I stopped watching it because of it. I was going through a hard time so I couldn’t handle another horrible thing to handle. But everyone loves the whole thing so yeah.
Alicia Pietroiusti - It’s a freaking TV series... Why not invest your emotions in something more nobler and meaningful, like the 25,000+ people around the world who die from starvation everyday?!? There is no humanity...
when Mary was looking at Matthew from the second floor... that look of loss and emptiness, my heart breaks for her. and Matthew's "you are my stick" and "Oh God Mary, I'm so, so sorry." is just... this is my favourite scene alongside Matt and Mary's wedding, I want to get married at Highclare Castle! (19 yrs old and single lmao)
Brilliant writing from Julian Fellowes -- and perfectly delivered by the two most important romantic leads. Easily, the most mesmerizing scene in all 6 seasons of Downton Abbey......wow!
I think Jullian Fellows intended a comparison between this scene and an earlier scene when they’re preparing for the wedding. Where Matthew is irritated that he can’t walk up and down the aisle without assistiance and Lavinia tells him that he can lean on her coming down. It seems like it hasn’t even crossed his mind that he could lean on her, while here he immediately replies to Mary: “you are my stick”. I think it’s metaphor that he could always count on Mary.
Matthew was so, so in love with Mary. You can see it in this scene: he is drawn to her, can't stop himself kissing her. But despite all that, he was willing to stick with his promises and marry Lavinia anyway, spend the next forty or fifty years with the wrong woman, all for principle. Matthew's unwavering moral compass is admirable, and the show is lesser without it.
@@wendygrady1670 Of all the many great -- really great -- scenes in in all 6 seasons, THIS was by far the best. Classic. I watch it over and over and over again.
It’s absolutely the acting done more with their facial expressions, body movements, timber of their voices. When are Michelle and Dan going to act together again - we need it so badly
This scene blows me away whenever I watch it. The detail o the facial expressions- unbelievable acting. At the beginning when Mary is upstairs and is watching Matthew and you see her swallow- swallowing the regret, the tears, the might have been s, that one second - the emotion speaks more than a 1000 words. To me the thing with Mary is a whole season 1 she could not see what was in front of her - and when she did in episode 6, the kiss, the proposal- we never got to see them happy and in love together- those two months happened off screen - and then she dithered and Matthew had enough and broke it off without an engagement and went off to war. We only truly see how in love she is with Matthew throughout season 2 - when she can’t have him.
I still shiver. Dan is so perfect. His voice, his eyes... I stopped watching when he died because to be honest I watched Downtown for him. The first time I saw his face I was wow gobsmacked
@@wendygrady1670 I don't have an Instagram account but sometimes I check his pics via google. He wrote about him : Ehemaliger Schauspieler I don't know why. That means former actor Dunno why he wrote that. He should come back to the UK. I'm sure one day he will and I'll cross the Channel to meet him.
Of course Matthew is finally freely admitting that he wants and loves Mary. Which I love. He was enamored with her the minute he laid eyes on her. I think in this scene he is finally actually realizing how much he loves Mary as his true love. I think it's been hiding under the surface ever since he brought Lavinia to Downton.
The cinematography and music in this scene just blow this scene away. It is so beautifully shot. It almost did not matter what they said. This scene was a whole season and 5 years on the show in coming. We know the entire season 2 that Mary is totally in love with Matthew. It’s in her face, her actions, conversations with violet, her father. Her whole family knows. But we are never sure with Matthew, he never has a conversation with anyone that indicates that he cares more for her than as a friend. You can see it in the way he looks at her in many scenes - but I think we are not sure until that moment when he admits he wishes he could throw over Lavinia and kisses her. Well done Julian Fellowes
That's interesting; I remember thinking about it the other way around. I felt it was so obvious and clear that Matthew was crazy about her in contrast to Mary's indecisiveness and uncertainty.
In series 1 yes - she seemed indecisive- he more sure. In series 2 - you see how totally in love she was with him from the moment she spots him in the great hall when he returns with Lavinia. He not so much.
Only through his terrific acting -- you could *see* and deven more, *feel* the intense love Matthew felt for Mary. He had to move on in his life and loved Lavinia, but it was abundantly clear that Mary was his *true* love. And it all came to a head when they danced in this scene. Breathtaking....
I can not say enough about this scene -the emotion is so intense- on both sides. But prior to that in season 2 - Mary’s looks were much more intense. Matthew appeared to move on. Also there is many a discussion between Mary and robert / rosemund/ Isobel about her love for him or trying to get him back. There are no Matthew discussions with Isobel or otherwise. Not until after Lavinia dies anyway.
@@helenhern893 Very true, Helen. BUT -- when Mary couldn't/wouldn't make up her mind to marry him because she was concerned whether Cora's child would be a boy and therefore, become the heir and not Matthew -- Matthew would have none of it. He loved her desperately, but he was nobody's fool and had backbone to move on. And that he did -- he met Lavinia and did fall in love with her, but of course, it was insanely obvious to everyone that he still had deep feelings for Mary. You see it all over the scenes when he arrives with Lavinia to meet the Crawleys. Mary is oh-so-polite but dying inside and Matthew's constant glances at Mary were so telling. And because he was so noble, even though deep inside he wanted Mary, he felt he owed it to Lavinia to stay the course. The *only* discussions with Matthew came from Cousin Violet when she goes to his bedroom late at night. Don't think for a moment that Matthew didn't desperately want to be with Mary -- but he was committed to Lavinia, and certainly after he was able to walk again, he would never, ever cast off Lavinia.
When they killed Matthew off that was the end of love on Downton Abbey. Matthew was part of the cast which should have stayed in the story. I know he wanted out but surely he would have reconsidered under right circumstances.
I CANT GET OVER THE WAY MATTHEW SAYS "oh, god mary. i am so, so sorry. do you know how sorry i am?" do YOU know how sorry i was when you died!!!! nothing in real life has ever broken my heart like his death did😭😭😭
writing at its best -- Julian Fellowes, oh my.....every heart in the world caught its breath collectively during this most romantic of all scenes. And this great line delivered to perfection by the equally talented and breathtaking Dan Stevens.
I had forgotten this scene. How very forgiving and tender love is. Dear Lord Fellowes, for those of us who are actively holding this president and congress accountable, who are encouraging people of good conscience to speak up, the engagement here can be so long. How needed you are here these days. Thank you for the refreshment. Bless you, sir. Thank you for the moment.
Don't get me wrong; I love Matthery. However, putting myself in Lavinia's shoes, imagine seeing your fiancé(e) dancing and kissing someone else? 🙊🙊 I would be heartbroken.
lavinia wasn't anything,lavinia was put in to represent the losers of change,in this world every action,every decision,every word,every change has a winner and a loser, and theres nothing anyone can do about it, but thats dosnt mean that you cant do the right thing.
@@rachelelizabethschneider2974 I think the whole point of her not having much personality was to show how different she was from Mary, and she wasn’t completely devoid of personality like when she and married talked about the new french hairstyles becoming popular after the war
As much as I felt many emotions during Matthew and Mary's "moment".., I'm so heart broken for Lavinia. 💔😢😭 It's heart wrenching and this isn't the first I've seen this, either. Oh, Matthew.
@@namihollanderin493 Yes but who of the two was at the train station wishing him well before he left for war...kinda telling Lavinia was not there but Mary was....
Unbelievable acting, especially on Dan's part. It's mesmerizing to watch him. What an extraordinary talent. He's lost weight now, which is a shame because he looked so very handsome in DA, and I disagree with him that he looked (his words) "doughy" in DA. This weight suits him so much. Ugh. I hope he returns to England eventually and blesses us with more period dramas, in a romantic role. Pleeeeaaaaase, DAN?
Unfortunately, that was the result of Dan Stevens's decision to leave the show and pursue other roles. I would have been perfectly happy had he stayed, too! 💔
@ Yes I was so mad that they killed him off but then when I read that it was his decision to leave the show I was mad at him. I loved the character of Matthew. I guess the death was the only way to write him out but it was honestly so heartbreaking. The timing was horrible.
Matthew:- Actually I rather like it, it's from a show that flopped. Zip goes a million or something. (Offers hand to dance. They revel in each others arms. Mary breaks the comfortable silence) Mary:- Can you manage without your stick? Matthew:- You are my stick. (With a satisfying sigh she realises the silence isn't comforting as it only draws her soul closer and closer to his. With every step and every breath, her desire for him intensifies and she cannot hold her peace anymore) Mary:- We were a show that flopped. (They look into each others eyes. His is filled with regret and hers is a pain of loving another's love. Dignity and Respect be damned all she wanted was to lock her lips with his and never let go of his flame soul) Matthew:- Oh God Mary... I'm so so sorry. Do you know how sorry I am? Mary:- Don't be. It wasn't anyone's fault... If it was it was mine. (Her resolve returns, the uncertainty of losing him gripped her heart.) Matthew:- You know cousin Violet came to me, told me to marry you (Hope stirs her thoughts. With disbelief she looks at him) Mary:- when was this? Matthew:- A while ago. When they knew I would walk again. Mary:- Classic granny. (A pause. She needed to know more) what did you say? Matthew:- I couldn't accept Lavinia's sacrifice of her life, her children, her future. And then give her the brush off when I was well again well I couldn't could I? (Resolve in her heart. She was indeed a strong woman) Mary:- of course not. (He looks to her for a rebuttal. A cry from her warm heart, that many presumed to be cold- stone) Matthew:- however much I want to.. Mary:- Absolutely not.. (And they unite. Their desires take control of them. No more could their souls be apart. Their hearts as one they draw in on each other. Their kiss intensifying with every moment and every note of symphonies ringing in their souls at the thought of loving the one they truly love and belong in. Mary indeed opened her heart completely to love and nothing would stand in her way)
Absolutely perfect description of THE greatest scene in all six seasons of Downton Abbey. Great writing, great acting, great cinematography, great music. Cinema magic.
I have seen hundreds of leading actors with great looks, but it's been a long, long, long time since I've witnessed star power like Dan Stevens. I realize Mary and Lavinia are in this scene, but it's really all him. His presence fills the screen, and in addition to his absolutely dreamy voice, his facial expressions are achingly beautiful. Clearly, one of the best scenes in the entire 6-year season. This shows why his loss was so great and why, even though Downton Abbey is not about one person and the show certainly did go on for three more seasons, it was never the same without Matthew. Very reminiscent of his very first major project -- BBC's 2006 3-part mini-series, "The Line of Beauty", based on a Booker Award-winning novel. Would love to see Dan Stevens in other romantic dramas, such as the great 1945 British movie, "Brief Encounter"; Somewhere in Time"; or An Affair to Remember....but he's still a little too young for the latter. In this iconic scene, the photography is breathtaking and the change in the music from what's playing on the phonograph, "Look for the Silver Lining" seemlessly transitions into "Matthew's Theme", the lush but haunting music written by John Lunn. And the writing -- the writing!! Julian Fellowes, this was beyond brilliant.
Did his shadow really hang over the show? Seems like after the 1st few episodes of season 4, Mary forgot Matthew. And definitely in season 5 he was all but forgotten. Edith’s character and story became much more compelling in the latter 1/2 of the series
@@helenhern893 -- Well, we will have to disagree. Yes, there were other storylines -- there had to be or the show could have not continued. But his shadow most definitely hung over the show. And it culminated when Mary went to his grave in that unforgettable scene. Even though she wanted to live her life and move on, her thoughts were *always* and forever with Matthew.
-Where is everyone? -Not sure. Cousin Violets gone home -What about you? -Waiting for Lavinia and Mother -Doctor Clarkson wants Lavinia to stay here. He´ll see her tomorrow -I don't know this one? -Actually, I rather like it I think it was in a show that flopped. Zip goes a million or something - Can you manage without your stick? - You are my stick -We were a show that flopped -Oh god, Mary. I am so so sorry. You know how sorry I am -Don't be. It wasn't anyone's fault. If it was, it was mine -You know cousin Violet came to me; told me to marry you -When was this? -A while ago. When we knew I would walk again -Classic Granny. What did you say? -That I couldn't accept Lavinia´s sacrifice of her life, her children her future, and then give her the brush off when I was well again, well I couldn't could I? -Of course not -However much I might want to -Absolutely not -Hello? -What are you doing up? -Shouldn´t we be getting back? -It's decided. You're staying here. Doctor Clarkson coming in the morning, so he can treat all of you together. You can borrow some things until Matthew brings you what you need. I´ll go and organize a room -How do you feel? -Like a nuisance -You could never be that -I mean it, Matthew. Don't ever let me be a nuisance. Don't ever let me get in the way. Please
How can be this two show us the real love ? It’s absolutely crazy !!! But it’s like real we feel the love in our hearts isn’t?! And this song I just love it seems like make by the angels ! We felt the butterflies in stomach too! And again of course I cry in this scene like in every chapter 💔🇧🇷
I think Jullian Fellows intended a comparison between this scene and an earlier scene when they’re preparing for the wedding. Where Matthew is irritated that he can’t walk up and down the aisle without assistiance and Lavinia tells him that he can lean on her coming down. It seems like it hasn’t even crossed his mind that he could lean on her, while here he immediately replies to Mary: “you are my stick”. I think it’s metaphor that he could always count on Mary.
The song is "an ideal marriage"...they play versions of it all the time in matthew/mary scenes...the first time is when he first holds her hand in season 1...after discussing the entail...and love the violin version in season 2 episode 1 when she first sees matthew...
It was NEVER quite the same after he left! The whole romance between Matthew and Lady Mary was the center of the first three seasons and then he...DIES?!?! It ruined any other possible men for her and for me. Henry Talbot just wasn't ever enough!
Matthew is everything I look for in a man. But this one scene breaks me because even though I know Matthew and Mary were meant to be together, he should have waited.
I remember watching this show just before starting my first job ever, a few months before. I got to watch 2 whole seasons in a row. Then I stopped watching somewhere in season 3, just after Sybil's death (which broke me), so that was before I could watch Matthew die. I'm kinda glad I stopped then. It would have broken me to watch Matthew die. So in my mind, Matthew and Mary got married and then that''s all I remember. XD Happy ending. Better this way. Thinking of doing a rewatch / watch, this time for the whole show. But... seeing as I remember Matthew and Matthew & Mary together were kinda the main reason I was watching... Wonder when I'll stop, if I do decide to start watching it again. XD Ah, and then there's the Dowager Countess, who I absolutely adored. The music in this, the acting and the way it's so beautifully shot - I'll remember this scene forever. Easily my favorite one.
As much as I loved watching Downton Abbey, and I did watch all seasons, I couldn’t watch it again. I just couldn’t. Watching a few snippets on UA-cam is fine it takes little time.
It is actually MATTHEW'S THEME. While given other names -- Such Good Luck; Mary & Matthews Theme, etc., it is ONLY played when Matthew is in a scene and also when Mary is thinking about Matthew. John Lunn, who wrote all the music for Downton Abbey, saved his most beautiful -- and hunting -- music for Matthew, the heart and soul of DA.
Part of me will never forgive Dan Stevens for leaving Downton Abbey. Matthew was (and still is) my favourite character. He was Mary's great love.
I stopped watching it because of it. I was going through a hard time so I couldn’t handle another horrible thing to handle. But everyone loves the whole thing so yeah.
Had he been like this in Beauty and the Beast it would have been a 35 minute movie.
@@kmm2442 me too
Alicia Pietroiusti - It’s a freaking TV series... Why not invest your emotions in something more nobler and meaningful, like the 25,000+ people around the world who die from starvation everyday?!? There is no humanity...
I do feel the same. It was his right to leave but it was difficult to take.
When she says “we were a show that flopped” and he apologized, his voice was so soft, I fell in love with Mathew.
Oh definitely....what a really fine actor Dan Stevens is...
Yep!!!!!! We all did
when Mary was looking at Matthew from the second floor... that look of loss and emptiness, my heart breaks for her. and Matthew's "you are my stick" and "Oh God Mary, I'm so, so sorry." is just... this is my favourite scene alongside Matt and Mary's wedding, I want to get married at Highclare Castle! (19 yrs old and single lmao)
Brilliant writing from Julian Fellowes -- and perfectly delivered by the two most important romantic leads. Easily, the most mesmerizing scene in all 6 seasons of Downton Abbey......wow!
“Can you manage without your stick?”
“You are my stick.”
❤️❤️❤️
Great Julian Fellowes screenwriting -- and delivered to perfection by Dan Stevens.....
What every woman needs in life.
I think Jullian Fellows intended a comparison between this scene and an earlier scene when they’re preparing for the wedding. Where Matthew is irritated that he can’t walk up and down the aisle without assistiance and Lavinia tells him that he can lean on her coming down. It seems like it hasn’t even crossed his mind that he could lean on her, while here he immediately replies to Mary: “you are my stick”. I think it’s metaphor that he could always count on Mary.
Matthew was so, so in love with Mary. You can see it in this scene: he is drawn to her, can't stop himself kissing her. But despite all that, he was willing to stick with his promises and marry Lavinia anyway, spend the next forty or fifty years with the wrong woman, all for principle. Matthew's unwavering moral compass is admirable, and the show is lesser without it.
I think he did love Lavina as well. His love for Mary was deeper, stronger and of longer duration.
The absolute best scene in the entire series.
The acting, direction, and musical score was absolutely perfect.
Agree 100%.
Totally the best scene ever!!!
@@wendygrady1670 Of all the many great -- really great -- scenes in in all 6 seasons, THIS was by far the best. Classic. I watch it over and over and over again.
unforgettable,
swoon! 💫💫💫
1:38 i have to come back to this and listen to him apologize whenever I'm mad he left the series😂😂it helps quite a bit
Awwww Matthew (along with Sybil) will be two of the biggest voids in the new Downton movie!!
Rose?
Because Sybil's actress is whoring it up in "Harlots".
Oh, Sybil! *sobs*
@@harleyquinn5774 In all fairness, Harlots is a good show...
This is one of those scenes that make me believe in love again. Brilliant acting to make their love come off so raw and real
It’s absolutely the acting done more with their facial expressions, body movements, timber of their voices. When are Michelle and Dan going to act together again - we need it so badly
1:34 'Oh god, Mary.' Indeed. I will NEVER understand how anyone can watch this show and hate Mary.
AGREED!!!
Well said
i named my car lady mary lol she was my favorite character and still is even after many rewatches
This scene blows me away whenever I watch it. The detail o the facial expressions- unbelievable acting. At the beginning when Mary is upstairs and is watching Matthew and you see her swallow- swallowing the regret, the tears, the might have been s, that one second - the emotion speaks more than a 1000 words. To me the thing with Mary is a whole season 1 she could not see what was in front of her - and when she did in episode 6, the kiss, the proposal- we never got to see them happy and in love together- those two months happened off screen - and then she dithered and Matthew had enough and broke it off without an engagement and went off to war. We only truly see how in love she is with Matthew throughout season 2 - when she can’t have him.
You hit the nail exactly on the head, Helen! Couldn't explain this any better.
