John swears to punish the man who attacked his wife. February 18, 2014 @ Familyinformation Vera was one of Downton Abbey's most despicable antagonists and often tried to . Beloved family members die abruptly, leaving behind mountains of unfinished business. 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. Edith is offered a job writing a regular newspaper column. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Whether you're an Edith fan or not, the moment was incredibly sad. Meanwhile, downstairs, O'Brien and an ambitious footman named Thomas scheme against Bates, a friend of Robert's from the Boer War who's been brought on as Robert's valet. (Bates was eating at one when Green died, but couldnt remember which pub.) Sure, Bates gave some conflicting information as to where he was going to be during his little journey, but were there witnesses? It was a ridiculous cop-out for Jack to decide that,. 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. This touching moment was definitely one of the best of the whole series. She tells no one but Mrs. Hughes, out of fear that Bates will murder him and go back to jail, or be put to death. She places her secretly in the care of a farmer and his wife who live nearby. Bates and Anna, a lady's maid, have their budding relationship put on pause by Bates' wife, Vera, from whom Bates is estranged. His parents offer to take care of the baby, under the condition that Ethel not have contact with the child. Mary dumps Richard and reconnects with Matthew, whose wounds have healed. Unbeknownst to Bates, Lady Mary takes Anna to see Dr Ryder for solutions about her pregnancy. Upon arrival, the staff (except Anna Bates and to some extent William Mason) give him the cold shoulder as they do not believe he is suited to the job as Lord Grantham's valet as he uses a cane. In expectation of their future troubles, Anna decides that they need to get married. You must be joking. That way there s always doubt about him. 3:21 am. 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 . All in all, the aristocrats and staff of Downton Abbey end their run happily. It's a lot to keep track of, especially in the wake of the 2019 movie. 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When Vera dies (we later find out by suicide), Bates is accused of her murder. 1:35 am, dinos Mrs. Hughes finds a train ticket from Downton to London in Bates' pocket for the day Green died, making her suspicious of his actions. It is mannered, gilt-edged, and posh but don't let that fool you. Let's relive some of the drama and take a look back at the best and worst moments of Downton Abbey. between 1876 and 1886[1] 134 votes. Anna's stepfather had also sexually abused her (!!) Knowing that if Edith will outrank her if she marries Bertie, Mary spitefully reveals that Marigold is Edith's biological child. Violet reveals that she's sick and won't last much longer, but they're all British, so no one cries. She also asks them to do it immediately, so that none of the servants have a chance to hide the box. No wonder fans were thrilled with his first appearance. FOLLOW MORE IBT NEWS ON THE BELOW CHANNELS, IBT Fast Start - Let the best of International News come to you. Downton Abbey was a total emotional rollercoaster from start to finish, as fans of the show know all too well. Rose is a wild child who likes to drink and party, adding s bit of youthful fun to the series after so much tragedy. Now, we are going to talk a little bit about that big story for Anna and Bates that unfolded here. Thomas then steals some wine and Bates has caught him red-handed, although Bates pretends not to notice the theft. Mary and Tony have a good little fling, but Mary eventually rejects his proposal, much to Violet's chagrin. I mean, how much more can they really take? Andor season 2 premiere date: Our hopes for March, The Mandalorian season 3 premiere: A Book of Boba Fett problem. She was a vindictive sociopath. However, it was hard not to enjoy her sweet romance with the adorable Atticus. He escapes to Downton with a very pregnant Sybil following shortly behind him. WHY HE MIGHT BE INNOCENT: Bates is adamant that he changed his mind at the last minute . Laster When Anna defends herself, asking why she would want to do that, Bates replies, "Because you think I'm a murderer." This leaves all three of them shocked. Thomas, despite this, still remains smug downstairs, but he learns one thing: Bates, despite his disability, he is not to be underestimated - and he has a temper. During the Christmas special, Sybil and Tom marry and move to Ireland, and she writes home that she is pregnant. 2)Bates pushed him and he happened to fall into the line of the lorry. SheKnows is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 1869) is Robert Crawley's valet. The couple struggled to conceive last series after she tragically suffered a series of miscarriages. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. And I heaved a collective sigh of contentment with the Downton nation.". Given the series is set in the 1920s long before high speed rail the journey would have stretched the limits of possibility. February 21, 2014 @ Rose was carrying one too many wicker cake baskets when Atticus appeared to gallantly hold her umbrella for her. Tom becomes the new land agent for the Downton estate at the suggestion of Violet, the Dowager Countess. It seems Downton Abbey Season 5 will be anything but uneventful for the couple serving the Crawleys. 