The Proposal | Downton Abbey

[@xc989]

"You've lived your life and I've lived mine, and now it's time we live them together." oh man

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

I’m totally stealing that line for my proposal lol

[@jiminhong95]

This scene is so beautiful. The way Mary looks him with surprise and Matthew smiling at her when she says he needs to properly ask her to marry him....they are so sweet together. It's just unforgettable and the happiest scene in the series.

[@weedygarden]

Yes, one of the best scenes, if not the best in the whole series!

[@Tooba-K123]

Well now I've started to see to series all cause of this scene 😍❤️

[@mariesabine2385]

Yes, Downton never gets sweeter than this

[@manolitalerida4966]

❤ MARY and Matthew are so beautiful together. Sugar and spice everything nice. Unforgettable proposal in Winter season. Wow.

[@ban_ana_bread]

Hello, person scrolling through the comments! Hope you have a great day and, at some point in your life, a love as beautiful as Matthew and Mary.

[@glamdolly30]

Thank you for your kind wishes, back atcha! I hope to find that love some day. Be lucky! X

[@dawnrobbins7066]

That's a very kind thing to put out into the world, all the more so because I actually have that love when I thought I never would and I sincerely hope you do as well, if not now than one day soon.

[@oreo12ification]

I am so happy to see these two people finally acknowledge their great love for each other. After Matthew’s death, the show loses a lot of its fire ❤️

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Thank you for your wonderful message, Ana. I'm happy to give your comment it's 250th like!

[@dianneduvarney2684]

Yes, for 50 years.

[@richardh3410]

This and the train station scene are among my favorites in the entire series. Matthew and Mary were perfect together. I was saddened that Dan left the show. Matthew was my favorite character. He was an honorable man that treated everyone with dignity and respect. He had very high moral standards and strived to do what was right and just. The entire series was remarkably written and produced. I never tire of watching it. What was refreshing was the historical accuracy of the roles, wardrobe and events. One of the most beautiful musical scores ever written.

[@augustriver8967]

100%

[@bookhills2704]

Agreed, Matthew was the MVP of the show

[@laurenstich1049]

@@bookhills2704 Without a doubt -- Matthew was the focus of all Julian Fellowes attention and the key to the series. His departure changed the trajectory of the series.

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

“He’s going to propose! He’s going to propose”

[@pilararcos9447]

Ohhh, she said that to Isobel and Tom, remembering this moment... so sad :(

[@therra1101]

That was a great scene. But she had no idea he was going to propose. 😃

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

​@@12classics39she knew when he said "it's time we lived them together"

[@englishrose4388]

I love how she makes him “do it properly.”

[@helenwa123]

Love the way Mathew looks up to "heaven" when he talks about Lavinia.

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

Helen Agnew and daisy getting the creeps using the ouija board where Lavinia says she’s happy for them

[@gutsfinky]

Never noticed that! How sweet.

[@EnDoubleJay3309]

That last shot of Matthew and Mary twirling in the snow, in jubilation, with Downton Abbey towering above them is my favorite shot in the series.

[@dom66221]

jesus. I'm a 50 y old man and even I would have accepted his proposal.

[@barb7124]

LMAO

[@mcveljo]

Hehehe!!! That’s great !! Yes !!! I’ve seen this scene now at least 18 times.... and every time I still cry when seeing & hearing this!!! 😢 ❤️🧡❤️🥰😍🙂 👯‍♀️

[@kimidanger1150]

this comment made my day thank you hahaha

[@mcveljo]

Kimi Danger: he he!! 🙃🙂😂😃😍 totally!! Same here!! And now AGAIN, after reading your comment! 🙃🙂🤣😄😃 👌🏼

[@FysSessions]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙋🤦‍♀️😂😂😂😂oh boy . That was hilarious

[@emilyw530]

And this is why I want a wedding in December. Something so romantic. The world needs you back Matthew Crawley

[@flyboy152]

First, this scene takes place in February, and the actual wedding was several months later.

