English Drama Series

Season 1 - Downton Abbey

Year: 2010

Location: England / United States

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Release Date: September 26, 2010

Ratings: ★★★★✦

Ratings on Douban: 9.4/10 from 165,316,174,128 users

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Duration: 50 minutes per episode

Number of Episodes: 7

Directors: Brian Percival, Ben Bolt, Brian Kelly

Starring: Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham

Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley

Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith Crawley

Tags: English Drama, Classic British, Downton Abbey, Classic, TV Series, Drama, ITV

Overview:

Welcome to the enchanting world of Downton Abbey. This classic drama series, created by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, features an ensemble cast of exceptional talent.

The first season's story unfolds from 1912 to 1914, just as the First World War is on the horizon. The title and estate of the Earl of Grantham, Robert, and its vast fortune can only be inherited by a male heir. Robert secures the estate by marrying the wealthy Cora, who brings with her a substantial dowry as part of their marriage contract. With no direct heir, the Earl is left with no choice but to name his distant relative, Matthew, as the legal heir (and the fiancé of his eldest daughter, Mary). However, tragedy strikes when Matthew perishes in the Titanic disaster. Now, their distant cousin Matthew is set to inherit everything, including the personal fortune of the Countess. How will the inheritance dilemma affect the relationships between Mary, Matthew, the Grantham family, and the loyal servants of Downton Abbey?

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