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Isobel, Matthew's mother and a former nurse, trains Sybil, who takes an active role in the running of the hospital. Downton Abbey airs Sundays at 9/8c on PBS. 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. 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. 1:49 am. FOLLOW MORE IBT NEWS ON THE BELOW CHANNELS, IBT Fast Start - Let the best of International News come to you. One compared it to witnessing a "murder on Teletubbies," while many others reported the show to Ofcom, which regulates broadcasts. John swears to punish the man who attacked his wife. As most Downton Abbey fans will know, the show was filled with its fair share of medical mishaps. When she feared she might be fired, she sneakily hides a bar of soap under the pregnant Cora's bathtub for her to slip on. What is the age difference between Anna and Mr Bates? 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. Carson and Mrs. Hughes get engaged. 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. Even Mary wished her well! Initially Mary is hesitant, saying they have too much "luggage." Quite the scandal. 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. . The pair eventually marry however, the birth of her first child goes wrong, and Sybil dies after giving birth, surrounded by her terrified family. "Most of my scenes were filmed in Lincoln where there's a perfectly preserved Victorian prison." Their joy is short-lived, however: Bates is arrested and charged with murdering Vera, and sentenced to life in prison. Nevertheless, according to Ho, there were some mistakes by the doctors, too. 1869[citation needed]) is Robert Crawley's valet. February 17, 2014 @ Cora and Robert reconnect after her flirtations with Mr. Bricker. What makes the moment so incredible is watching Anna, Cora, and Mary trying to get rid of the evidence of Mary's indiscretion watching the three women scuttle down the hallway carrying the dead body made for a juicy plot point that viewers ate up. In fact, as the Mirror noted, it was the conclusion of what was probably the "most heart-warming storyline of the series." Carson's failing health forces him to retire, with the Crawleys hiring Thomas as their new head butler. Loyalty Bates wasnt there. Initially he is poorly treated by most of the staff due to the fact that he uses a cane (he was wounded in the Boer War). Vera knew John Bates since childhood, and they married young and had an extremely unhappy marriage. Biographicalinformation She couldnt bring herself to tell anyone about it, but she decided to leave the decision up to Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery). Sounds like he was happy to rejoin the cast at the much more pleasant Highclere Castle, where most of the show is filmed (via Tatler). Pop down to London, swift murder, home again same day., Drama: In one of the series' most controversial scenes Anna Bates is raped by gentleman's valet Mr Green, Winging to a close: Viewers were quick to condemn the nearly 90 minute finale as dull because so little of note actually occurred, A third said: The travel time seems amazing.. Poor Edith. February 17, 2014 @ "What happened still haunts them," Executive Producer Gareth Neame told TV Guide. I think he probably also was responsible for his ex-wifes murder. February 17, 2014 @ They start painting it and it is done by the time O'Brien pays a visit. The show was packed to the brim with unforgettable moments in fact, it was pretty hard to get through a single episode without emitting a shocked gasp or two. Viewers attacked the ITV dramas unrealistic cliff hanger yesterday, saying the suspense was ruined by historical inaccuracies which meant the main suspect must be innocent. 8:36 pm. Downstairs, Bates' wife Vera threatens to delay their divorce, then dies mysteriously, after which Anna and Bates marry in secret. But Bates isnt foolish despite his enduring love for Anna. "Suffice it to say he's got more charisma in his gallantly umbrella-wielding left arm than the rest of the cast put together." In Downton Abbey, Mr. Bates was certainly one of the most hard done by characters. And she certainly did an amazing job she even won a Golden Globe for her work in this season! Thomas Barrow and lady's maid Sarah O'Brien strive to have him sacked from Downton Abbey. This just so happens to also be another interesting ethical debate for the show in a way: Was the murder justified, and did Green get what was coming to him for his crime? So, despite their little bit of happiness, it sure seems like Anna and Bates are going to encounter even more hard times. Then, Matthew says, "Would you stay, if I asked you to?" He is forced to resign his job (Robert Crawley is not happy to learn this) against his will and return to live with her. Tom returns from America and calls Mary out on her nasty act, correctly discerning that it's her way of dealing with guilt over having feelings for her suitor, Henry Talbot, a race car driver. The Crawley girls find love amidst the blossoms, though not without going at each other's throats along the way. However, at the end, a police officer announced that Anna is off the hook.. But we loved seeing William get some happiness before he died. 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? Bates is concerned that Anna's recent miscarriage is affecting her normality, and Bates suggests a little time off to help solve the problem. 