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As a result, Robert makes Matthew more involved in running the estate. Bates, as played by Brendan Coyle, also has form of sorts, after he was convicted of murdering his wife Vera. Using her husband's name, she obtains a service post in the household of the Hugh MacClare, the Marquess of Flintshire since Susan MacClare, the Marchioness of Flintshire is the cousin of the Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley. I agree with this theory. As Tablet recounted, the pair met in "a classic British meet-cute, in the middle of a pouring rainstorm." Vera Bates Who: Evil first wife of Downton's valet, John Bates When: November 1918 How: In an elaborate plot to frame her estranged husband for murder, Vera committed suicide by consuming a. Then his only jail friend warned him about a planted shiv, Bates managed to rehide the single . ", Anna would rather they just move on from the awful event. Thankfully, his sentence was changed to life in prison, and, of course, later on in the series, the charges were reversed (via E! 44. 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. Of all of Downton Abbey's love stories, the romance between Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes is certainly one of the most poignant and touching. Maud's maid Lucy forms a bond with Tom Branson in the meantime. The young kitchen servant had promised to marry the footman but never intended to go through with it. As he explained, they were careful not to show too much on the series as they were more interested in following the "emotional impact" of the event. And she certainly did an amazing job she even won a Golden Globe for her work in this season! Luckily, after Bates is found guilty of murder, his sleuthing wife Anna eventually finds the evidence needed to set him free in Season 3. Anna was released from jail, but that brought her no joy as Bates was a wanted man. However, both women swore the rapist was a strangerand not Mr. Green ( Nigel Harman )to a dubious Bates. More: Downton Abbey trailer teases new details about the emotional final season. Drugs are planted on innocent people. Accidents happen and karma is a bitch. 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." The comments below have not been moderated. The writer likes to keep things murky with Bates character. The year is now 1927, and King George V and Queen Mary plan to visit Downton on their tour of Yorkshire. 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. The family lawyer, Mr. Murray, assuaged that fear though. Matthew is paralyzed from the waist down, calling into question his ability to father children, which destabilizes his engagement to Lavinia. 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! What did Green show to Gillingham that made him dislike him but WE see why he was such a maggot. Rose has a scandalous fling with a Black jazz singer named Jack Ross. Height All Rights Reserved. So, when Matthew finally proposed, viewers were over the moon. 1869[citation needed]) is Robert Crawley's valet. While the scene definitely wasn't fun to watch, at least it sounds like it was super fun to make. Plus, seeing as it is the final season, theres no way the series would create an unhappy ending for the two, right? The next day a telegram arrives informing Bates that Vera has died by eating a pie containing poison. "Take your time to decide," he says sweetly (via Daily Mail), "but know that I'm not marrying anyone else." EXCLUSIVE - Revealed: Carol Kirkwood's secret toyboy fianc - 13 years her junior - is a divorced police 'Digital antidepressants' to be rolled out on the NHS as health bosses give eight apps and web-based therapy BBC journalists vote 'overwhelmingly' to stage series of strikes in move that could sabotage corporation's 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' Season three covers 1920 to 1921, and begins with Matthew and Mary's wedding. Season three thus says goodbye to two beloved characters in only nine episodes, leaving the show without Sybil or Matthew. Throughout Downton Abbey, she was frequently portrayed as the family's black sheep or ugly duckling. Ugh, could my heart possibly break for Anna Bates more than it already has? JudithDear The Marchioness' lady's maid blithely tells Vera about Lady Mary Crawley's liaison with the Turkish diplomat Kemal Pamuk. Rather than go through the entire episode again piece by piece, we are instead going to look at a singular event that transpires within it. In typical Bates fashion, he assured her that all he needs in his life is Anna. Elgin982 Northstar However, he quickly puts himself back in the family's good graces when he rescues Edith from a fire in her room. Edith becomes increasingly close to her editor, Michael Gregson. February 17, 2014 @ Nearly half of British viewers believe ethnic minorities and LGBT communities are over-represented on TV, Head over heels for Kate! In an opinion piece about the episode, writers at Slate all expressed their fury over the incident. Vera knew John Bates since childhood, and they married young and had an extremely unhappy marriage. One said: Its about time ITV realised that bugger all ever happens at Downton Abbey and they ought to pack it in before we all die a boring death., Another added: Downton Abbey is so boring. