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Downton Abbey's Greatest Mystery Was Never Solved

Downton Abbey Season 2's mystery had huge implications for who would inherit the estate and win the hand of and Lady Edith. But who was Patrick?

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10 Huge TV Drama Plot Twists That Weren't Necessary

Some TV dramas delivered confusing plot twists that added nothing to the story. Shows like You and Riverdale would've been better off without them.

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10 TV Seasons That Ruined The Show

These TV shows were great until one season destroyed careful storytelling and character development.

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The Most Underrated Period Drama TV Shows

Though some series have popularized period dramas, other shows, from Black Sails to Frontier, were exciting and unique additions to the genre.

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Why Downton Abbey Ended After Season 6

Downton Abbey is one of the most popular historical TV dramas of all time, so why did it end after Season 6, when the show was still firmly on top?

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Why Downton Abbey Killed Dan Stevens' Matthew Crawley

The death of Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey shocked viewers. But why did Dan Stevens choose to depart the award-winning period drama?

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10 Best TV Villains Ruined By One Scene

Sometimes, just one scene can undo the greatness of a villain. These bad guys went from mighty to meh in a single moment.

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10 Best British Dramas

The best British drama series stand out for being captivating, thrilling, and well-written.

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Downton Abbey's Greatest Achievement was Marrying Past to Present

Downton Abbey remains a phenomenally popular television series from ITV, but why do audience members respond so well to the period drama?

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10 TV Shows With The Most Characters

Some of the best, most popular TV shows of all time boast large, all-star casts of characters who each add important parts to the overall stories.

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10 Best Shows To Watch If You Still Miss Mad Men

A gripping drama with well-written characters, Mad Men leaves audiences wanting more. Luckily, there are similar TV shows out there.

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The Best TV Dramas of the 2010s, According To The Emmys

The Emmys award the best of television every year, and some shows really dominated during the 2010s.

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Downton Abbey: Who Was Tom Branson’s Best Love Interest?

Tom Branson always lived between worlds in Downton Abbey and his love interests were about as varied as his movements between social circles.

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Hotel Portofino: Comfort Food for Downton Abbey Fans

PBS's Downton Abbey is one of the most beloved series, but Hotel Portofino offers just enough to satisfy fans of British period dramas.

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10 TV Shows That Are Clearly Inspired By Mad Men

From scandalous storylines to captivating political drama, plenty of TV shows have drawn inspiration from Mad Men.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Homages (& Redeems) a Singin’ in the Rain Character

Downton Abbey: A New Era contains a reference to the Hollywood classic Singin' in the Rain with silent film star Myrna Dalgleish but with a twist.

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Every Red Herring That Amounted to Nothing in Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era kept viewers on their toes after the three-year wait for the anticipated film, but what red herrings turned out to be true?

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Reveals Why the Molesley/Baxter Ship Took So Long to Sail

Audiences have watched through Downton Abbey's seasons as the slow boil of the relationship between Molesley and Baxter developed at a snail's pace.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Brings Thomas Barrow’s Story Full Circle

After dedicating his life to serving the happiness of others, Downton Abbey: A New Era finally gives Thomas Barrow a love to call his own.

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Downton Abbey's Wildest Fan Theory Makes Carson Mary's Father

A Downton Abbey fan theory suggests Mr. Carson is Lady Mary's father due to their shared eye color. Here's why this popular theory isn't implausible.

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