[@ancan963]

@@flyboy152 it's a Christmas episode so it's actually December.

[@flyboy152]

@ancan963 Most of the season finales were called "Christmas Episodes" because that's when they were originally broadcast, not necessarily set. In this episode, Christmas had already occurred several weeks before he proposes.

[@carlomanesc08]

This is one of my favorite scenes of the show, from the scenery, the music to the dialogue. There's something magical about a snowing night and a proposal.

[@manolitalerida4966]

The best marriage proposal ever made by an actor. Great feelings, emotion and really super.

[@hollisjo4023]

Ok but the relationship Mary, Tom and Isobel had with each other after S3 was so beautiful. Isobel, Tom and Mary were all affected by Sybils and Matthew's deaths. Mary lost her sister, Tom lost his wife, Isobel lost her youngest niece. Mary lost her husband, Tom lost a friend, Isobel lost her son. But the way Tom became a brother and mentor to Mary, how Isobel helped Tom feel welcome in the family, and the way Isobel relied on Edith, Mertin, Mary, Tom and Violet to help her grieve, was so beautiful.

[@harringt100]

Sybil wasn't Isobel's niece. But otherwise, yeah, fair points.

[@gabrielalopetegui]

aawww who's here at 1.36am watching and weeping with these two ?

[@erikaacosta6456]

Gabriela Lopetegui meee

[@arietecosta7203]

Today May 2nd,2020 Exactly 7:35 pm

[@barb7124]

11:23

[@jehannethompson1432]

Me

[@shannonyoung5132]

Yes, 9/9/21, in US. Seen whole series 6-7 times already too haha.

[@georgeprchal3924]

Wow this season of the Bachelorette has been intense.

[@sweetpari2949]

😂😂😂

[@georgeprchal3924]

@ Everyone involved with the bachelor/Bachelorette deserves to go to hell.

@@georgeprchal3924 Well, I don't watch it myself. Numbingly boring! And inauthentic. I'm surprised it has lasted this long. But should all involved be sent to the lower regions? I'll leave that up to you! 😂

[@georgeprchal3924]

@ Reality Tv in general.

[@lilareynolds8591]

George Prchal 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crimson_auror]

I pray that one day I find myself a man as marvelous as Matthew Crawley

[@xr6lad]

Well first you have to be half the woman Mary is.

[@helenhern893]

Possibly the best scene in this series!!! So romantic! At the end when he proposes and she accepts - the expressions on her face, his face are just so genuinely happy! And you see an uncontrolled exuberance from them you never saw before or again

[@joshuamunoze]

Matthew will always be one of my favorite characters

[@melissaku394]

It just occurred to me that in the Series 1 finale, Mary asks Matthew if he would have stayed if she had accepted him, and in the Series 2 finale, Matthew asks Mary if she’d stay if he asked her to. I CANT HANDLE THIS 😭❤️

[@sweetpari2949]

YOU ARE A GENIUS 😢💚💛 Why haven't I thought of that😭😭😭😭😭

[@Tooba-K123]

Oh so sweet ❤️

[@mcrettable]

And then he dies LOL

[@margaretteannerosales5975]

then in season 3 finale, he died...

[@MrMagicoGuy]

and in the third season he perishes :(

[@meggy0]

Ahhh so beautiful. I’m so happy for all these Downton Abbey uploads. I’m so sad Dan Stevens won’t be in the film.

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

Madison Hutz Ugh same. I respect that Dan didn’t want to be in the series anymore, but damn him not being in it just made it not the same.

[@tymcintosh-campbell3924]

This relationship made us fall in love with their characters- and because this moment was so good, it made us hurt so bad when Matthew died in the end of season 3.

[@weedygarden]

One of the best scenes in the whole series!

[@88Mickyfan]

Matthew's proposal always makes me happy cry.

[@Vesper_Songs]

Such a beautiful scene. Everything about this is perfect. Can't watch it without shedding tears every time.

