Thomas Barrow's Best Quotes | Downton Abbey

[@m.layfette6249]

The sweetest relationship at Downton Abbey was between Master George and Thomas Barrow. His mannerisms with all of the children at Downton was a real treasure.

[@epicgamerheyab5183]

I can’t wait to see how Thomas and George’s relationship will evolve in the future!

[@m.layfette6249]

@@epicgamerheyab5183 IKR! They need to ride this show All the way up to WWII, when it comes time for Master George and Miss Sybiee to serve in the war just as their parents did. It'd be great to see Miss Marigold serve as a war corespondent and support working women.

[@epicgamerheyab5183]

@@m.layfette6249 I agree! It’d be great to know the children’s role in WWII. I’m also curious to see how the other children of Mary and Edith will be like.

[@georgeprchal3924]

@@m.layfette6249 Thomas will be in the Medical Corps and Master George in the RAF flying a Hurricane or a Spitfire keeping the Luftwaffe from the beach.

[@barbaramadalinski6767]

yes! they remind me of Carson with Mary

[@daveatron_]

he's an icon, he's a legend, and he is the moment

[@maryschroeder1533]

YES!!!

[@thelakes7278]

Now come on now 😌

[@eucalyptused]

TRUEE ✨✨🙏🏼

[@coryspang7548]

I love Thomas Barrow. He's such a well-written character. Also love that he's a gay character, which gives LGBTQ representation

[@eucalyptused]

“I’m not foul, Mr. Carson. I’m not the same as you, but I’m not foul.” This line hit hard. I’ve had similar struggles to him, and being referred to as something as less than human- Something to be disgusted at- Has always hurt the deepest. Barrow really is an awesome character.

[@m.layfette6249]

Fabolous Outstanding Unique Loved That's what you are and that's how you'll stay. Never forget that my friend. For that is something even Mr. Barrow would appreciate, for both himself and you. 💜

[@eucalyptused]

@@m.layfette6249 You are so sweet omg

[@m.layfette6249]

@@eucalyptused You're most sincerely welcome. 🤗💜🤗💜🤗

[@pmfg875]

I cried when I saw that, and I was worried that Carson’s ignorant comments would have a destructive effect. Barrow showed such dignity and resilience in his response despite how horrible calling a human being foul is

[@nategraham6946]

Same here. It was my dad, and not foul, but defective.

[@AT87]

One of the best characters for sure. I love that his relationship with George mirrors Mary's relationship with mr. Carson.

[@marionarda2790]

It used to at least

[@nategraham6946]

That would be amazing to see, the next generation of Downton.

[@Heyy_itsJackie]

I just realized that wow so true

[@pattywilliams788]

Loved Thomas even though he was most often very bad; but he also had a heart of gold in some areas. He loved Sybil, Sybie and George. And he also saved Edith. He was a very well-rounded character.

[@echa9446]

he's also much kinder and softer near the end seasons, helping andy, helping baxter too even

[@Amanda-wh8ww]

@@echa9446 this. I’ve been rewatching some stuff with the film and if you notice his voice is softer and gentler in season 6. Amazing character development- and I totally hated his character. Lol

[@echa9446]

@@Amanda-wh8ww INDEED!! even more in the movies, the tones are definitely not harky or petty like the early seasons 😂

[@thomasrowsell116]

By far the most interesting and complex character in the show

[@heroce974]

In pair with Mary I'd say

[@12classics39]

The relationship between Thomas and the children is so special and heartwarming. It’s been implied that Thomas was abused as a child so he doesn’t want George or Sybbie to feel unloved or neglected for a moment. They bring out the best in him. A part of him likely considers them to be HIS children in spirit, as he’ll never be able to have any of his own.

[@echa9446]

'we can't have you wobbly on both ends' is my fav 🤣🤣🤣 also, "I'm not foul" wrenched my heart so bad 😭😭😭 I hated Carson a bit for that

[@Xerxes2005]

To be honest, his comment was still probably more charitable than most at this time period.

[@80hdbb]

"Even Mr. Carson wasn't born standing to attention." "I hope not, for his mother's sake."

[@amandaljohnson]

Only Technically is by far my favorite. That scene when the children say goodbye always makes me tear up

[@Robert08010]

Its stands out because she didn't hear it. Unlike other comments that were clearly meant to hurt people, this was just said for a laugh.

[@jayaitch88]

Oh Thomas. I started out hating you, then liking you, then hating you again, then really loving you. One of the best characters BY FAR.

