Downton Abbey's reviews
Media reviews
The Wrap
A densely packed two-hour episode that manages to touch on the lives of every main character (and there are over two dozen of them) and weave together what would amount to a season?s worth of narratives.
Indiewire
The main appeal of 'Downton Abbey' is living in that era, drinking up every little detail, and spending time with old friends.
The Hollywood Reporter
Downton 2.0 is literally bigger, broader, more gem-encrusted, punctuated with more drone shots and monarchist pomp, and has all the major castmembers back in place.
Screen Daily
Fans of the enduringly popular ITV period drama series will no doubt embrace this feature film spin-off, which represents a step up in lavish visual spectacle while retaining a comforting familiarity of themes and storytelling style.
Empire
Gentle, unchallenging drama for people who already know they like it, this is a nostalgic and rosy depiction of an England that was, surely, never so innocent.
Variety
As a series, 'Downton Abbey' sprawled, giving viewers the drama and chaos they wanted before a season-ending resolution of conflicts. Here, there?s only time for the resolutions, even before the drama happens.
New York Post
Julian Fellowes would have been far better off writing another relaxed Christmas special to satisfy fans.
Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote