To feel bereft now I've finished Downton Abbey?

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I felt like that too!

Yes, I've felt like that too. I think its known as 'boxset depression' though it's not an actual depression. Having something lined up (a new box set, a good book, something else I've been wanting to do) for once I'm done with a new box set helps.

How long did it take you to get into it? I watched a few episodes and I wasn't taken in. I know it can't be for everyone but it does seem like something that would be to my taste 🤔

Aaahh yes this is me! With feeding each of my DDs I’ve chosen a box set and watched it from start to finish. DD1 was criminal minds, DD2 was downton abbey! LOVED it - think it may be one of the few things that stays consistently good throughout. Need to get hold of the newest movie for my fix.

Its super. Did you see the film was great.
I was sad too when it finished.

Got the DVD boxset for my DM to watch during lockdown. She doesn't have access to the internet so has to rely on DVDs. I am now trying to think what other boxsets she would like

Other dramas are available, perhaps not with such beautiful costumes and settings, but with better scripts.

You could watch Belgravia. That is recently released mini series and was written by Julian Fellowes, the author of Downton Abbey.

A massively emphatic YANBU from me.

I felt the same way, OP. It’s really did feel like it left a huge hole behind in my life.

I just started watching it again from the start.
SPOILER ALERT

In the good old days when we still had Matthew

Others I have watched:
Peaky Blinders
Outlander
Jane the Virgin
Killing Eve
Normal people
Pretty little liars

try Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. They're fab.

@Ethelfreda they are all very different from Downton Abbey.

My DM got muddled up with all the discs in the boxset and the first one she watched was the car crash, so a big spoiler for her!

Bereft is a bit dramatic YABU.

I feel your pain, and I don't think we have many shows on the same scale as downton abbey so it's hard to find something to replace it. Belgravia was a nice watch but not quite the same as Downton! I actually found downton a bit dull at first but once you get into it and see the kindness and trials of the characters it's brilliant

I'm watching the reruns on ITV3 (or wherever they are). One episode a night on weekdays.
It is better second time around as I can fast forward through the plotlines I don't like (namely the police/prison ones).

Rewatch it again. I feel lost after ozark..

I think I'm going to start watching call the midwife! Maybe you could give it a go? If your into police things try line of duty on BBC iPlayer it's brilliant X

The Paradise is a similar type of thing. Larkrise to Candleford? I have these on DVD for when I need something gentle but entertaining.

I just finished season 4 of Poldark on Netflix and feel the same way. In fact I’m talking like a 19th century Cornish Lady Googling season 5 but can’t seem to find anywhere to watch it. Unless it’s not out yet???

I felt the same way. Came to Downton Abbey late. Watched the entire thing in around 6 weeks. I did watch Belgravia which was all right but nowhere near as good.

Are there any other period dramas that wont leave me disappointed or are my expectations unreasonable after Downton?

I borrowed season 5 of Poldark on DVD around six months ago from a friend.

Thanks @ZaraW! Il have to wait for Netflix I suspect.

I started rewatching downtons after about 6 or 10 months sinve i finished it. Im thinking of skipping episodes i find painful (death of lady sybil and matthew crawley 😭)

yes , I feel that often with a series, last time it was Shitsel

I felt like that. I re watch it every couple of years. Wish they’d do a one off Christmas special.

I really liked the series and only just got round to all of it it last year. Really didn’t like the film version though,

Enjoyed Belgravia the book, haven’t seen it, shame if it’s not as good.