As Carlisle offers her a large about of money, she hastily accepts Carlisle's terms, only to return next morning to find that Carlisle had no intention of publishing the story of Mr Pamuk and Lady Mary. 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. Shortly after Mary gives birth to their baby, a jubilant Matthew heads out on the road in his convertible. This throws the household into a tizzy. Sunday's brand new episode opened up with Anna being released on bail, but still not officially cleared of the murder. Cora's American family attends the affair, and Robert learns that he's lost a ton of money invested in a Canadian railroad, leaving Downton basically broke. Sure, Bates gave some conflicting information as to where he was going to be during his little journey, but were there witnesses? Try comprehensive reading or just stifle yourself. The stories you care about, delivered daily. Only Anna, who helps him up, offers him any sympathy and friendship. Considering how popular the series became, it's not surprising that the whole gang got back together in 2019 to make a film. Even in a modern car, the round trip would involve at least eight hours driving. I dont see Bates fingerprints on this. One of the earlier victims has an advocate with a mission. Bates received the Queen's South Africa Medal and the King's South Africa Medal, meaning he served at least 18 months service, and up to the end of the war in May 1902. 2/17/14 4:56p Downton It's a pleasant ending, but a complex one just like the rest of the series. 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. Season three covers 1920 to 1921, and begins with Matthew and Mary's wedding. Mr. Bates has been a sympathetic character from the outset and everyone loves Anna. The year is now 1927, and King George V and Queen Mary plan to visit Downton on their tour of Yorkshire. Although when Bates makes a statement that questions Thomas' right to property, both O'Brien and Thomas know that Bates saw him steal the wine. What did Green show to Gillingham that made him dislike him but WE see why he was such a maggot. Not long after her visit to Mrs Bartlett, Vera is found dead due to ingesting rat poison that she placed in a pie she cooked herself. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. And although there was a happy ending just in time for Christmas. Ultimately, Anthony leaves Edith at the altar. 5:24 pm. Isobel marries Lord Merton, despite his sons' objections. I couldn't find a thread that answered my question so I decided to post a new one about the topic. Apparently, this friend found an old diary which contained the story of a girl who had slept with a diplomat who died in her bed. Finally, she says, "You must say it properly. I won't answer unless you kneel down and everything." Anna was arrested and sent to jail in episode 8 of Season 5 for the murder of Green. One of her boldest moments came in the fourth episode of Season 1 when she stunned her family by wearing not a dress but harem pants! While in prison, she told Bates that the police had discovered something about her life before Downton that would help their case. He tells this to Anna as well as his disappointment that Thomas is staying on in a higher position than himself, and he has no idea what the phrase Thomas gave him means. The job requires him to take the stairs frequently and bring luggage up to people's rooms. The cast is huge, encompassing numerous family members, an extensive "downstairs" crew of servants, and a whole lot of people who marry into the clan. Lord Gillingham proposes to Mary, but she declines. During Season 4, Downton fans roared with anger and sadness over Anna's controversial rape storyline. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. . Maybe the witness who heard Green speak to someone was mistaken, and no one actually intentionally pushed Green. 4:38 am. The addictive love story between Mary and Matthew had us all on our toes ever since their first frosty encounter in the first episode. The writer likes to keep things murky with Bates' character. Unfortunately for Lord . Married to John Bates Her mother and stepfather lied about the exact events to the police at that time, but her stepfather came forward with the information during the Green investigation. As a consequence, her husband went to prison for two years. 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? Its time period is one of major cultural shift, especially in regards to the institutions that give the family their prestige. What did you think of tonights episode, and the way that the show handled everything when it comes to Anna and Bates? Anna and Bates have earned a break, so someone else has to be found guilty of Green's murder in Season 6. With the war coming to an end in 1919, the Downton household is threatened by another deadly force: The Spanish flu. So, when Matthew finally proposed, viewers were over the moon. Mr Green, who raped Anna Bates in Downton Abbey a few episodes ago, has been killed, somewhat mysteriously, in the series finale. Edith helps a soldier who falsely claims to be their cousin Patrick, who died on the Titanic. During a party at Downton, Lord Gillingham's valet Mr. Green rapes Anna while the downstairs staff is upstairs listening to a singer. Plus, Gillingham isn't short or that bright (as Mary discovered in Season 5). Sadly, Cora loses the baby thanks to a scheme involving soap left next to the bathtub by Cora's disgruntled maid, O'Brien. He says "he is not a free man". Mary trusted that Bates did the right thing, but no one really knows if he murdered Mr. Green. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Matthew has a job,something utterly unheard of within the Crawley family. Dent later told him that Craig and one of the guards, Durrant, were working together selling drugs. The first and shortest season of the series concerns itself with British lines of succession specifically, the fact that only men can inherit titles and estates. Sarah O'Brien, always in opposition to Bates, writes to Vera to tell her where he is and about Bates romantic relationship with Anna. As most Downton Abbey fans will know, the show was filled with its fair share of medical mishaps. All rights reserved. Elgin982 The adorable moment came in the Christmas special after the fifth season, as noted by Entertainment Weekly. 11:15 pm. Americans will finally be able to (legally) watch "Downton Abbey" Season 5 in the New Year. 5:37 am, 2/16/14 11:31p Downton Furious motorist is fined 650 after council worker paints disabled bay around his parked car. No wonder viewers loved seeing them finally reunited. Mrs. Hughes and Carson get married, as do Mary and Henry Talbot. In between May 31st, 1902 and April 15th, 1912, her husband admitted to a regimental-silver theft that Vera committed at the barracks. Thomas and O'Brien still mercilessly try to sack Bates, while the most of the staff ignore him, he gains an ally in William Mason when he observes Thomas bullying the younger man who is suffering with severe homesickness. 