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. Matthew, William, and Thomas are all injured and sent home (though Thomas' injury was self-inflicted to get himself out of the trenches). The Marchioness' lady's maid blithely tells Vera about Lady Mary Crawley's liaison with the Turkish diplomat Kemal Pamuk. Some serious excitement wraps up the TV series. Gender Given the series is set in the 1920s long before high speed rail the journey would have stretched the limits of possibility. The Mandalorian season 3 premiere explains Cara Dune absence. "She's married to a man she loves and I think she just wants to be happy and be able to enjoy being married and enjoy work until such time as a baby may come their way," Froggatt told Yahoo. And Robert finds yet another . By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. I think indeed Mr. Bates killed Green. Tom names the baby Sybil in Irish tradition, though this decision kind of weirds out the Anglican Crawleys. We hope you enjoy your stay. Shortly after Mary gives birth to their baby, a jubilant Matthew heads out on the road in his convertible. Mary and Matthew are overjoyed when Mary manages to become pregnant, despite earlier struggles with infertility. When Vera dies (we later find out by suicide), Bates is accused of her murder. They can now escape from all the unhappiness the abbey continues to bring. 7:25 pm. Violet reveals that she's sick and won't last much longer, but they're all British, so no one cries. 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. John Bates and Vera Bates. Bates then proceeds to fall flat on his face. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, 'We met a Princess'! Anna doesnt seem convinced and is still quite upset about the situation, and rightfully so. Season three also introduces a new character in Lady Rose (Lily James), the daughter of Grantham cousin Susan and her husband, Hugh MacClare, from Scotland. Woman is left 'looking like Rose West' thanks to unflattering Tory Eurosceptics could take TWO WEEKS to decide whether to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal for Northern Watch as shoplifter puts BACK products he's trying to steal after live CCTV hub tells him: 'You're being Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? And the thought did cross my mind that maybe, just maybe, Anna really had been the one to push Green out in front of London traffic. While this scene was horrific to watch, it did become an important plot point in the series. Downstairs, Bates' wife Vera threatens to delay their divorce, then dies mysteriously, after which Anna . Another new footman, Jimmy, and a new maid, Ivy, join the ranks downstairs and many flirtations ensue. As a result, Robert makes Matthew more involved in running the estate. Tom also joins in the management of Downton, and the two attempt to modernize. 49. While he doesn't exactly admit it, it's obvious Robert gives Thomas the underbutler job to keep his star player. He accuses Anna of trying to avoid getting pregnant and telling him that she wants to have his child. In the meantime, Daisy and Molesley take school exams, with Molesley doing so well that he's offered a teaching position at the school. So cute! Not all Downton Abbey fans enjoyed the addition of Lily James' Rose to the show. He took the fall for her and went to prison to try and make it up to her. But with Bates being proven innocent, Mary feared Anna would be arrested again (and Bates would not be happy about that). It is mannered, gilt-edged, and posh but don't let that fool you. In fact, writers at Maclean's even called it the "best Downton moment, ever." After learning her husband has a larger then expected inheritance after his mother's death, she arrives at Downton Abbey. She also asks them to do it immediately, so that none of the servants have a chance to hide the box. After Green rapes Anna during the performance of Nellie Melba, Anna feels soiled and unworthy of her husband. He explains that the fact he still had it, untorn, was proof that he never used it. . He escapes to Downton with a very pregnant Sybil following shortly behind him. She is devastated. Later, when Cora fell ill with the Spanish flu, O'Brien stayed up all night to tend to her out of guilt. Welcome to the Downton Abbey subreddit, a place to discuss all things related to the show, the 2 feature films, the cast and the real-life history/context of the franchise. But while the shows lead characters clearly suspected Mr Bates of murder, its viewers pointed out he would have had to travel 450miles in a single day to reach London from the fictional country house, which is in Yorkshire. Because of this, Thomas steals a snuff box from Lord Grantham's room and hides it in Bates' room. "It was an eye-opening experience," actress Joanne Froggatt, who plays maid Anna, said of her character's rape during season four. When Sergeant Willis comes back to Downton saying that the confession was real, the servants and the upstairs family have an informal ball in the servant's hall. "Atticus Aldridge is the character Downton has been waiting for," one writer said at the time, comparing him to Prince William. Let's face it: Sybil was always a super cool character. Unlike some of the younger couples on the show, Carson and Mrs. Hughes go through a long, slow, almost imperceptible courtship. And Bates proved his innocence when he revealed that his train ticket to London had been unripped and thus, he had been in York when Green died in London. WHY HE MIGHT BE INNOCENT: Bates is adamant that he changed his mind at the last minute . The time he spends in prison is made all the more difficult because he is confined in close quarters with characters that are described as "undesirable." Cookies help us deliver our Services. John Bates (husband) Mrs Bates (mother-in-law) Mr Harlip (cousin) Daisy goes to live and work on the farm. Theyll still be dealing with the aftermath of Annas rape, even though Anna would prefer they didnt have