I rewound the video and watched stolid old Mr. Carson tear up over and over again. Rose was carrying one too many wicker cake baskets when Atticus appeared to gallantly hold her umbrella for her. It is a stellar hour in terms of writing, and while this was not the most substantial season ever plot-wise, it at least brought a lot to the table. As Tatler reported, scenes at York Prison were filmed at Lincoln Castle. I don't think so. Luckily, after Bates is found guilty of murder, his sleuthing wife Anna eventually finds the evidence needed to set him free in Season 3. Tom becomes the new land agent for the Downton estate at the suggestion of Violet, the Dowager Countess. After Green rapes Anna during the performance of Nellie Melba, Anna feels soiled and unworthy of her husband. Even in a modern car, the round trip would involve at least eight hours driving. At the end of the last season, Mrs. Hughes (Phyllis Logan) found a train ticket in Bates' coat pocket. Mary dumps Richard and reconnects with Matthew, whose wounds have healed. Writing on an online message board, one viewer said: I dont think Bates could have had enough time to get from York to London, find Green, engineer the death, get the steam train back to York, then back to Downton? News). She also wants her husband to give notice and come back to her since she has tried living on her own and does not like it. Anna and Bates reconcile after Mrs. Hughes tells Bates that a stranger broke in and raped Anna. As the fans at Maclean's noted, Atticus' introduction to the show was a very welcome one. Inside Frogmore Cottage: Plush home Harry and Meghan have been 'evicted' from by King Charles boasts a roomy Mike Tindall's latest money-making scheme! Downton Abbey garnered legions of fans for its gripping drama as much as its glorious landscape shots. Bates then proceeds to fall flat on his face. Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! 11:36 pm. He tells this to Anna as well as his disappointment that Thomas is staying on in a higher position than himself, and he has no idea what the phrase Thomas gave him means. And Robert finds yet another . But Green is a violent man, given the way he attacked Anna. Carson's failing health forces him to retire, with the Crawleys hiring Thomas as their new head butler. Most of us probably remember how upsetting this storyline was when it first aired. YouTube. Robert has an investigator look into it further, and "Patrick" abruptly departs. I see a very suspenseful season ending cliffhanger involving these two ? He and his wife, Anna Bates (Joanne Froggatt), have a young son named Johnny Bates, who spends the day at the Downton Abbey nursery while his parents work at the estate. I dont suppose youve ever imagined a loved one becoming a victim of a violent sex crime? Inside the forest palace 'Putin shares with his gymnast lover and their secret children': Luxury estate Do not sell or share my personal information. Vanity Fair spoke to the show's producer Liz Trubridge about the infamous scene. The setting was suitably ominous, having served as a jail for many years and having been a real-life location of multiple executions in the past! Violet is upset by Lady Maud Bagshaw (Imelda Staunton), Queen Mary's lady-in-waiting, as she has some kind of secret history with her. Edith discovers she's pregnant and backs out of an abortion, heading to Switzerland with Aunt Rosamund to hide her pregnancy and give birth there. Before viewers get too excited, yes, the two found some peace, but its definitely not as simple as it appears. February 17, 2014 @ He explains that the fact he still had it, untorn, was proof that he never used it. The butler, Charles Carson, is upset that others will need to help him do his job. Anna also proves herself as a maid and is promoted to lady's maid for Mary during the course of the series. Reaction was divided in the UK after this aired, and we can only imagine that it will also be here. Mrs Bates She tells Mary, and they burn the ticket. From the very beginning of the show, she refused to follow the dated rules of society. Eventually, Isobel discovers the source of Violet and Maud's quarrel: Maud is leaving her estate to Lucy instead of Robert, despite the fact that he is Maud's closest relative. The series places heavy emphasis on British social hierarchies, and features a number of early 20th-century historical events, such as the sinking of the Titanic, World War I, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and the Irish War of Independence. In fact, as the Mirror noted, it was the conclusion of what was probably the "most heart-warming storyline of the series." Police arrive and unsurprisingly look at Bates for the murder of Mr. Green. During their time together at Downton, Bates and Anna, who works as Lady Mary's lady's maid, have fallen in love. Ultimately, Anthony leaves Edith at the altar. Downton Abbey favourites Anna and John Bates welcomed a baby boy in tonight's finale. However, he quickly puts himself back in the family's good graces when he rescues Edith from a fire in her room. