Sybil and Gwen's Story | Downton Abbey

[@Line...]

The purest friendship of them all... There wasn't a moment Sybil didn't treat Gwen as her equal. I miss her so much, she was the epitome of loveliness and kindess. Wish she could hav lived to see Gwen return to Downton as mrs. Harding

[@GeometricMason]

Blame Jessica Brown Findlay. The actors on the show became very famous very quickly. She wanted to go do other things and refused to sign-on for an additional three seasons. So Jullian Fellowes got pissed and said "OK, then I'm going to kill your character." Same thing for Matthew. Interestingly enough, the show ultimately ended because Maggie Smith decided that she was done after six seasons. Fellowes knew damed well if he killed Violet the fans would kill him. They dealt with that elegantly in the movie with Violet confides with Mary that she is mortally ill. So when they make more Violet can be gone.

[@IcyAquaMarine]

@@GeometricMason I wonder if she did the same thing in Harlots. I mean, refusing to return. Maybe that's why she was killed off?

[@jasminderpinder]

This was one of my favourite story lines..and it had a beautiful story arc with Gwen returning to Downton in the last season. I was hoping they would do it and was so happy that they did. It was such a pure tribute to Sybils love and kindness, and another satisfying comeuppance for Thomas, though he had his own personal reasons and I admit I felt sorry for him. But still - he was mean. Happy to see that things seem to look up for him years later, as we saw in the movie.

[@harringt100]

@@GeometricMason I mean, I understand Brown-Findlay's and Stevens's perspectives. It must be a little stifling to always be playing the same character for someone who is a genuinely good actor and enjoys the craft. And actors never get their youths back, the same as anyone else. Older actors are seldom offered as many interesting roles. It was really heart-breaking seeing Sibyl and Matthew killed off, though, and the show was never the same. I guess I thought that they never intended to do more than six seasons, though...

[@GeometricMason]

@@harringt100 your point is well-taken, but what has she done since? As for six seasons, this show could have been generational; like the fact Mary and Matthew's son George would be 18 years old just in time for the second war.

[@brittanyc8157]

Geez, even Sybil, SYBIL, didn't like O'Brien lol! "Odious woman." If Sybil doesn't like you, you know there's a problem.

[@fangirlalltheway3627]

YES

[@EstherHulst-Artist]

And she liked mr barrow, she always knew he was a good man inside.

[@jehannethompson1432]

True dat

[@danielbowman3864]

EXACTLY

[@Renwick19]

O’Brien didn’t do herself any favours she was always trying to screw someone over

[@justicecaldwell4131]

I love Lord Grantham’s reaction to being kept out of his library. He finds it completely absurd, but just sighs and walks away because he knows he’s not actually in charge when it comes to having three daughters.

[@doodars9357]

I get the feeling this sort of thing has happened before, and he’s just there like “sigh not again” 😂😂😂

[@hiepdang719]

@@doodars9357 reminds me of that time when Mary convinced him to take Barrow instead of Bates to America, but didn't tell him why

[@CatsOrangeAndGrey]

It’s such a dad look!

[@muddywitch9016]

Yes, he is surrounded by woman! 😂

[@angelagriffin5130]

He can't deny his baby.

[@cecilyerker]

Sybil dying was one of the most upsetting things I ever saw on television.

[@funnyevie9187]

Agreed 😭😭😭😭

[@lucky19teas]

Cecily Erker there is a youtube Ob/gyn that analyzes how realistic the Birth scenes in tv shows were. She said sybils death was very accurate for the time.

[@introvert211]

Lucky 19 Teas Also, she quit the show to star in Hulu’s Harlots

[@georgetteg4712]

Indeed. I felt terribly when i saw it. It was socking and very realistic.

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

I have dared not and can't bring myself to watch it

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Seeing this again, I love how the three young people rallied a hug together upon the good news. It was only a split second scene but it's one of the scenes that really warmed my heart throughout the whole series.

[@mzivanovic677]

Sybil was the epitome of kindness. She was the best out of three sisters and probably the best character in the entire series. She should've lived.

[@flyboy152]

Then she should have renewed her contract. 😀

[@loudemopsychic]

@@flyboy152 they should have paid them more. By season 3 it was a primetime big bill program. And yet they kept wages pretty low (well, low for a prime time spot) for a lot of them, and Jessica brown-findlay and Dan Stevens got better offers/better opportunities. They couldn't very well write Sybil off in a way that wasn't death while keeping Tom/Allen Leech on. Also, despite me loving Sybil and Matthew, I think both Tom and Mary's development without them is great, and I kind of wouldn't trade it for a "what could have been". Tom and Mary are a team, and they're closer as siblings than Edith and Mary ever could have been with Edith trying to ruin Mary's life from the beginning because she was jealous/going after 2 of Mary's potential matches, and Mary being scrappy back. Tom and Mary are the power team of the show and without Matthew and Sybil being written off we never could have gotten that dynamic.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@loudemopsychic I watched their movies on Netflix, and they were not half as good as Downton. Actors sometimes make regrettable decisions. My husband and I watched the series on Netflix so we didn’t have to wait every year for the upcoming season. Dan Stevens’ departure gave the writers a new life for Mary to explore until she met her final husband.

[@Stefanthenautilus]

The show never quite recovered in the post-Sybil era imo. She was the idealistic, compassionate heart of the ensemble, and her interest in politics and social causes kept the plot engaged with the wider world outside of Downton. Her relationship with Tom was also one of the best pairings, and could have opened up a lot more narrative avenues than they ended up with.

[@claragomezb.7849]

Robert’s reaction is priceless! You can tell Sybil has done things like this before.

[@harringt100]

"That's about the size of it." Half apologetic, but also not budging. Knows she'll get her way.

[@MC-xx4fd]

The eyeroll just kills me

[@heanewto]

He's greatly outnumbered. Three daughters, Cora and Violet. No wonder he loved having Matthew around so much!

[@harryevans8504]

Well they didn't put those in the drama though 😉

[@miriamllamas224]

"Be careful, my lad. Or you'll end up with no job and a broken heart". Those were very sweet words. And full of reality.

[@pauldesigncomics2625]

Thankfully he persevered and became a valued member of the family

[@sayfalardaseyahat]

Hello. I'm writing this using a translation programme because I speak very little English. This series came to me in my most difficult days. My sister had an accident and was in a coma. I had to recover. And since that day, I have been watching this series every year for 10 years. The first time I watched it for the first time, I watched it in the original English with Turkish subtitles. I liked the British accent the most because of Lady Mary's speech. I'm trying to improve my English now. I'm trying to listen to the original language. While watching this episode, I remembered Sybil and cried. The strength of the series is the skill of the actors. I love you all very much, Downton Abbay cast :) Zamira from Ankara😍

[@Serenity113]

Its so cute how Tom also joined in the celebratory hug at Gwen's good news. :)

[@tejaswoman]

Makes nice cover for the fact that he's got a crush on Sybil at the same time he's genuinely admiring her for helping out.

[@Ash-wm7wg]

Sybil and Anna are honestly the best characters on Downton abbey.

[@zbr76]

Both are absolutely beautiful inside and out!

[@elenaverde7356]

I found the fact that Anna still called her husband “Mr Bates” after they married really bloody annoying.

[@12classics39]

@@elenaverde7356well he sometimes called her ‘Mrs Bates’ in return, it was a cute thing between them, reminding each other they were married.

[@amandaljohnson]

SYBIL WAS THE BEST. That is all.

[@quietstorm7684]

For real

[@georgetteg4712]

I totally agree! so pity that she left the show so early..

[@zoehannah6278]

Too bad the actress wasn't as good person as the character was. I mean her stupid arrogant and immature decision to leave the show.

[@heathermetz6576]

Absolutely!!!

[@robynsmith6974]

@@zoehannah6278 I didn't like her decision (because I love Sybil!) but she was on for 3 years and as she is so young, she didn't want to be tied to a role and not be able to work on other shows/movies☺️

[@BroMandi16]

"I had to let your skirt down a little, but I can put it back" "Oh its yours!" Awwwwwww Sybil ^^

[@heathermetz6576]

5:15 “We must stick together! Your dream is my dream now!” Sybil was indeed the BEST! 8:19 “Hugs”! Gwen, Sybil, & Tom!

[@ChrisStargazer]

One of my favorite scenes is when Gwen returns to the Abbey and initally no one but Thomas and Tom recognize her...when she finally reveals how Lady Sybil helped her there was naught a dry eye. 😢

[@kevintyson9026]

anna recognized as well

[@flyboy152]

@@kevintyson9026 Of course Anna would recognize her, they were roommates for two years.

[@flowersndaisys3219]

Sybil was such a kind, sweet, lovely person. She never deserved to die. Her kindness never left anyone’s memory, that’s for sure. Sybil was definitely one of my favourite characters! She treated everyone with such respect and all equal. Their friendship was so lovely too. I love how Gwen came back and never forgot Sybil.

[@vinafadila3679]

Sybil, the most beautiful, kindest, and bravest woman in Downton Abbey. One of my favorite characters in this series 😍

[@marigold6920]

I love Sybil's wardrobe. Especially her evening gowns.

[@emmad.176]

She's just so beautiful too :)

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Probably my favourite line from the series. My dream is your dream. What a wonderful way to support a fellow human being. To share their dream

[@georgeprchal3924]

Gwen: She's like a sister. She'd never betray me. Sybil: Then she's not like my sisters. Edith and Mary: We'd never betray you. Mary: Edith on the other hand, I wouldn't piss on her if she were on fire. Edith: I'm not saying I'd push you off the roof but if you tripped and fell, I wouldn't lose any sleep.

[@SarastistheSerpent]

Eh I don’t think Edith would be that way. She’s not as self centred as Mary

[@Cleptrio]

@@SarastistheSerpent Edith is the woman who placed her child into two different adoptive homes, waited until she was a part of their family, and then yanked her away from people who loved her and everything she knew because Edith didn’t get to see her enough and she couldn’t live with her own decisions. She’s plenty selfish.

[@SarastistheSerpent]

@@Cleptrio well she didn’t do that on purpose, and the family did offer to take Marigold. It was a terrible experience for all parties, but when it comes to your own child, you’ll do anything to be with them.

[@alexniehaus6844]

Sarasti S edith did plenty of selfish things during these series. I’m not saying Mary didn’t. But Mary is a very complex character and she has many sides. She isn’t only mean, snide and self-centered, but she also has a deeper side, which I really started to love throughout the series. I admire that Edith got a job and worked for what she wanted and she also had to face many unfair things during her life, but she wasn’t an angel either. She worked hard to make Mary’s life miserable at times and she also mostly cared about herself and the revenge she could get on others.

[@tejaswoman]

@@SarastistheSerpent did you tune in _after_ the story arc in which Edith goes out of her way to leak the news about Mary that she's not a virgin and that a visiting foreigner died in her room, all because she's pissed off at her? I'm not saying Mary didn't give as good as she got, but don't for a moment fool yourself that Edith wasn't as extremely nasty to Mary as Mary could be to her. Just because we feel sorry for Edith more often doesn't mean Edith couldn't be just as much a piece of work.

[@gnostic268]

The Lady Sybil and Gwen friendship was one of the best things about Downton Abbey 💕

[@mv21295]

Amazing how nothing passes by Mrs Hughes unnoticed.

[@gaynorpatterson2915]

Yep.. That’s why she’s one of the higher ranks 😉

[@Jyeah89]

'I cannot use my library because one of the housemaids is in there applying for another job" lol

[@yawenmo7774]

"Dragon, if you don't move now, I'll have you boiled for glue." Sybil is not only kind but also funny.

[@Wheelermayfield27]

Well, he moved lol

[@tejaswoman]

Skipped forward over part of that scene just now, and with all the references people make to Rose Leslie having appeared in Game of Thrones (which I hear has a lot of dragons), for a minute there I was quite confused by your comment!