to. Baxter and Molesley are able to prove that Bates wasn't in London at the time of Green's death, and he and Anna are both left alone. I reckon he's penniless. So, when things went well for the characters, we were elated, and when things went wrong, we were devastated. The strongest point to back up the case for Vera having ingested Arsenic for a long time is when Mrs Bartlett says that Vera was described as "wearing a halo" - Arsenic, after it has had time to get into the lungs, makes the person's breath fluorescent, which is where the halo - made from Vera's breath - would have come from. Anna's main concern with telling Bates about the horrific sexual assault was that she thought her husband (with a criminal past) would kill Green if he discovered it was him. While Kemal Pamuk's death is pretty entertaining in its own way, other deaths on Downton Abbey are completely devastating. The writer likes to keep things murky with Bates character. The comments below have not been moderated. Title(s) 1:35 am, dinos Team Bateses, Bruce Actress Sophie McShera, who played Daisy, said of the episode, "You'll see she's got fire in her belly.". But as this movie wraps in 1927, viewers know their way of life will soon face massive upheaval. Nevertheless, it wasn't until the 1970s that it became normal to see a woman in pants. If he indeed has killed Mr. Green as many suspect, then I have little mercy for the character and the writer is a sadist. The Downton Abbey Season 5 finale episode acted like the greatest hits of the season with drama, humor, scandal, and intrigue. Vera Bates (d. 10./11. Northstar: As I said in my earlier post, there is a long Queue of suspects that was tired of Green and his bragging about what he did during the concert. Despite their hopes that they can move on, the police arrest Anna after she is identified by a witness as being on the pavement near Green before he fell (whereas earlier they had heard whoever argued with Green was shorter than Bates). Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! 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With Anna's help, he finds the snuff box in his room (as Anna predicted), and Anna offers to put it in Miss O'Brien's room if he wanted to. In typical Bates fashion, he assured her that all he needs in his life is Anna. On Sunday, PBS will air the Season 4 finale of Downton Abbey, and with it the next chapter in the seemingly interminable saga of John Batesvalet of Lord Grantham, husband of Anna Smith, bane of . Of course Green deserved death. Molesley (in a moment of not complete uselessness) decided to prove Bates's innocence by going around York and showing Batess photo to all of the pubs in the town. When Anna, one of the show's best-loved characters, was brutally raped, many fans were horrified. Edith returns from Switzerland, having given birth to a baby girl named Marigold. Do you think Bates murdered Mr. Green to avenge his wife's rape? 2023 SheMedia, LLC. The thing is, we know he has this level of darkness within him, and he had basically figured out that Green was the man responsible for raping his wife. Mary trusted that Bates did the right thing, but no one really knows if he murdered Mr. Green. Reaction was divided in the UK after this aired, and we can only imagine that it will also be here. Suddenly, another vehicle appears. That relationship doesn't work out either. Marital status All of the main cast return to their roles, alongside some new faces who bring plenty of intrigue to the storied estate. Dan Kois: I agree with June.Downton is guilty of a lot of sins, but one of them isn't misdirection. Awesome She asks for large amounts of money, refusing a divorce so he cannot marry fellow servant Anna Smith and blackmails him, threatening to expose Lady Mary's secret. Sounds like Sybil was about 60 years ahead of her time! In between May 31st, 1902 and April 15th, 1912, her husband admitted to a regimental-silver theft that Vera committed at the barracks. Take the poll! Anna and Bates reconcile after Mrs. Hughes tells Bates that a stranger broke in and raped Anna. All Rights Reserved. Most deaths on Downton Abbey were pretty heart-wrenching to watch. Ugh, could my heart possibly break for Anna Bates more than it already has? The girls in the corridor carried the corpse back to his bed, and, as Fellowes said, "They got away with it.". By visiting this site, you consent to have cookie data stored. I see a very suspenseful season ending cliffhanger involving these two ? What once was a protected and rarefied way of life makes way for a new age one viewers know will be arriving dramatically, in the form of the Great Depression and World War II. There, the family becomes involved in a plot to solve the case of a missing letter from the Prince of Wales to his mistress. What did Bates do to Mr Green? 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Source: CBS News. Tragically, however, Michael disappears in Germany, murdered by Hitler's Brownshirts. Downton Abbey Season 5 Spoilers: Will Bates Face A Second Murder Charge After Mrs. Hughes Discovers New Evidence. 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. Her independence made her a likeable and exciting character. Lord Gillingham killed Mr Green. As she revealed to Mr. Bates, shes had several miscarriages. With the middle class rising and the aristocracy on the outs, Downton's staff begins to disperse, and its lands are sold off. Press J to jump to the feed. Barrow and O'Brien have a falling out, after which O'Brien leads Barrow to believe that Jimmy, the new footman, is sexually attracted to him. 