An Imminent Crisis Before Marriage | Downton Abbey

Downton is in danger and Matthew's implacable honour will not save Downton from the ruin. Mary is completely disappointed with Matthew and she starts to have doubts about getting married.
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[@pondpunya4791]

Robert and financial ruin. Name a more iconic duo.

[@fish-fingers_and_custard7685]

Impossible

[@CATboss001]

Sybill and death during childbirth

[@veroniquelebeau2692]

@@CATboss001 Touché. 😭😭

[@jehannethompson1432]

Véronique Lebeau touché indeed

[@boar3321]

matthew and a car crash

[@joc_tamai]

4:11 I love that all three of them stood up to defend Tom - particularly Robert, given his own former bias towards him

[@foolslayer9416]

I would've lunged over the table at Larry and begin rearranging his face.

[@maceyfeick4248]

When Larry started to call Branson a "Grubby little chauffeur" I loved that you see Matthew shoot straight up out of his chair. Of course you see Larry's father and Robert but I love what Matthew says to Branson. I also just love how Matthew stood up in defense of Branson

[@LoKom12]

"if we're mad enough to take on the Crawley girls we have to stick together." well said matthew, well said.

[@Toon_worx]

What does that mean, i've been trying yo understand, still have no idea what that means

[@erinmcgee1821]

@@Toon_worx it’s a joke they where both marrying a Crawley so they where saying we both have to stick together

[@Furienna]

What I really love is that Tom kept following that advice even after Sybil and Matthew were gone. He was good friends with Henry and Bertie in the 6th season.

[@katherinewilson1853]

@@Toon_worx he is saying they are crazy enough to marry the two sisters, so they have to stick together.

[@InconvenientFactz]

Matthew and unexpected inheritances. Wouldn’t be surprised if Matthew has a Nigerian uncle somewhere with another surprise fortune.

[@positivegradient]

Hahaha

[@kmg2874]

Cora took that alot better that most people would have. I would have been furious with Robert for losing all my money if I were her

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

"I'm an American. 'Have gun, will travel.'"

[@mathewcole7848]

As would I. But remember that this is the 1920s; until Cora's teen years (~mid 1880s; Cora was born in 1868), everything a wife had belonged to her husband from the day they married. It still caused the breakup of many marriages when the husband managed to lose it all (which happened all too often), but stronger marriages found a way to adapt or move past it. (Ohio, where Cora was born & raised, enacted a Married Womens' Property Act in 1884; Britain in 1882, 1884 and 1893.)

[@aileen694]

Isn't the phrase "Have gun will travel" from a much more modern era? Really sounds incongruous to me.

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

@@aileen694 You're right, it's the title of a late 50s to early 60s TV & radio show. One of the few TV shows that spawned a radio show. Usually it was the other way around. Radio shows becoming TV shows as TV became a popular item in the 50s. Such as Ozzie and Harriet. And many others. Although it "may have" existed generally earlier, I don't know of, and couldn't find any reference to it as such. I had heard of this show, as a kid in the 70s and early 80s, but hadn't seen it in reruns or anything. It is probably a mistake by the writer of Downton. Or else since it is harmless, and such an apropos phrase for the scene, perhaps he knew it was from the mid 20th century & decided to use it anyway. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_Gun_%E2%80%93_Will_Travel

[@indydorman5655]

It looks like she's pretty pissed until she sees Robert's face scrunch up and he cries. I think it's a good parallel to Mary and Matthew in this moment: Cora is upset but seeing the distress in her husband, as well as the love that she has for him, makes all of these matters trivial. This is what Matthew and Mary learn that night: there will always be things that will come up and cause argument, but "love trumps all."

[@itsametaphorbrian3091]

'God Matthew, how can you be so disappointing' that line always upsets me so much. The guilt Matthew feels about Lavinia is 100% justified and it just shows how much of a brilliant and morally correct person he was. I love Mary sm but she shouldn't of said those words and he looked so hurt after it ugh

[@mathewcole7848]

It's two different ethical viewpoints conflicting. Matthew's was deontological - he felt that he owed it to Lavinia to turn down the money, because he believed it was willed to him on false pretenses. Mary's was utilitarian - she believed that Matthew's primary concern ought to be the good he could do with this turn of fortune, particularly as regards the well-being of the family estate and what they would leave their children.

[@jasminderpinder]

I'm with Matthew on this one. His getting an inheritance and deciding what to do with it with his own conscience has nothing to do with Robert's losing his fortune (due to his own foolishness). Mary is wrong to think that Matthew should use the money to save her father, family and life style. I truly admire and support Matthew's morality and ethics. At this stage of the series, Mary's character was a bit of a self-serving, conceited witch... and that's putting it mildly.

[@valkyriesardo278]

Matthew's morality wasn't all that sterling or he would not have kissed Mary, nevermind that his fiancé saw them together. Had he been all that ethical, he would have declined his inheritance of Downton or tried to assign ownership to the Crawley daughters. When he accepted Downton, he accepted responsibility for the estate and all its people. That duty supercedes his romantic self interests. Robert understood that obligation even though he was not much of a manager. I do not respect Matthew's excessive guilt for when carried to such extremes, guilt is no more than a masquerade for false pride. Marriage to Lavinia was always a mistake for Matthew. That kiss he gave Mary was honest and true. Indulging in grief was his refusal to accept he'd made a mistake with Lavinia, refusing the dreadful fact that he did not and could not love her and his guilt at her death could do no more than compound the error.

[@brandonreed09]

@@jasminderpinder By accepting heirship of Downton Matthew has a responsibility to the Estate not only for himself but his Wife, Children, and the Staff. That responsibility supersedes any guilt he might feel.

[@iggybarrato9009]

We all say things we regret in the heat of the moment.

[@StarlessOblivion]

Yay more Mary and Matthew! I love how Matthew stood up for Tom, I am sure that it meant a lot to both Sybil and Tom.

[@kasiadudziak3802]

I love Matt and Mary :)

[@antoniasalvaloza3828]

"Lucky Mr. Poolbrook!"- Isobel Shows she's not really a materialistic one. I like her. Her simplicity and her way of enjoying life.

[@katherinewilson1853]

Palbrook.

[@SanjaySingh-oh7hv]

This character is so progressive as to be a bit over the top. So much so that the character sometimes seems to be made as a cheerleader.

[@nanouklezaf4273]

While Mary is "Mr Pillbox" "Mr Pumpkin" because she is desperate for the heritage lol

[@shukhada6664]

@@SanjaySingh-oh7hv I couldn’t have said it better

[@kethcup]

I would love to see a flash back episode of when Cora and Robert met/courted/married.

[@janettetimms8650]

Pin this comment right now. Genius

[@ЕкатеринаБердышева-щ9ж]

I think that Julian Fellowes said something about making a prequel to Downton Abbey that would concentrate on their love story. No ideas when it's going to happen though

[@fabiang.9588]

@@ЕкатеринаБердышева-щ9ж I would like a prequel about Violet's time in Russia!

[@lemorab1]

@@fabiang.9588 Yes! Young Violet and Prince Kuragin!

[@michaelmaselly5298]

you may if they do a prequel

[@VasuJaganath]

“Forgive, perhaps. Forget? Never”

[@MrAlcazar]

Gotta love the Dowager!

[@meienwilson8512]

She always made witty remarks one after another…

[@AlisonBryen]

Iconic.

[@itsametaphorbrian3091]

'He puts himself above the rest of us' wtf I've always had a problem with this line like Matthew is the most humble person there it's not his duty to fix the problems Robert has continuously caused.

[@kayceedaniels3575]

I never liked Mary. Priorities all wrong.

[@mathewcole7848]

It's more like "How can he put his principles above our family home", which is still not great, but it's kind of understandable. Refusing the money won't help anyone - not a single person. It won't bring Lavinia back to life, it won't help the unknown Mr. Pulbrook's heirs...in fact, the money will revert to the State if Matthew turns it down (heirless estates typically do). Meanwhile, it's not like Matthew would be taking the money out of greed; he'd be using it to save the Abbey for him & Mary to run someday. Mary's still being indomitably self-centered in refusing to acknowledge the question of Matthew's guilt over the circumstances, but there is an underlying point there.

[@earlofbroadst]

@@mathewcole7848 It's not just the family home, either. Downton is a major employer and economic heart for the local community, as Robert told Matthew in season one when he wanted to get rid of Molesley. Matthew's guilt is understandable, but as heir to the Earldom he has a responsibility to maintain Downton for the people who depend on it, *his* people, not just the Crawley family. For all his economic incompetence, Robert gets that. (Matthew learns this with time over the course of the show, but I thought it weird he never factored it into his decision re: Reggie's money. Probably because they needed the drama.

