Evil Butler is Publicly Humiliated | Downton Abbey

[@jenk4545]

I love how they all acknowledge Thomas is a dangerous weapon, but useful when they can point him at someone else.

[@babsgrayson8432]

Set The Thomas loose.

[@themermaidstale5008]

RELEASE THE BARROW!

[@ZainHoda]

Same with Mr. Bates

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Thomas is like the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Useful if you're on his side. But God help you if you're on the receiving end of the firepower that it carries.

[@thomasjones6216]

@@themermaidstale5008 lol 😂

[@UtterQueerNightmare]

I love that Thomas, who has never liked Tom, immediately jumps to defend him when Stowell insults him.

[@patrickmcguire7896]

Ironically the actors who play Thomas & Tom are actually best friends in real life

[@ayameisastar]

I imagine it’s like family. I can insult my brother as much as I want but if a stranger insults him, watch out!

[@joshua_hailey]

*stowell

[@Diamondelle84]

He doesn't like many people 🤷‍♂

[@Piscatorialveteran]

yay!!! Its the SERVE- US economy!!! when the economy sucks so badly there are so many unemployed people that all thats left is to serve the 1 percent of the worst people. How can you find a women and have a family when you have to live in the country as a slave

[@pendorran]

The difference between money and class is perfectly captured by how the two families treat servants.

[@thomasjones6216]

I like the way you put this

[@harveyspecter1855]

This is just fiction. In reality, lord sinderby was the accurate one for the era. Julian fellowes had painted a rosy picture of the crawleys' behaviour towards their servants.

[@Marcus_1001]

@@harveyspecter1855 Wait...are you saying the storylines of Downton Abbey are *fictional*?? Get out! All this time I thought I was watching a historical documentary. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@harveyspecter1855]

@@Marcus_1001 it's based on a time period. There's a difference between fictional time period stories and plots and completely changing the behaviours of the people of the era. It's exactly like introducing black nobility in british aristocracy in bridgerton. You think you're so funny and sarcastic or what?! It's one of the reasons why DA is criticised so much. Although fiction, it needs to have some basis of truth because it's not fantasy. It's based on real life events and era. Get over yourself.

[@Marcus_1001]

@@harveyspecter1855 Actually yes, I consider myself both funny and sarcastic. I'm also well educated and in no need of a condescending dissertation on what a period piece is. If anyone is taking themself too seriously, it is not me. Your perceived intellectual superiority is embarrassing and you should stop.

[@curtyeomans8446]

I love how Mary is like, "I don't like the Butler, Barrow is good at sneaky s**t. Have hime come up with something to get rid of the guy."

[@Satu-zs7gm]

i mean Mary is as nasty as Thomas so😂😂

[@Cleptrio]

I love it when the Crawley's show how aware they are of who Barrow is lol. Especially Mary. I wish we'd got to see more of them interacting, because with Mary more in charge and Barrow as butler by the end of the series, I can just imagine the mischief the two of them can cook up when the occasion calls for it.

[@belindacomeaux1129]

💋🙏I is 🫂🙏🫂a 💤🌛

[@themermaidstale5008]

Mary lost no time in cutting Mr. Barrow’s legs out from under him in the first movie when she called retired butler/father figure, Mr.Carson, back into service to deal with the large-and-in-charge guy in the king’s service who was running roughshod over the DA kitchen staff pending the visit of the royals.

[@matthewhines9787]

If it were modern times, he'd be her gay best friend. They would've gone to prom together. He would've gone with her to pick out a wedding dress, he would own a restaurant and have catered the wedding, ... ... of course, he probably also would've seduced the groom after the bachelor party.

[@roseanne74]

@@matthewhines9787 there’s no prom in the UK.

[@matthewhines9787]

@@roseanne74 I think you might've missed the point.

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

Having Barrow and Mary turn their heads at the same time is genius.

[@Robert08010]

Now I have to re-watch this!

[@andresperezroldan8143]

Hahahahahaha. I didn't notice that the first time. Now I've re-played it like ten times. It's exquisite!

[@CupidCrux]

Thissssssssss. I even went DAYUMMMMM❤

[@eucalyptused]

I've always grieved over the total missed opportunity of a Barrow + Branson friendship :') Thomas's friendship with Sybil and care for Sybbie especially considering how close of friends their actors are! Seeing Thomas immediately and pointedly defend Tom like that is something I absolutely loved to see :) wish they ended up making more of it

[@tombstonerforever9374]

I think that’s why Thomas hated that he brought Sarah Bunting home. Thomas really liked Sybil and felt that Tom betrayed her by bringing her back to Downton.

[@eucalyptused]

@@tombstonerforever9374 That’s what I’ve assumed. I hope that, while his relationship with Branson was shown to be strained in earlier seasons, things like his dislike for Sarah Bunting (and even things like Tom helping Thomas up and celebrating with him after the Downton team won in tug-of-war in that one episode) can still be connected to his friendship w Sibyl :’)

[@kmoore02809]

Especially given that Robert James-Collier (Barrow) and Allen Leech (Branson) are close friends IRL.

[@jimmyjohnsonjnr]

​@@tombstonerforever9374it would be nice to see them have a kiss and a cuddle or even some full on bumming in the stables that were converted into a garage.

[@KillerGothChick]

​@@jimmyjohnsonjnr😅 get offline go touch grass

[@kmoore02809]

Barrow probably has the best arc of any of the characters. He goes from being a stereotypical mustache-twirling villain at the outset, to a complex and layered character with some genuine redeeming qualities (just don't turn your back on him). Probably my favorite character on Downton Abbey.

[@femmanagh7247]

Very well said . The more I watched it the more I loved Thomas.

[@briandelaney9710]

My favorite character

[@raraavis7782]

True. He was extremely well written. I still wouldn't say that I really liked him, even by the end of the series....but he was a very complex character and you couldn't help symphazise with him and also admire his intelligence and wit at times.

[@Robert08010]

You are one of the few I totally agree with. I keep finding either people think he's 100% true blue or they think hes pure evil. I totally agree with "Just turn your back on him"!!!!!! No better way to sum him up!

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@Robert08010 What are you talking about? MOST people here comment on the complexity of his character, very few will go to extremes you mentioned...

[@gauravsherke4127]

Barrow: And I took that personally.... Like everything else.

[@fandomenthusiast9187]

3:09 I love how excited Thomas is at the chance to embarrass Stowell

[@deborahpinkey1264]

The man was insufferable and treated Thomas very disrespectfully right from the start, making sure Thomas knew his "place." That loathsome attitude rubbed Thomas completely the wrong way and the chance to get back at Stowell was more than welcomed.

[@colinmerritt7645]

I'm sure Barrow enjoys it any time they let him off his leash.

[@m.layfette6249]

"I'm not a complete amateur Mrs. Baxter, give me some credit."

[@lillianlyons3395]

I was never a fan of Mary but I have to admire how good she was to her staff. She was truly a dear friend to Anna and always treated them fairly. And she always had Branson's back and I loved their friendship

[@markdavies9117]

I agree. And I remember how she brought George to visit Barrow in his room and to tell him farewell in Series 6. I think they had a healthy respect for each others, er, capabilities.

[@Robert08010]

I think that may also be because of her relationship with Carson. When she needed a hug, she went to him, not her own father. I think she saw them ( or some of them at least ) as an extension of her family.

[@crystalmarie2448]

​@@Robert08010she also would break down in front of Anna before her own mother and sisters! It feels like she feels she can be herself with them. Real friends.

[@Robert08010]

Or at least , that she didn't have to pretend in from of them. @@crystalmarie2448

[@debbiemcpherson2426]

I loved it when Mary let William visit his dying mom.

[@nazgullord3198]

We really missed out on the two films not having a scene like this. Mary as Mistress of Downton and Barrow as Butler... what could possibly stand against such a tag team? Lol.

[@TheJFerg24]

Well, Barrow and the King's backup valet were behind pulling away the footmen in the 1st movie.

[@Fcutdlady]

There's a third movie being made and with the Dowager countess deceased Lady Mary will be taking over .

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

Mary activated their secret weapon

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." Barrow might be more accurately described as a useful person with questionable ethics (instead of "enemy"), but he IS a _true ally_ to the Crawley children.

[@guyledouche7939]

I love how Thomas defends Branson deapite not liking him like, "Hey...you done get to hate him...only I get to hate him."

[@thegrimmretails3777]

It’s because Barrow loved (in a non-romantic sense)Sybil.

[@michaelcosta-zx5up]

The actor who plays Lord Sinderby is brilliant. Absolutely believable as a tyrant of sorts. Love the way he handles the “obviously” comment

[@kennotis929]

As well as calling out Rose's unconscious christonormativity

[@CupidCrux]

When he goes WHAT?? lol

[@dustinprewitt]

first rule of Downton: DONT @$!%. WITH MR. BARROW.

[@staubfingerstochter1268]

Or any of them, really...

[@kathyraygoza3299]

If you listened to him you can get an idea why Barrow's character was the way he was. As a retired teacher I can remember when some parents would compliment me and I would return the compliment by reminding them that parents are children's very first teachers and their children were on the whole kind,trustful and good workers much appreciated by any teacher would consider themselves to be honored to have such a student in their classroom. You will remember that Thomas felt his father did not like him. Also Thomas's big problem was one of confusion over his sexual Identity. He knew what he was but wanted to be different and it wasn't till the Dr. Advised him to try and and find his happiness where he could.

[@happybkwrm]

Someone: Insults Tom Mary: So you have chosen... death.

[@tombstonerforever9374]

Everyone has that nature towards Tom. Cora when she fired Nanny West Robert and Matthew when Larry called him a grubby little chauffeur Edith was quick to call Stowell rude when he walked away from Tom when he spoke directly to the butler Sybil corrected Mrs Levinson when she called Tom a chauffeur when he was a journalist but obviously she wasn’t being rude

[@m.layfette6249]

Once again you cut out the Most important part of the scene. At least in my opinion. It's when dinner is over and Stowe goes downstairs to retrieve his nerves and discover the culprit. He pulls Thomas into the Butler's pantry and has Thomas write a note in his own hand. When Stowe realizes that the handwriting was different than that on the note, the two of them scheme a way to make Lord Sinderby regret his actions. The next day, a young lady and her son show up at the castle. Obviously the little boy is Lord Sinderby's (illegitimate) son. The boy even bears his name, Daniel. Lady Rose jumps in to save the day, by "befriending" the young lady and her son. All while Lord Sinderby is panicking in the corner. Once everyone leaves and prepares for dinner, Lady Mary and Lady Rose corner Stowe into confessing his involvement. He agrees to improve his behavior in future, especially toward Tom. Afterwards, Lord Sinderby thanks Rose for her love and devotion. It was at that moment he grows to appreciate, respect and love her.

[@marionarda2790]

Stowell schemed nothing . He just drank with Thomas and shared too much . Thomas tried then to get him sacked and Sinderby humiliated

[@julianwynne8705]

StowELL

[@samanthahylton5348]

Thanks Paragraph person!!!!

[@femmanagh7247]

In all the characters, Thomas , oh Mr. Barrow is my favorite. Ha had the most challenging roll and did it in perfection.

[@riverrojas2036]

I DO love the unspoken friendship between Mary and Barrow, yeah, they don't talk that much as she and Carson, but they respect each other and know how they truly are and they value each other for that part that they know but not anyone else, for example, he saw Mary taking that man to her room (don't remember his name) but never used the information to his own benefits, then when he tried to take his life, she was the only family member that paid him a visit, and she talked to him about loneliness. And look here at 4:58 how booth reacted when the lord called him stupid fool, they actually synchronized. We know he didn't like to be called like that, but surely she wasn't happy about it either.

