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All Downton Abbey Movies and TV Seasons, Ranked by Tomatometer

The Crawleys are taking their final bow. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale marks the closing chapter of one of television and film’s most enduring period dramas, bringing together years of romance, rivalry, and family drama. To celebrate the new release, we’ve ranked every Downton Abbey season and film, from the early days of the estate to its big-screen swan song.

Downton Abbey: Season 2

100%

92%

Critics Consensus: With its excellent cast and resplendent period trappings, Downton Abbey continues to weave a bewitching, ingratiating spell.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter

Downton Abbey: Season 5

100%

90%

Critics Consensus: Though it's becoming increasingly soapy, Downton Abbey is still a beautiful show whose characters confront the ever-modernizing world with wit and style.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)

91%

Critics Consensus: Soothing as a cup of tea while providing a satisfying amount of closure, The Grand Finale is a worthy sendoff for Downton Abbey.

Synopsis: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy

Directed By: Simon Curtis

Downton Abbey: Season 6

91%

95%

Critics Consensus: Melodramatic characters and soapy class struggles continue to keep Downton Abbey compelling as this celebrated series approaches its grand finale.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy

Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)

87%

Critics Consensus: While Downton Abbey's frothiness comes close to curdling, A New Era's familiar comforts will please longtime fans.

Synopsis: From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy

Directed By: Simon Curtis

Downton Abbey: Season 1

86%

95%

Critics Consensus: Downton Abbey transcends its soapy plotting with witty dialogue, lavish costumes and sets, and an outstanding cast.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter

Downton Abbey (2019)

84%

Critics Consensus: Downton Abbey distills many of the ingredients that made the show an enduring favorite, welcoming fans back for a fittingly resplendent homecoming.

Synopsis: The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern

Directed By: Michael Engler

Downton Abbey: Season 3

83%

94%

Critics Consensus: In its third season, Downton Abbey remains a gripping, fascinating look at 1920s England, though its melodramatic plotting occasionally veers into less satisfying territory.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle