Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, Season 1

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Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey Season 1 is a British period drama that premiered in 2011, created by Julian Fellowes and directed by Ben Bolt, Brian Kelly, and Brian Percival. The series follows the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff at Downton Abbey during the early 20th century, a time of significant social change. When the sinking of the Titanic claims Lord Robert Crawley’s heirs, his distant cousin Matthew becomes the new heir to the estate, setting off a chain of conflicts both upstairs and downstairs. Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, and Jim Carter lead an ensemble cast exploring the intricate relationships and class dynamics between the privileged family and their devoted servants.

This PBS release comes on 3 DVDs with a total runtime of 6 hours and 8 minutes, rated TV-PG. The first season introduces the household’s key players as they navigate romance, ambition, and loyalty during a transformative era in British history. You’ll own the complete season on physical media at a used price.