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Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

Description: Robert Crawley risks losing the family estate after his heirs die in the Titanic. Soon, the Crawleys are introduced to Matthew, the next heir in line, who resists the aristocratic way of life.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 6
Number of episodes: 52
First episode air date: May 29, 2011
Production Locations: Highclere Castle
Networks: Amazon Prime Video, ITV
Writers: Julian Fellowes
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