Downton Abbey - The Complete Collection [DVD]

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Ethel gives her son to his grandparents. Mary can’t get pregnant. Bates is a dangerous prisoner. Branson is on the run from the law in Ireland. Another new footman arrives. And an electric toaster. The series starts during the Edwardian Era and moves on into the Modern Period – showing the first world war, the Spanish Flu Epidemic, then the 1920s, and more.

Downton Abbeyseason 2 has nine episodes (eight regular episodes and one Christmas special). The series begins in 1916 during the Battle of the Somme and ends at the beginning of 1920. Season 2 Summary:World War I is in full swing with Matthew and Thomas Barrow fighting in the French trenches, later joined by footman William. Downton Abbey becomes a convalescent home and hospital of sorts for wounded soldiers. Isobel and Lady Crawley butt heads. Sybil trains to become a nurse and falls in love with Branson. Lady Edith looks after soldiers. Lady Mary is courted by the loathsome newspaper mogul, Richard Carlisle. Matthew finds a new fiancé, Lavinia Swire. Matthew is gravely injured and can’t walk. Romance brews between Anna and Bates, but Bates is accused of murder. In total, Downton Abbeyaired for six seasons with 52 episodes (including the specials) and two feature films to date.

Downton Abbey turns into a war hospital. Isis has free reign. William goes off to war but proposes to Daisy first. Bates works at a local pub. Socialist chauffeur Tom Branson arrives to Downton. Sybil wears pants. Mrs Hughes has a past. Countess Violet dislikes modern swivel chairs. Longing glances are exchanged between Bates and Anna. Anna is shaken. Bates knows something happened. Isobel emerges from grief to help Dr Clarkson. Tom Gillingham proposes to Mary. Edith spends the night with Michael. Lady Rose MacClare(Lily James): She’s the rebellious great-niece of Lady Violet who stayed at Downton Abbey for a few years until she married Atticus Aldridge. Together, they share a daughter: Victoria, and live in New York. 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 ?Matthew also begins developing romantic feelings for the acerbic Lady Mary, who despises Matthew at first – especially since he’s taking what should rightfully be hers. But something romantic is sizzling to the surface. RELATED: This Is Why Period Dramas Don’t Need To Be Historically Accurate Ethel Parks: A former housemaid. During the War, she had an illegitimate son and gave him to his grandparents. Downton Abbeyfirst premiered in the U.K. on September 26, 2010, and then in the U.S. on PBS in January 2011.

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. Meanwhile, Matthew, Thomas, and William fight in the war (tragically leading to the death of William). Sybil becomes a nurse (despite her family’s protests) and falls in love with Branson. Matthew becomes engaged to a woman who’s not Mary, while Mary begins dating a ruthless newspaper man – even though she wants to be with Matthew. A Labour government is elected in England. We’re well into the roaring twenties, post war, pre-war period on Downton Abbey. Little does Downton know, the worst is yet to come, foreshadowed by Michael Gregson’s disappearance at the hands of Nazi thugs. The local war memorial features prominently in this season, especially with Mrs Patmore. The police are still hunting down whoever murdered the valet Mr. Green. Russian refugees arrive this season, creating some intriguing plot details where Countess Violet is concerned. Lady Rose heads toward marriage. The drama continues with Edith’s secret baby Marigold. Lady Mary remains single but takes Tony Gillingham for a secret marriage test drive. Jimmy leaves Downton and Molesley is the only footman. There’s more modernization on the way with a housing development at Downton Abbey. Revolutionary schoolteacher Sarah Bunting comes and goes, finally wearing out her welcome at Downton family gatherings. Isis has cancer. From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.” Movie Summary/Recap (Major Spoilers):

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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. The family makes a pilgrimage to Duneagle, Scotland. Michael Gregson happens to be in Scotland at the same time. The Flintshires are getting divorced, what scandal. Mr Molesley gets drunk at the ball. The new maid makes a move on Branson. The fair comes to Thursk and all the staff attend. Jimmy gets mugged. Mrs. Patmore has a suitor. Mary gives birth to a son. Matthew dies in a car accident. 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.