[@LoKom12]

They are so prefect for each other. I waited a whole season for them to get back together. They were made for each other, that's for sure

[@margarettaylor473]

And they lived happily ever after, THE END

[@jehannethompson1432]

It doesn’t go like that unfortunately. 😤

[@kauri44]

I actually think that this felt like the natural end of the series. The plot had been centered around how this relationship would save Downton, and to have them finally fall in love and decide to marry really brought it to a close for me.

[@pony7653]

@@kauri44 I feel the same. I only rewatch seasons 1 and 2. Plus, the quality of the rest of the series doesn’t match the first two seasons. The ending of season 2 ties the main plotlines from the first two seasons together (the search for an heir, Mary and Matthew’s love story and the death of Pamuk) and you can perfectly end it here. If I remember correctly, the only storyline that is not resolved is Bates and his prison sentence but at least his death sentence is commuted and there’s hope for an appeal.

[@bymeerabrowngothicroyal]

🎶 I’ll never be this happy again, you and I and no one else 🎶

[@zayna4484]

This brought me back to the first time I watched Downton... what a masterpiece of a show!

[@tswinth3018]

One of my favorite scenes, how I loved Mary and Matthew together! It was so sad when he died, his character really brought out the best in Mary. Love Downtown Abbey!

[@safespacebear]

Such a perfect scene, a great episode, my only regret, not seeing Robert and Cora's reaction to the news. I guess it's not really necessary, I can picture it perfectly.

[@gee2541]

I so would have wanted to see everyone's reaction too. They waited so long for that moment lol

[@olly-kai]

Makes me cry...every time.

[@emsb85]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! This might be my VERY favorite scene from the entire series. It usually makes me tear up.

[@Wikia3033]

Even though I saw this for the first time more than five years ago, I still shed a tear - I remember how happy I was, I still am. Their romance was one of m favorite things in Downton Abbey!

[@teonilavorburger7736]

I never tire watching this scene again & again….. and every time I simply forget they‘re just acting! Oh, Matthew, how could you be so cruel and cut short this wonderful love story so abruptly?

[@sugarbuttersalt7258]

MATTHEW AND MARY ❤️ MISS THEM SO MUCH...

[@norathefish3338]

The most beautiful scene ever for a marriage proposal!🤵💛👰

[@kathleenperez3316]

This scene lives in my head rent free 🧡

[@jenniferromero3342]

My favorite scene of any television show absolutely beautiful!!!

[@camaluni6176]

This is and will always be my favourite scene.

[@or529]

The last season of Downton Abbey my favorite scene was when Mary was going to marry Henry Talbot. Mary went to Mathew's graveside to let him know what her plans were, but in the end she told Mathew "I will always love you my darling ". It just made me shiver & cry. It just showed how much she loves Mathew & he will always have her true heart.

[@sleepymofo]

Best proposal in TV history.

[@britaincook4987]

Omg yessssss, I've been dying for this to come out and I am so happy it has, yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!

[@SK28th]

The proposal to top all proposals. ❤️❄️

[@kateysandon]

Okay this is the most romantic scene in the entire series. I was even imagining what the family would say when they announced their engagement! 😂❤

[@gutsfinky]

"Finally!"

[@sarasr18]

There better be a point to all these Mary and Matthew feels y'all are forcing me to have, like I want Matthew resurrected to life in the movie.

[@hannahchesnutt9812]

Yeah! At least in a dream sequence or something. Same with Sybil.

[@Nin37373]

I kept hoping for any bit of Matthew in the movie. Just a brief cameo or something

[@dobazajr]

That is only a wishful thinking.

[@MandieTerrier]

Why? His character has been dead 7+ years and Mary is happily married to Henry

[@VPGarg-pf2dy]

@@MandieTerrier can you shut up

[@cat56789]

He proposed in the snowww ughhh😭😭😭❤❤❤❄❄❄❄🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aeterna581]

Beautiful. Just beautiful....

