Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley | Downton Abbey

Lady Mary is Downton. She is the one we've laughed and cried with, watched grapple and grow, stumble and succeed. Michelle Dockery opens her heart to tell us how she manages playing such a complex character as Mary Crawley.
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[@DreamsInWild]

Of all Mary's relationships, I think my favourite is one that isn't even a romance, and that's the bond that she and Tom share. I really love how close they get, especially after she loses Matthew. They develop this beautiful friendship and a sibling-like closeness that's just so nice to watch.

[@isaacjones748]

Agreed. My personal fav was hers with Carson imo, that not-dad parental guiding figure was so wholesome

[@barbarat5729]

My favorite scene of her was with the pigs.

[@clairebrazil8638]

And her and Anna

[@Maaarrina]

Their relationship evolution is so endearing to watch indeed.

[@korynkoch2388]

I couldn’t agree more, the Tom-Mary brother-sister friendship is one of the most amazing things in the series

[@jules7626]

I think you either love or hate the character of Mary. I personally adore her, because, as Michelle Dockery so brilliantly explained, she began the series as this mean unlikeable rich girl but then as the show progresses you can see so many more facets to her personality, some better, some worst. She's done so much growth in the span of six seasons, always taking in mind though that "growth" does not mean perfection. Mary is a flawed character and I think that's what's so alluring about her, that just like like Thomas Barrow she can be mean spirited and she often finds herself in troubles of her own making, but she's in no way evil or irredimable ; she can be very caring to the people she loves, she is resourceful and so remarkably strong. Love or hate her, you can't deny that Mary Crawley is a masterfully constructed character and so very thrilling to watch.

[@thangvuong9196]

Both love and hate.

[@stephaniejane306]

I love Mary because she is such a complicated character. I hate her because in some ways she reminds me of the worst parts of myself.

[@curerose6906]

Didnt like her at all in S1 but you can see her character development the more seasons u watch.

[@drunkfannyprice3278]

My own thoughts. Thank you for putting it so articulately!

[@anigodess]

Julieta Cabrera not quite hated her. I hated her at the start, and then it moved on to dislike. I liked that she was flawed and knew it. I still dislike her intensely but i respect her much more now.

[@m.layfette6249]

When casting gets it right... Casting gets it right. Michelle Dockerty is the only person to ever portrait Lady Mary Crawley. She's able to show the great depth in the character. She can play opposite Legends like Maggie Smith and Shirley McClain with this ease and magnitude. That is why Lady Mary is this Hate to Love; Love to Hate character.

[@leewhite344]

I just love to love her lol

[@zeebee9356]

Lee White; She's an amazing actress! Her role calls for Lady Mary to be snarky, and a know it all; a lot like her paternal grandmother Gramma, the Dowager, Lady Violet.

[@m.layfette6249]

@@zeebee9356 The apple never falls far from the tree.

[@zeebee9356]

Raspberry Dove-Ali; On 2nd thought the American grandmother, Martha Levinson also had an over the top snarky side...so it appears that Lady Mary had this influence from both sides!

[@m.layfette6249]

@@zeebee9356 Lady Mary is far more American than she'll ever admit to. Even the Dowager can tell that, despite "Everyday involving a fight with an American." Martha Levinson is bold and brash and Proud of it. She makes No Apologies for being a Modern American Woman! #ThourghlyModernMartha

[@tracys169]

I like her character because she's not a naturally "likable" character if that makes sense. It's so nice to see a protagonist be portrayed with both negative and positive traits. Yes, she's a flawed character, but she has distinct individuality.

[@user-bf7bp2ox5z]

Mary is the BEST

[@ellenrittgers990]

I agree. Those characters who are portrayed as unflawed, perfect saints are unrelatable and lacking in credibility. Mary’s portrayal is realistic.

[@blesseddaughter7622]

Yes. I love that she is not too emotional and lead by heart and head. What a poweful woman of her time, she is.

[@violetbennett2407]

I love the newer style of clothing. It looks so nice and comfortable and modern.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@ellenrittgers990 There's a reason her name is not "Lady Mary SUE Crawley."

[@Kelaiah01]

One of the many things I like about Michelle Dockery's view on Mary is that she isn't blind to Mary's faults. I've seen quite a few actors who play mean characters, but insist that the character actually isn't mean, despite evidence to the contrary. Michelle is under no delusions about Mary, yet that doesn't stop her from liking the character. Which only adds to her portrayal.

[@MilA-eh3gf]

I agree. I've heard so many actors describing their character, even villains, as "misunderstood". Somehow having a reason behind henious acts make those acts ok. Seeing Michelle so honest about Mary's character even when Mary is far from a villain is refreshing. I respect her and I respect Lady Mary, these two ladies are both incredibly strong.

[@Kelaiah01]

@@MilA-eh3gf I suppose it has to do with something I heard about acting: unless you really like the character, you won't be believable. Perhaps a lot of actors believe that, and try to justify their character in order to help themselves cope with all the terrible things they do. Thankfully that doesn't seem to be the case with Michelle.

[@lowesonia8551]

She is intelligent playing a character means getting into the skin . And only Sybille is without faults . Edith also is not such a nice person. All actors are perfect in their roles.

[@lowesonia8551]

She interprets to perfection a brilliantly written script . As i may add do the whole cast.Directed by the author is of course a bonus.

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Kelaiah01 same! I love that!

[@realistindenial]

Michelle Dockery is obviously beautiful, but I especially love the rich tone quality of her voice combined with her exquisite diction and pronunciation. She's the complete package and I can't keep my eyes off of her whenever she's on the screen.

[@user-dq7cm6ug4h]

I heard her speaking on the red carpet at the Emmy's before I'd ever watched Downton Abbey and was immediately captivated by her for the exact same reasons you listed. I googled her immediately!

[@zvezdoblyat]

I love when a woman speaks with such a deep voice, it's so soothing

[@estherhinds6314]

I completely feel the same. And her voice is slightly different than she does with Lady Mary, but her articulation is always the same, lovely, and , I quite agree, exquisite. Did you know she played Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion (My Fair Lady) once? Her voice is simply perfect for that.

[@rashidahr4043]

But I love her upper class diction she has on Downton better than her real accent .

[@rashidahr4043]

​@@estherhinds6314It's VERY diffrent I was so disappointed to hear her real accent but at the same time just shows how good an a treasure she is to be able to do the accent so well

[@lewismarco7505]

I love the dynamic between Mary and Carson!

[@thirza_]

yessss :)

[@daithi7204]

I love the secen where lady Mary says to Rita that she's not the first person to blackmail her. And the way she turns away how her facial expression, changed. Such a brilliant actress.

[@hearttune98]

I loved that scene between Tom and Mary at 13:49 because I felt like it had an uncanny echo to reality. Michelle Dockery’s fiancé passed away during the filming of the series, and she’s mentioned how his death made her understand Mary better in later series. If I recall correctly it was also Allen Leech (or at least one of the cast) who’d introduced them in the first place. Either way, it was a heartfelt, beautifully written and acted scene.

[@jehannethompson1432]

I know. 😭😭😭

[@masuganut2082]

That is heartbreaking . Poor Michelle.

[@ellie2041]

I had no idea that happened thats awful!

[@avidodd26]

oh my god that poor girl.

[@Blessings1111]

🤗Michelle Dockery❤️

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

I still cried on how Matthew's Death still haunts Mary, it's just so heartbreaking that Dan Stevens decide to leave the show.

[@superbucko8640]

I still wish they could have just said he had to do some work in America or something, or travel about doing things to keep the estate running. He could make guest appearances from time to time to check in without being contracted in.