[@marieb3473]

I think it's an interesting detail that Sybil knows who the maids are with their hair partially covered and their backs turned. Love that!

[@MariaHossain]

This is like how a lot of white people used to think (and some still think) all people of color look the same. Prejudice blinded their eyes. When you're not prejudiced, you'll be aware of, accept wholeheartedly, and appreciate fully all the diversity.

[@NotMykl]

Gwen is the only one with red hair.

[@NotMykl]

@@MariaHossain Oh yes the race card. All people in uniform look the same from behind is that because of race or because they are all wearing BDUs? I'll give you a hint it's the BDUs. Drop the racist bullshit and grow up.

[@flyboy152]

@@NotMykl Yes, but in the scene the OP is referring to, she’s calling to Lily.

[@kerriethompson2073]

I identify with Gwen's story so much. I'm currently unemployed and going on interviews. It's frustrating, but I'm glad that Gwen has Sybill as a friend/job cosch!

[@gerardcollins80]

It's incredibly surreal to watch Rose Leslie play a timid and polite young maid in Downton Abbey, knowing she was Jon Snow's foul mouthed wildling lover in Game of Thrones.

[@KittenUndercover]

Gerard Collins haha..it's foul...fowl means birds. I'm not shaming you, I think it's cute. 😊

[@gerardcollins80]

@@KittenUndercover 😂😂😂

[@erastusjonesdoughton7399]

Also know that the actress came from an aristocratic background. She played downstairs quite well even though she grew up upstairs.

[@gerardcollins80]

@@erastusjonesdoughton7399 wait what now...?!

[@OnLifeandLove]

It's incredibly surreal to watch her playing a timid housemaid in Donwton Abbey after watching her playing an ambitious young lawyer in the Good Fight

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

At last more Sybil ❤️ I love how even kind Sybil finds O’Brien unbearable and knows her sisters can be mean 😂 I love Sybil’s Story. The feminist and kind beauty. She wanted all women to be able to break out of their moulds and have a choice in their lives. She enabled Gwen. And she enabled herself. Gwen broke out of service and became a secretary. Sybil didn’t want to marry for breeding and became a nurse and married for love. But it’s just also ironic and tragic that the woman who wanted women to have freedom and choice had her life quite literally limited by the male dominated medical industry and the technology at the time. The definition of a woman’s struggle

[@melissam597]

I know right, it’s so sad. Funnily enough recent studies show women doctors are less likely to have patients who end up dying.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

It's amazing that Sybil had a sense of what it took a commoner to be employed. Having suitable education, professional look, and references. Edith was a little less aware but became a professional journalist and then the editor by default with no education toward that end. Mary knew nothing about work or working and took on being the agent, in tandem with Tom, so long as her position wasn't compromised. It's clear they were three women with different goals in life.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Well, we all have to put on our proverbial pants in the same manner, so we’re not that different! The class system was invented by the king so they’ll have someone defending the borders (as far away from London) from the start of the country’s history. Sybil understood the importance of loyalty towards the ones working for them from their teens to maturity and beyond.

[@rafidashukla566]

Lady Sybil has all the purity and excellent qualities from her mother. Cora and Sybil are real sweetheart and portraits great human being on the show ❤️

[@helenarichard]

"For people like us dreams almost never come true". "Your dream is my dream now, and I'll make it come true".

[@tejaswoman]

And after all, you just finished saying that my dreams are much more likely to come true than yours!

[@maryannlockwood7806]

I Love it when the 3 of them hug and jump up & down. 😌

[@emmyg]

It is my favourite part after Tom whispering the news into Sybil’s ear and them running to tell Gwen the grin on his face when Sybil was telling Gwen the amazing news you could tell they were real friends just by those gestures

[@adriennepender673]

This is screaming out for the addition/Epilogue of Gwen coming back in S6 and remembering all Sybil did for her. That bit of symmetry would have been perfect.

[@run4cmt]

Watch the last season. That did happen

[@flyboy152]

@@run4cmt The OP is asking for the clips to be posted, which they are now.

[@tejaswoman]

@@run4cmt the person is saying it would be nice if this set of clips were edited to include that epilogue arc, which they are aware exists.

[@jackrobins8756]

I love this show and the movie. I loved Sybil because she was so sweet and loyal to her friends. The first season was fantastic. The entire show is!

[@theobolt250]

"Com' on Dragon, if you don't move now I have you boiled for glue." Horse bolts immediately... His mistress voice! 😁

[@andreasoto5205]

The best friendship of all DA It was pure, equal. Sybil was so sweet with her and I cried when Gwen came back to Downton 💕

[@doodars9357]

You know you’re a horrible person when Sybil doesn’t like you 😂😂 “Odious woman”

[@jagaimeow]

sybil was the sweetest out of the three sisters. and tom and sybil were so perfect together 😭

[@tonyameredith7081]

I loved Sybil. It broke my heart when she died.

[@jeremymiller9582]

Imagine the world if everyone took even just a minute each day to think about how they might be able to make another person’s dream come true.

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Awwwwwwww, don't'cha just love Sybil? This scene epitomizes who Sybil was and her huge heart and her courageous compassion.

[@abbymae13]

I love Sybil! She’s such a sweet friend to Gwen!

[@bogdancristea9270]

8:53 Mrs Hughes is the voice of reason. She knows things aren’t going to be easy for Tom. She means well, she’s a realistic woman and she knows there’s a chasm between Tom’s world and Lady Sybil’s.

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

What Anna and Mary were to each other is what Gwen and Sybil were to each other

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

You stole my burrito, Charlie That is true! Sybil was kind to every one! But I love how kind Sybil was to Gwen never judging her

[@tharuntia6369]

@You stole my burrito, Charlie also the way Mary treat Anna in season 5 put me off. She knew Anne was uncomfortable buying contraception yet still command her to buy it. Sybil would never treat Gwen that way.

[@zoehannah6278]

You are an idiot?? Mary wasn't ANYBODY'S friend!🙄

[@zoehannah6278]

@Eleanor Clark no, you are not! Mary was obnoxious to me from the first time I saw her. Really terrible person! Arrogant, self-absorbed and mean!

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

Zoe Hannah You might say she was friends with people or did stuff if it was convenient for her. She was something of an on and off antagonist on the show

[@juliettemayzou927]

Never saw before, when Sybil tells Gwen she has the job, Branson discretly takes her (Sybil) hand. 08:21

[@steemdup]

I NEVER NOTICED BEFORE! And it was so natural neither did Sybil, until Mrs Hughes dashed cold water on the moment. Squee :)

[@tejaswoman]

@@steemdup - "neither did Sybil" overtly at least. It has been too long since I watched the seasons for me to remember whether she has feelings for Branson yet, but if she does at all, internally she absolutely would have noticed.

[@iwantsifegold]

That degree if selflessness and fighting for someone else because is the right thing to do.

[@yannickdrmda5295]

My favorite storyline from the whole series. Sybil didn't care about social status. Gwen didn't want to stick with it. Both feminists. Their friendship and the kind words say about Sybil years later were the best moments.

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

LOL " I'll have you boiled for glue" is probably one of my favourite lines!

[@teresaf4454]

I did so love Sybil! When she died I cried so hard! She was the kindest most caring young lady and didn't care about the classes or think like the rest of her family! Tom was her true match!

[@vivianpowell1732]

Sybil's death in the series brought a sad end to the best part of Downtown Abbey. The same thing happened in The West Wing when Secret Service agent Simon Donovan was killed by a gunman. He and C. J. Cregg had just found themselves falling in love.

[@teresaf4454]

@@vivianpowell1732 I quit watching after Dan Stevens left the show! The death of Matthew was the death of Downton Abbey! I've seen the entire series but it was NEVER the same after the losses of Sybil and Matthew!