[@jehannethompson1432]

Mathew Cole I take Mary’s side here. It’s her home and she’s loosing it. If I as in that situation I would probably think the same way. Matthew had the money and he could have saved it. The money would have went to waste

[@zah936]

If a man expected from a woman what she is expecting from him, well,....

[@iwhippedcreamcode4642]

He even can make Speaking pervy sound charming "I m looking forward to all sorts of things."... with You! Bravo Matthew!

[@purplesage2621]

I stumbled upon Downton Abbey quite by chance on PBS about a year ago. I still can't find the words to express how much I was enchanted by the series. I know I'm not alone in saying what a wonderful experience it has been and what a huge fan I am. To be perfectly honest, I haven't been to the theater in over 13 years but I did go to see the Downton Abbey movie. I have no plans to ever go again UNLESS there's a sequel. For that I would mark my calendar and count the days. It's just a brilliant concept from the start and very well executed. Thank-you to all.

[@rachelgarber1423]

There will be, it did so well in the theaters, Julian Fellows was already told to write a sequel.

[@emmabenuska699]

Looking forward to a sequel I loved the movie and the series

[@D_Marrenalv]

Welcome to the club, Snow Bird

[@evathespeaker9537]

what a wholesome comment.

[@whodrey]

Cora is so considerate and sympathetic, sometimes too much... I really love her and dreaded every time she was hurt :/

[@positivegradient]

Yes, she is always a pillar of strength and grace.

[@iwhippedcreamcode4642]

That's Why Robert didnt take her feeling into account Once Sybil was dying of eclampsia! There a Moment to be sweet like there are Moment To speak Up!

[@GoldenRose116]

Their wedding was so gorgeous.. it was defenitly in the top 5 best moments of Downton Abbey.

[@annaniezgodzka1101]

sadly, we barely saw it - they showed just the beginning

[@l.a.3479]

d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y

[@paulaazevedo3872]

This show is my favorite escapism. Love it. So romantic.

[@corvettedm1]

The clothes! Oh, the clothes! Embroidery and lace everywhere!

[@apgx6032]

Mary, as always, is consumed by self!! Anna showed great wisdom.

[@fish-fingers_and_custard7685]

Say what you like about Anthony but him calling out Larry Grey for being an ass to Tom was brilliant!!

[@glenlay]

How I wish this excellent British made period drama was still in production, they had many years to cover, I’m so glad I’ve brought the boxed sets. 4/10/2019 🇬🇧

[@cy4330]

As much as people hate Mary for her practicality, I love that she is blunt, honest, and unafraid. Other women would do everything to keep Matthew and do as he says but she is probably the only woman who dares to tell him she is not afraid to call the wedding off. Way too level headed and it's good for her position and he needs an equal woman like that.

[@kdmdlo]

6:50. Mary is just so, so brutal. Just uncaring, unprincipled, and selfish. Matthew was a better person than she ever could hope to be.

[@pam8sj0611]

Awww, look at Carson's proud and happy stares toward his precious princess being a bride

[@shauryasrivastava2769]

' I should hate to be predictable ' ( floored! )

[@danivarius]

Lord Merton’s face was a picture of absolute fury!

[@kasiadudziak3802]

Yes absolutely :)

[@sassialane]

Nothing more sad than extremely rich people being knocked down to just very rich people

[@SarastistheSerpent]

It’s a little disconcerting that Robert cried more about losing Cora’s money than about the death of his own daughter. Kinda weird.

[@oliviaturner7388]

Not due to a lack of love, but shock and guilt rolled into one.

[@alextirrellRI]

@@oliviaturner7388 Indeed. I can see how a death would elicit a different response than "I'm ruined" financially.

[@carlairving]

Disconcerting, yet interesting, especially since both events were to some point caused by his lack of common sense and his inflated vision of his self.

[@tonita88]

There's a long build up towards financial ruin which gathers pent up frustration and guilt, as opposed to the suddenness of Sybil's death it's too shocking to process right away.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@carlairving *Preeclampsia leading to toxemia is number one* *cause of maternal death globally.* (2019)[1] In that day and age, a woman as well as her child may not have survived the c-section, let alone the enclampsia. They didn't know what caused it and they didn't know how to treat it. ________________________________________ 1.) 2011/2013: " *Eclampsia on 'Downton Abbey'* *Highlights Pregnancy's No. 1 Killer* " abcnews.go.com/Health/eclampsia-death-downton-abbey-worldwide-killer/story?id=18337984 MORE @ MEDSCAPE Q: *What are the causes of eclampsia?* Causes of this abnormal development may include: *Insufficient blood flow to the uterus *Damage to the blood vessels *A problem with the immune system *Certain genes .... MORE @WEBMD: www.webmd.com/baby/preeclampsia-eclampsia#1

[@marialewis6432]

Branson and Anna saving the day, again.... ❤

[@mukunimulundika5359]

Lady Mary purposely calling the possible heir anything but his actual name! 😩😩😂😂😂😂👌🏾

[@The-Ducky-is-Here]

The acting in Downton is phenomenal

[@adamdaichendt3098]

Mr pillbox and Mr pumpkin?? Im glad im not the only one who forgets people's names And call them something eals.😆

[@l.a.3479]

else

[@GundemaroSagrajas]

I love Mary’s hairstyle in this

[@MMaaddeelleeiinnee]

0:48 "basically..." he's THE HEIR of the series XD

[@SerenaOkoli]

I actually am just finding out the trends. Robert & Financial ruin, Matthew and unexpected wealth

[@errrno1761]

It's tough because Matthew feels guilty for Lavinia's death and feels ashamed to live out his life happily on her father's money, whereas Mary feels very protected of the estate, as she is the eldest, and she feels that she should have been the one to inherit everything, run everything and protect everything. When Matthew refuses to help out, it just brakes her heart because if it was her, she wouldn't think twice if there is a way out for her to save the estate. It's upsetting for her that the man whom she loves and is practically the man whom she wants to be simply doesn't care about the inheritance as much she does - and let's not forget, it's just before the wedding..... I understand both characters and I feel the actors, especially Mary (Michelle) did an excellent job!

[@marquisdehoto1638]

It's so cute to how Matthew always corects Mary xD

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

I agree, he would always catch her being cruel, and stopped her. Had they been together longer, he would have made a beautiful change. :)

[@l.a.3479]

It's ironic how you've misspelled "correct."

[@KazumaPrime]

4:11 Matthew was ready to lay into Larry, that look means "That's my almost brother-in-law, shut your mouth or I shall do it for you."

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Well-said, Mary: "The bully's defense", when Larry tries to make it look like something is wrong with others when he's the one who did something cruel.---For a time I had a college roommate who was a real-life Larry. No physical resemblance but the behavior is extraordinarily similar. My roommate was expecting a visit from a hometown friend and said how he'd like to drug the friend and handcuff him naked to a streetlight. (Imagine what my roommate would be willing to do to someone who wasn't a friend!) Roommate had the same manipulative quality as Larry: do something rotten to someone then try make that person be the one in the wrong when they were hurt or angry or insulted. Roommate was also one of the biggest snobs I've ever met. People might think Larry here is over the top or unrealistic. Oh, no. I know from experience that what we see here is realistic and believable. Larry and my former roommate: the kind of person that when you see them in private or public afterward you pretend they aren't there at all.

[@morningdew2309]

Imagine planning a visit to your friend and your friend has those kinds of thoughts about you! Scary.

[@skyejacques]

Narcissist behaviour with some sociopathy perhaps? All too common nowadays if you look around. May we all do better and heal our inner emotional wounds!

[@andrewbrendan1579]

@@morningdew2309 That is a scary idea. I hadn't thought of it from that perspective: someone you think of as a friend but not knowing the "friend" fantasizes about drugging and degrading you.

[@morningdew2309]

@@andrewbrendan1579 puts new meaning to the word ' friend '. We really have to analyze the people we associate with especially with regard to the things they say about other people or even do.

[@Aramanth]

"Beastly....." _I must use this word more often at dinner!!_ 🍽️👾

[@karenpeterson620]

Lavinia and Mathew are both dead and Mary is living like a queen on their money with her new husband. It just proves how unfair life can be!

[@sounsure9108]

karen peterson really it’s tv

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

karen peterson Like she knew Matthew was going to die

[@mathewcole7848]

1. Lavinia died long before Reggie Swire, and he was actually aware of the situation (that Matthew broke her heart) - and he still believed Matthew was the 3rd-best heir for the money. 2. I rather doubt that Mary plotted Matthew's death; she was in fact quite distraught about it for some time.

[@celiaosborne3801]

I agree

[@jehannethompson1432]

Are you ok

[@Bloxygames-c1g]

Matthew inherits two huge fortunes in one close span of his life

[@mamia2273]

I don't think Mary is unreasonable even though she is often headstrong. Both of them are reasonable to be angry at this point. But thank Godness they finally married. THAT IS LOVE. Marriage is not two same person be together, but two different person walk to each other because of LOVE.

[@jehannethompson1432]

Here, here! Well said

[@l.a.3479]

​@@jehannethompson1432 Actually, it's not well said. There are a few grammatical errors.

[@davy209]

I do understand where’s Mary is coming from in regards of using Matthew’s inheritance to bail out Downton. It’s obvious that she loves her father, family, and all of the house staff very much and wants to do everything in her power to protect everyone’s livelihood in the estate. Matthew is Robert’s official heir and seeing him hesitant to save Downton was a slap in the face for Mary and everyone she loves. But her frustration is misguided because the person she should’ve been mad at was her father and his mismanagement of the estate that was forced upon both Mary and Matthew to deal with. Robert was the only person to be blamed for Downton’s turmoil, not Matthew.

[@kayleejames4361]

I don’t know enough but I think Cora was a really good wife. Robert kissing that maid was disappointing. Especially when he scolds others bc of their choices in choosing Lower class people.

[@jamesr1703]

The directors even found a period organ for the wedding scene.

[@dr.classylife2471]

Isn't Mary being selfish and toxic regarding Lavinia's money ? Just for being the duchess of the house

[@davy209]

I do understand where’s Mary is coming from in regards of using Matthew’s inheritance to bail out Downton. It’s obvious that she loves her father, family, and all of the house staff very much and wants to do everything in her power to protect everyone’s livelihood in the estate. Matthew is Robert’s official heir and seeing him hesitant to save Downton was a slap in the face for Mary and everyone she loves. But her frustration is misguided because the person she should’ve been mad at was her father and his mismanagement of the estate that was forced upon both Mary and Matthew to deal with. Robert was the only person to be blamed for Downton’s turmoil, not Matthew.

[@jordanholemaxime4300]

I'm so angry after Dan Stevens (Matthew) for leaving the show. 😢

[@pedanticradiator]

Get over it

[@meienwilson8512]

Those blue eyes!

[@SS11660]

He had another contract obligation. He only intended to stay 1 season.

[@xs10086]

I don’t blame him. If I had a despicable, narcissistic and self- absorbed screen wife and had to act like I loved her, I’d rather be killed off

[@apetty5918]

Mr Matthew is so perfect

[@lisafreebairn7736]

It is not Matthew's responsibility to pay for Robert's mistake. Mary is acting totally entitled here.

[@kaypandey7221]

It was SO easy for Mary to take Lavinia’s money. No guilt. Nothing.

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

I disagree, there was a little guilt. When he initially tells her he's in the will but he won't take the money, she agrees. Later she finds out that they might lose Downton-- which has been her home her entire life and even though she's the eldest child of the current owner, she's not entitled to it because she isn't male. She would have gone into what was suggested to have had all the makings of a loveless marriage with the son of the previous heir in order to keep Downton in their immediate family. Then she falls in love with the new heir and she finally has what looked like the impossible outcome of having a happy future AND getting to keep her home. Then she finds out her father may lose that home before her husband can even inherit it and even though he might have the means to keep it for them, he refuses to. As far as Mary's concerned, Lavinia died of Spanish Flu because people don't actually die of broken hearts. Even if her and Matthew's actions back then weren't right, Lavinia's death and the fact that she won't be inheriting her own father's fortune isn't their fault. Because she kissed Matthew and Lavinia saw it, even though Lavinia died and doesn't benefit or suffer from the current circumstances in anyway, Mary's just supposed to accept that her family is ruined even though they could not be?

[@Lefeurouge]

I know! It seemed so easy for her. Tougher when you're in Matthew's place.

[@RochelletheRealtor]

Mary is more practical than her husband.

[@elsagreen1476]

It seems heartless, but Mary's priority is saving Downton.

[@Ema-nt3gp]

IzzyKawaiichi that doesn't change the fact that she blackmailed her husband to take a dead woman money to save her way of life. She's selfish and materialistic.

[@karlavaleriapachecodealba6889]

I am a sucker for these two😭

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@nmjt86]

“Pillbox” 🤣

[@flowersndaisys3219]

Please let me find a man like Matthew :)

[@innabezbakh9985]

Amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@b.r.elirone-sorrell1783]

Does anyone know the title and composer of the lovely piece being played during the wedding procession starting at minute 9:10 until the end? Händel? It's truly lovely, and yet i'm not familiar with it.

[@karlavaleriapachecodealba6889]

Why they cut the kiss with their eyes closed?! That kiss is the sweetest kiss😍😭

[@englishrose4388]

I miss the show.

[@l.a.3479]

Amazon Prime

[@juliana22]

I always thought Mary overreacted so much about this. How is it not accepting money means you are not on the family's side? It's a matter of honor and principle that he felt bad for being considered the love of Lavinia's life when he didn't feel the same way. Mary guilt him into taking it. She overreacted and made it about her and the family honor. It was not the way.

[@jehannethompson1432]

She’s losing her home, where she was for her entire life. Why would she just sit back and do nothing. What would you do

[@juliana22]

@@jehannethompson1432 of course she has to do everything to help her family. That's not the point. I didn't say she overreacted about the family losing everything. Just how she treated Matthew in all of this. That's all.

[@gasienamohamed1234]

Lavinia is dead so move along😃😃

[@justincase7848]

She was desperate to save her father. Now that he was about to become her spouse she expected him to put her father above all else.

[@davy209]

I do understand where’s Mary is coming from in regards of using Matthew’s inheritance to bail out Downton. It’s obvious that she loves her father, family, and all of the house staff very much and wants to do everything in her power to protect everyone’s livelihood in the estate. Matthew is Robert’s official heir and seeing him hesitant to save Downton was a slap in the face for Mary and everyone she loves. But her frustration is misguided because the person she should’ve been mad at was her father and his mismanagement of the estate that was forced upon both Mary and Matthew to deal with. Robert was the only person to be blamed for Downton’s turmoil, not Matthew.

[@kasiadudziak3802]

I love that family :) especially old lady Grantham

[@xs10086]

Forgive? Perhaps. Forget? Never.

[@janettetimms8650]

Mr Pillbox🤣

[@maceyfeick4248]

Pill box LOL

[@clairecadoux471]

Good old Anna

[@geniehossain3738]

“How can you be so disappointing??” Never understood why Mary felt the need to punish Matthew for Robert’s blundering. And then later when Matthew takes substantial steps to modernize Downton in order to keep all the money that HE GOT FOR THEM for the estate, he’s met with resistance from everyone involved. Poor guy must have been glad he kicked the bucket at that point and didn’t have to save their asses again when the Great Depression came along.

[@davy209]

I do understand where’s Mary is coming from in regards of using Matthew’s inheritance to bail out Downton. It’s obvious that she loves her father, family, and all of the house staff very much and wants to do everything in her power to protect everyone’s livelihood in the estate. Matthew is Robert’s official heir and seeing him hesitant to save Downton was a slap in the face for Mary and everyone she loves. But her frustration is misguided because the person she should’ve been mad at was her father and his mismanagement of the estate that was forced upon both Mary and Matthew to deal with. Robert was the only person to be blamed for Downton’s turmoil, not Matthew.

[@grahamrobinson1937]

Matthew is a good bloke he recognises the woman always has the last word about the money.

[@august1763]

At 3:56, what is it that Robert says to his mother? I can't make it out.

[@positivegradient]

He says "il ne manque que ça" French for "that is only what was missing"

[@august1763]

@@positivegradient THANK YOU

[@positivegradient]

@@august1763 My pleasure

[@Scrappy527]

Robert was a kind, loving man ... but he had zero money/estate management skills. He married a wealthy American for her money (luckily, it was Cora and he fell in love with her) and then lost it.

[@manjirabanerjee7169]

I was enjoying the show immensely but had to stop watching after Mathew diied...HONEST...Dan Stevens was one of the most favs of mine....how handsome he is and what a baritone he possesses...

[@l.a.3479]

d-i-e-d

[@daryssegabrielle6409]

The acting!

[@rose-maryoliveira5818]

este e um de mes filmes préférée et un de mes actor et actrice connu dans la Suisse et un peu partout j'aime beaucoup

[@SanjaySingh-oh7hv]

This is painful to watch, to see people mismanage other people's money and risk utter ruin because they are so used to an easy life with no consequences. But Mary looks beautiful at 9:35, so it balances out.

