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I’m not ashamed to admit that I cry and get emotional over fictional characters and their stories. So, with that being said, I can openly admit that the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale trailer made me emotional. But not just because it’s the last ride with the Crawley family. It’s because I really miss Maggie Smith. Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, wasn’t just a character—she was Downton.

With her sharp tongue, clever comebacks, and that regal stare, Maggie Smith brought a kind of magic to every single scene she was in. But now, she’s no longer with us, and that makes it hard for me to watch Downton Abbey’s final chapter. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still excited for the last installment, because Lady Mary is giving chaos, drama, and elegance. But much like the Earl of Grantham, even I found myself asking,...

The success of The Gilded Age Season 2 opened many doors for the series. While there were concerns it could not reach the heights of Downton Abbey, HBO’s big bet proved valuable. Not only did it help raise Carrie Coon’s profile to a new audience, but it minted a dozen new stars in the process. With Julian Fellowes and Sonja Warfield getting the vote of confidence from their peers, HBO has given the show the budget to match.

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The Russells continue their rise to the top of the social and economic world. Bertha (Carrie Coon) still wants her daughter Gladys (Taissa Farmiga) to marry an English duke and permanently put the family into high society. Meanwhile, George (Morgan Specter) brings his son Larry (Harry Richardson) into the business as he attempts to connect the railroads of the United States. Larry also continues his dealings...

Matthew Goode officially confirmed he won’t be reprising his role as Mary’s husband, Henry Talbot, in the third and final Downton Abbey movie. While many fans are sad to see him go, the actor revealed a very sensible reason why it is okay not to return.

Amid his busy schedule, the actor was also suffering from health issues, which was an added factor as to why he couldn’t make time for the filming. However, there is a more important reason, and it’s something fans would never expect.

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Matthew Goode always looks at the silver lining, and his absence in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale was a positive thing for him. While speaking with Radio Times, he explained why he was not able to make it to the movie and...

Downton Abbey is going to make us emotional all over again. It is really the end of it all, as the third film in the series gives off the hint in its title, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The first trailer of the film has been released, and it is clear that it will be a tear-jerking farewell to some of our favorite TV stars since 2010.

The series wrapped up in 2015 and was followed up by two films, Downton Abbey and Downton Abbey: A New Era. Midway through the series, we saw the shocking death of Dan Stevens’ Matthew Crawley, which left us devastated. It appears that the show is about to bring back those haunting memories.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is going to be a star-studded, emotional event,...

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finalewill have a wide theatrical release on Sept. 12, 2025, and it has just been confirmed that one major cast member from the original TV series will not be returning. After Downton Abbey season 6's finale, the saga of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early 20th century continued with two movies, first 2019's Downton Abbey and then 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era. While Mary's (Michelle Dockery) husband Henry (Matthew Goode) is in the first movie, he does not appear in the second.

Lady Mary Crawley marries Henry Talbolt in the penultimate episode of Downton Abbey, a few years after the death of her husband Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens), a relationship that was the main romance of the first half of the series. After his absence, people were wondering if Henry would return for Downton Abbey 3. In an interview with Radio Times, Matthew...

The drama behind the camera often rivals what happens on screen, especially when an actor suddenly leaves a TV show midway. Honestly, these exits felt like an unexpected cliffhanger, throwing fans off balance as they tried to adjust to a world without their favorite character. TV shows are built on consistency, and when an actor walks away, it’s like pulling a crucial thread out of a carefully woven tapestry. One minute, they’re central to the story; the next, they’re written off with a flimsy excuse or no explanation at all.

And sometimes the departure is dramatic and headline-worthy, with whispers of behind-the-scenes feuds or creative clashes. Other times, it’s more understated, with an actor quietly stepping away to pursue new opportunities or handle personal matters. Either way, their absence leaves a noticeable void, sparking fan debates and sometimes even reshaping the trajectory of the show itself.

From Homeland to And Just Like That, modern television has made the loudmouth alternative-media personality such a fixture that by now it’s practically a trope.

But few inhabit the role like Dan Stevens in the Netflix political-thriller series Zero Day, which has become a hit for the streamer and star Robert De Niro since its debut last month. Playing the part of popular YouTuber Evan Green, who gets especially vocal after a major terrorist attack, Stevens, 42, emits conspiracism and sanctimony so deftly, you wonder if he’s planning a side career.

Green occupies a seat that ideally should convey news to a thirsty audience. But in a world where “what should be objective fact becomes subjective,” as co-creator Eric Newman recently told The Hollywood Reporter, the character goes the other way. He sows division and even ends up a suspect himself.

With media becoming more fragmented and distrusted even...

James Bond fans learned last week that the oversight of future Bond films will change hands. Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will seemingly no longer be in charge. Instead, Amazon MGM Studios has spent $1 billion to take control.

This is not a great surprise. Amazon purchased MGM in 2022, but that did not include full control of the Bond franchise. Now, the studio can move ahead with making a new film. That means casting a new actor to play Bond as Daniel Craig has said he did not want to do the role anymore.

But who could the next Bond be? One of the frontrunners is Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The assumption is that Bond-makers will want a younger actor to take on the iconic role, and Taylor-Johnson is only 34. But should these actors well-known to Netflix viewers also be in the running?

Four actors Netflix viewers know well who could be...

Longtime Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens reflects on why he left the classic British series. First airing on ITV in late 2010, the historical drama, which is set in a fictional Yorkshire country estate, revolves around the aristocratic Crawley family as well as their domestic servants during the post-Edwardian era. Stevens played the role of Mathew Crawley, a leading cast member in the show up until his exit in 2012, and he was joined by other talented acts like Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle and Jessica Brown Findlay.

Now, about 12 years since Stevens exited Downton Abbey, the actor looks back on his departure in a recent interview with Business Insider. The 41-year-old admits that taking the decision to leave the show at the time came with an element of discomfort and uncertainty, but he claims it’s been fun navigating the years after he decided to exit the show.

The unimaginable death of Matthew Crawley (played by Dan Stevens) was as devastating to viewers as it was to the fictional family he left behind in Downton Abbey. The shocking exit of one of Downton's popular characters seemed illogical to many viewers. The leading man, who had just become a new father, had so much potential unexplored. The show's loyal viewers had many reasons to get invested in the character. And just like the car accident that claimed the Downton heir, there was little anyone could do to change Matthew Crawley's fate off-screen.

When the episode involving the death of Matthew Crawley first aired on Christmas Day in the United Kingdom, there was an outpouring from some horror-stricken viewers. