Creators:
Julian FellowesScreenplay:
Julian FellowesComposer:
John LunnCast:
Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Lily James, Robert James-Collier (more)VOD (4)
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Set in 1924, the fifth series sees the return of our much loved characters in the sumptuous setting of Downton Abbey. As they face new challenges, the Crawley family and the servants who work for them remain inseparably interlinked. A new Labour government heralds changes that are being felt throughout the land, and life at Downton is not untouched. Robert, Mary and Branson together must navigate these shifting sands to ensure the future of the estate for generations to come. As Branson finds himself playing a more crucial role at Downton than ever before, he can’t help questioning his place in this world. Mary is finally coming to accept that she would like to marry again, but will she ever be able to find the same happiness that she had with Matthew? Meanwhile with still no news of her beloved Gregson, Edith suffers under the burden of her terrible secret. Downstairs, the servants are starting to consider what effect social changes may have on their working lives. While Daisy’s mind is opened to new possibilities, Mrs Patmore views such new and uncertain paths with trepidation. Anna and Bates have weathered many storms and are finally starting to plan their future. But with so much painful history, will they ever be able to completely move on, or will past secrets once again threaten their chance of ever finding happiness? (Universal Pictures UK)
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I'm really enjoying the year 1924 in this series. Indeed, the urgency of political change, the impact of war, and other major dramas have all passed. It's finally time to get to know fashion and culture. People were going to the movies to see the John Barrymore movie Beau Brummel. Lady Mary attended the truly great show in London as if she was in The House of Eliott. :) The estate has a radio for the first time and all the women wear heavenly costumes. Relationships are also becoming more and more civil and it's a joy to see. Season 5 is nice and relaxing. The only thing that resembles the shadow of politics are the nostalgic friends of the grandmother from pre-revolutionary Russia, but they just passively pass through the estate... Luckily. Next time, we'll be saying goodbye.
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