Watch out, Amazon Prime. It looks like you’ve made some of your subscribers very angry. Last month, the streaming service confirmed that it would not be renewing its contract with PBS, meaning shows like Downton Abbey can no longer be viewed for free with a membership.
However, fans who were scrambling to watch all six seasons of the British drama before the July 1 deadline found themselves locked out a day early, leading to a lot of impassioned tweets that would surely make the Dowager Countess blush.
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What happened to 'Downton Abbey' on Prime?
Amazon is losing the rights to stream the historical series to NBCUniversal’s new subscription service Peacock, which will launch on July 15. Though the move to a major network may come as a surprise to some viewers, it’s actually not as bizarre as it sounds.
PBS DISTRIBUTION Downton Abbey: The Complete Collection
Is Downton Abbey on Netflix?
Sadly no! The series returned to the streaming giant for a brief while, but left the platform on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Where can I watch the show?
All six seasons and a 1-hour special on the franchise are all available to stream on Peacock.
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What about the first movie?
The first Downton film is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime, and also to stream on Peacock.
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Or the second movie?
Downton Abbey: A New Era is available to rent or buy wherever you can stream movies online. The film hits Blu-ray and DVD on July 5 with a special collector's edition that includes bonus content. A gift set, which includes the Blue-Ray + DVD as well as vintage postcards, a photobook, and other collectibles is available here.
Downton Abbey: A New Era - Limited Edition Gift Set (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital)
Downton Abbey: A New Era - Limited Edition Gift Set (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital)
The film is also available to stream starting June 24 on Peacock.
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