[@estherhinds6314]

​@@superbucko8640 it would have felt contrived, and I'm not sure he would have agreed to it anyway. It's better for the storytelling this way, though it was so heartbreaking

[@olakeska7908]

​@@superbucko8640I can't imagine Mary and Matthew living like this. These two really loved each other and wanted to have a real family together. It really doesn't suit them Mary ends up in this relationship with Talbot and she is dissatisfied. I get the impression that she regrets this marrige... I'd rather have Mary (and us) heartbroken once than constantly unhappy because she's in a marriage that's almost non-existent. Especially with Matthew, when the two of them went through years of separation and problems just to be together. And what if Matthew left them right after the baby was born and showed up at home once every few months?

[@MoRiley9]

Michelle Dockery is the best crier ever, especially that silent cry. Every single time she cries in this series, I cry, too, because it’s so real. Wow.

[@achenarmyst2156]

But most so the apology scene with Carson.

[@geopoliticsnerd213]

Literally! I think it's sort mixed real life pain and high quality acting, cause michelle also suffered a loss of fiance back then after long battle of cancer.

[@JesseWright68]

I love Michelle Dockery's voice.

[@adele1116]

Same, I wish I had her accent 😩

[@rashidahr4043]

​@@adele1116I love her Mary posh voice more

[@rtab722]

Michelle deserves more commendation and recognition… what a great actress

[@meggy0]

Michelle, you’re such a strong woman. To have to play Mary so we’ll while you were going through a real life tragedy, I can’t imagine the courage that takes. I hope that you have found happiness like Mary did

[@Loostyc]

She looks a bit disappointed that he died, doesn't she.

[@surlespasdondine]

Second this!💖

[@glitter-lk5dz]

I can only speak for myself but during the grieving process, sometimes working hard at your occupation feels like a source of relief. It didn't feel like I was being courageous at all by being back on the job but rather I felt normal again during those hours. Keeping very, very busy at work forced me to think about something other than a loss.

[@thirza_]

that is perfect, i so want her to be happy too

[@milliemei3885]

The parallels between her real-life tragedy and Mary's are baffling

[@saraho92]

To play a character like Mary who at times is so unlikeable and yet make her endearing is such a task and Michelle has done a fantastic job.

[@AnnA-gz5jw]

Matthew gets me every time. It still hurts!

[@leewhite344]

I don't like it how people say she was awful in the beginning. Even in the first episode you can see how bad she feels snooping in the servants' quarters, and apologises right away. And as for Edith, she gives as good as she gets so I think ppl feel sorry for Edith as she is rather unfortunate. Mary is deep and mysterious, one of my all time favourite characters.

[@mars_girl]

Edith has bad luck, but so much stuff is brought upon on herself. She literally started a fire. Should Mary have (forced Edith to) told Bertie about Marigold? No. But you know that Mary isn't holding Edith at a higher standard than herself, because she rejects Matthew's proposal the first time specifically because of Pamuk, and they don't get engaged until after she informs him. I think that's the real difference. Even though Mary can be cold, she's honest. I love you bringing up the servants' quarters in episode one! When she says, "I always apologize when I'm in the wrong; it's a habit of mine." Pure gold! As Michelle said in this interview, Mary knows what she's doing because, even when she goes against it, she has a moral compass, and a strong personal sense of right and wrong. I agree with you. She's one of my favorite characters on the show, if not all of television.

[@Bambammetje]

Thank you! Mary, as the eldest, had all the pressure on her shoulders. Arranged marriages, not an heiress etc.

[@daffodil852]

Edith drove me nuts. She always played a victim.

[@Laura-qb3nd]

She doesn't apologise because she feels bad for snooping - she's trying to play down the suggestion that she was behaving inappropriately

[@leewhite344]

@@Laura-qb3nd totally disagree. You can see all the while that she is uncomfortable with the fact she is snooping. Mary has been written to be a very nuanced character, and those who don't see this simply aren't sophisticated viewers lol

[@robertoa.m.3984]

I am pleasantly surprised at the depth and understanding Ms. Dockery has of Mary’s character. It proves what a great actress and professional she is! Kudos to her!🌹✨🌹✨🌹✨🌹✨

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

I always loved Mary from the start I could see a pain in her eye, Michelle is an amazing actress!!! Matthew was perfect for her! He always brought out the best. It was tragic when he died, I’m sorry but the new husband does not compare.

[@lowesonia8551]

No one could predict Dan........ would leave the series. Not a wise choice his american career did not get off the ground.

[@fatimahuq9112]

Agreed !! The new guy just CANT MATCH Dan at all.

[@jehannethompson1432]

Henry is annoying

[@jeps1973]

Yes. The guy she marries next she has no chemistry with. It is horrifyingly bad of the ones in charge to have got them together. I honestly cringe seeing them together there is nothing between them. Michelle had more chemistry with some of the others who been on the show but not Matthew Goode. I like him as an actor but there was nothing between them to make me invested in that relationship.

[@estherhinds6314]

I wish she had married Charles Blake! They were believable, they felt real and like they could've been a good match. Instead of the whole chase over three seasons I would've preferred Mary to have married Charles in season five, then we could have gotten to know them as a couple. Henry felt a little rushed, like she had to marry by the end of the show and they needed to introduce someone real quick.

[@marissasturzaker3483]

I love that line when she says ‘maybe it was only in his imagination’ It’s interesting how cold Mary is and how much kindness Mathew inspires in her. Makes her so interesting

[@EmVeeBeen]

I swear Tom is the best brother-in-law especially at 13:49.

[@RochelletheRealtor]

It’s weird hearing Michelle Dockerty’s accent next to Mary’s.

[@lowesonia8551]

I find it disturbing . I know the region she grew up in . But most girls with her physique going into the theatre would usually lose their native brogue. Why she has kept hers! it grates on the ear . Not that it stops me from loving the person she is.

[@RochelletheRealtor]

LOWE sonia I’m American so as long as the accent is English I love it!

[@apetty5918]

So what area is her true accent from?

[@geecee1756]

@@apetty5918 She grew up in Romford, which for those who don't know is an Essex town bordering east London.

[@lowesonia8551]

@@RochelletheRealtor And rightly so. Sorry if I sound a Snob . But my grandfather was an Oxford Don of English Literature at Christ Church . We spoke with an Oxford accent which means(no accent) I am 80 . And have a certain intolerance of todays speech.

[@GeometricMason]

"They're the Ross and Rachel of period drama." Ha ha ha ha

[@julz3tt3]

Oh yes. Very much so

[@RedCard94]

Oh, she loved Friends

[@Cityheart221]

I dislike Mary but somehow Michelle Dockery's likability shines through and keeps me from hating her. I like and dislike Mary all at once. One cannot deny the great acting Ms. Dockery does. I could watch her through the whole episode. The whole cast have chemistry and do well. Each on of the characters have a moment of snobbery, meanness, vulnerability, compassion, gracefulness, and that makes it real.

[@picklesthewise]

Everything you said is completely spot on. There's a lot of unlikable qualities in Mary, but you end up liking her despite them. You appreciate her strongness (even when she's weak), her level-headedness (even when she acts out), and her independence (even though the majority of her storylines each season are about who she'll marry). She is made up of a bunch of contradictions - which is why we don't like her, but we love her.

[@jehannethompson1432]

I love Mary and she will always be my favourite

[@mch12311969]

Lady Mary will always be my favorite character on Downton.

[@SN-bk5xj]

mch12311969 Same, i really like her!

[@captainjmorgan7282]

I adored Mary since the first episode despite all the mean things she might've done. That show is incredible because there's no good or bad people, they are just people as complex as they're meant to be. And the character of Mary takes that spoiled rich girl trope to become a woman of a true dignity, noblety and grace, battling those who stay on the way of her pursuing of happiness and her own self-destructive part of the character. A brilliant performance, a brilliant acting.

[@abigail_yang]

Captain J. Morgan nobility

[@sharleew.7807]

Michelle was the perfect person to play Mary Crawley. No one else could have brought this character to life.

[@lillyl6901]

She‘s my favorite one next to granny! Michelle is portraying her beautifully! Also, I bawled like a baby watching this when they talked about Matthews death

[@mrlagoonslawyer]

ugh same its so saddddd

[@julz3tt3]

"You are my stick"... Matthew to Mary. It melts my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@xxfayerocksxx]

I love Mary Michelle Dockery is phenomenal 🤗❤️

[@Sydninny]

I absolutely love Mary, definitely one of my favorite characters, I get why some people would dislike her, but she always been a kind person under a cold demeanor

[@rashidahr4043]

Indeed and she's so kind to Anna and Carson

[@dianarozell2166]

Mary has always been my favorite character from the show!

[@kholoud9423]

I love Michelle Dockery ....her acting in this character very delicate✨

[@yosemite735]

Matthew is Mary's, true love. Second marriage is okay, but he is NOT Matthew.

[@shelbeastark9350]

Yose Mite you can’t replace Matthew.

[@JonathanDsylva-hr9zc]

I agree to this

[@jehannethompson1432]

Eleanor Clark nah

[@Corgicakes28]

I completely agree! I loved seeing them together!!

[@Coto516]

I agree

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

I cant imagine Lady Mary played by any other actress.

[@lowesonia8551]

Like Vivien Leigh as 'Scarlett O'Hara'

[@TheTaxburden]

@@lowesonia8551 most definitely.

[@M3ow_pawzz]

I can imagine that Violet was just like Mary when she was young! Mary is the next dowager for sure! Obviously has massive boots to fill after Maggie Smith's Violet, but for future series, she'd be a perfect replacement lol

[@2legit64]

I was so proud of Edith when she FINALLY told Mary off. It was a long time coming and incredibly satisfying for me watching it.

[@DreamsInWild]

And she totally deserved it, but Edith was just as bad and just as destructive. She needs a good telling off too.

[@moundkallefbenoit313]

Kitty van Dijk but only at the beginning of the series

[@forevertruth1206]

Lady Mary was and is my FAVORITE character. I can't wait for the Donwton Abbey movie!

[@sanayakalambe1418]

My favourite character, she has so brilliantly portrayed this character which has so many shades & layers to it. ❤

[@stephenvincent4989]

Michelle Dockery’s nuanced performance of Lady Mary gives the audience the opportunity to experience and empathize her many trials and tribulations and eventual happiness. A superb portrayal of a three dimensional character.

[@elizaheathen]

love Mary so much. she is real and flawed and just bloody brilliant

[@rekesha1726]

Michelle Dockery has a very soothing voice. I could listen to her speak all day.

[@Veronica-ou7ud]

Michelle as Mary is the only reason I watch this series, she truly is my favorite character.

[@fatimahuq9112]

I aspire to be a woman like Michelle/Mary. An absolute powerhouse.

[@rtab722]

Feeling like Michelle is nothing like Mary in personalities and beliefs and she observes the character from a rather "outsider" point of view. And yet she does such a good job portraying Mary. It's eye-opening.

[@Ananenina]

Oh god, this made me cry again. This series is truly truly a masterpiece.

[@miaglowgirl]

While Downton Abbey was airing, I was going through a similar arc of struggle as Mary, and watching the show proved immensely therapeutic. 💗 I am forever grateful.

[@Terencetoutschuss]

Downton Abbey … j'adore cette série. Michelle Dockery joue merveilleusement bien le rôle de Lady Mary. Tous les autres acteurs sont également fantastiques !!!!

[@aishiaratrika]

She's so elegant! Lots of love from Bangladesh 😘

[@starsandsunsets]

Flawed. Real. She triumphed a lot of difficulties because of and despite of who she is. I love her! Definitely my fave character in Downton Abbey. And I love Michelle's portrayal of the character.

