As a Downton fan you already know the show will end during Christmas of 1925, but this is a curious article about what a possible “time leap” in the storyline would look like.
Should Downton Abbey Season 6 End With WWII?
By Peter Flynn ⋅ Last edit on
Downton Abbey has always had a fascinating relationship with real events. The very first episode used the date the Titanic sank as a springboard for the entire series, because apparently everyone is fascinated with that event and can’t tell what time frame the show is supposed to be in unless there’s a reference to a James Cameron film. Since then, Downton Abbey has pushed on through the Great War and into the emergence of the roaring 20s, providing for an interesting dynamic between Lord Grantham’s family and the changing world around them. As of Season 5, Downton Abbey has covered over twelve years of history. With the uncertainty of Season 6 looming, is it worth the show covering twelve more?
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