fan favorites.

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Television is both a place for entertainment and role-modeling. As such, the best dads on TV embody a bit of both.

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10 Most Romantic TV Shows on Prime Video

Lovers of the romance genre can find plenty of breathtaking TV shows on Prime Video to feel all the feels.

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10 Huge TV Drama Plot Twists That Weren't Necessary

Some TV dramas delivered confusing plot twists that added nothing to the story. Shows like You and Riverdale would've been better off without them.

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10 TV Seasons That Ruined The Show

These TV shows were great until one season destroyed careful storytelling and character development.

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Though some series have popularized period dramas, other shows, from Black Sails to Frontier, were exciting and unique additions to the genre.

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10 Best TV Villains Ruined By One Scene

Sometimes, just one scene can undo the greatness of a villain. These bad guys went from mighty to meh in a single moment.

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10 Best British Dramas

The best British drama series stand out for being captivating, thrilling, and well-written.

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Downton Abbey's Greatest Achievement was Marrying Past to Present

Downton Abbey remains a phenomenally popular television series from ITV, but why do audience members respond so well to the period drama?

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10 TV Shows With The Most Characters

Some of the best, most popular TV shows of all time boast large, all-star casts of characters who each add important parts to the overall stories.

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A gripping drama with well-written characters, Mad Men leaves audiences wanting more. Luckily, there are similar TV shows out there.

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The Best TV Dramas of the 2010s, According To The Emmys

The Emmys award the best of television every year, and some shows really dominated during the 2010s.

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Downton Abbey: Who Was Tom Branson’s Best Love Interest?

Tom Branson always lived between worlds in Downton Abbey and his love interests were about as varied as his movements between social circles.

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Hotel Portofino: Comfort Food for Downton Abbey Fans

PBS's Downton Abbey is one of the most beloved series, but Hotel Portofino offers just enough to satisfy fans of British period dramas.

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10 TV Shows That Are Clearly Inspired By Mad Men

From scandalous storylines to captivating political drama, plenty of TV shows have drawn inspiration from Mad Men.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Homages (& Redeems) a Singin’ in the Rain Character

Downton Abbey: A New Era contains a reference to the Hollywood classic Singin' in the Rain with silent film star Myrna Dalgleish but with a twist.

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