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. 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. However, one death ended up being a pretty spectacular moment. In the second season, Bates is plagued by his estranged wife Vera, who is out for revenge. The Downton staff tricks some of the royal staff into heading back to London, and trap the rest in their rooms in order to serve the King and Queen. BREAKING NEWS: TikTok will LIMIT screen time for users under-18 to 60 minutes a day - and they will be Meghan Markle was 'hugely disappointed' by life in the royal family and as a 'global superstar' she 'hated Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. 3)Totally random accident. He took the fall for her and went to prison to try and make it up to her. After attending the funeral, they return to Downton and discover two officers who are waiting to arrest Bates for the murder of his wife. OddOne Published: 00:20 GMT, 12 November 2013 | Updated: 09:09 GMT, 12 November 2013, Brooding: Brendan Coyle, pictured as his character Bates, was an obvious suspect in the murder but would have had a tough job completing the 400-mile journey required. Upon learning of his illiteracy, Thomas helps Andy learn to read. While Kemal Pamuk's death is pretty entertaining in its own way, other deaths on Downton Abbey are completely devastating. 2)Bates pushed him and he happened to fall into the line of the lorry. During Season 4, Downton fans roared with anger and sadness over Anna's controversial rape storyline. Downstairs, Alfred proposes to Ivy and gets rejected. Lord Gillingham killed Mr Green. 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. Family Vera knew John Bates since childhood, and they married young and had an extremely unhappy marriage. February 17, 2014 @ It was one of the biggest shock deaths in television history. The PBS series will continue to follow Anna (Joanne Froggatt) and Bates (Brendan Coyle) through. She committed suicide with rat poison in the pie she baked. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Downton Abbey - Season 1 (DVD, 2011, 3-Disc Set) Masterpiece Classic at the best online prices at eBay! . One compared it to witnessing a "murder on Teletubbies," while many others reported the show to Ofcom, which regulates broadcasts. Inside the forest palace 'Putin shares with his gymnast lover and their secret children': Luxury estate Do not sell or share my personal information. So, when things went well for the characters, we were elated, and when things went wrong, we were devastated. 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. While this scene might not be quite as exciting as others, fans were still overjoyed. It has been way too long of a wait, if I do say so myself. When Mary comes crawling back, Matthew rejects her. Irish chauffeur Tom Branson, a man of revolutionary politics, grows closer to Sybil. In a shocking twist, Strallan left Edith embarrassed and heartbroken at the altar. And it's true wearing pants was a pretty big risk at the time! 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. Anna and Bates have earned a break, so someone else has to be found guilty of Green's murder in Season 6. 2/23/14 7:42p Downton If anyone can work through it as a team and loving husband and wife, its Anna and Bates. Ginnifer Goodwin and Rob Lowe recreate the moment JFK was Has dear old Downton finally lost the plot? Her independence made her a likeable and exciting character. "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. Mrs Bates Shortly after the sinking of the RMS Titanic, John Bates arrives at Downton Abbey to replace Mr. Watson as the valet to Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham. 4:38 am. I know who killed Mr Green! The girls in the corridor carried the corpse back to his bed, and, as Fellowes said, "They got away with it.". Downton Abbey airs Sundays at 9/8c on PBS. Actress Sophie McShera, who played Daisy, said of the episode, "You'll see she's got fire in her belly.". At the end of the last season, Mrs. Hughes (Phyllis Logan) found a train ticket in Bates' coat pocket. Anna finds information which will clear Bates - Audrey Bartlett saw Vera making the crust for the poisoned pie after Bates had left London by train to return to Downton. When Matthew comes to Downton, there's an immediate clash of ideologies. Share some of your thoughts below, and also be sure to visit the link here if want to read some more news related to the show. This was one incredibly sad moment on Downton Abbey, but we have to list it as one of our favorite moments because of good old Daisy. It was a classic case of enemies who fall for each other and we loved every minute of it. Portrayed by Tom considers moving to America with little Sybbie. 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. Visit our. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. February 17, 2014 @ However, she is not simply motivated by love. Unfortunately for Lord . 