I love the comparison between how Lord Grantham and Lady Mary treated Branson the chauffeur and how they treated Tom, their brother and son in law. He really became an integral member of the family.
I always resented the death of dear Sybil, but if she never had died this dynamic between Mary, Robert and Tom wouldn't have flourished for what it has become.
While I liked Sybil a lot as a person, I didn't like her as much as a character as she seemed a little to perfect at times (and that youngest wild born free spirited better then everyone else stereo type) I think as a character she would not have worked for more seasons. And like you said, her death ment for whole new fresh dynamics between Tom and the fam that ended up becomming my favorite part of the show. Same with Matthew. I loved those 2 characters a lot, but think the show was better for losing them. There was a limit to what kind of stories you could tell with them.
I thought the same. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when Robert talks about Tom. Probably echoes real life where people are vehemently against someone but then find they love them.
@@amberanimesybil was to downton abbey what ned stark was to game of thrones. A character most of us can relate to and appreciate but that is too good for their world and thus are doomed to die early to set up the dynamics of the show. Matthew I feel could've lasted a bit longer, but that's the overall issue of writing a character whose arc has already ended, or end very early in the show
I remember getting such a shock when Tom said that. This scene is so sweet, especially the hugs between Sybbie and George and Sybbie and Marigold at the end 🥺
I loved Tom's transition into the family but it must have been hard on the servants as well to see him rise above them and become a loved member of the family. The affection Mary and Edith show Tom in this scene apon his arrival is definately a sign that he is no longer one of them and is now firmly ensconced in the upper class fold of the family!
This moment was my fav. I loved the expression of Mary. She really loved it. From Chauffer to Son-in-Law to Son. He replace sybill as mary and edith brother. Charming Personality
Tom was their longest lasting son-in law, so he had a deeper relationship with them. Mary was widowed- Matthew had previously been the favourite. Edith's husband out rank's them but she didn't get married until the end of the show
As much as I love Downton Abbey, this was the only scene that really got under my skin. Mrs Hughes literally had a cold war with Mary to have the wedding her way but in the end, instead of making the epsiode about the newlyweds, they decided the steal their thunder and make it about the Masters .. this is the only epsiode which they could have blissfully ended with Carson's speech 😪 or could have made Tom appear before the wedding commenced 🤣 mixed feelings
No, it is for dramatic effect. Who was expecting that. And the Carson’s are so pleased. Who’d have thought Carson would look happy about Tom Branson’s return?
Had Sybil not died, Tom would not have been as loved by the family as everyone would have just tolerated him as he was the husband of Sybil. The Crawleys each have a special relationship with Tom and they wouldn't have spoken to him much if Sybil was still alive. My hot take.
I'd rather hope they wouldn't grow up to be the next Mary and Matthew seeing as Sybbie George and Marigold are all 1st cousins. While not unheard of to marry cousins, not encouraged either. Mary and Matthew were distantly related but not close blood relation. Plus Mary and Edith were awful to each other.
@@babsgrayson8432 The girls could be like Cora Isobel and Violet in personality. WHich is similar to Mary Edith and Sybil but more refined. Seeing the next Gen would be awesome. especially if the children of the servants were there living alongside them, showing how things change and class becomes less relevant. Like if they were friends with Anna and Bates baby or Daisy had a child or something
OMG i was so fking happy. yes there is still the upper class and normal people thingy but what i enjoy about the show so much is how you treat your family members by always supporting them even though you dont necessarily agree with them, showing respect to others people in general and rewarding the people who should be rewarded. when a member/servant/character leave the show that makes me very upset ☹
when tom walks in, Mary turns around at 1.45 and the way her eyes light up and the way she says his name why were they not a couple this show should have ended with then becoming a couple.
I ship them too, and am happy they never became an item. That would have been weird for the family dynamic and slightly pushing it in a series that already pushed the limits on what was believable a little to often. Tom canonly appears like a brother to Mary and Edith. Not a replacement sibling, rather a whole new one. For fanfics I dig me some Tom/Mary and even Tom/Edith. He gets these ladies. But for tv story telling, him being a dear and reliable brother is so much better. Not every meaningful and important relationship in life is that of romance.
