General characteristics of the series "Abbey Downton"

"Downton Abbey" - Russian translation of the name of the series "Downton Abbey" - a genuine masterpiece of British cinema. If you think about it, it's not surprising, because the creators of the famous "Gosford Park" put their hand to it. As a screenwriter, Julian Fellowes spoke, whose name in itself can be considered a quality mark. "Downton Abbey" shows England early XX century. Fans of the series, which with each new series becomes more and more, mark such advantages as detailed traced characters of characters and a realistic entourage. The film features an exciting storyline, but in addition to numerous intrigues, it raises such serious historical themes as women's emancipation, the outbreak of the First World War, the Spanish flu epidemic in England, the development of technology and the growth of industry ...

Plot

The film "Abbey Downton" is named after the name of the estate, in which the main events unfold. The action begins in the infamous 1912: the only heir to the title of Count Grantham tragically ends his life by buying a ticket to the Titanic. A large family is in the belief that the vast possessions and huge capital after the death of the graph will go to his eldest daughter, but Count Robert stubbornly refuses to make young Mary happy. He is convinced that the whole inheritance (and it's rather big) will go to the real heir of the male, even if it becomes an unknown relative. Along with the nobility's life, "Downton Abbey" picturesque depicts the way of life and customs of servants and commoners.

Second season

The following series introduce the viewer to the realities of the First World War - from the famous Battle of the Somme to the armistice concluded in 1918. The rather old Lord Grantham, of course, can not be called to the front, but Matthew Crowley and William's lackey express the desire to become volunteers and go to war. Not all residents of the abbey are distinguished by patriotism and the desire to perish on the battlefield: for example, Tom Branson is not at all sure that England needs him. But Lady Sybil shows herself as a real heroine: this elegant aristocrat tirelessly works as a nurse in a local hospital.

Downton Abbey Season 3

1920, the war ended. The reckless investments of Count Grantham put the landed property in jeopardy. Matthew Crowley and Mary married, but the relationship between them can not be called ideal: Matthew can not decide to spend Lavinia's inheritance for the preservation of the Abbey. Mrs. Levinson, in turn, also refuses to spend fixed capital, even for a good cause. Edith unsuccessfully tries to regulate his personal life, but Sir Anthony at the last minute cancels the wedding. In the last series, Mary is safely allowed by the heir, and Matthew dies in a car crash.

"Downton Abbey" season 4

In the life of the family, there have been changes: Mary is mourning, Miss O'Brien is unexpectedly serving everyone in the service of Lady Flinster, and both ladies depart for India. Faithful viewers can only guess how events will develop in the future.