[@conchasoler74]

Siiii,Deliah Air, es una escena preciosa , son una pareja muy bonita, saludos👍😘😘

[@tomasmaestri315]

I can clearly see Mary's mind: "I'm freezing but it doesn't matter, He's going to propose, He's going to propose 😂😂..."

[@jamiecee4960]

Yes, Yes, Yes. Loved that scene out in the Snow. It was perfect. Finally. Made me cry. .

[@wickandde]

This is the kind of man I hope every girl ever meets 💕

[@xr6lad]

Not every woman deserves a man like that though.

[@jennyrayman2505]

I love his proposal " Lady Mary Crawley...will you do me the honour of becoming my wife " ❤❤❤

[@susanlee2835]

I believe it as to be one of thee greatest series ever made . Watchable over and over again ...

[@bobbidazzler1343]

What a treat that scene was. We hsd been tortured enough with Richard Carlisle and Lavinia Swire. It still makes me tear up all these years later. 🥰

[@isabellacordoba3450]

I LOVE THIS SCENE SO MUCH

[@is2560]

"may they be happy. with my love." lavinia gave up her life to the illness so matthew and mary can be happy. she was a very kind and pure woman, unselfish. matthew is actually so lucky to be loved that much by two women. well, he deserves it tho. he's also a kind and an honorable man. too bad that he died, he's my favorite character.

[@serua3285]

Marvellous…one of the highlights of all time…perfection…in writing & acting.

[@nazgullord3198]

Beautiful, wonderful scene 💖

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

To this day, it is the best proposal I’ve ever seen for television.

[@vhssika]

My Heart 😭

[@gabrielalopetegui]

I can’t believe it, I was here 5 yrs ago, and here I am again in 2024 watching and weeping like if it was the first time! 😂❤

[@GoldenRose116]

Defenitly one of my favorite downton abbey moments. Its so romantic. I admit I started disliking Mary in season 5 but i will always love Mary and Matthew together.

[@lin49erwomanfanshank81]

Golden Rose I hear what you’re saying. But I see Mary’s character as having some of the most depth.She is not all good or bad. She’s complicated like so many of us. That’s one of the things I loved about Downton.

[@marialewis6432]

These two together were an amazing partnership and I could watch this scene over and over ... her red dress, the snowflakes, the shy way he approaches her with questions ... and how she was so surprised and happy... when it was easy to make Mary happy was when Matthew was there ❤

[@thestarlightforge6568]

First time I watched this, I was in the hospital for a major back surgery. I was in the 8th grade. And this was just what I needed. 😊❄️

[@lucypeckham4593]

Has to be one of the best scenes in the whole show!

[@mskimrn9636]

I so loved Matthew!!!

[@supersisters1718]

This is one of my favorite moments

[@carolwoodard2450]

Love this scene just perfect

[@teodorakocanovic3877]

Anyone else binging on all Mary and Matthew scenes?

[@juliam.mallen3181]

Simply elegantly beautiful~

[@PrincessDiana1256]

Would you stay? If I asked you to? Gosh, this is one of the sweetest proposals..... Beautiful.

[@buckeyejen1076]

My favorite scene from any tv show or movie! ❤❤❤❤

[@emmavdba]

So cute ❤❤

[@kateysandon]

This is my favorite scene out of all of the scene out of all of them

[@lynnj7693]

I was crying when watching this years ago. Now I am again.

[@safespacebear]

"may they be happy, with my love"

[@gutsfinky]

You know I've watched this episode probably 10 times and I never connected that with Lavinia! How stupid of me. Of course.

[@soonerboy9831]

Now that is a proposal.

[@rickellsmore8151]

Perfection... Truly one of the most romantic moments I've ever seen!

[@amysun6080]

Oh, why I am I watching the clip every day. So excited to see the film today. Too bad we won't see Matthew.

[@gwenkoontz6960]

Every woman needs a Matthew Crawley♥️

[@here_we_go_again2571]

One of my favorite scenes in Downton Abby.

