At least 10.2 million viewers tune in Sunday to season 4 premiere . Last year 8.2 million viewers tuned in on the night of the season three finale , and more than 4 million tuned in later , for a total of 12.3 million . That 's up from 7.9 million at the start of `` Downton 's '' season three . The show is also being renewed for a fifth and final season.
At least 10.2 million viewers tune in Sunday to season 4 premiere . That 's up from 7.9 million at the start of `` Downton 's '' season three . The show is also being renewed for a fifth and final season.