[@m.layfette6249]

What this clip forgot to show was when Tom talked to Matthew and convinced him to talk it out with Mary. It worked!

[@lauraschoenborn3544]

I loved that Tom pointed out that they were meant to be together, and he knew it since his Chauffer days.

[@aprildeann3637]

It may be a tad misguided but I understand why Mary is so upset initially. They're supposed to be getting married the next day and in that instance it seemed like Matthew was putting another woman above Mary.

[@adjutant]

what did cora say? "don't worry about me I'm an american..."

[@MarinaKaFai]

Have gun, will travel.

[@magicalmilimi894]

@@MarinaKaFai What does it mean?

[@MarinaKaFai]

@@magicalmilimi894 I am not sure, I think it's the idea that she will fare well in the face of adversity

[@hopeharrell1018]

Mr. Pillbox Mr. Pumpkin

[@l.a.3479]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bonniebester606]

I'm going to go make French Toast!

[@6startrek]

Pillbox

[@justincase7848]

Love Cora's line, don't worry about me, im an American. Something to keep in mind!!

[@zah936]

Ok. Your father lost his money. Reggie's money was never yours. And Matthew is disappointing?????? Lord, I know everyone loves Matthew and hence this couple. But, he deserved so so so much more than this woman. May be someone with a big heart like Sybil.

[@fuxiangliu5361]

Cora is a good woman

[@emilyw530]

I hated that they made robert lose the money. Never seemed very believable that he wasn't a savy businessman. He had to have been to keep downton going all this time by himself

[@gee2541]

I think it makes sense. He was horrible at taking constructive criticism from everyone and always deflected or became incredibly defensive if anyone told him he was doing anything the wrong way. I could see how that would also be common with his business endeavors and could easily see him ignoring any solid advice from other business partners.

[@yvonne6629]

Lady marry and her high standards, almost cancel the wedding what a snob

[@evas9735]

Mary being selfish as per usual.

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

How is it selfish to want to save her family home, and all the people that work under it's roof and all the farms surrounding? I don't understand your point.

[@davy209]

I do understand where’s Mary is coming from in regards of using Matthew’s inheritance to bail out Downton. It’s obvious that she loves her father, family, and all of the house staff very much and wants to do everything in her power to protect everyone’s livelihood in the estate. Matthew is Robert’s official heir and seeing him hesitant to save Downton was a slap in the face for Mary and everyone she loves. But her frustration is misguided because the person she should’ve been mad at was her father and his mismanagement of the estate that was forced upon both Mary and Matthew to deal with. Robert was the only person to be blamed for Downton’s turmoil, not Matthew.

[@msairs]

lol. matthews got it bad for mary.

[@chiltongregory-pendley7897]

Could it be drink?

[@毕景宇]

Robert doesn't deserve Cora

[@evelynbyrd4961]

I've always said, they were those creepy crawleys

[@l.a.3479]

🤣🤣🤣

[@--julian_]

team mary

[@audriemelyn2034]

Define Mar•y /merē/: BRAT!!

[@supernatural5354]

4:03-4:07 Lmao

[@iggybarrato9009]

Didn't they wear bras in thoes days?

[@mccraezee]

Yes but they didnt have support and they were brand new, just invented in the 20s

[@elisabethherzog9369]

I laughed far harder than I should have when I read that 😂

[@abhilashthakur5830]

She only start to love him because he is rich and and have class

[@passionunlimited6051]

That’s not true mister

[@l.a.3479]

She only STARTED to love him because he is rich and HAS class.

[@nanouklezaf4273]

"Il ne manque que ça" lmao at the English aristocracy throwing random French phrases just to show off.

[@coyotesayswhat]

This is when I stopped liking Matthew

[@johnfawcett1464]

I love that comment I'm American have gun will travel

[@jeffchain3726]

Don’t worry about me. I am an American, have guns will travel. Isn’t that love or what!!

[@christinapla1]

Faites revivre Mathieu ...

[@l.a.3479]

It's a little late for that...

[@baronvonfuppster4717]

The Days of Our Lives- Victorian Aristocracy version

[@pedanticradiator]

Its 1919, Queen Victoria died in 1901

[@hpavalferr7201]

😄 💙