Edith finally gets a change to shine! Edith is the second of Lord Grantham’s three daughters. In this episode, Edith is marrying Anthony Strallan. Who is Anthony Strallan? Anthony is a wealthy gentleman who owns a home near Downton. He is a kind man, and he adores Edith. But the marriage is certainly a controversial […]

In my last Passion Blog, I mentioned that Lord Grantham had lost a great deal of money. In this episode, several characters are desperately searching for ways to get the money back. If no one can find a solution, Downton will have to be sold…and soon! Mary first sees an opportunity in the will of […]

During this Spring 2020, we are looking back to Spring 1920! A few months ago, Mary decided that, despite Richard Carlisle’s knowledge of her previous affair with the Turkish gentleman, she could not bring herself to marry such an awful, dominating person. After breaking off her engagement with him, she knows that he will likely […]

It’s Christmas 1919 at Downton! What a happy time…for some. This week we shall be discussing the unfortunate matter of Mr. Bates. In case you forgot, let’s talk about Bates’ history. Mr. Bates is the valet of Lord Grantham. Bates is married to a vindictive woman named Vera Bates, though they have been separated for […]

The Spanish flu has struck Downton. Carson (the butler), Cora (the Countess of Grantham), and Lavinia (Matthew’s fiancé) are all taken ill. Carson’s case of the flu was fairly mild, but he was not able to serve in his normal manner. Mr. Molesley replaced him in serving the wines, but Mr. Molesley seemed to be […]

To start off this week’s excitement, I would like to discuss the background of Ethel, who is a former housemaid at Downton. While working at Downton, Ethel had an affair with an officer named Major Bryant, who was recovering at Downton. After her affair was discovered, Ethel was fired. But Ethel’s tale did not end […]

A conundrum is facing Downton this week. A major arrives at Downton to convalesce, claiming to be some relation of family. His name is Patrick Gordon, and he was a major in a Canadian regiment. The problem is that the man claims to be Patrick Crawley, the heir of Downton. As some of you may […]

I have something quite tragic to discuss this week. Matthew and William, Matthew’s soldier servant and a past footman at Downton, are in Amiens, and they are preparing to attack. During the battle, a shell landed near the pair. William heroically tried to save Matthew by throwing himself in-between the shell and Matthew. But Matthew […]

The year is 1918. The war rages on, as does life at Downton. This week, I would like to focus on Branson, the chauffeur. But first I must give you some background information on Branson. Branson is an Irish socialist, and he is incredibly loyal to his country. In fact, when Branson is enlisted, he […]

Welcome back, all! For those of you who are unaware, my Passion Blog follows the story of Downton Abbey. I discuss both the characters and plot of the show, but I put a new twist on the show by analyzing the historical context of the show. If you are interested, my past Passion Blogs can […]