[@Amanda-wh8ww]

This! Hates him for so long and then suddenly he became my favorite and I just want to give him a hug.

[@jazzycat8917]

Sybbie hugging Barrow wasn't in the script, her lil actress just adored him so much she improved it and they left it in.

[@bennuttall4240]

Yeah, sure... If it were true that every moment in TV and film where someone has said it "wasn't in the script", no show or movie would have ever been scripted based on the frequency it happens.

[@SaladMcNuggets]

​@@bennuttall4240 oh shut up, doomer

[@melissaphillips3088]

Thomas Barrow . what can I say but I love him. He is the most amazing , complicated character. He is wicked but vulnerable. Heart wrenching and broken at times. How does one love him . because Rob does a astounding job of making one see all sides to his character. Rob and Julian Fellows have brought Thomas a long way in this show. Thank you both for one of the most iconic characters to ever be on screen. 👏🏻

[@pattywilliams788]

I totally concur with you all of this. He was a wonderful and complex character.

[@eucalyptused]

I agree with absolutely everything you’ve put omg- It makes me happy to see others appreciate him as well! :)

[@melissaphillips3088]

@@eucalyptused thank you . I love him and this show. Rob is a fantastic actor. Have a great day☀️

[@m.layfette6249]

If you're Not crying 😭😢😭when the children come down to say "Goodbye, Mr. Barrow." then I truly feel sorry for you.

[@m.layfette6249]

@Nicki Don 😢 IKR!! All of the Downton children are super sweet, kind and loving.

[@cantbelieveitsnotredacted1117]

Most complex character in the whole show.

[@mirael96]

"Goodbye Mr. Bawow!" is the sweetest thing ever!

[@DarkSpells87]

What is the greatest achievement in this show is that no character was wasted. Every single one was well written, well rounded and almost felt too real for a fiction. And Barrow is one of the best. It is easy to have character that is always goody2shoes but to have a character like Barrow who went through all personality phases, from bad to good, from nasty to kind, from repulsive to sweet is just one of the rare gems on TV. Adding to that his sexuality and you have character for ages. In his eyes, expressions and deeds you can see troubled life he had. A superb acting by Rob James-Collier who managed to stand next to a likes of Dame Maggie Smith and shine. Bravo!

[@harryhames1]

An incredible actor. To make you dislike someone so much and then like them again(abit)

[@lilactreehouse]

Best character on Downton. Loved the complexity, and he actually had a heart of gold.

[@aperson22222]

These scenes being shown out of order really gives me whiplash!

[@georgeprchal3924]

"What are your thoughts on transubstantiation?" Is one of his better ones to me.

[@maryschroeder1533]

I love that one, too! I was wondering where it was!

[@maryschroeder1533]

Yes! Finally! Thomas is by far the most complex character in the show! That's why he's my favorite! Kudos to Rob James-Collier for such a wonderful performance!

[@brydon5721]

In "A New Era", his scene with Mrs Hughes where he talks about Ellis hit especially hard, resigning himself for a lonely life, starting to know that feeling more and more. He's definitely a character that has grown rather substantially from the very beginning.

[@ruelcarriaga8268]

i just want to give Mr. Barrow a hug....he’s been a through a lot 😭 He had this fiesty attitude cuz had to have a tough persona. i’m so proud of him.

[@houseoftyrell1544]

His character development is very interesting, one of the best in Downton.

[@mcc271]

Barrow is one of my favourite characters in the show. Watching his transformation is fascinating, yet touching as well. A character very well written!

[@donjezza10]

Thomas was certainly the rogue of Downton Abbey. I also love it when he talks to Bates, they seem like mates that would run into each other in jail every once in a while.

[@hannahstazicker5338]

Yes and I loved that part when he went to bates even though they weren’t the best of buds they would still help each other out (atleast in the later seasons) I loved that conversation of “ you know when your beaten mr bates well I’m beaten” “well then give me the weapon and I’ll do the work”

[@crystalkissoon4514]

He was my favorite from his first scene, and I’m so glad he found some happiness. Once he stopped being his own worst enemy lol.

[@janetfromanotherplanet6900]

Same. Great character and actor.