[@ronjakh]

When I first heard Michelle Dockery’s real life accent literally gasped, you can hear the Essex in her, but she does Mary Crawley so well that I expected her to be super posh in real life as well!

[@bjwilliams]

Just finished watching the movie- these clips are much better. Many black English male actors are now acting in American movies, we are always surprised to hear their real accents. They have the American accent down pat__sounds like my sons!☺️🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@rashidahr4043]

Yes I did to I was rather disappointed to be honest but same time shows how good of an actress she is .I love her Mary accent .

[@taraecharren6450]

Mary, we adore and love you, we want to BE you! Brilliantly written and played series!

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

I love Mary’s relationship with Carson.

[@MissS1989]

Mary turned into a sweet ball of mush with Mathew, but I really love her with Henry because when she met him, she had finally met her match - they're like the male and female versions of each other, but he's sweeter and more kind than she is, just as Matthew was. I just love both couples! And Michelle is such an amazing actress; I just love her as Mary!

[@51stcenturygirl]

Yes, exactly! I love both for different reasons. I hope we will see more of Mary's dynamic with Henry cos I feel they are great team :-)

[@mars_girl]

I feel like both partners were perfect for the point Mary was in her life. With Matthew, she needed someone to soften her and to show her that she could be a kind person. Henry encouraged her to have a life again without feeling guilty about it, and also smoothed out her rougher edges.

[@user-dq7cm6ug4h]

I still think Charles Blake would've been a great match for her 😔

[@msmarycrawley4303]

Michelle is such a queen! Mary is my favorite fictional character of all time. She’s the best.

[@Bellg]

Downton Abbey is the greatest show ever.

[@lowesonia8551]

I agree just have very close balance with " Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice "

[@techhie1302]

An actor is only as good as the words she is given. She has, in this case the genius, yes pure genius, of Julian Fellowes at her back. This man is to dialogue what a Mozart or a Beethoven is to music. Beautifully crafted and then beautifully brought to life by the actors. A pure pleasure to watch on so many levels.

[@lowesonia8551]

He did Direct also

[@manantial773]

Incredible character played amazingly by Dockery, what an actress.

[@JesseJo95]

I've somehow only just watched Downtown Abbey...and watched 5 seasons in about 2 weeks. OBSESSED

[@kathyodom5372]

I am SO looking forward to the "Downton Abbey" movie!

[@lowesonia8551]

You cannot condense in 2 hours the magic of the series . A mistake . Like remakes NEVER REPLACE THE ORIGINAL.

[@enagemania]

@@lowesonia8551 it's not a remake, it's about the Queen coming at Downton Abbey

[@nyeseKes]

So how'd you find it?

[@foxycinnamon7307]

I love that she calls her own character "...cow"! Ah, the English - the charm of playing the anti-hero. But so well dressed & clearly enjoys being evil but then feels bad about it later. Very human. In the end I was very happy she was happy & that she & Edith made it up.

[@Bellabirdtheoneandonly]

Mary is amazing. She shows that being a beautiful, loved and spoiled woman is hard.

[@AmaSharapova]

Makes me wanna watch the series all over again )))

[@lowesonia8551]

Want to

[@SuperAliciakeysfan]

I could listen to Michelle talk all day long

[@cherryblue1989]

Mary is my absolute favorite daughter out of the three. Always honest and blunt, and mentally and emotionally strong. She is someone I could look up to. She started off as a snob in season 1, but Matthew brought the caring person out of her (a.k.a "her softness"). It was amazing to see her relationship grow with Anna, and through her with Bates and see her help them both attain their happy ever after. With Anna, she proved she could be a good and reliable sister; a confidant and a helper. She would have helped Edith but she turned her away, there was no repairing a relationship that the other wanted to keep broken. They stopped being sisters a while after Sybil died. Another example of what a good sister she could be was her relationship with Tom. For Sybil's sake, both she and Matthew accepted Tom. And throughout the show Mary was there for Tom and to listen to him. She treated him as an equal, not as a former chauffeur or servant. It was painful to watch Mary mourn Matthew's death, but it was equally inspiring to see her stand back up stronger than before and take the reins of Downton along with Tom.

[@petitebaje]

Aw, it's been a few years and Matthew's death still brings tears to my eyes.

[@gnolan4281]

I was always enthralled by Lady Mary. Having grown up with four sisters I was used to cat fights. Her complicated sibling relationships seemed normal to me, apart from the unpleasantness with the Turkish ambassador of course. Lady Edith emerged as the most compelling in my imaginary world. Like all of us they were prisoners of time and place. We are riders on the storm.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

Of course??? We all have our Pamuk moments.

[@bradleybate2798]

Mary, the character, had more chemistry with Matthew’s gravestone in that series 6 scene than she did with living, breathing Henry.

[@risha1897]

Evelyn Napier is such an underrated love interest in Mary's life.

[@adele1116]

He was so respectful 🥺

[@StephanieMT]

I like how she treats anna.

[@Axel-ll2jp]

She is amazing in Good Behavior too

[@chilechocodiva]

Axel You need to see Godless! She’s amazing in that as well!

[@velvetindigonight]

I come back to this again and again so useful to understand human emotions and the development and maturation of a person. ............. I am on the aspergers/autism spectrum and emotions, feelings and life can be hard to understand and we are often advised to watch 'soap operas' to learn about them ............. I chose Downton which is I guess a very slow 'soap opera' invaluable. I binge watched the series over a few weeks..........!!! Thank you Julian you are a master at understanding and explaining so beautifully what it is to be human (and yes I know it's unlikely he'll see this!). Hx

[@gggreggg]

I was not a follower of this incredible series, but I am utterly astounded that one man could write all of these stories and develop characters of such completeness---he is a genius!. Iou enjoy hearing the actors talk about their characters as though they are real people.

[@heatherrooken-smith6983]

wonderfully cast actors and actresses - a gripping tale of a by-gone era - all so real.

[@MariaClara-ih4nn]

She is so beautiful 💟💟💟

[@CIMAmotor]

My Mum and daughter saw her perform a soliloquay at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, they said she was incredible.

[@barb2435]

well written,,well acted,,,this series kept me comming back week after week,,i cant express the excitement i felt every week,,thank you for posting,,;)

[@eboli7146]

The character of Mary could easily have been quite dull and two dimensional but thanks to fine writing and a wonderful actress, the character is really brought to life as a real, complex and emotional woman beneath the cool facade.

[@mikethebeginner]

By the way when Michelle Dockery is older they should do a series with her as the “Violet generation” during the ‘Sixties. That would truly be fab.

[@rafiyahaque5411]

Oh downtown abbey was just so perfect

[@glitter-lk5dz]

* Downton

[@lesley3398]

Michelle is soooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!

[@theresagreen6446]

I know why Downton Abbey is so popular its because people back them had manners and eddicate. There were the same type of people they have today but there were things you just didn't do. People are open and discussting. Even though it was so restrictive its a relief to see people actually dress. Men didn't wear their pant around their butt. Woman half dress the fashions back then were beautiful. Dress, shoes, hats. The charactor evolved into human beings. Thay were snobs in the beginning but as time went on people who you would love to have dinner with. Love this show.💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝😁

[@scarletthart1828]

I think you mean rich aristocrats had manners and etiquette. I don't think Downton Abbey a show about lords and their servants reflects the whole period and the people that lived through it. What about the slums, gangs, crime and violence? I don't think you'd be saying that if this show was set in an industrial town like Manchester and focused on the lives of working class people after world war 1. There was a lot of workers strikes and political aggitation. The clothes the middle class people wore are nice though.