I still shiver. Dan is so perfect. His voice, his eyes... I stopped watching when he died because to be honest I watched Downtown for him. The first time I saw his face I was wow gobsmacked
seriously me too!!!!
@@wendygrady1670 I don't have an Instagram account but sometimes I check his pics via google. He wrote about him : Ehemaliger Schauspieler
I don't know why. That means former actor
Dunno why he wrote that.
He should come back to the UK. I'm sure one day he will and I'll cross the Channel to meet him.
Of course Matthew is finally freely admitting that he wants and loves Mary. Which I love. He was enamored with her the minute he laid eyes on her. I think in this scene he is finally actually realizing how much he loves Mary as his true love. I think it's been hiding under the surface ever since he brought Lavinia to Downton.
The cinematography and music in this scene just blow this scene away. It is so beautifully shot. It almost did not matter what they said. This scene was a whole season and 5 years on the show in coming. We know the entire season 2 that Mary is totally in love with Matthew. It’s in her face, her actions, conversations with violet, her father. Her whole family knows. But we are never sure with Matthew, he never has a conversation with anyone that indicates that he cares more for her than as a friend. You can see it in the way he looks at her in many scenes - but I think we are not sure until that moment when he admits he wishes he could throw over Lavinia and kisses her. Well done Julian Fellowes
That's interesting; I remember thinking about it the other way around. I felt it was so obvious and clear that Matthew was crazy about her in contrast to Mary's indecisiveness and uncertainty.
In series 1 yes - she seemed indecisive- he more sure.
In series 2 - you see how totally in love she was with him from the moment she spots him in the great hall when he returns with Lavinia. He not so much.
Only through his terrific acting -- you could *see* and deven more, *feel* the intense love Matthew felt for Mary. He had to move on in his life and loved Lavinia, but it was abundantly clear that Mary was his *true* love. And it all came to a head when they danced in this scene. Breathtaking....
I can not say enough about this scene -the emotion is so intense- on both sides. But prior to that in season 2 - Mary’s looks were much more intense. Matthew appeared to move on. Also there is many a discussion between Mary and robert / rosemund/ Isobel about her love for him or trying to get him back. There are no Matthew discussions with Isobel or otherwise. Not until after Lavinia dies anyway.
@@helenhern893 Very true, Helen. BUT -- when Mary couldn't/wouldn't make up her mind to marry him because she was concerned whether Cora's child would be a boy and therefore, become the heir and not Matthew -- Matthew would have none of it. He loved her desperately, but he was nobody's fool and had backbone to move on. And that he did -- he met Lavinia and did fall in love with her, but of course, it was insanely obvious to everyone that he still had deep feelings for Mary. You see it all over the scenes when he arrives with Lavinia to meet the Crawleys. Mary is oh-so-polite but dying inside and Matthew's constant glances at Mary were so telling. And because he was so noble, even though deep inside he wanted Mary, he felt he owed it to Lavinia to stay the course. The *only* discussions with Matthew came from Cousin Violet when she goes to his bedroom late at night. Don't think for a moment that Matthew didn't desperately want to be with Mary -- but he was committed to Lavinia, and certainly after he was able to walk again, he would never, ever cast off Lavinia.
One of favorite scenes in the whole series.
Sharayah , también es una de mis escenas favoritas , un saludo😘😘
My favorite scene of all 6 seasons -- photographed so well, their facial expressions, the music...film-making at its most magical.
Perfect scene - music, facial expressions- camera angles!!!
My absolute favorite scene! The whole scene finally shows how much Matthew and Mary truly love each other 😊
When they killed Matthew off that was the end of love on Downton Abbey. Matthew was part of the cast which should have stayed in the story. I know he wanted out but surely he would have reconsidered under right circumstances.
Jewell I would even have tolerated a recasting. The character held the moral center of the show. I couldn’t watch after....
I agree, I had a hard time watching after both him and sybil
The camera follows Mary down the stairs gives you the perspective of what Lavinia saw. Subtle but brilliant because I do wonder.
I never even noticed that detail before, but going back and watching it Lavinia really did get a good view.
Mary and Matthew are pure magic 💖
I CANT GET OVER THE WAY MATTHEW SAYS "oh, god mary. i am so, so sorry. do you know how sorry i am?" do YOU know how sorry i was when you died!!!! nothing in real life has ever broken my heart like his death did😭😭😭
Agree.
Then you have lived a lucky sheltered life.
@@laurenstich1049 Cringe, both of you. Privileged as well if you didn't know REAL grief and allow yourself to suffer over fiction.
I still remember every line in this scene! Everytime I think of Downton Abbey I always remember this one. So beautiful!
I remember wishing Lavinia had not spoiled such a beautiful moment for Matthew and Mary.
After these years，I still think Matthew is the perfect one for Mary.
THIS IS DOWNTON BEST SCENE PERIOD.
AGREE 10000%
Agreed!