[@abbyjohnson7863]

Man this scene always gets me emotional

[@vishnuramesh1562]

I find happiness in these 2 couples whenever I am rejected...

[@varshinib1013]

Oh my gosh d best proposal scene ever!! So magical n romantic!!

[@lukonnie7967]

I love this series

[@doomsdayoption]

I've just finished season 3. Those who know what I'm talking about will also know why, watching this scene, my hearts aches as if it will explode in seconds.

[@msdhonifan2112]

I would only see S1 to S3 if I ever wish to rewatch again. M&M♥️ My heart beat fast everytime they shared a scene. It made me to long for the scenes they share together. I have attached with them so much that I can't bear to watch Mary being with other guys. It's amazing what a fictional character can do to you💔

[@UryuOrihimelover4eva]

The way he lifts her... Gosh, I loved them so much.

[@Vesper_Songs]

The fact that I am in love with this scene proves that I am such a typical girl. I can't watch it without tearing up.

[@audioamateur]

I tear up pretty easily and I'm a guy... but I think I'm rather the exception

[@dreamiesnoona6423]

You don't need to be called typical to enjoy this scene.

[@noniotalexas8384]

Stopped watching after they killed him off. Their relationship was one of the best things about the show

[@ireneray2558]

😍... I miss Downton Abbey so much.. Haven't had a new fav costume drama ever since.

[@clarisahernandez5280]

One of the best scenes ever.

[@geniusfollower]

me watching freezer cooking videos on a roll. youtube: *decides to recommend downton abbey* me: here we go once more unto the breach

[@AloeVeraForTheSoul]

Matthew was so handsome and cute, I hate Dan Stevens for leaving this show & killing Matthew! 😭😭😭

[@gabrielalopetegui]

Just The Way I Dream I'm with you ! I'm still upset at him !

[@tracymcardle1236]

I have never seen him in anything since Downton Abbey so why did he leave

[@CJPDeQueen]

THIS scene!! 😍 As a M&M fan the wait was finally over and they could be together for real after everything they had gone through especially given their feelings for one another were still there despite being in other relationships. Their happiness was a joy to watch and I couldn't even contemplate what was going to happen in the next Christmas DA special. It was just a bit too much with Sybil barely gone and then the worse with Matthew. I'll admit that I couldn't watch DA after the first episode of the fourth series and only watch the rest of the show a while after it ended and that Will be the only time I do. It will just be a series 1-3 for me on re-watch. And lastly, I've enjoyed watching Dan Stevens in other stuff however I don't quite feel I'll ever totally forgive him for leaving DA. His career, his choice but then it's my choice if I feel the way I do.

[@shrijitasgable]

Yeah there’s no forgiving Dan.

[@claireleonard8011]

Agree 👍 ❤️❤️❤️them so much

[@vietthiminhtrang4455]

I totally agree, I arrest at the end of season 3 and re-watch. I also look for others films of Dan Stevens. If I were Dan, I would stay with the show to the end... The best actor should live with their characters they play, the love of fans ... But I always love character Matthew Crawley, this is the best role in his career ...

[@dennisquelch588]

It's a good thing Aunt Rosamund wasn't there to give her advice on how to answer

[@pinkcrazygirl]

Mary wouldn't have listened this time to her aunt. She had to experience the consequences of listening to others instead of listening to her heart at the garden party in season 1.

[@nadizapermata1074]

OMG ive just watched this episode and i couldnt help it! The proposal was so simple yet very romantic with the snow falling and all 😍😭💗

[@LuckyBeechdub969]

It is 2022 and I had to watch this AGAIN💕💕💕

[@Мари-ю9о]

Блистательно, весь фильм, игра актеров, костюмы, я восхищена🤗🤗🤗

[@12classics39]

Maybe the most romantic scene in TV history.

[@malgorzatachrobak9676]

My favorite series and characters 😍

[@marialewis6432]

SO glad to see this...my absolute favorite scene in the whole series...they were fantastic together...one of the best partnerships in television...❤❤