[@zoesmybaby]

Matthew should not have freggin died

[@Keyboardje]

He didn't want to stay in the series, so they killed him off.

[@pamelagrimes3453]

Love Michelle Dockery. Love how she portrayed Lady Mary ❤😊

[@genaragaskill915]

lady mary or Michele actually makes this tv drama the greatest,,in fact im watching it everyday still..right this moment. im watching episode 4.

[@lowesonia8551]

A never be forgotten Saga that will for ever join the pantheon of Life Love Family Masterpieces. Michelle Dockery's Beauty much in the aura of Vivian Leigh.

[@gamr4367]

I simply adore Michelle Dockerys Films and acting gigs! She's a true artist!

[@philiphema2678]

I am constantly amazed at the script and how the words so aptly suit the characters. Or is it the characters shaping the script? Bravo to everyone on a job superbly done.

[@YodiRoberts]

I loved these series from day one, especially Mary's character and the way it took center stage to the whole series, in my opinion.

[@Robertando]

I love Lady Mary

[@katiem6773]

Michelle is brilliant as Lady Mary..what a character journey!

[@oopsididitagain3]

Mary has been my favourite since the first episode. I love her development and the fact that you figure her out little by little through the show. Michelle's performance is outstanding and she has a very distinctive voice which suits the character really well. I love this character very much, she is so interesting and unique.

[@saphiquefemme]

I loved the character Mary. Beyond her beauty, it was her sharp tongue, wit and strength as well as pride and stubbornness. She wasn't perfect but her growth as character is humbling.

[@harshakumar7307]

Tbh, I loovvee Mary, she's my favourite

[@tanyam5471]

Michelle is such a sweetie.

[@PozoBlue]

I remember the first time I heard Michelle Dockery's real accent I was shocked she had an estuary accent. Though it has softened over the years, you can still hear it and how different it is to Lady Mary's super posh accent lol

[@CursedBeauty]

PozoBlue I mean, very very very very few people in England naturally have RP accents, especially these days

[@lowesonia8551]

@@CursedBeauty True and REGRETTABLE

[@CursedBeauty]

LOWE sonia it was only ever the upper-middle and upper classes that have had RP accents anyway. The majority of the country didn’t!

[@kdog4587]

What about Scottish or Welsh or Irish or south west accents?? Queens English accents aren't the only beautiful ones, if someone has eloquence in their speech and a wide vocabulary, accent isn't important. She sounds lovely.

[@rashidahr4043]

​@@CursedBeautySadly so ...I love her Mary accent

[@annarose6932]

Mary is my favorite character in the series.. followed by The Dowager...Oh! I love Downton Abbey!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😭

[@GoldenRose116]

Honestly Mary was the best in season 2 and 3. She was amazing with Mathew. Hated her in season 5 and 6 because how evil she was to Edith. Michelle however always did an amazing job

[@catac.o5168]

Well, Edith didn't help very much to be honest

[@GoldenRose116]

@@catac.o5168 Edith was only a bitch to Mary in season 1.. after that most of Mary cruel actions/words where unprovoked

[@alinenaroditsky2446]

Ugh Edith was the worst. I could never forgive her writing to the Turkish ambassador

[@GernotKienzer]

@@alinenaroditsky2446 Yeah, nothing Mary ever did later on could match that

[@MissieK]

@@GernotKienzer she wanted edith to be unhappy she couldn't stand the thought of her sister having a title because she wanted to be the best. She slept with Pamuk and played the victim about how they wanted to ruin her life and reputation but she obviously didn't think of that herself for even a minute. Also if you yell at your mother that a guy died while fucking you with an open and someone hears it oh well....its kinda your fault too (edith found out by daisy but she heard mary yell it in a conversation with their mother in case you dont remember)

[@gingerhiser7312]

I love the look of love struck on Matthew's face when he first meets Mary.

[@bookblogger9462]

Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary stole the show for me. 'At least I'm not fishing with no bait'...EPIC! ❤❤❤