[@patriciajrs46]

His name was Pamuck.

[@riverrojas2036]

@@patriciajrs46 no, no, I meant the other one, the one that was with her when Edith accidentally burnt her own room

[@patriciajrs46]

@@riverrojas2036 Oh. I don't know thst I guess. I'm sorry. We lost tv about three years ago. I was on the beginning of season four, or five. I can't remember.

[@Notezl]

@@patriciajrs46 oh girl sorry to hear that. if you have a computer or mobile device then you can watch on netflix or amazon prime.

[@themermaidstale5008]

@@riverrojas2036 It was Matthew Crawley, Lady Mary’s husband.

[@alison__16]

Thomas getting Sinderby to reveal his lordship's secrets was the best part of this little storyline. What a pity you left it out.

[@tombstonerforever9374]

Stowell*

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Not everything can be squeezed into a short video especially considering that the title/topic was public humiliation

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

​@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849squeezed!!!! 🤡🥴 They could have made it LONGER!!! 🤣🤣🤣🥴

[@bathtangle]

Barrow, a complex villain. No wonder Lady Mary, in the end, wanted Barrow working as Butler at Downton. He is just as dark and strange as Lady Mary.

[@drew6846]

He’s Anti-Hero is all lol love his complexity

[@Ater_Draco]

Alun Armstrong is always a treat to watch in any role he plays, whether a baddie or a goodie

[@Msdinomite]

He's such an amazing actor, he can turn his hand to anything. Even musical theatre!

[@fawnebrown4619]

I really enjoyed the relationship between Barrow and Baxter.

[@FriarHavs]

Thomas has the best character arc in the whole show.

[@pjjj8117]

What was a dislike for Barrow turned into a love for him. He was a great character very good actor and a very good person.

[@patrickmcguire7896]

I love how Baxter is the one to suggest using Thomas to back tat the butler. Even if their at odds their such good friends

[@marionarda2790]

Mary is . Her and Thomas have many common points

[@themermaidstale5008]

Actually Lady Mary says, “Can’t Barrow come up with something?”

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Mary was the one who suggested that, Baxter was just the messenger and ally.

[@jws1948ja]

Thomas is a star. . .

[@kilted911]

One thing I've noticed is that while at a dinner table, it seems that no one calls out the rudeness of others. Not just this episode, but others.

[@nonoyaya3884]

Thomas is the Ace of Spades and Bates is the Ace of Hearts...

[@flashstudiosguy]

Alan cuts a dominating presence in that Butler uniform

[@eroche913]

James Faulkner's voice is something else. Wonder does he sing bass baritone.

[@vulcan2882]

In a home of real nobility if a butler like Stowe treated a guest rudely like he did to Thomas Branson he would be discharged on the spot.

[@interrobang8472]

Never insult the people responsible for your food.

[@garretthildebrandt428]

0:18- Goodness, you could fit five people on on step of that staircase!

[@Robert08010]

This reminds me of something I only recently noticed. We see Carson and Hughes holding everything in perfect decorum as if its always 100% smooth sailing downstairs. But when squabbles erupt within the staff and it overflows into the view of the family, the family acts like that's to be expected. Did the aristocracy see their servants as children or as immature adults?!?! Violet seems to indicate this on several occasions.

[@joanie3452]

Lady Mary is hilarious 😂.

[@sarus.3126]

Been looking for this clip. Thank you for uploading! Also been looking for the moment when Rose came to the rescue of Lord Sinderby (Thomas's revenge to being called a stupid fool 😅)

[@reddavis4808]

"Bring that back, you stupid fool!" Famous last words.

[@jaredknight8838]

See the sideye Mary gives him when he called Barrow a "stupid fool"? In that day and age openly insulting the staff, especially staff who don't work for you, was a major social no-no.