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Having watched the latest episode I am inclined to suggest that he is after Marys money and all this talk of love is complete nonsense, hence why he was keen . February 24, 2014 @ Source: CBS News. Mrs. Hughes and Carson get married, as do Mary and Henry Talbot. As it turns out, Violet and the prince almost ran off together, but instead of rekindling their romance, Violet helps him find his missing wife. What did you think of tonights episode, and the way that the show handled everything when it comes to Anna and Bates? I think he probably also was responsible for his ex-wifes murder. Major Bryant, who recovered from war injuries at Downton, dies in the war, leaving behind a child he fathered with Ethel, a maid at Downton. Plus, seeing as it is the final season, theres no way the series would create an unhappy ending for the two, right? Green was a foul character and I wouldnt be surprised if there is big line of suspects that Done him in, Elgin982 Sergeant Willis visits Bates and Anna, and tells the latter and the former that a confession has been made regarding Green's death, but the confession needs to be proven. JudithDear Violet reveals that she's sick and won't last much longer, but they're all British, so no one cries. As a consequence, her husband went to prison for two years. Thomas also ruins his attempts to kindle a romance with kitchen maid Daisy. Only Anna, who helps him up, offers him any sympathy and friendship. Whether you're an Edith fan or not, the moment was incredibly sad. In order to keep Vera quiet about Kemal Pamuk and Mary Crawley, her husband bribes her for a divorce, which she reluctantly accepts. All content copyright 2011-2022 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. After attending the funeral, they return to Downton and discover two officers who are waiting to arrest Bates for the murder of his wife. However, she is not simply motivated by love. And Mrs Bates immediately suspected the crime had been committed by her husband John. All rights reserved. Edith is offered a job writing a regular newspaper column. I couldn't find a thread that answered my question so I decided to post a new one about the topic. By Amanda Dobbins Brendan Coyle as Mr. Bates on Downton Abbey Photo: Carnival Film & Television Limited 2011 for MASTERPIECE When we last left Downton Abbey at the end of season two, the. As sad as that is for fans whove watched since the very beginning, its also exciting to watch brand new episodes. Anna becomes pregnant, and delivers a healthy son to much rejoicing. In 1920, after Audrey Bartlett gives a testimony that clears his name, Bates is released from prison, and he returns with Anna to a cottage near Downton. Read on for a few spoilers about season 5, which will not air in the United States until next year. Thomas then steals some wine and Bates has caught him red-handed, although Bates pretends not to notice the theft. As one writer gushed, "I screamed. Season three thus says goodbye to two beloved characters in only nine episodes, leaving the show without Sybil or Matthew. After Bates successfully got Craig on bad terms with the guards by putting the drugs in his bed, his and Anna's letters were finally delivered to each of them. Mr. Bates finally says to the astonished and speechless staff with perfect timing, "You never asked." Mrs. Hughes finds a train ticket from Downton to London in Bates' pocket for the day Green died, making her suspicious of his actions. The writer has asked the viewer to endure an overused theme with Bates as the innocent lifer in prison once too often. Anyway, this season it looks like its going to be Annas struggle to get pregnant. Matthew insists that Lavinia leave him, but she stays. But Vera shows up at Downton and blackmails him with the threat to publish Lady Mary's scandal involving Kemal Pamuk, which could damage Anna's reputation since she helped cover it up. O'Brien's nephew Alfred comes to work at Downton, taking on the role of Matthew's valet, a job Thomas wanted, which leads to animosity between O'Brien and Thomas. Bates threatens Craig that he will give information to the authorities that will get Craig's sentence extended and Durrant fired, unless they get her to tell the truth. The Crawley girls find love amidst the blossoms, though not without going at each other's throats along the way. But the Christmas special (it aired on the holiday in the U.K. us Americans are getting sloppy seconds) did reveal that Anna has a darker past than we suspected. She threw the ticket in the fireplace. Anna is the police's number one suspect, but I just don't believe she could have killed her rapist (although I wouldn't completely blame her). Perhaps it was another one of Green's rape victims (the police mentioned that Anna's case was not an isolated incident and the person who allegedly pushed him was short). As we watched Anna try to cope and keep the sexual assault hidden from her husband, it wasn't. Mr. Bates seems destined for a life behind bars for crimes he didn't commit: First, for his ex-wife's theft, then for her carefully staged "murder." He proves just as loyal as his doting. Downton's lead character Lady Mary Crawley was in little doubt he had been deliberately pushed in revenge for raping her ladies maid Anna Bates. When Matthew comes to Downton, there's an immediate clash of ideologies. As Tablet recounted, the pair met in "a classic British meet-cute, in the middle of a pouring rainstorm." 