Tom could choose another moment and not steal the show. Ofc here the newlyweds "look happy" for them because it's a tv show, in real life they would probably think "two new people to serve, same salary" and they would prefer to stay the center of attention on their own wedding day
As The Dowager would say: have you finished. Tom is strong, intelligent and kind. It doesn’t matter what he is doing he is a good man. And I guess he is rather like his father in law in those respects. Golly (as Robert would say), I wish I had a man like either of them!
@@jennifersivewright3117 it's tough to choose a favourite Downton character but if i did i think it would be Tom. He would be the character I'm more like
I love the comparison between how Lord Grantham and Lady Mary treated Branson the chauffeur and how they treated Tom, their brother and son in law. He really became an integral member of the family.
I always resented the death of dear Sybil, but if she never had died this dynamic between Mary, Robert and Tom wouldn't have flourished for what it has become.
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While I liked Sybil a lot as a person, I didn't like her as much as a character as she seemed a little to perfect at times (and that youngest wild born free spirited better then everyone else stereo type) I think as a character she would not have worked for more seasons. And like you said, her death ment for whole new fresh dynamics between Tom and the fam that ended up becomming my favorite part of the show. Same with Matthew. I loved those 2 characters a lot, but think the show was better for losing them. There was a limit to what kind of stories you could tell with them.
I thought the same. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when Robert talks about Tom. Probably echoes real life where people are vehemently against someone but then find they love them.
@@amberanimesybil was to downton abbey what ned stark was to game of thrones. A character most of us can relate to and appreciate but that is too good for their world and thus are doomed to die early to set up the dynamics of the show. Matthew I feel could've lasted a bit longer, but that's the overall issue of writing a character whose arc has already ended, or end very early in the show
The reunion of Sybbie, George and Marigold aww thats super cute and sweet.
Sure. Just wish I could see "Lady Mary" holding her boy, one time.
@@EmmelineSama i know she is so cold
Especially when it’s Sybie and marigolds first meeting
I remember getting such a shock when Tom said that. This scene is so sweet, especially the hugs between Sybbie and George and Sybbie and Marigold at the end 🥺
The new generation :)
This is what Sybil always wanted, for Tom to get along with her family, and for all of them think of eachother as family.
I loved Tom's transition into the family but it must have been hard on the servants as well to see him rise above them and become a loved member of the family.
The affection Mary and Edith show Tom in this scene apon his arrival is definately a sign that he is no longer one of them and is now firmly ensconced in the upper class fold of the family!
This moment was my fav. I loved the expression of Mary. She really loved it. From Chauffer to Son-in-Law to Son. He replace sybill as mary and edith brother. Charming Personality
Is it just me or might Tom have just become Robert and Cora's favourite son-in-law over the years? :)
Tom was their longest lasting son-in law, so he had a deeper relationship with them.
Mary was widowed- Matthew had previously been the favourite.
Edith's husband out rank's them but she didn't get married until the end of the show
One of the sweetest scenes ... 💞
Favourite Downton Abbey scene. Ever. No competition
I agree! It's just the sweetest😊💗
I echo every syllable!
Crying, so beautiful 😭
One of my favorite scenes.
Love that scene!!!
As much as I love Downton Abbey, this was the only scene that really got under my skin. Mrs Hughes literally had a cold war with Mary to have the wedding her way but in the end, instead of making the epsiode about the newlyweds, they decided the steal their thunder and make it about the Masters .. this is the only epsiode which they could have blissfully ended with Carson's speech 😪 or could have made Tom appear before the wedding commenced 🤣 mixed feelings
Yes! Thank you for saying this. We had to wait 5 seasons for the Chelsies to get together and then this…
I felt the exact same!!!! So happy I wasn’t the only one that didn’t like Tom returning like that
Yeah. I agree
No, it is for dramatic effect. Who was expecting that. And the Carson’s are so pleased. Who’d have thought Carson would look happy about Tom Branson’s return?
Tom even acknowledged that he may have stolen their thunder. Robert tells him that they were happy to see him
Georgie super cute and so with Sybbie and Marigold. Beautiful cousins. Indeed, the Crawley generation. Truly united and strong family.
I cry every single time I watch this
Me too. Tears of joy. Thank you Lord Fellowes for making grown ups bulb.
