For six seasons,Downton Abbeycaptivated fans around the world.
The entire series is still easy to revisit, even though the series concluded in 2015.
The series follows the Crawley family, a fictional British upper-class family navigating the start of the 20th century.
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The series follows how they, their staff, and extended family adapt to a changing world.
While the entire series is rewatchable, there are certain episodes that are particularly enjoyable to revisit.
Any episode where this family is put at a crossroads is also one worth rewatching.
The best episodes ofDownton Abbeyto revisit highlight everything that makes this family and these stories so charming.
Downton is introduced as a character itself, and it is clear what this land means to the Crawleys.
The upstairs-downstairs dynamics are established in this series premiere.
Revisiting theDownton Abbeyuniverse, where everything began, is always a good option.
This is a natural place for any fan to begin a rewatch of this series.
Their wedding does not come without drama, however, in true Downton fashion.
Hughes and Carson went through so much together, and it is so charming to rewatch their wedding.
This is the culmination of the relationship that was always the hallmark of the series.
As Downton staff, Mrs. Hughes and Carson were often overlooked in everything they did for the household.
Seeing them take center stage will never get old.
Until this point, the effects of war on the home front had been clear.
However, this is one of the first moments when the war becomes real for those at Downton.
The tension is palpable as the chaos of war impacts the Crawleys.
This finale is a fun episode to revisit since it features several key characters in new contexts.
This is also an example of an episode that features real historical figures interacting with the Downton family.
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In this case, the second season throws the family into the chaos of World War I.
It is immediately clear that the dynamics in the house have shifted dramatically.
This premiere gives these characters the chance to grow when confronted with adversity.
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Rewatching this episode also highlights how much Mary and Matthew went through before they eventually came together.
The episode concludes this chapter of Downton’s story.
Edith gets engaged in earnest after having an often tragic romantic history.
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Edith becomes the highest-ranking member of the family as a new Marchioness.
This is another example of an episode that is ultimately bittersweet to revisit.
However, their road to the registry office is almost thwarted when Atticus is caught in a compromising position.
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Rewatching this episode is also a reminder of the difficulties these two had to face being from different backgrounds.
This is also an episode worth revisiting, since it marks Matthew’s final appearance before his tragic death.
The Crawley family was never the same after this tragedy.
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Mary had to navigate a completely new life after this.
Seeing their last moments as a happy couple is bittersweet.
This season finale provided the template for the subsequent Christmas specials that were always important parts of the series.
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The proposal was so charming, and it fit this couple perfectly.
In the middle of a tumultuous time for Downton, Mary and Matthew’s love story shines through.
While there are last-minute challenges before the wedding finally happens, they find a way to make it work.
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This is the start of a new chapter for Mary and Matthew, and the entire Downton family.
This season premiere is a reminder of how sweet Mary and Matthew’s love story is.
This romance was the foundation ofDownton Abbeyin the first three seasons.
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