Masterpiece Theatre (USA): 2

Downton Abbey (2010–2015), a British period drama set in the early 20th century, was created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It premiered on ITV in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2010 and on PBS in the United States as part of its Masterpiece Classic series on January 9, 2011. The series consisted of six seasons and fifty-two episodes, including five holiday specials. Set on the fictional Yorkshire estate of Downton Abbey from 1912 to 1926, it follows the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff during the post-Edwardian era. The show explores how major historical events shape their lives and ...

Based on the detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock (2010–2017) is a British television series that follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Developed by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the show stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson. Spanning thirteen episodes, it consists of four three-part series that aired from 2010 to 2017, along with a special episode on 1 January 2016. While the ...