Me three
Same oh my goodness 🥺
Mary reaction was so mild and proper. I would've screamed.
She's British upper class. They don't scream as a rule. Mary was totally in character and clearly delighted.
Omg I have to watch this series again one of the best ever
Nawww. Other than romantic ships Mary and Tom are my favourite followed by Anna & Mary
Tom and Edith are also up there
I love how lord Grantham embraced being called ‘Donk’ by Sybbie lol 😅
Splendid scene
Downtown Abbey is very beautiful
*TOM BRANSON DA REAL MVP*
Sybil died because the actress wanted to leave. If not she would have been there which would’ve been nicer.
Her death as what made it real. Her death was the most excruciating scene i had seen till that point in television history.
Had Sybil not died, Tom would not have been as loved by the family as everyone would have just tolerated him as he was the husband of Sybil. The Crawleys each have a special relationship with Tom and they wouldn't have spoken to him much if Sybil was still alive. My hot take.
@@tombstonerforever9374 I agree
Bring back Downton abbey
One of my favourite endings in the show
Sybbie, George, Marigold and Mary's daughter could grow up to be the next Mary, Edith, Sybil and Matthew.
I'd rather hope they wouldn't grow up to be the next Mary and Matthew seeing as Sybbie George and Marigold are all 1st cousins. While not unheard of to marry cousins, not encouraged either. Mary and Matthew were distantly related but not close blood relation.
Plus Mary and Edith were awful to each other.
@@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays yeah I was gonna say George might be Tom, like brother of the house
@@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays but seeing a next generation of DA would be nice
@@babsgrayson8432 The girls could be like Cora Isobel and Violet in personality. WHich is similar to Mary Edith and Sybil but more refined.
Seeing the next Gen would be awesome. especially if the children of the servants were there living alongside them, showing how things change and class becomes less relevant.
Like if they were friends with Anna and Bates baby or Daisy had a child or something
OMG i was so fking happy. yes there is still the upper class and normal people thingy but what i enjoy about the show so much is how you treat your family members by always supporting them even though you dont necessarily agree with them, showing respect to others people in general and rewarding the people who should be rewarded. when a member/servant/character leave the show that makes me very upset ☹
You shouldn't show up at a wedding and take over the moment of briede and groom. Not fair!
I love this series can t wait movie 2
Tom , how did you know where to find us?.............. I watched last weeks episode .
Im not crying, you’re crying
Tbh Sybil should return as flashback of Tom in 2nd movie before met Lucy
1:36 cute❤❤❤
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Awwwww
What is the song in the end of this scene ?
what season and episode is?
when tom walks in, Mary turns around at 1.45 and the way her eyes light up and the way she says his name why were they not a couple this show should have ended with then becoming a couple.
Bcos its more of a brotherly love. So much of their interactions remind me of my brother and me.😁
Tom was her anchor, when she thought everyone was against her. She found him to be a dependable and understanding brother she never had.
@@FatGouf well said
I ship them too, and am happy they never became an item. That would have been weird for the family dynamic and slightly pushing it in a series that already pushed the limits on what was believable a little to often. Tom canonly appears like a brother to Mary and Edith. Not a replacement sibling, rather a whole new one. For fanfics I dig me some Tom/Mary and even Tom/Edith. He gets these ladies. But for tv story telling, him being a dear and reliable brother is so much better. Not every meaningful and important relationship in life is that of romance.
And Tom certainly wasn’t afraid to confront her. Remember when he tells her she is a bully after ruining Edith’s life?? What a man.
Tom could choose another moment and not steal the show. Ofc here the newlyweds "look happy" for them because it's a tv show, in real life they would probably think "two new people to serve, same salary" and they would prefer to stay the center of attention on their own wedding day
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Call me a snob but I simply can’t get over the fact that Tom’s the chauffeur 😜
You’re a snob.
he hasn't been the chauffeur for years....
As The Dowager would say: have you finished. Tom is strong, intelligent and kind. It doesn’t matter what he is doing he is a good man. And I guess he is rather like his father in law in those respects. Golly (as Robert would say), I wish I had a man like either of them!
@@jennifersivewright3117 it's tough to choose a favourite Downton character but if i did i think it would be Tom. He would be the character I'm more like