[@vivianpowell1732]

@@teresaf4454 I agree about Matthew, too. I was very sorry when he died so unexpectedly in the story. Matthew had a special quality, like his mother Isobel. Sybil was one of the most finely drawn characters I've ever seen on television, or in motion pictures for that matter. I will never forget her telling Gwen, "Your dreams are my dreams now." Sybil knew instinctively how to add value to other people's lives.

[@Varenka2012]

Mrs Hughes was right about Tom ending with a broken heart. She just didn't know why he would end up with a broken heart...

[@GoldenLight22]

To me she was the most beautiful!! Mary and Edith are attractive in different ways, but Sybil was stunning!!!!

[@jehannethompson1432]

Exactly I don’t think why people think that one of the sisters were ugly. Sybil was stunning ( she could rock any outfit) Edith was cute( her nose and her puppy eyes) Mary was attractive with her charm and elegance and she also looked good in anything she wore

[@emmad.176]

I agree :) Jessica Brown Findlay (Sybil) just has such a beautiful and perfect face for period pieces :) Mary's beautiful too, just in a different way, and Edith really came into her own and started looking really beautiful after the war :)

[@aa1944-k2r]

so happy to see gwen returned and reminded everyone of sybil

[@creativehorsequeen]

"Dragon, if you don't move now, I'll have you boiled for glue" * horses books it * 🤣🤣🤣 My favorite moment.

[@flyboy152]

Dragon is like “Glue, beeyotch? Let’s see how you like a face full of mud!” 😀

[@steemdup]

I loved when Sybil told her father he couldn't use the library. :) I rather wish Ms Brown Findlay had stayed with the show.

[@tejaswoman]

Absolutely agree, though it must be said that she did at least tell them from the get-go.

[@KyleRayner12]

7:03 - Ah, I love the humor of Season 1.

[@anujkalra6145]

For some reason I really admire Mrs. Hughes

[@bhavanithillai]

Me too 👌

[@bellet767]

Me too! Mrs Hughes gave wise counsel, she saw everything, she was not just a supervisor, she was a mother to them all below stairs.

[@sisiwrocek]

"I'll never forget her. Her kindness changed me life."

[@Richardsonprincess00]

BFF goals between the junior miss of the house and the servant, sweet isn't it?

[@annajuliareis8315]

sybil was just great. the best character👍🏻

[@ndr_32]

4:28 "Dragon! If you dont move now, I'll have you boiled for glue!" I think he took that too seriously

[@kalex270]

So strange seeing Tom working downstairs. 😂

[@fangirlalltheway3627]

I MISS SYBIL SO MUCH!!! Cries

[@somarevoltz5364]

Beside Gwen, we should give credit to Anna, another kindest heart in DA. Those two are inspiration for us.

[@annehector7616]

The only one in the Crawly family, who deserves her title 'LADY'!

[@justwaitingforlife]

This video isn't complete without Gwen returning to remember Cybil.

[@colleenodriscoll8914]

Sybil was hands down my favorite character in DA. Even in later seasons, no other character could quite top her. The only person who came to a close second was Rose.

[@annecraig8257]

I respect Jessica Brown-Finley's decision to limit her participation on the show to 3 years but selfishly I will always winge -- just IMAGINE if we could have seen this character in further years of her "life!"

[@timothykozlowski2732]

Sybil, was so pretty and so nice.

[@Tristum1970]

Sybil ..... a beautiful person inside and out!

[@bentroy6263]

Absolutely my favorite episode 😊. Thank you.

[@terryfriend16]

Such a great scene, glad I clocked in on this bit.

[@ChristinWilsey]

Oh how I wish Sybil had lived. She was the kindest soul in that house

[@faithruhren7416]

One of the sweetest moments in Downton Abbey!

[@cassieosbourne7666]

I love that even when congratulating Gwen, Mrs Hughs is still very stern 😂😂😂

[@m.layfette6249]

"No one hits the bullseye's with the first arrow." 🏹

[@georgeedward1226]

Gwen needs her own series.

[@falconeshield]

These scenes are so nostalgic now. I miss Gwen and Sybill.