No it showed the main characters cheating
The best scenes were always with Matthew. I enjoyed the 2nd half of the series, but something isn't the same without him. Gosh, Dan.
This is still one of my favorite scenes of all time.
This scene is so romantic, I cannot stop watching it!! Poor Lavinia got caught in the middle between Matthew and Mary.
What an utterly beautiful scene..
Love the Spinning camera,absolutely draws you in the moment
The such good luck song that always pops up. It’s so meant for Matthew and Mary. Whenever I hear the song I see them 🥺❤️
"You are my stick."
How romantic. 😍😂😂
writing at its best -- Julian Fellowes, oh my.....every heart in the world caught its breath collectively during this most romantic of all scenes. And this great line delivered to perfection by the equally talented and breathtaking Dan Stevens.
My prayers have been answered (this is my favorite scene they have)
Michal Kate C. The best
Mary and Matthew have always loved each other
I had forgotten this scene. How very forgiving and tender love is. Dear Lord Fellowes, for those of us who are actively holding this president and congress accountable, who are encouraging people of good conscience to speak up, the engagement here can be so long. How needed you are here these days. Thank you for the refreshment. Bless you, sir. Thank you for the moment.
Michelle Dockery is an amazing actress. The way she looks down at Matthew from the first floor.
The way the music swells ❤️😻
This is THE scene
ahh one of my favourite scenes in the whole serie😍😍 I love Dan Stevens and his performance, woww.
No
Dan Stevens is the HEART of DA. And a very gifted actor.
the Part where Matthew says I'm so so Sorry to Mary I Melted my heart
Why did he say that? Don’t get at all
Don't get me wrong; I love Matthery.
However, putting myself in Lavinia's shoes, imagine seeing your fiancé(e) dancing and kissing someone else? 🙊🙊
I would be heartbroken.
lavinia wasn't anything,lavinia was put in to represent the losers of change,in this world every action,every decision,every word,every change has a winner and a loser, and theres nothing anyone can do about it, but thats dosnt mean that you cant do the right thing.
Lavinia was just a plot device though, devoid of any personality and just there to be a sympathetic whining character.
Didn’t care much for Lavinia. But she was a kind soul tho and she was really cute
Rachel Elizabeth Schneider lol
@@rachelelizabethschneider2974 I think the whole point of her not having much personality was to show how different she was from Mary, and she wasn’t completely devoid of personality like when she and married talked about the new french hairstyles becoming popular after the war
The shot when they kiss might arguably be the best shot in the whole series.
Absolutely although the proposal is a close 2nd😊
Thank you for this ! I really loved Matthew
As much as I felt many emotions during Matthew and Mary's "moment".., I'm so heart broken for Lavinia. 💔😢😭 It's heart wrenching and this isn't the first I've seen this, either. Oh, Matthew.
love them together so much. that’s real love❤️
One of my favourite Matthew/Mary scenes. :)
It broke my heart when she said, "Like a nuisance." She knew :(
Totally agree! Particularly after she says 'don't ever let me get in the way, please' was as if she was willing to let him go
@@namihollanderin493 Yes but who of the two was at the train station wishing him well before he left for war...kinda telling Lavinia was not there but Mary was....
“You are my stick.” ❤️
That cuts me right to my heart and so summarizes the deep friendship they had for each other.
@@run4cmt Actually, much ,much more than deep friendship. Deep love.
Unbelievable acting, especially on Dan's part. It's mesmerizing to watch him. What an extraordinary talent.
He's lost weight now, which is a shame because he looked so very handsome in DA, and I disagree with him that he looked (his words) "doughy" in DA. This weight suits him so much. Ugh.
I hope he returns to England eventually and blesses us with more period dramas, in a romantic role. Pleeeeaaaaase, DAN?
I’ll never forgive them for killing him off
Unfortunately, that was the result of Dan Stevens's decision to leave the show and pursue other roles. I would have been perfectly happy had he stayed, too! 💔
@ Yes I was so mad that they killed him off but then when I read that it was his decision to leave the show I was mad at him. I loved the character of Matthew. I guess the death was the only way to write him out but it was honestly so heartbreaking. The timing was horrible.
This makes me so happy.
Yes, Matthew and Mary are best couple ❤ my favourite
True love at it's absolute finest
Yaaasss Thank you! My favorite scene from the whole show! :D
Matthew:- Actually I rather like it, it's from a show that flopped. Zip goes a million or something.
(Offers hand to dance. They revel in each others arms. Mary breaks the comfortable silence)
Mary:- Can you manage without your stick?
Matthew:- You are my stick.
(With a satisfying sigh she realises the silence isn't comforting as it only draws her soul closer and closer to his. With every step and every breath, her desire for him intensifies and she cannot hold her peace anymore)
Mary:- We were a show that flopped.
(They look into each others eyes. His is filled with regret and hers is a pain of loving another's love. Dignity and Respect be damned all she wanted was to lock her lips with his and never let go of his flame soul)
Matthew:- Oh God Mary... I'm so so sorry. Do you know how sorry I am?
