Ep 1. Downton Abbey 6: Episode 1
- January 3, 2016
Downton Abbey 6: Episode 1 marks the start of the final season of this beloved British period drama. Set in 1925, the episode opens with Lady Mary (played by Michelle Dockery) and Henry Talbot (played by Matthew Goode) on their honeymoon. Back at Downton Abbey, the staff is preparing for a royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary.
As the family and servants begin to plan for the royal visit, tensions arise as they grapple with the changing times. Mr. Carson (played by Jim Carter) struggles with the loss of his role as head butler as he faces retirement, while Lady Mary tries to maintain the estate's legacy in the face of evolving societal norms and technological advancements.
Meanwhile, Lady Edith (played by Laura Carmichael) balances her role as a working mother with her love life, while her father Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville), faces a health scare and must come to terms with his mortality.
As the royal visit approaches, secrets from the past threaten to surface and disrupt the celebrations. Will the family and their loyal staff be able to weather the storm and maintain the legacy of Downton Abbey for future generations?
Filled with elegant costumes, beautiful settings, and the drama and romance that fans have come to love, Downton Abbey 6: Episode 1 is a fitting start to the final season of this iconic series.