[@rahulbirari4015]

Sybil is a real angel. .

[@rianconnolly7033]

Sybil was too good for the world 💞

[@hiepdang719]

Was anyone else impressed that Sybil know Lily's name? Yes I bet you didn't know her name 😆

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

Awww... Was waiting for this! 😍😍😍

[@natukundamarian5330]

Mrs. Hughes... always stern , yet fair .... as for O’Brien.... can never forget how she basically killed Cora’s baby 🥺🥺🥺😡😡😡

[@ladywhistledownton]

As sybil said, odious woman.

[@Chobaaaani]

Sybil is my favorite character in the show and then Daisy

[@rjddurhamnc]

Darling Sybil

[@bmcdermott]

Ah I never noticed that Tom and Sybil held hands at 8:22 before!

[@wisteria3032]

I wish they had included the end of the story, when Gwen comes back to visit and talks about how Sybil helped her

[@jamesr1703]

2:00 How period appropriate. A handwritten letter with a Post-It attached to it. Lol!

[@aigossipguy]

They are both absolutely gorgeous.

[@AleiatheEnchanted]

why did they kill this character......she was pure and kind, the opposite of the others.

[@run4cmt]

The actress wanted out of the series

[@emmad.176]

It was organised pretty early on that she would only stay for a few seasons. I wish she could have stayed all the way through :)

[@summermckay5348]

Sybil was the best character 😔

[@Scully818]

If Sybil thinks O’Brien is odious… you KNOW she is!!!!

[@leroymccoy9008]

8:17 Y'all, that public hug between servants and the daughter of an Earl would of created such a S-C-A-N-D-A-L in real life. 😂 The Grantham's would of been the subject of criticism and ridicule for weeks to come. Especially Cora. The behavior of the servants is a reflection on the lady of the manor. I know the show always had a more liberal-minded slant to social issues of the time, but I still thought it was funny.

[@esteveericmendez8826]

Sybil was always been the noble Princess in the Crawlies

[@tejaswoman]

You'll end up with a job, a broken heart, and a sweet little daughter to remind you of the darling woman who changed your life.

[@shaikmohdjunaid]

It did hurt me when she died.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

I didn't see it coming and I stopped watching the show because Sybil was my favorite character.

[@dergluckliche4973]

Someone remind me: was there a "farewell" scene for Gwen, like carrying a suitcase out of the house or like there was for Alfred, or was she just in this episode and then gone the next? It's been some time since I've seen any of the episodes. The Alfred farewell got me a little misty as I recall.

[@camillechandler4431]

Der Glückliche I cant remember if there is a scene for her departure, but she does come back as a guest at Downton with her husband.

[@dergluckliche4973]

@@camillechandler4431 Yeah that I remember. That was great.

[@winter_s_44]

No, that was it. Last episode of season 1 and by season 2 she was gone.

[@nazgullord3198]

There wasn't. I would have really liked it if there was, but her comeback in Season 6 made up for it I guess.

[@m.layfette6249]

In the Season 1 finale, just before Lord Grantham announces that "We're at War with Germany." Tom answers a phone call from Mr Carson's Pantry. The "Cry of the Banshee" according to Mrs. Patmore. That phone call was the news that Gwen got the job with the phone company. Tom, Sybill and Gwen take a moment to celebrate during the Garden Party. When Mrs. Hughes interrupts. Fast forward to Season 4 episode 1, Anna gets a letter from Gwen saying that she's getting married. Bates uses the signing of a card for Gwen to help Mosley out of a financial bind. Fast forward again to Season 6 Episode 4 when Gwen returns to Downton Abbey with her husband to discuss the wonders and inner workings of Hilcroft, a professional college for women. So to answer your question, No. Gwen did Not have her "suitcase" exit like Alfred and James.

[@ritaswain5974]

I love this show.💕

[@wrightgregson9761]

can anyone tell me more about the iconic theme music herein? The composer, etc?

[@grungy1721]

She was sooo kind

[@shyldaodell6442]

Ahhh, Angelic Sybil.