Perhaps most surprising of all is how trueDownton Abbeyhas stayed to the original essences of its characters.
Over the course of six seasons, the edges have only softened slightly.
The opinions are mixed among the Crawleys and the staff about whether or not its a good idea.
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But thats whats so dangerous, Carson replies.
You think they must be having a better time.
Then you want them not to have a better time.
The next thing you know, theres a guillotine in Trafalgar Square.
Or worse,people will take selfies out front.
feels like the momentary truce timed to Roberts ulcer is now over.
What Violet doesnt know, however, is that the battle is already over.
I mean, how could they not?
Regardless of what makes sense, its a big misunderstanding, and those are always good forDownton.
Speaking of misunderstandings, lets talk about Barrow for a bit.
There would be no redemption for the misunderstood loner.
Because, man, that last shot was depressing.
NEXT: But was it any more depressing than the domestic life shared by Carson and Mrs. Hughes?
The dude is legitimately insufferable.
Maybe thats just my 21st-century sensibilities showing, but Carson cannot talk to Elsie that way.
She deserves better than that.
Maybe she can go live with Mrs. Patmore at the new bed and breakfast, whichhas a phone.
Patmores B&B might be getting crowded though.
That is, if Mr. Masons vegetable gifts are more than thoughtful produce presents.
Because as it stands, shes just horrible.
Mary is like that, but with pregnancy scares.
Is it because shes such a good friend?
Probably, but Henry Talbot is also in London.
And so is Evelyn Napier, the saddest man in the world.
Just stare at the look on his face as Mary friend zones him once again.
Bertie Boring to an Olympic Degree Pelham is here to help.
That would be an easy enough proposition if there wasnt so much else going on.
First, theres Miss Crookshank, who based on her name may be a witch.
That explanation is actually more likely than the one the show offers: the fiance of Larry Grey.
But shes too nice, you might be thinking.
Or maybe Miss Crookshank is just really nice.
So thanks to Bertie Pelham and an adorable little trespasser, the open house went incredibly well.
Other than that, it was a really good time.