[@rosierennie5867]

I just want to see a one off film or series about Barrow and how he interacts with George and Sybbie.

[@christineraffa-diggon]

Play it pronto.😂 The little devil inside enjoyed that. ❤

[@barbarabauling7513]

What a wonderful excerpt. You forget the magic of Downton. Now I'm probably going to have to watch the entire series again!! - Happy days! :)

[@mari.tiengo]

Now you have to upload the other part of the scene, when Thomas gets his revenge!!

[@lewisking3227]

What does mr brandson do when the others are shooting? PICK UP! Gets me everytime

[@Crisco8624]

...that must of been his training with the Fenians :))))) cracks me every.single.time :)))

[@jacquelineroque5707]

Mary and Thomas are two of a kind. Has anyone else ever thought of the possibility that they might be brother and sister. Imagine Robert fooled around before he was married and Thomas was the result 9 months later.😮😮😮😮

[@renshiwu305]

Lady Edith AKA the Marchioness of Hexham is going to inherent that pad. Let's see Lord Sinderby and Stowell throw their weight around then.

[@twc3546]

Lord Sinderby and Susan (Rose’s mother) would be a better match. They could be sour together.

[@edithengel2284]

She was worse than sour.

[@drew6846]

Barrow is one of the most perfect anti-heros ever in television.

[@3piper]

Actually being told to pull a prank .Music to his ears.

[@FullMoonOctober]

It's always nice when people recognize and appreciate your natural talents (for mischief), for sure!

[@jdane2277]

If Tom had been written by P G Wodehouse, he'd say something like "It seems your butler has been unable to see me at table. I'd consult an eminent oculist, were I you. A competent butler is so hard to find these days."

[@beverlytolbert2278]

Ahhhh Thomas, a character to love and hate. The guest butler had NO idea when he took on Thomas..hahahaaaa😂😂😂

[@garbagestarkaloyan]

If somebody call my servant a stupid fool just like that I would leave their house. It doesn't matter if it is the king of England. Why didn't they protect him?

[@kinetsievarvenfloot1237]

Barrow is so ridiculously gorgeous.

[@CzechMirco]

I'm pretty sure James Faulkner, who in Downton portrays Lord Sinderby and in Game of Thrones he portrayed Randyll Tarly, is now always considered to be given a role in any movie or tv series where a tense, uncomfortable dinner scene is needed.

[@chrissyrocco796]

I love Barrow.

[@javierandres4120]

One of my favorites scenes 🤣❤

[@kaylamura5378]

Mary and Thomas are my favorites ❤

[@railtonfeagus8539]

Ah, the 'good old days'. Anyone who had relatives in service before the war and who listened to their stories can't help but be delighted by the demise of this appalling way of life.

[@tarawrr20]

Now we need Thomas’ next scheme!!

[@ginadisbrow9324]

I'm USA citizen here. I will rarely watch a period piece that isn't totally English. Julian Fellowes just blew me away with his cast of characters and writing. I can't imaging ever growing tired of Downton Abbey ongoing episodes under his genius.

[@jesseleeward2359]

Gilded Age?

[@ginadisbrow9324]

@@jesseleeward2359 Pardon?

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

@@ginadisbrow9324 There's a show on HBOMAX titled The Gilded Age. It's an American version of Downton Abbey.

[@Pius-XI]

​@@BIGBLOCK5022006Different periods of time but a period drama no less

[@theoutlook55]

I don't consider him "evil," so much as conceited to an unhealthy degree.

[@nina1522]

I was in Sinderby's corner until he called Tom a 'stupid fool'. He went one step too far.

[@jennyvanniekerk9600]

The actor who played the uppity butler got his due😄

[@themermaidstale5008]

AWKWARD! I always wish I can sink into the floor when there’s drama at the table when we’re entertaining a large gathering like this. How ill mannered, I must say. 😂😂😂

[@JonCampos-kh2bw]

3:31. What happened to his hand?