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). Eye colour Family dinos Janine Saxon It wouldnt be Downton without Anna and Bates facing some kind of trouble in their marriage or on the show, right? I dont suppose youve ever imagined a loved one becoming a victim of a violent sex crime? WHY HE MIGHT BE INNOCENT: Bates is adamant that he changed his mind at the last minute . In between May 31st, 1902 and April 15th, 1912, her husband admitted to a regimental-silver theft that Vera committed at the barracks. But, as Bates is leaving, Lord Grantham runs after the motor (car) and insists he stay, saying "It's not right.". She places her secretly in the care of a farmer and his wife who live nearby. Upon learning of his illiteracy, Thomas helps Andy learn to read. 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. Sundays brand new episode opened up with Anna being released on bail, but still not officially cleared of the murder. Viewers attacked the ITV dramas unrealistic cliff hanger yesterday, saying the suspense was ruined by historical inaccuracies which meant the main suspect must be innocent. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. That way there s always doubt about him. George Murray explains they will use this as proof it was not against her nature, but he hopes he can rule it as inadmissible since Anna's mother made her stepfather not bring up charges. I cried. Familyinformation John Bates (husband) Mrs Bates (mother-in-law) Mr Harlip (cousin) Its much like the comments by the Brits who reacted after this episode. 5:22 am. Despite the pushback against the episode, Julian Fellowes, the show's creator, defended his choice to include the scene in an appearance on the radio show LBC. stoh For most of this episode, viewers were left staring at the screen as Daisy resisted tying the knot with the lovely William. Biographicalinformation "There's a danger about Bates," Fellowes told TV Guide, "that goes back to his time in prison when he was falsely convicted of killing his first wife.". After going through the ups and downs of Mary and Matthew's relationship, fans of the show finally thought everything was going to be alright. 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. Thomas gets Daisy to lie to Carson saying that she saw Mr. Bates coming out of the cellar. In a paper in the British Journal of General Practice, medical student Adrienne Ho explained that, based on the medical evidence in the show, Sybil really should have been hospitalized. Bates is concerned that Anna's recent miscarriage is affecting her normality, and Bates suggests a little time off to help solve the problem. In Downton Abbey, Mr. Bates was certainly one of the most hard done by characters. "It was an eye-opening experience," actress Joanne Froggatt, who plays maid Anna, said of her character's rape during season four. Vera had been ingesting Arsenic for a long time before her death: Vera's state of mind being described as "paranoid yet determined" and the "scrubbing of her fingers" both confirm this - Arsenic, over a long period of time, changes the pigmentation of your fingernails. Anna's joy at discovering that her husband is finally coming home is lovely to watch. Needless to say, Downton Abbey fans were furious. February 17, 2014 @ Just do it, Daisy! Reaction was divided in the UK after this aired, and we can only imagine that it will also be here. 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). Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! 7:22 pm, 1)Bates was on his way to confront Green and witnessed him getting struck or the aftermath of it. Black 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. 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. During their time together at Downton, Bates and Anna, who works as Lady Mary's lady's maid, have fallen in love. The few who know about Annas rape worry that Bates killed him. The next day a telegram arrives informing Bates that Vera has died by eating a pie containing poison. Anyway, this season it looks like its going to be Annas struggle to get pregnant. While all agreed the moment was awful to watch, there's no doubt the moment made for some tantalizing, highly watchable drama! "But for a person of Anna's status, her reputation is all she has and she wouldn't want to lose her good name." She leaves in a huff as she realizes that she was tricked and silenced, but not before telling Carlisle that ruin was not over for her husband. While Kemal Pamuk's death is pretty entertaining in its own way, other deaths on Downton Abbey are completely devastating. you'd only need one dose to commit suicide, Thats what I read too! ITV has announced Downton will return for a fifth series next year. If anyone can work through it as a team and loving husband and wife, its Anna and Bates. But while the shows lead characters clearly suspected Mr Bates of murder, its viewers pointed out he would have had to travel 450miles in a single day to reach London from the fictional country house, which is in Yorkshire. He sees himself as having failed to protect Anna. 8/15/2015 in General Discussion. Portrayed by As a result, Robert makes Matthew more involved in running the estate. Irish chauffeur Tom Branson, a man of revolutionary politics, grows closer to Sybil. In fact, the moment was so perfect, one fan even recreated the moment for his own proposal. As Entertainment Weekly noted, it was a good thing she never got the chance to tell her "Cora didn't die after all and would have been around the next day to murder her.". They start painting it and it is done by the time O'Brien pays a visit. Later he alarms Miss O'Brien when he mentions "her ladyship's soap," which Thomas has mentioned to himindicating he knows she caused Cora's miscarriage back in 1914. February 17, 2014 @ Ten million viewers tuned into Sunday nights season finale, in which it was announced gentlemans valet Mr Green had fallen under a bus in London. Sounds like Sybil was about 60 years ahead of her time! The Crawley girls find love amidst the blossoms, though not without going at each other's throats along the way. Visit our. 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. Since the Crawley family has three daughters, Mary, Edith, and Sybil, their heir apparent is a second cousin named Patrick, whom Mary has agreed to someday marry. The Mandalorian season 3 premiere explains Cara Dune absence. Shortly before her mother-in-law's death, Vera arrived at her house. 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