The Ultimate Guide To Downton Abbey And How To Watch It In The Best Order

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Here is everything you need to know about Downton Abbey (with spoilers)! Plus, everything we know about a third Downton Abbey movie.

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Downton Abbey is the award-winning historical drama series (it won 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, numerous BAFTAS, SAG awards, and more) from the talented Julian Fellowes, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Gosford Park.

The multigenerational drama takes place on a fictional Yorkshire family estate spanning the years between 1912 to 1926.

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HOW MANY EPISODES OF DOWNTON ABBEY ARE THERE? HOW MANY SEASONS OF DOWNTON ABBEY?

In total, Downton Abbey aired for six seasons with 52 episodes (including the specials) and two feature films to date.

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HOW LONG ARE DOWNTON ABBEY EPISODES?

Episode length varies from episode to episode. The episodes range between 47 and 93 minutes, with the specials airing on the longer side.

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CONTENT NOTE: WHAT IS DOWNTON ABBEY RATED? 

The TV series’ rating changes from episode to episode ranging between TV-PG and TV-14. Everything is mild: Suggestive references, language, violence, etc.

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HOW TO WATCH DOWNTON ABBEY IN THE BEST ORDER: 

– Season one (S1) of Downton Abbey – S2 of Downton Abbey – Season 3 of Downton Abbey – S4 of Downton Abbey – Season 5 of Downton Abbey – S6 of Downton Abbey Downton Abbey Movie (2019) Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie (2022)

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