[@renardramonfoxx]

The war

[@SaadonAksah]

And play it pronto 😂

[@cheappinoy1053]

is that the guy from Les MIserables, who sings Master of the House?

[@boomtownrat5106]

Yes, Alun Armstrong originated the role of Thénardier (Master of the House) in the London production.

[@sydneyalmanza2768]

He's also in a TV show called New Tricks. Amazing actor!

[@anujkalra6145]

Well in Lady Grantham’s words, “When we unleash the dogs of war, we must go where they take us!” Every action has its consequences!

[@deniseeulert2503]

If I was an actress I'd love to play characters like the nasty butler. You know, villians.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Alun Armstrong is always the best!

[@stevec6002]

Hey, Stowell is the guy that played Thenardier in the 10th anniversary concert of Les Mis!

[@slyph63]

It's like watching Hudson all over again

[@warspite1995]

Cannot unsee Brian from New Tricks.

[@AaronSparvier]

I do recognize Alun Armstrong he was off from The Mummy Returns and Van Helsing

[@georgepierson4920]

Le Mis as well. Master of the House.

[@IndieVolken]

be fun to have a Downton / Peaky mash up movie - Tommy moves in next door kinda thing ...

[@TSquared2001]

Where the hell have I been? This was a masterclass.

[@TheCoolProfessor]

I love the British! They're polite even when they get pissed!

[@dobazajr]

Why Barrow is so hot on this episode?

[@marionarda2790]

When was he not?

[@alison__16]

When isn't he 😄

[@sashasiregar1238]

yeah! i definitely think he's the hottest on the last two episodes of season 5

[@dobazajr]

@@marionarda2790 I know he's hot but there is something particularly on this episode that I just can't explain. He's flaming.

[@majuli8420]

'tis a precarious business, butling.

[@TheJabady]

The actor who played Stowell was also in “The Mummy” and in another horror film with the actor who plays “Wolverine”.

[@IwishIwasSianPhillips]

He was also in the gloriously ridiculous 80s fantasy epic "Krull" (alongside such as Robbie Coltrane and Liam Neeson)

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

I always thought Bates was more trouble than he was worth.

[@Sam_Green____4114]

Alun Armstrong isn't ? Good actor !

[@Diamondelle84]

It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy 😏

[@__seeker__]

Tbh saying “quite a challenge for you” sounds shady from someone you don’t know lol

[@truegrit7697]

I couldn't finish this series. There were more evil villains working in the Downton estate than there were in all of the Marvel Comics combined. The series was ridiculous.

[@th3blackghost214]

I think I found someone worse than Barrow 😑

[@Kraliezec]

Very rude to Barrow, but not as rude as he was to Sam and Gilly.

[@LifeOfMarkus]

Someone’s played a joke on us… 4:38

[@Noratheskindoc]

What season/episode is this?

[@augustdavis4725]

At least Lord Sinderby is good to Tom.

[@themermaidstale5008]

Stowe is the DA 👑 Muggle version of Kreature in HP 🧹

[@Emberchariot]

Wow the irony of Brian Lanes family lineage. 😂

[@mountainguy4710]

Which episode or movie was this?

[@johnking5174]

2014 Christmas Special

[@anonymouscomment9117]

Why do all the comments nowadays start with i love how ...

[@elizabethdunn4067]

Lack of creativity and good use if the concise English language

[@AquaPholic]

Barrow looks familiar… the actor didn’t he play the innkeeper in the original LES MIS .. Sure it’s him …

[@becca8803]

No original stage actor was Alun Armstrong. The actor in the film was Sacha Baron Cohen

[@becca8803]

Sorry, not Barrow but Stowell the butler is Alun Armstrong

[@harveymoore4984]

I do Hope you show Move clip of Lord Sinderby and his Butler

[@--julian_]

I love the title lmao, sounds like a clikbait video someone might have uploaded in 2013