Mary:- Don't be. It wasn't anyone's fault... If it was it was mine.
(Her resolve returns, the uncertainty of losing him gripped her heart.)
Matthew:- You know cousin Violet came to me, told me to marry you
(Hope stirs her thoughts. With disbelief she looks at him)
Mary:- when was this?
Matthew:- A while ago. When they knew I would walk again.
Mary:- Classic granny. (A pause. She needed to know more) what did you say?
Matthew:- I couldn't accept Lavinia's sacrifice of her life, her children, her future. And then give her the brush off when I was well again well I couldn't could I?
(Resolve in her heart. She was indeed a strong woman)
Mary:- of course not.
(He looks to her for a rebuttal. A cry from her warm heart, that many presumed to be cold- stone)
Matthew:- however much I want to..
Mary:- Absolutely not..
(And they unite. Their desires take control of them. No more could their souls be apart. Their hearts as one they draw in on each other. Their kiss intensifying with every moment and every note of symphonies ringing in their souls at the thought of loving the one they truly love and belong in. Mary indeed opened her heart completely to love and nothing would stand in her way)
Absolutely perfect description of THE greatest scene in all six seasons of Downton Abbey. Great writing, great acting, great cinematography, great music. Cinema magic.
* sigh * Matthew and Mary....❤❤❤
Never get bored of this scene
Best couple 😍
I have seen hundreds of leading actors with great looks, but it's been a long, long, long time since I've witnessed star power like Dan Stevens. I realize Mary and Lavinia are in this scene, but it's really all him. His presence fills the screen, and in addition to his absolutely dreamy voice, his facial expressions are achingly beautiful. Clearly, one of the best scenes in the entire 6-year season. This shows why his loss was so great and why, even though Downton Abbey is not about one person and the show certainly did go on for three more seasons, it was never the same without Matthew. Very reminiscent of his very first major project -- BBC's 2006 3-part mini-series, "The Line of Beauty", based on a Booker Award-winning novel. Would love to see Dan Stevens in other romantic dramas, such as the great 1945 British movie, "Brief Encounter"; Somewhere in Time"; or An Affair to Remember....but he's still a little too young for the latter. In this iconic scene, the photography is breathtaking and the change in the music from what's playing on the phonograph, "Look for the Silver Lining" seemlessly transitions into "Matthew's Theme", the lush but haunting music written by John Lunn. And the writing -- the writing!! Julian Fellowes, this was beyond brilliant.
Without Dan Stevens, Downton Abbey was still very good, but it lost its major character and was never as compelling.
It was never the same without Matthew. He was the show. He and Mary. Wow.
@@wendygrady1670 Agree 1000%. It was still wonderful TV, but never the same. The shadow of Matthew Crawley hung over every episode from Seasons 4-6.
Did his shadow really hang over the show? Seems like after the 1st few episodes of season 4, Mary forgot Matthew. And definitely in season 5 he was all but forgotten. Edith’s character and story became much more compelling in the latter 1/2 of the series
@@helenhern893 -- Well, we will have to disagree. Yes, there were other storylines -- there had to be or the show could have not continued. But his shadow most definitely hung over the show. And it culminated when Mary went to his grave in that unforgettable scene. Even though she wanted to live her life and move on, her thoughts were *always* and forever with Matthew.
I’ll forgot about the show but when I see this I fall in love with Matthew all over again ❤
-Where is everyone?
-Not sure. Cousin Violets gone home
-What about you?
-Waiting for Lavinia and Mother
-Doctor Clarkson wants Lavinia to stay here. He´ll see her tomorrow
-I don't know this one?
-Actually, I rather like it
I think it was in a show that flopped. Zip goes a million or something
- Can you manage without your stick?
- You are my stick
-We were a show that flopped
-Oh god, Mary. I am so so sorry. You know how sorry I am
-Don't be.
It wasn't anyone's fault.
If it was, it was mine
-You know cousin Violet came to me; told me to marry you
-When was this?
-A while ago. When we knew I would walk again
-Classic Granny. What did you say?
-That I couldn't accept Lavinia´s sacrifice of her life, her children her future, and then give her the brush off when I was well again, well I couldn't could I?
-Of course not
-However much I might want to
-Absolutely not
-Hello?
-What are you doing up?
-Shouldn´t we be getting back?
-It's decided.
You're staying here.
Doctor Clarkson coming in the morning, so he can treat all of you together.
You can borrow some things until Matthew brings you what you need.
I´ll go and organize a room
-How do you feel?
