Why was Matthew killed off Downton Abbey?

Stevens’ fame reached a new level thanks to his time on Downton Abbey. But the actor was looking for new opportunities beyond the fictional Yorkshire estate and was feeling ready to leave. In an interview with The Telegraph, Stevens explained that status and money had little to do with his decision to exit the show.

Why did so many cast members leave Downton Abbey?

In an interview with The Australian newspaper this week, Stevens admitted that he was concerned about being typecast if he stayed on the show too long, and opted to leave because he wanted more “variety” in his career.

Does Matthew come back in Downton Abbey?

In data released exclusively to the Express by SEMrush, Matthew Crawley is still alive in the hearts of Downton Abbey fans, as he is the most Googled character of all.

Why did Miss O’Brien leave Downton Abbey?

But Gareth Neame, one of the show’s executive producers, said the decision for the maid to move on and not appear in the upcoming fourth season wasn’t made by the producers or writers. “The entire decision was Siobhan’s,” he told us. “Her initial contract came to an end and she didn’t want to renew her contract.

Why did Mary and Matthew break up?

Mary does not even like Matthew, and despises him as she believes he is usurping her inheritance. She often makes rude remarks about him and his life, even suggesting the idea of him being the future heir is a practical joke.

How did Matthew Crawley walk again?

As he recovered, Matthew used a cane to walk and remained at Downton Abbey, rather than Crawley House with his mother, slowly learning to walk himself down the wedding aisle.

Is Thomas Mrs O Brien’s son?

Cora decides who’s inheriting – and it’s not Lady Mary’s son

She knows that Thomas is the illegitimate son of O’Brien and Lord Grantham – and the rightful heir to the house. She knows it will kill her husband to see an illegitimate child inherit Downton Abbey and she has waited a long time for this moment.

Why did Miss O’Brien and Thomas fall out?

However by 1920, Thomas and O’Brien become bitter rivals, triggered by her nephew Alfred Nugent coming to Downton to work as a footman. O’Brien is fond of her nephew, and very much wants to see him succeed.

Who does Tom Branson end up with?

Fans will also have been delighted to see that chauffeur Tom has found love again as he appears to remarry in wedding scenes that see him and maid Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton) tie the knot. Tom married into the aristocratic Crawley family only to be devastated by the death of his first wife, Lady Sybil.

Why is Thomas Barrow so evil?

From the beginning Thomas was established as evil. He plotted against one of the most loveable and sympathetic characters, Mr Bates, stole from the house that employed him and manipulated young kitchen-maid Daisy into thinking he fancied her. He was and still is, as some would put it, a wrong-un.

Does Thomas know O’Brien is his mom?

Thomas knows it was O’Brien or Alfred. He starts a rumour by telling Molesley that Sarah is going to leave Lady Grantham’s service. When Carson tells her of the rumour, she later learnt from Molesley that Thomas told him she was leaving, she knows it wasn’t a mistake.

What secret did Bates know about Obrien?

First, we deliciously learn what Bates whispered to O’Brien: “her ladyship’s soap.” Yes, that would be the trump card that Thomas needed.

Who marries Mary after Matthew?

Henry Talbot
Mary (Michelle Dockery), the family’s eldest daughter, finally found love again years after the tragic death of her husband, Matthew. Given that Matthew died in a car crash, Mary agreed to marry Henry Talbot (Matthew Goode) provided he give up his dangerous racecar driving profession and open a car shop instead.

What happens to Isis on Downton?

Lord Grantham takes Isis to a specialist who diagnoses her with cancer. He can’t bring himself to have her put down, so on what he feels is her last night, he lays her on his bed, between him and Lady Grantham so that she had “two people who love her and each other very much on either side.”

Who is the most popular character on Downton Abbey?

The snooty but endlessly witty Dowager Countess of Grantham, played by national treasure Maggie Smith, tops most people’s favourite Downton character lists.

Who does Daisy end up with in Downton Abbey?

Andy Parker later joined Downton Abbey as a footman at the end of season 5; Andy fell for Daisy and they became a couple by the end of Downton Abbey season 6.

Who did Edith Crawley marry?

Bertie Pelham
Lady Edith and Bertie on their wedding day. After six seasons of troubles, Lady Edith finally finds happiness. In the last episode of the series, the middle Crawley daughter marries Bertie Pelham to become the Marchioness of Hexham, a position which outranks everyone else in her family.

Who is Mary’s second husband on Downton?

Henry Talbot
Matthew Goode as Henry Talbot, Lady Mary Crawley’s second husband. Henry Talbot is a character on the UK-US period drama Downton Abbey. He was played by Matthew Goode.

Why was Sybil written off Downton Abbey?

Jessica Brown Findlay – Lady Sybil Crawley

Jessica played Mary and Edith’s beloved sister, Sybil, on the show, but left in season three after her character died shortly after childbirth. Speaking about leaving, she told Radio Times: “I didn’t want to fall into my comfort zone too much.

Was Mrs Hughes ever married?

Mrs Hughes has revealed that she has never actually been married, but adopted the “Mrs” title as befits a housekeeper.

Does Branson leave Downton?

Branson and Sybbie are leaving for America to start a new life in Boston. Branson: It’s quite simple.