How It All Began | Downton Abbey | Season 1

How It All Began // Downton Abbey // Season 1
The house wake up to hear the Titanic, the unsinkable ship, has sunk. This has grave consequences for Downton.

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[djtrendsetta]

Heaven for me is a place where Downton Abbey runs for _infinity_ seasons.

[cubablue]

The first season for me was absolute perfection; the pacing, the acting, characters wonderfully built into narratives and the narratives themselves effortlessly entwining around each other, the gentle yet supreme confidence of the storytelling..I could go on and on. Masterful television.

[RickHarner]

Some times I feel that "Downton Abbey" is the only bit of sanity I have in my life.  

[chocsn]

This pilot was better than that of any other show! In 1h there were introductions of so many interesting characters, drama, laughs and a full circle story line with Thomas and his letters!

[phus]

The series is extremely well done; it is always great to see it from time to time!

[eleganceandwhimsy]

I miss this show so very much. Every week I felt like I was coming home again. Each and every character has a perfect arc carried throughout the 6 seasons. I'm patiently waiting for the on screen movie.

[laurenstich]

Oh, that when we first see Dan Stevens with his mother opening the letter from Lord Grantham -- you hear, for the first time, Alan Lunn's most gorgeous music of the entire 6-years of Downton Abbey. While many call it "Such Good Luck" or other names for it, it really is "Matthew's Theme". There is no Mary in this scene -- but it's the very first time we hear it. And when Isabel Crawley asks Matthew what Lord Grantham wants, he answers "He wants to change our lives." It is THE pivotal moment of the Stevens was unquestionably THE actor to play the role of Matthew Crawley. Many *could* have played it, but just look at the impact he had long after his departure. His presence was felt even in the last three seasons without him, that how much of an indelible mark he made on the series.

[Bobararab]

Eventually this wonderful series will have to come to an end, but I think a prequel of how Robert and Cora met and how The Dowager Countess lived when Count Grantham was alive would be a fantastic new series.  It's just a thought.  I love the show and am an avid fan!

[reneebraxton]

Unbelievable series. Real. Intelligent & superb acting & writing!

[bugsy]

All you have to see is the episode with the turk...then you are hooked.

[arunas]

Oh thank you for posting!! Please post more!! I miss this lovely masterpiece of a show..counting down for the movie!!!

[christinevmiles]

There is a movie coming from this series. I cant wait to watch & do a marathon one weekend. I love binging on a series all at once. You really get into the story more!

[squireob]

I wonder how you write a letter to a distant cousin to tell him that he is the heir to your title and fortune. "Dear Cousin Matthew..."

[themermaidstale]

I so enjoyed this series that was shown on PBS in the US; it was good entertainment to look forward to every Sunday for many years. I’ve been watching many clips and suddenly realized I hadn’t subscribed, so new subbie here!

[Davey-TheDJ]

Some1 needs to put all the the episodes of Downtown Abbey in there entirety here on YouTube, even if there are commercials!!!

[nelllorimer]

Bro mary and matthew’s theme plays when he gets the Ugh 😍

[mrskrabbs]

Do a sequel with the kids grown up and fighting world war 2

[edutoffolini]

OH MY LORD!!! min 1:12 .. the silverware position!!!

[coralarch]

The Dowager reminds me of my aunt and grandma- terrifying!

[annahawman]

I love this series. I have tried to watch other series on Netflix and I found all of them to be dark and some disgusting to watch. This series has brought a little light.. so enjoyable and easy to watch.