Downton Abbey - The Complete Collection [DVD]

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In total, Downton Abbeyaired for six seasons with 52 episodes (including the specials) and two feature films to date. In the end, Violet sadly passes away surrounded by her loved ones. But her memory lives on, and the family moves forward.

PART 2: REVIEWING THE CHARACTERS AND STORYLINES – ONLY READ THESE SECTIONS IF YOU DON’T MIND SPOILERS Lady Grantham is an American heiress who fell in love with and married Robert, becoming the Countess of Grantham. While their marriage was initially about saving Downton with her substantial dowry, they developed a deep mutual love and now have a good marriage. Lucy Smith, the secret daughter of Maud, learns of her mother’s identity later in her life. Meanwhile, Maud plans to leave her fortune to Lucy, while Violet schemes to prevent this from happening. But eventually, they work it out in favor of Lucy as initially planned. Downton Abbeyseason 4 has nine episodes (including eight regular episodes and the Christmas special: “The London Season”). Season 4 takes place between February 1922 and the summer of 1923. Season 4 Summary:A telegram arrives and we learn the Titanic is sunk. A Duke arrives to court Lady Mary, but he’s more of a man’s man. Mister Bates arrives to work as Lord Grantham’s butler, Anna is smitten. Downton's success has always rested on the interpersonal dynamics (aka drama!) of its characters, and it could be just as likely we see Mary and Henry struggling in their marriage as the central plot point of a third movie. Downton Abbey 3 trailer: Any Downton Abbey 3 footage yet? As mentioned before, Downton Abbey 3 has yet to be officially confirmed so it doesn't have a release date yet. In other developments, Anna and Bates have a baby, Thomas gets the job as the head butler, Isobel Crawley and Lord Merton marry despite his conniving children trying to keep them apart, and Cora and Robert work past their marital problems. And even Daisy finds true love with Andrew. RELATED: ‘The Gilded Age’ HBO Review: A Superb and Luxurious New Romantic Period Drama Neame states: “We can go on with these people as long as the audience wants to go on seeing them and as long as they enjoy them… And we can, you know, do that in all sorts of different ways. We’ve got to be wise to the future and think of those possibilities and any number of things could happen in the future.” RELATED: 100+ Best Period Dramas on HBO Max to Watch

Depending on what Fellowes has in mind, we could see the Crawleys struggling to adapt to modernisation with World War II looming on the horizon. Downton Abbeytells the story of the Crawley family (an aristocratic family) and their servants living in early 20th century England. However, Mr. Molesley finds his niche when he helps a film director write a screenplay. He will now write four scripts a year for Hollywood while still living in England. Spoilers – stop reading if you don’t want to know major plot points relating to the series and latest film.)The series aired between 2010 and 2015 (2016 in the U.S.), with the movies premiering in 2019 and 2022. HOW LONG ARE DOWNTON ABBEY EPISODES? The TV series’ rating changes from episode to episode ranging between TV-PG and TV-14. Everything is mild: Suggestive references, language, violence, etc. There is an assault in season 4, but it’s not graphic. Overall, the series feels PG-like. But thankfully, the season ends on a good note! Mary and Matthew become engaged after many years of miscommunication and tragedy! Finally! Key Episodes to Watch: She’s the widow of William Mason (another Downton servant who died from injuries related to WWI) and is now close to her father-in-law, Mr. Mason. Lord Grantham’s lousy investment leads to possible bankruptcy for Downton (although when Matthew inherits a substantial sum of money, they can save the estate).

Thomas looks like an unwell vampire. Prince Kuragin is still burning a flame for Countess Violet. Lord Merton proposes to Isobel. Lady Mary breaks up with Tony Gillingham.Gwen Dawson/Harding (Rose Leslie): She worked as a housemaid at Downton Abbey, but with the help of Sybil, she was able to get a job as a secretary. She now has a good marriage and works in government. There’s drama down at the Drewes. Lady Rose helps the Russians. Mary and Tony wake up together. Mrs Patmore is crushed by a letter. Lady Cora has an admirer. The police visit Downton again.

Gwen Dawson dreams of a life greater than one of servitude. And with the help of Sybil, she begins applying for secretary jobs.

With storylines about social change, war, love, and tragedy, not to mention lots of scandals, while following some of the most memorable characters in TV history, it’s not surprising Downton Abbeybecame such a huge pop culture phenomenon. WHAT YEAR IS DOWNTON ABBEY SET IN? WHAT ERA IS DOWNTON ABBEY ? The series spanned two decades and chronicled the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in early 20th century England at the large family estate of Downton Abbey (filmed at the real Highclere Castle).