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Downton Abbey

2010 • ITV
4.6
895 reviews
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Season 3 episodes (8)

1 Episode One
9/16/12
Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson's high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O'Brien. Robert's shocking news brings financial worries to the fore, on an unprecedented scale. Might he lose Downton itself and all it stands for?
2 Episode Two
9/23/12
The future of Downton hangs precariously in the balance. In the hope of financial rescue from her American grandmother Mary and Violet conspire to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before with a grand party for friends and neighbours. Mrs Hughes faces some worrying personal news, and O'Brien's efforts to accelerate Alfred's progress rankle with Thomas.
3 Episode Three
9/30/12
Edith's big day finally arrives. Will her enthusiasm finally convince the family that Strallan's age does not matter? It's the end of the line for Downton's finances and Mary takes matters into her own hands, but the personal price could be high. Mrs Hughes anxiously awaits her results and Anna makes a breakthrough to help Bates. Is O'Brien moving on?
4 Episode Four
10/7/12
Branson's political views land him in hot water, and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a difficult decision about her son's future. Anna is dispirited at Bates's silence, what could be the cause? Carson begins recruiting a footman, and good-looking candidate Jimmy sparks immediate interest below stairs.
5 Episode Five
10/14/12
An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion. Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline. New maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs, and Alfred's interest in particular is resented by Daisy. Anna's perseverance finally pays off. Matthew's concerns about the estate grow but are his protests falling on deaf ears?
6 Episode Six
10/21/12
Tempers fray as Isobel's kind gesture backfires. Branson's decisions are put under scrutiny, but Mary fights his corner. Robert and Cora's relationship suffers, can Violet make them see things differently? As Bates's chance of freedom slips away he goes to extreme lengths.
7 Episode Seven
10/28/12
It's a happy day for Downton as Anna's patience is rewarded. Edith receives admiration from an unexpected quarter. Matthew refuses to back down over the estate management, will his tactics pay off? Branson's plan for the christening causes consternation, as does the arrival of his brother. O'Brien counsels Thomas but what are her motives?
8 Episode Eight
11/7/12
There is excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and it brings out Robert's competitive side. As Violet's great niece Rose arrives, a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Thomas's future is in Carson's hands, but Bates may be an unlikely ally. What secrets are Mary and Matthew holding back from each other?

About this show

The costume drama series, Downton Abbey, written and created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes, stars Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith as a Dowager Countess of an Edwardian English country house in 1912. The series portrays the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them, in a time before the last vestige of century's old tradition were stripped away by World War and the modern age. The all star cast also includes Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
895 reviews
Abacab
October 22, 2014
Old story lines, poor acting and terrible lazy directing! If the writer has no more good ideas then please stop making this programme it should have finished on a high because the latest season is terrible. There is virtually no plots or decent new story to keep veiwers interest. We are not fools so please do not keep regurgitating old weary plots from the past we want NEW things to keep us viewing. Poor poor poor from a disappointed Downton fan.
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Eleanor Clark
January 14, 2017
Starts off amazing but after seasons one and two the writing gets trashy and lazy. Many characters are killed off, or written out. The character development is poor and it soon becomes clear that they are mostly just plot devices. The story lines go round in circles. I would watch the first two series but the rest aren't worth it particularly as time moves too quickly and many historical facts and details about ages etc. get skipped over.
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Sandra Adams
September 21, 2015
Excellent costume Drama set from 1912 onwards about The Earl of Grantham, the rest of the Crawley family, his wife, 3 daughters & his mother the Dowager Countess, as well as the staff of the Abby. Loved this series right from the start, very well acted, it was like being there watching them living their lives. I will be sad when the final series ends.
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