-Like a nuisance
-You could never be that
-I mean it, Matthew. Don't ever let me be a nuisance. Don't ever let me get in the way. Please
How can be this two show us the real love ? It’s absolutely crazy !!! But it’s like real we feel the love in our hearts isn’t?! And this song I just love it seems like make by the angels ! We felt the butterflies in stomach too! And again of course I cry in this scene like in every chapter 💔🇧🇷
Must’ve been a deadly kiss
Only love can hurt like this
I think Jullian Fellows intended a comparison between this scene and an earlier scene when they’re preparing for the wedding. Where Matthew is irritated that he can’t walk up and down the aisle without assistiance and Lavinia tells him that he can lean on her coming down. It seems like it hasn’t even crossed his mind that he could lean on her, while here he immediately replies to Mary: “you are my stick”. I think it’s metaphor that he could always count on Mary.
The way he looks at her is the way every girl want to be look at.
best dance scene + kiss EVER! #marymatthew
Peccato che uomini e poi mariti così ce ne sono pochi! Anzi improbabili!!! Matthew attore e personaggio splendido👍❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
This is one of my favorite films.
The song is "an ideal marriage"...they play versions of it all the time in matthew/mary scenes...the first time is when he first holds her hand in season 1...after discussing the entail...and love the violin version in season 2 episode 1 when she first sees matthew...
thank you!
It’s actually “Look for the silver lining”
@@kimnguyen1227 At he scene opening it is...but after Mary says, "We were a show that flopped..." the music changes to "an ideal marriage"...
Oh my god
I love ❤️ your episode ❤️❤️❤️💖
I hated the part where Matthew died. I literally cried 😭😭. Mary and Matthew were made for each other.😭❤️
I love this..they both realize they're still in Love
One of my favourite MM scenes…so romantic, they were made for each other😢it’s so sad
Amo a Mattew, por bello, caballero, honesto y brillante, que más se puede pedir!!!🤤
Not me watching this scene everyday for a dose of serotonin lmao
Best scene ever!
Agree 1000%.
It was NEVER quite the same after he left! The whole romance between Matthew and Lady Mary was the center of the first three seasons and then he...DIES?!?! It ruined any other possible men for her and for me. Henry Talbot just wasn't ever enough!
It's unbearable to want someone so much knowing you can't have them😒
Heat of the Moment is their true song.
Matthew is everything I look for in a man. But this one scene breaks me because even though I know Matthew and Mary were meant to be together, he should have waited.
BEST SCENE OF THE ENTIRE SHOW
This is a great scene
If I were Lavinia, I would have slapped tf out of Matthew after Mary left 😂
Pura magia.....
I remember watching this show just before starting my first job ever, a few months before. I got to watch 2 whole seasons in a row. Then I stopped watching somewhere in season 3, just after Sybil's death (which broke me), so that was before I could watch Matthew die. I'm kinda glad I stopped then. It would have broken me to watch Matthew die. So in my mind, Matthew and Mary got married and then that''s all I remember. XD Happy ending. Better this way. Thinking of doing a rewatch / watch, this time for the whole show. But... seeing as I remember Matthew and Matthew & Mary together were kinda the main reason I was watching... Wonder when I'll stop, if I do decide to start watching it again. XD Ah, and then there's the Dowager Countess, who I absolutely adored.
The music in this, the acting and the way it's so beautifully shot - I'll remember this scene forever. Easily my favorite one.
As much as I loved watching Downton Abbey, and I did watch all seasons, I couldn’t watch it again. I just couldn’t. Watching a few snippets on UA-cam is fine it takes little time.
It is a touching scene.
my favourite scene in the whole show:(
Please could you put up more for season 4?
I think they’re going season by season. We’re most likely almost through Season 2 scenes
Thais scene is so much beautiful 😍
At least they got a little time to just be happily married.
La escena més romàntica de la història...😍
I’m not crying, YOU’RE CRYING. 🤧😭
No, you are 😭😭😭😭🤧
What song is the violin piece during the kiss????
Sometimes I wonder how awkward (and miserable) their lives would have been had Lavinia not passed away.
Downton is not the same without Matthew. Couldn’t bring myself to watch the crash scene and the series after that 😪😭
Same here!
I hate the way they killed off mattew i cant im dying crying its so sad😢😢
Does anyone know what this music is called? By which I mean the actual score that swells later in the scene
An ideal marriage is the name...it gets more high pitched in this scene though
@@mattdavis1735 THANK YOU!!! I've been trying to find this piece
@@Suedepants100 Oh youre very welcome...it's a beautiful, beautiful piece
It is actually MATTHEW'S THEME. While given other names -- Such Good Luck; Mary & Matthews Theme, etc., it is ONLY played when Matthew is in a scene and also when Mary is thinking about Matthew. John Lunn, who wrote all the music for Downton Abbey, saved his most beautiful -- and hunting -- music for Matthew, the heart and soul of DA.
Too difficult to continue to watch without Dan Stevens
Agree 1000%. Heart and soul of the series. Yes, it was still good after Season 3, but never had the same passion.
Downton lost its charm after Matthew... Now, it feels like just another soap opera...
So very true. Matthew was the heart and soul of the series.
One best scene♥️