As Collider recently reported, an era is coming to an end: the world of the series Downton Abbey After two film sequels, there will be a third feature film to conclude the series. But what is actually behind it? Success story?
56 hours of the best entertainment: The Downton Abbey phenomenon explained
The British historical series Downton Abbey debuted on ITV in 2010 and quickly gained a growing audience. As in his film Gosford Park (2001), screenwriter Julian Fellowes told the story of the goings-on in an English noble house in his series. The focus was on this At the beginning of the 20th century, the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants on their estate called Downton Abbey.
Patriarch Robert, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville), and his wife Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) with their three daughters Mary (Michelle Dockery), Edith (Laura Carmichael) and Sibyl (Jessica Brown) have to deal with the difficult inheritance in Downton Abbey Arrange form of newcomer Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens). But the employees, from the chambermaid Anna (Joanne Froggatt) to the scheming butler Barrow (Robert James-Collier), also have their own personal ones Hurdles in the changing world gain weight. Last but not least, the grandmother Countess Dowager Violet (Maggie Smith), who had a dry comment on her lips for every situation, became a fan favorite.
Watch the trailer for the first season of Downton Abbey here
Downton Abbey – S01 Trailer (German) HD
As Ensemble drama with strong characters and lots of effortlessly juggled historical and personal setbacks, but also feel-good and romantic moments, Downton Abbey won numerous prizes, including three Golden Globes and two Emmys. The British series was even so popular in its heyday pop culture memory arrived that it was elevated to Happy Hogan’s (Jon Favreau) favorite series in Iron Man 3 in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) in 2013. Who gave free rein to his feelings while watching.
These series and films belong to Downton Abbey
The soon four entries from Downton Abbey are currently coming up with one Running time of approximately 56 hours:
– the first film followed the end of the series in 1927 and brought royal visitors to the property
– the second film was set in 1928 and had part of the family traveling to the south of France for a mysterious inheritance, while filming took place in the manor house itself
According to Box Office Mojo, the Downton Abbey films grossed a whopping $13 million and $16 million respectively Box office gross of 194 million and $92 million back. Filming for Part 3 begins in May 2024, which means the final film expected in 2025 will hit theaters and then bring back its remaining Downton Abbey cast one last time.
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Downton Abbey: Season 1
With stories similar to The Gilded Age, series creator Julian Fellowes later continued the recipe for success of Downton Abbey elsewhere. However, no other series was able to replicate the success in a comparable way.
Where you can stream the Downton Abbey universe
In order to watch the complete story of Downton Abbey with all series episodes and films, streamers have to reach out to different corners:
Downton Abbey’s Collector’s Edition Box Set* of series Blu-rays contains the series and the first film. After Part 3, a complete box with all the films will certainly be released.
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