Downton Abbey (2010)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,151 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2010-09-26
Seasons: 6 · 47 episodes
Where to watch Downton Abbey
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock, Britbox Apple TV channel, PBS, BritBox, WETA+
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.
Downton Abbey parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Downton Abbey is a period drama following an aristocratic family and their servants in early 20th-century England.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley
- Michelle Dockery as Mary Crawley
- Laura Carmichael as Edith Crawley
- Joanne Froggatt as Anna Smith
- Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley
- Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes
- Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley
- Jim Carter as Charles Carson
- Brendan Coyle as John Bates
- Penelope Wilton as Isobel Merton
Downton Abbey FAQ
Is Downton Abbey good?
Downton Abbey has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,151 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Downton Abbey?
In the US you can stream Downton Abbey on Prime Video, Peacock, Britbox Apple TV channel, PBS, BritBox and WETA+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Downton Abbey OK for kids?
Downton Abbey is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Downton Abbey is a period drama following an aristocratic family and their servants in early 20th-century England.
What shows are like Downton Abbey?
If you liked Downton Abbey, try North & South, Poldark, Sanditon and Jane Eyre.