[@SummerRain368]

I’m late to the “Downton Abbey” party! Even though others tried to talk me into watching, I only started watching in Dec. 2022 ... in the hospital (a week) since their cable was horrid! I turned on my cell phone and saw it streaming on Peacock. I’m addicted! As I’m still convalescing, I’ve watched all seasons FOUR times already (it’s Feb 2023!) because now I can’t watch anything else! Nothing comes close to “Downton Abbey” standards! The beautiful & talented cast, the storylines, the MUSIC, scenery, the castle, etc! ❤️ “Thomas” is my favorite! Loved the bear dance with him and Daisy! Thank you!

[@jayaitch88]

Let it be known that I ADORE Mr Bates, but 2:01 gets me every time 😂

[@choirkitty]

That was probably one of the best comebacks in the whole series! I wonder if that was actually scripted or ad libbed :)

[@Watchalone]

He is my most favorite character in the show and most developed character to. I just want to hug him and do anything just to see him smile.

[@zidneya]

He may be naughty, mischievous and devious but that's what makes him Downton's Barrow.

[@alwaysblake148]

Just saw these clips. Robert James-Collier has given the most finely tuned performance in the series and films. And that's saying a lot considering the extraordinary quality of most of the other performances.

[@Robert08010]

At 7:25, that cut away to Mrs Patmore's face clearly moved to tears. Its there to remind even the coldest of us its time to cry.

[@12classics39]

That really shows how they all realize Thomas belongs there and is needed there, especially needed by the future Earl… Thomas ditching the kids and running off to America in a New Era was SO out of character that the film doesn’t even exist to me.

[@ernasheree01]

Nothing will ever top "wouldn't want you wobbly at both ends" comment. I holler every time LOL

[@Anesh10]

I swear Barrow and George are the next Carson and Mary.. the creators should REALLY flesh out this relationship!

[@marionarda2790]

Didn t age well . But yes I wish they had been

[@oriana9135]

@@marionarda2790 ...how does it not age well..?

[@marionarda2790]

@@oriana9135 I guess you haven t watched the 2nd movie

[@oriana9135]

@@marionarda2790 ohhh dear

[@marionarda2790]

@@oriana9135 I ll take that as a no

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

The children love him. That's all that needs to be said.

[@ginadisbrow9324]

Master George saying 'Mr. Bawow' touches my heart!😢

[@jasonrobertson216]

The one I'm dying for now is when the family tells Carson he will be taken care of & Barrow will become the official head butler.

[@marionarda2790]

Didn t age well

[@malinbettels9577]

by far my favourite character from the show!!

[@keeshiabrie]

Not to be sappy, but I loved him most whenever he defended the Crawley’s and his peers 💗

[@soundaryar459]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again- Barrow is underrated! (And so is Rob James-Collier) Such an amazing character at Downton, brought lots of color to the show

[@GenieY23]

"We can't have you wobbly at both ends" 🤣 How they managed to keep a straight for that scene is a mystery! It's a shame they don't post bloopers, I'm sure there were quite a few laughs while filming!

[@vulcan2882]

Means more when the children say bye, they always say it from the heart.

[@TrixterBambi]

Was it ever explained why he's nice to the kids? I feel like it's because they're the only ones who are genuinely nice to him without a catch.

[@barnesCh430]

I know he probably has a soft spot for Sybbie because of her mother. He was really upset when Sybil died.

[@whitemoonwolf13]

i think it's because children are innocent, not yet hardened by the world. children would probably be the only people who didn't judge him on something

[@carmiesinagra8968]

0:35 I love that there are bells playing in the background, it adds to the “standoff scene in a Western” vibes

[@BH-zx4dm]

I liked in the movie when someone comments about the actress' change in her attitude, the director responds....that's because she's no longer afraid. Thomas overhears and you can see the light of identification in his face.

[@Leviona.w]

Thomas is 100% my fav character

[@MirrorDomains]

Out of all the characters on the show he had the most transition, and Rob played him expertly.

[@SanFranLOVER1972]

I fucking love this man. I hated him so much in the early seasons but now...I couldn't imagine the show without him.

[@m.layfette6249]

The best characters are the ones we Hate to Love and Love to Hate.

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

WHAT??! is my favirite Quotes from Thomas ❤

[@maryschroeder1533]

WOT??

[@blueshell820]

He's soooo preeeetttyyyyyyyy

[@cynthiapolin7485]

Hes the reason i watched it in the first place ❤️☺️🥰

[@kathyscott9219]

I wish Mosely and Baxter would get together and be happy. The first movie made him a bit of a buffoon but still a scene stealer. I hope the second movie gives him back some heart and dignity. He and Baxter are a perfect couple. And many fans have loved Mosely.