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. Annas rapist, Mr. Green (Nigel Harman), died in Season 4, but no one knows who killed him. Some theories suggested that it was arsenic poisoning. 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). 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). Americans will finally be able to (legally) watch "Downton Abbey" Season 5 in the New Year. I won't answer unless you kneel down and everything." I found it really grinding that even though Bates was, by his own admission, an alcoholic who was physically violent towards his wife, she's still portrayed as the antagonist forstanding in the way of his extramarital affair? However, it was not to be. It was a spectacularly rebellious momenton Downton Abbey. Downton Abbey Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. Apparently in years past the Downton team has sucked. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. As the series progressed, viewers became more and more invested in the Crawley family and their loveable troop of servants. As Town & Country put it, "She was a fashion risk taker.". And she actually seemed to believe (along with Mary, Mrs. Hughes, and me) that Bates had been the one to kill Green until he told her about the unripped train ticket. Things take a dramatic turn in "Downton Abbey" when Mr. Bates is sentenced to life in prison after being wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Vera. She woke up and since nothing else could be done, she continued to knee the dough then baked the pie. Mary and Matthew become engaged, but Matthew suspects it's only because he stands to inherit Mary's fortune. Another guard, Turner, warned Bates that Durrant did not like him and so he became more watchful for an opportunity to deal with Craig. She begins pushing him away, lying that it has been from working too long together which is why she's keeping her distance from him. Okay, the show definitely doesn't want us to think he killed her, but I'll always theorise that he totally did. Meanwhile, the footman Thomas Barrow was hoping to be promoted to valet himself and is personally offended to lose the job to "Long John Silver. Shortly before her mother-in-law's death, Vera arrived at her house. And if a murderer is discovered, Anna and Bates will be allowed to move on with their lives and perhaps start the loving and adorable family they deserve. Sarah O'Brien, always in opposition to Bates, writes to Vera to tell her where he is and about Bates romantic relationship with Anna. Without the beauty of older sister Mary or the charm and spunk of younger sister Sybil, Lady Edith often felt a little left out. Mary has decided to leave for America to avoid a brewing scandal. John Bates and Vera Bates. Mrs. Patmore opens her own bed and breakfast. 11:36 pm. Try comprehensive reading or just stifle yourself. She even began to tell her employer about the soap incident. 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). 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 . He left. Downstairs, Bates' wife Vera threatens to delay their divorce, then dies mysteriously, after which Anna and Bates marry in secret. Back in Season 1 of Downton Abbey, Cora's lady's maid O'Brien was a main villain. The couple's meeting was definitely one of the show's greatest scenes. Plus, Gillingham isn't short or that bright (as Mary discovered in Season 5). After a very difficult labor, Sybil gives birth to a baby girl. "I did feel isolated and very removed from the main show," he said. Nevertheless, according to Ho, there were some mistakes by the doctors, too. Tragically, however, Michael disappears in Germany, murdered by Hitler's Brownshirts. 3)Totally random accident. So cute! Tom has a flirtation with new maid Edna, which ends when she attempts to blackmail him into marriage. 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? Press J to jump to the feed. Downton Abbey bursts with class tension, swooning romance, and a whole lot of intrigue. Everything changes, however, when Matthew dies in a car crash after driving home from the hospital where he met his infant son. It's a lovely moment, though sad, of course. Bates claims to have headed to York on the day of Green's death. It's a horrible moment made even more devastating by the fact the doctor had originally recommended a Caesarean section, but Sybil's father refused. Tom also joins in the management of Downton, and the two attempt to modernize. Hastily, Thomas and O'Brien run to their rooms to search for the box as they speculate that Bates and Anna put it in their rooms. After Green rapes Anna during the performance of Nellie Melba, Anna feels soiled and unworthy of her husband. 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. 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. He says "he is not a free man". The pair married and even had a baby on the way. i think the point is that he seriously regretted who he was when he was an alcoholic. This is the perfect place for a suprise plot twist; Bates went to London to confront Green but standing in the crowd he saw Green slip off the curb and get run over by the Bus or Truck. 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