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. The first attempt to get rid of him is when O'Brien knocks his cane away when he is standing in a receiving line to greet the Duke of Crowborough. When do the clocks change in 2023? Websites CRASH as hundreds of thousands of families find out today A bargain fit for a king: Grade II-listed manor house complete with barn and gatehouse is listed at auction Who said black and white pics were flattering! Ultimately, it was as crazy as crazy could be in many ways: We learned that Mr. Green was dead, and it just so happened to be after Bates took a little time off to do a little bit of traveling. I think that Bates did kill Mrs. Bates or at least had her killed. Mary has decided to leave for America to avoid a brewing scandal. Carson and Mrs. Hughes agree, and begin to search the servants' rooms. Their deaths throw the entire plan into disarray, and mean that the inheritance of Downton falls instead to Matthew, a distant cousin the family hasn't met. In the UK, where the episode had aired on Christmas, they claimed that Christmas had been ruined. Actor Thomas Howes, who played William, told the Daily Mail his thoughts on Daisy and William's relationship, saying, "Daisy probably does love him but doesn't realize it yet." 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. Since the Crawley family has three daughters, Mary, Edith, and Sybil, their heir apparent is a second cousin named Patrick, whom Mary has agreed to someday marry. The series ends with Edith and Bertie's lavish New Year's Eve wedding. Dion flowerboy It was her last resort to ruin his life, and she was willing to die to make him miserable. Even Anna will never truly know. With the war coming to an end in 1919, the Downton household is threatened by another deadly force: The Spanish flu. After everything theyve been through, Bates let Anna know that she is what truly makes him happy and the only thing that matters. 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. Bates and Anna, to the bewilderment of the servants, are left laughing as they run up. And although there was a happy ending just in time for Christmas with Bates returning to Downton and being reunited with Anna, we still don't know who killed Mr. Green. He was one of the only characters without an alibi on the day of the death, having asked for a days leave. She was a vindictive sociopath. Thomas has a brush with suicide, but survives the attempt and goes to work for an elderly couple. Not to worry: We're here to help you keep meticulous track of the Crawleys and their world with this timeline of the entire series. February 18, 2014 @ It is suspected that the death was suicide, although lack of a suicide note suggests there was no premeditation. Despite this, he is eventually able to earn the respect of much of the staff, such as Anna Smith and Mr Carson, who are impressed by his . Janine Saxon stoh Mrs. Hughes and Carson get married, as do Mary and Henry Talbot. Season three covers 1920 to 1921, and begins with Matthew and Mary's wedding. However, both women swore the rapist was a strangerand not Mr. Green ( Nigel Harman )to a dubious Bates. Another commented ironically: Truly astounding writing in Downton. Stressful start to National Offer Day? However, at the end, a police officer announced that Anna is off the hook. JudithDear As sad as that is for fans whove watched since the very beginning, its also exciting to watch brand new episodes. As one writer gushed, "I screamed. Matthew accepts Lavinia's father's inheritance and gives it to Robert to save Downton from the railroad debt. 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. The job requires him to take the stairs frequently and bring luggage up to people's rooms. Downtons lead character Lady Mary Crawley was in little doubt he had been deliberately pushed in revenge for raping her ladies maid Anna Bates. Mary and Tony have a good little fling, but Mary eventually rejects his proposal, much to Violet's chagrin. Vera had been ingesting Arsenic for a long time before her death: Vera's state of mind being described as "paranoid yet determined" and the "scrubbing of her fingers" both confirm this - Arsenic, over a long period of time, changes the pigmentation of your fingernails. He then leaves Downton to go to cooking school, leaving Daisy crushed. Wow, high praise indeed! Mary and Matthew become engaged, but Matthew suspects it's only because he stands to inherit Mary's fortune. Cora's American family attends the affair, and Robert learns that he's lost a ton of money invested in a Canadian railroad, leaving Downton basically broke. One of the most shocking health scares at Downton came when Lord Grantham's ulcer burst at the dinner table in a horrifyingly bloody scene that looked like something out of the Alien movies. She threw the ticket in the fireplace. However, it was hard not to enjoy her sweet romance with the adorable Atticus. In expectation of their future troubles, Anna decides that they need to get married. "There's a danger about Bates," Fellowes told TV Guide, "that goes back to his time in prison when he was falsely convicted of killing his first wife.". She wouldn't give him a divorce even when she'd been unfaithful and they hated each other. He believes he can finally divorce Vera and therefore proposes to Anna. Herself It's an utterly heartbreaking moment especially for the helpless Anna, whom he'dquickly married before the trial, asshe think's she is about to lose her new husband. As The Telegraph noted, it was actually one of the show's most shocking scenes ever. And Joanne Froggatt, who played Anna, felt equally strongly about doing the scene justice. I think if Bates or O'Brien or Anna or Sir Richard or anyone killed Mrs. Bates, we'd know about . 41. 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