[@malcolmlugg9843]

see 2nd movie

[@rondj3495]

Imagine Thomas Barrow in bowtie with a cigarette in his mouth sitting in a casino and says "Bond, James Bond"

[@user-fs5hr2oi7u]

The best character.

[@lucianoprestes5855]

Hear George say “Mr. Bawow” always gets me.

[@isabellelauriault-casilli8147]

Love him! He's the best!

[@baileyrayzor1900]

He reminds me a lot about Hank Voight from Chicago PD. They both have their strong suits as well as their weaknesses. They both have done and said things. Neither chooses to be the way they are. Both have had friends and enemies come and go. They both have evolved. They both have had their pitfuls and still had support through it all. They have done bad things for the right reasons to help and protect those they care about. Both have soft spots for children and both have at time used those closest to them to help them with their schemes but in the end proved to still have hearts of gold. It's like he said to Mr Carson "I'm not like you but I'm not foul". Meaning that he may not be as good as Mr Carson but he is not evil. You can't judge a book by its cover just like how you can't judge a person by their past or by their ways.

[@michaelaalexander2566]

thomas my beloved

[@-aoki741]

Thomas our beloved

[@lauraschoenborn3544]

I can’t believe there aren’t many comments about Barrow putting Edna in her place.

[@EuroForUkraine]

Sooo...that arrogant SOB had a heart after all. Gosh! I actually felt sorry for him while watching him saying goodbye to everyone. PS: I know what happens to him, so no need to comment.

[@Sciencegrinds]

I don't. Why was he leaving this time?

[@12classics39]

@@Sciencegrindse found a new job at another estate, but it was very cold and unfriendly there. He missed Downton and the family & servants missed him, and when Carson’s palsy made him unable to continue being the butler, Robert hired Thomas to return as his replacement. So Thomas got his dream job and was able to return to the children. A perfect ending. Ignore the 2nd movie.

[@royalebannana7203]

“she is a woman isn’t she?” “only technically.”

[@jaykauffman4775]

LOVE me some Thomas Barrow!!!

[@Ursaminor31]

Because I didn’t feel like it

[@maryschroeder1533]

Classic Thomas!

[@allanaalberto9730]

i can't believe i ended up liking his character. I used to despise his character in season 1

[@80hdbb]

thomas barrow is the only man ever

[@geniehossain3738]

“Why not? She’s a woman ain’t she?” “Only technically” 🤣

[@aregmirzoyan869]

Carson: No-one has ever called you stupid. Lord Sinderby: hold my vodka.

[@DellaStreet123]

Perhaps Carson should have said: No-one has ever called you stupid...and lived not to regret it.

[@aregmirzoyan869]

@@DellaStreet123 exactly

[@RadiantVaughn]

I wanted him to eventually find love, but it worked out for him at the end that he could stay at Downton.

[@12classics39]

I wanted him to find love too, but I liked how the series ultimately showed that he wasn’t defined by his struggles to find a relationship. Nobody should be defined by romance. He has special friendships with George, Sybbie, and Baxter, he’s finally earned the respect from the Crawleys that he always wanted, he’s become a better person, Downton has become his home, he got to be the butler which was his dream job from the start, and the family & servants have come to need him as much as he needs them. Then the movies erased all of that development and reduced his worth to romances; when he runs off with the rich actor which is guaranteed to be an unhealthy and unequal relationship, it’s no different from his desire to run off with the Duke in the pilot. He’s grown out of that now, and I despise the way the films destroyed that. The series finale closes his character arc by enabling him to discover he has a true purpose at Downton, not only as the butler, but also as the Carson to George’s Mary. And when WWII breaks out, Thomas’ medical experience and empathy for the marginalized will undoubtedly make him the perfect person to be in charge of Downton being a safe haven for Jewish refugees as well as the wounded. Plus on the topic of romance, EVERYONE at Downton knows and accepts Thomas for who he is. He’s free to be himself there, especially with him being the butler, I’m sure that Robert and Mary will allow him to have a private relationship with someone, perhaps a servant at a nearby estate or a future coworker.

[@charliedilnot9689]

You forgot me and my family’s favourite! His lil “Cheeky” comment 😂

[@TeamCoyle]

The funniest evil man I know! :)

[@IDay-wq2kj]

I wish there was a spin-off movie/series about Thomas Barrow after he leaves Downton with Dexter. It would be so lovely to see him in a beautiful, happy relationship...

