# Downton Abbey (2010–2015) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/downton-abbey/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Julian Fellowes |
| Platform | ITVX |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 6 (47 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Downton Abbey (2010–2015) is a Drama series created by Julian Fellowes, streaming on ITVX. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (84%), audience ratings (89%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.7/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 6 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Julian Fellowes’ upstairs-downstairs machine made period drama a global format again, with Maggie Smith supplying the exit line for every episode.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt, Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Downton Abbey worth watching?**
Yes — Downton Abbey earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 84%, audience 89%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.7/10, and fan 82%. Julian Fellowes’ upstairs-downstairs machine made period drama a global format again, with Maggie Smith supplying the exit line for every episode.

**Why is Downton Abbey so highly rated?**
Downton Abbey scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 84%, audiences 89%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and fan ratings 82%. Julian Fellowes’ upstairs-downstairs machine made period drama a global format again, with Maggie Smith supplying the exit line for every episode. See the full breakdown on the Downton Abbey series page.

**Is Downton Abbey on Netflix?**
No — Downton Abbey is not on Netflix. It streams on ITVX, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under ITVX. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Downton Abbey come out?**
Downton Abbey first aired in 2010 and ran through 2015 (2010–2015). Created by Julian Fellowes; it streams on ITVX today.

**How many seasons of Downton Abbey are there?**
Downton Abbey has 6 seasons across 47 episodes (2010–2015). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Downton Abbey?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Downton Abbey’s 47 episodes take roughly 35 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Downton Abbey?**
Downton Abbey streams on ITVX in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under ITVX. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Downton Abbey?**
Downton Abbey stars Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt, Hugh Bonneville, and others. Created by Julian Fellowes.

**How many episodes are in Downton Abbey?**
Downton Abbey has 47 episodes across 6 seasons (2010–2015).

**What is Downton Abbey about?**
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.

**Who created Downton Abbey?**
Downton Abbey was created by Julian Fellowes. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Downton Abbey?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s ITVX hub, or open More Like This.

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