There’s an old saying that “it’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.” Yes, Boyz II Men were telling modern music fans that parting is not sweet, sometimes it is just sorrow. They were getting us used to the idea that nothing lasts forever, and such is the case for the endlessly captivating Grantham family pictured atop this post. So, on that note, we bid a fond and tearful farewell to friends whose lives have been linked to, defined by, and kept safe within the walls of Downton Abbey. Series creator, Julian Fellowes, has been clear that the house was always the main character. So we truly feel it when Robert Crawly himself comes to grip with this idea when he states “It’s hard to accept that it’s time to go.”
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a slow goodbye, and one that is a transition to whatever life now holds for these beloved characters. The story is not particularly groundbreaking, scandalous or abrupt, and it feels like a comforting kiss on the cheek to fans across the globe. This soap opera set in early 20th century England has endeared itself to the masses. Part of the charm is that the drama and entertainment for the staff (Mr. Carson, et al) is actually the Crawley clan upstairs. In a way, this is like a soap opera within a soap opera, and that has helped make this so engaging.
After six seasons and this third film, we get to see the likes of Mary, Lady Isobel, even Daisy start new chapters in their lives. Suffice to say, everyone is on to something new…but that’s not all sad or scary. To help know what went into this waving of fancy handkerchiefs, we were gifted the opportunity to speak to Simon Curtis who took the helm for this last hurrah. We’ll miss the residents who call the abbey that PBS built their home. But, like them, we’ll endure. Now put on your Sunday best, make a cup of tea, and we will roll out the red carpet for this episode of The GoSeeTalk Podcast Experience!
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale was made available to rent or own on digital platforms starting on September 30. It will then be followed by its 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray releases on November 11, 2025.