5:24 pm. Lavinia dies from the virus, leaving Matthew and Mary wracked with guilt. Bates comforted and reassured his wife he still loved her no matter what. Cora blames Robert for her death: Robert listened to his old friend, an obstetrician named Sir Philip Tapsel, over their own doctor, who wanted to send Sybil to the hospital for a C-section. Theyll still be dealing with the aftermath of Annas rape, even though Anna would prefer they didnt have to. Baxter and Molesley to the rescue! Downton Abbey bursts with class tension, swooning romance, and a whole lot of intrigue. OddOne: I believe Card Sharp Guy/Terrance Sampson, was the culprit not in Greens demise but in the disappearance of Michael Gregson, who had beaten Green at his own game of Poker. It was her last resort to ruin his life, and she was willing to die to make him miserable. When Vera dies (we later find out by suicide), Bates is accused of her murder. Americans will finally be able to (legally) watch "Downton Abbey" Season 5 in the New Year. If she had killed Green herself, would she really have been so concerned about Bates doing it? Finally, she says, "You must say it properly. Also if you want to get some more TV updates coming straight to your email every Sunday then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. The Mandalorian season 3 premiere explains Cara Dune absence. whose real name is Crawley, as well as his servants. Mary agrees to have a sexual relationship with Tony Gillingham, and asks Anna for help in procuring birth control. Lord Gillingham killed Mr Green. November 1918) was the estranged wife of John Bates. Back in Season 1 of Downton Abbey, Cora's lady's maid O'Brien was a main villain. 134 votes. However, Mary is the one who takes on much of his recovery treatment, bringing the two closer together again, despite his engagement. I agree with this theory. In a paper in the British Journal of General Practice, medical student Adrienne Ho explained that, based on the medical evidence in the show, Sybil really should have been hospitalized. Born Writing on Twitter, some complained the plot was predictable, adding the lack of suspense meant the much-anticipated Christmas special would hardly be worth watching. In fact, the moment was so perfect, one fan even recreated the moment for his own proposal. The first season was set in 1912 (via The New York Times), and back then, women donning a pair of pants was pretty much unheard of. Their joy is short-lived, however: Bates is arrested and charged with murdering Vera, and sentenced to life in prison. 2/23/14 7:42p Downton From Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes getting married to Lady Mary taking a strong place as runner of the Crawley estate to Lady Edith establishing a life to Lord Grantham weighing the possibilities of the times and downsizing at Downton, there is a lot of change happening, which is to be expected. I cried. Even though viewers loved the sweet reunion, for Brendan Coyle, who played Downton Abbey's Mr. Bates, it was also a welcome plot point so he could participate in more scenes with his co-stars again. Carson and Mrs. Hughes agree, and begin to search the servants' rooms. Edith becomes increasingly close to her editor, Michael Gregson. [1], Thomas Barrow and lady's maid Sarah O'Brien strive to have him sacked from Downton Abbey. Northstar Despite the chance to get rid of Thomas or O'Brien, Bates puts the snuff box back in Lord Grantham's room. He wouldn't even throw her under and blame her when it would have affected his job at Downton. 7:22 pm, 1)Bates was on his way to confront Green and witnessed him getting struck or the aftermath of it. In expectation of their future troubles, Anna decides that they need to get married. 1:04 am. New lady's maid Baxter starts working for Cora, though Thomas knows she has previously been convicted of theft. Anna finds him working in a pub in Kirkbymoorside. The PBS series will continue to follow Anna (Joanne Froggatt) and Bates (Brendan Coyle) through. At first glance, the period drama appeared to be stately, regal, and very proper however, after watching just a few minutes of the very first episode, viewers quickly realized that the show's glamorous faade hid plenty of scandal, gossip, and intrigue. So, when it was announced during the Season 6 premiere that the real culprit who pushed and killed Mr. Green confessed to the crime (and her confession was proven by a witness), Im pretty sure all fans rejoiced. ", It is some time before the rest of the servants learn that Bates is an old friend, and served Lord Grantham in the Boer War as batman. Clever use of poor characterisation, clunky dialogue and dull plot lines.. Elgin982 Tom Branson manages to prevent the assassination of the King, having come a long way from his Irish revolutionary days. In fact, writers at Maclean's even called it the "best Downton moment, ever." One compared it to witnessing a "murder on Teletubbies," while many others reported the show to Ofcom, which regulates broadcasts. Blue February 17, 2014 @ Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Sundays brand new episode opened up with Anna being released on bail, but still not officially cleared of the murder. 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