In Downton Abbey season 6, the Dowager Countess (Sofia Vergara) died and was replaced by her daughter Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery). Lady Mary was a new face in the household, but she quickly became embroiled in a power struggle with her father. Meanwhile, the staff of Downton Abbey were struggling to keep up with the demands of Lady Mary’s new lifestyle.
Downton Abbey Season 6 Recap
Does Anna become pregnant?
Anna tells Bates that she has suffered more than one miscarriage. She’s nervous that she may not be able to have children. Wanting to help her maid, Mary goes with her to see a doctor in London. He says she may be able to have a child if she comes in for an operation the next time she is pregnant.
She experiences pain again and goes to the surgery. Anna and Bates may be able to have a baby after all.
Who murdered Alex Green?
The true murderer of Mr. Green has finally confessed and clears Anna and Bates of suspicion on them. Unfortunately, the culprit was another woman Green had assaulted.
Do Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson get married?
After resolving several disagreements about how to plan their wedding, Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes finally walk down the aisle. They get married in a church and have their reception in the schoolhouse. ..
Does Tom Branson return to Downton?
Tom and Sybbie surprise everyone by attending Carson’s and Mrs. Hughes’ wedding reception. He wants to stay at Downton; Mary, who has recently taken on the position of Downton’s estate agent, decides to share her responsibilities with Tom.
Tom is excited to be home and start his car repair shop at Downton Abbey.
Does Bertie Pelham propose to Edith?
Edith meets Bertie Pelham when the Crawley family visit Lord Sinderby. They soon begin courting. Edith introduces Marigold to him as her ward.
Edith ponders the idea for a moment before deciding that it would be best if Bertie proposed to her as a friend, not as her daughter. She tells him that she loves him and will think about it.
Does Henry Talbot return to Downton?
Henry Talbot visits Downton again and wants to reconnect with Mary. Tom encourages Mary to pursue the relationship, but she’s hesitant because of Henry’s fascination with cars and racing. She lost one love to a car wreck; she couldn’t bear to lose another. ..
Does Gwen return to Downton Abbey?
Gwen, a former maid, returns to Downton for a luncheon with her husband, Mr. Harding. During lunch, Thomas tries to humiliate her by pointing out her former status as a maid. It backfires when the Crawley family is delighted to hear that their own Sybil helped Gwen get to where she is now.
Who dies at the car race?
Henry Talbot invites everyone to a car race he will be competing in. Mary dreads the event, as she’s worried something will happen to Henry.
It isn’t Henry who is hurt, however. His best friend Charlie Rogers crashes during the race and dies. Mary comforts Henry, but she also rejects his suit. She’s too scared to fall in love with someone who races cars.
Does Henry pursue Mary?
Henry is determined to win back Mary, but Tom helps him try. She’s adamant that he should let her go, but Henry doesn’t give up. ..
Tom sees her pain and encourages her not to lose Henry because of her past with Matthew. But Mary isn’t ready to listen. ..
Does Edith tell Bertie about Marigold?
Edith agonizes over whether she should tell Bertie about Marigold being his daughter. Meanwhile, the Marquess of Hexham dies, leaving Bertie’s job as the Hexham estate’s agent in jeopardy. It turns out that Bertie is next in line to inherit the estate. He becomes the new Lord Hexham. ..
Mary thinks this means Bertie won’t want Edith in anymore. She’s recently learned from Tom that Edith is Marigold’s mother, so she truly doubts her sister’s ability to snag a marquess.
Edith tries to tell Bertie about Marigold, but she gets swept up in his second proposal to her. Later, he announces their engagement to the whole family. Mary takes the opportunity to say how she thinks it is admirable for Bertie to accept Edith’s faults. She details Edith’s past. Angry that Edith kept this a secret, Bertie leaves.
Why did Mary hurt Edith?
Tom tells Mary that he has been watching her and knows that she has been lying to Bertie about her past. Tom claims that Mary wanted to hurt Edith because she herself has been hurt.
Edith tells her this whenever Mary tries to apologize. She tells her that Henry was perfect for her, but she decided to reject him, leading her to want to ruin Edith’s life too. ..
Does Thomas Barrow commit suicide?
Thomas, feeling desperate and without any prospects, decides to take his own life by slitting his wrists. Baxter and Andy find him and get Mrs. Hughes, Anna, and Dr. Clarkson to help. Thomas wants to keep it quiet, but Carson lets the Crawley family know of his situation. They’re all sympathetic, and Mary goes to personally give Thomas her sympathies. Thomas finds himself touched that so many people care for him despite his propensity for cruelty. ..
What does Violet say to Mary?
Tom sends for Violet to talk sense into Mary about her decision to send Henry away. Violet gets Mary to admit that their class differences are not the reason Mary turned down Henry. She simply can’t stand the idea of Henry dying in a car crash, as Matthew did. Violet convinces her to believe in love and to be open to reconciling with Edith. ..
Does Mary accept Henry?
Mary visits Matthew’s grave to ask his forgiveness before seeking to start a new relationship. Mary calls on Henry to tell him she loves him. She doesn’t want to deny it anymore. Henry is delighted. He proposes they get married that weekend.
Do Edith and Mary reconcile?
Edith surprises Mary by coming to her sister’s wedding. Mary again apologizes and asks why Edith came. Edith says that, in the end, they are still sisters. They have a special bond. She assures Mary in her doubts that Matthew dearly loved her. He would want her to be happy with Henry.
Mary gets married to Henry, and they ride off on their honeymoon. ..
What happened in the Downton Abbey 2015 Christmas Special?
In the Downton Abbey Season 6 Christmas Special, Mary and Violet set up a meeting between Edith and Bertie (that is, Lord Hexham). He again proposes marriage, and she accepts. ..
Tom and Henry open Talbot and Branson Motors, Isobel marries Lord Merton, Mr. Mosley becomes a teacher, Thomas takes over Carson’s position as Downton’s butler, and Anna and Bates have a baby boy. ..
Edith has a lovely wedding on New Year’s Eve. Bertie Pelham will be able to enjoy the night with his new wife.
Downton Abbey season 6 ended with a bang, as the Crawley family faced some tough decisions. The finale left viewers on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what would happen next. In preparation for Downton Abbey: A New Era, which is set to air in early 2019, we’re taking a look back at the season 6 finale. Here’s everything you need to know about the big reveal and what it means for the future of Downton Abbey. ..
