Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 5
Downton Abbey
Season 5

Ep 5. Season 5, Episode 5

  • TV-14
  • February 1, 2015
  • 49 min
  • 8.0  (1,483)

As the fifth season of Downton Abbey nears its halfway point with Season 5, Episode 5, the storylines of the Crawley family and their household staff continue to unfold in dramatic fashion.

One of the key themes of this episode is the notion of secrets and the damage that can be caused when they are uncovered. The episode begins with Lady Mary discovering a letter that represents a significant threat to the reputation of her family. She fears that the letter's contents will become public knowledge and could ruin their standing in polite society. This event sets in motion a chain of events that will have major repercussions for a number of characters.

Meanwhile, the ongoing romance between Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge hits a snag when Atticus's parents arrive in London to meet their son's new girlfriend. Rose is nervous about this encounter, particularly given the fact that Atticus's father is strongly opposed to the idea of his son marrying a non-Jewish woman. Meanwhile, Tom Branson finds himself in a tricky position as he tries to balance his new role as a member of the Crawley family with his instincts as a working-class man from Ireland.

Elsewhere in the house, tensions are running high between the staff. Baxter is feeling increasingly isolated following the revelation of her past, and she struggles to find a way to regain the trust of her fellow servants. Meanwhile, Carson is irked by the arrival of a new footman, whose background is somewhat mysterious.

As the episode progresses, the various plotlines begin to intersect and the true impact of Lady Mary's discovery becomes clear. Without giving away any spoilers, it's safe to say that Season 5, Episode 5 is one of the most eventful and emotionally charged episodes of Downton Abbey yet.

Throughout all of this drama, however, the show's trademark charm and wit remain very much intact. While the Crawley family and their staff deal with some weighty issues, there are plenty of lighter moments to be found as well, particularly in the scenes involving the Dowager Countess and Isobel Crawley. The interplay between these two formidable women remains one of the show's highlights, and this episode is no exception.

Overall, Season 5, Episode 5 of Downton Abbey is a fine example of the show's ability to balance weighty drama with lighter fare. Fans of the series will find plenty to enjoy here, and newcomers may well find themselves hooked by the end of the episode. With the show entering its second half and several major storylines still in play, it's clear that there are plenty of twists and turns still to come.

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  • First Aired
    February 1, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    49 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (1,483)