[@anthonywatts2033]

I recently saw photos of a younger Bert Lancaster. Amazing similarity to Rob James--Collier.

[@Alexandra_Lisitsa]

Томас - самый интересный и цепляющий персонаж во всём сериале. Насколько в начале я терпеть его не могла и настолько же, но со знаком плюс, сочувствовала ему в конце и переживала за него. Аж захотелось пересмотреть Даунтон ))

[@alfchuah]

The shade of it all: Mrs Patmore is only a woman, technically.

[@muhammadsameer4624]

Part 2 plz

[@ouinoelle]

Because I didn’t feel like it 😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy924]

Mister Bawow 🥰❤

[@kecleonboi]

Handsome evil man

[@nopenever5107]

He's like he is out of some Dostoyevsky books

[@nonamewriter7950]

I have a theory that if Thomas Barrow is your favorite DA character you also always marry Haley when playing Stardew Valley

[@charlottesmail1056]

Thomas was a mean conniver, but it was the little children who broke his heart and changed him.

[@AF-yl8xy]

Show the ending!!!!!! It wasn't his last moment! Show more of barrow

[@LilithGrey...FromHell]

I love it when Thomas gets all spicy. 😂💗

[@jaykauffman4775]

As the series went on we found out why he was so despicable early on. When you are living with a secret that makes you question your own self worth it alters everything you do

[@AbiSaysThings]

Not as it went on, immediately. In the very first episode they give you two good reasons he's so bitter and vindictive, compared to O'Brien who was just hateful.

[@fabulouschild2005]

I loved his response to Nanny West telling him he can't touch the children, just "what? 😃"

[@marymcmahan5603]

“You have been twisted by nature into something foul” Disgusting!!!

[@adrianaay043]

Thomas loved the children at Downtown. I kinda wish in the New movie he stayed downtown with having a lover but his ending was good though wasn't one I would've thought for him but nerveless good

[@AbiSaysThings]

He's already lucky that the entire house knows about him and nobody causes a fuss. That place is his entire life, there's no time for a serious relationship outside it. The only way for him to get that was to run away from it entirely.

[@marcosgarcia2643]

Thomas was concerned with others instead of taking care of himself. At the end he was looking around jobs in rotten mansions.

[@aaronc4899]

I identify with Mr. Barrow, which doesn't speak to well of me, I'm afraid.

[@12classics39]

Considering that Barrow is great with kids, got an abusive nanny fired, took a beating to rescue another man from an attack, saved a woman from a fire, got a scammed man’s money back, and voluntarily taught an illiterate man to read, I’d say it speaks very well of you. :)

[@-aoki741]

Me too

[@mahho8931]

Me too

[@litoboy5]

DEEPER, DEEEPER, DEEPER AND BOTTOM THEN RAISED TILL TOP !!!

[@martinecappeezpne7433]

❤❤

[@elizabethkelley2559]

If only someone had walked by when Thomas was talking to Nanny West about the eggs. She'd have been gone a lot faster.

[@fredymendez855]

The only character i actaully really dislike is Edith and Daisy.....daisy does get some character development but shes so annoying and selfish. Also because she can read and become more aware she talks down to the likes of Miss Pattmore etc...Lady Edith has like zero character development. She has no real relationships with staff and once refered Tom to just the choffer even after sybil died. She had zero symphaty for Marigolds adopted mother (forgot her name) but she was so selfish in thinking the family who raied marigold would not care. Barrow literally saved her life and nothing also remember when carlson got a heart attack and all she cared about was the dress. In the end of last season she also looks down at Marys new lover because hes of no noble background and just a driver. She is not aware that Tom comes from the same working class background. Mary is bad too but she has growth and cares about the staff.

[@SaphireKancer90]

Recently watch the show again, Edith is the only member of the family (Violet aside) that didn't have a deep relationship with at least one of the staff members. They were always the help, and yes, she didn't really have any character development, which is sad when the family lost Sybil.

[@-aoki741]

​@@SaphireKancer90i never saw edith interacting much with the staff, and even Violet has that scene where she comforts Daisy.

[@cliffgaither]

Did Barrows go to the states with "Quentin" ?

[@hpavalferr7201]

☺️💙

[@ibrahimtasci]

2:47

[@jodie4609]

@2:02 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pmfg875]

So much testosterone, he’s in the bachelor herd