Written and created by Julian Fellowes the first series begins in 1912 as the family discovers the Titanic has sunk along with the male heir to the estate, who was also betrothed to Lady Mary. The 'downstairs' staff are led by more acting giants including Jim Carter as butler Mr Carson and Joanna Froggatt as lady's maid Anna. The couple have three daughters, Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery), Edith (Laura Carmichael) and Sybil (Jessica Brown Findlay), plus Dame Maggie Smith plays Robert's acid-tongued mother Violet. The grand house is led by Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) and his American heiress wife Cora (Elizabeth McGovern). This lavish period drama follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic staff, which call the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey home. What are the best British TV Shows on Netflix right now? Downton Abbey With so many to choose from here's our handy guide to picking the best of British on the streaming service, including lavish period dramas, gritty crime series, and hilarious comedies.
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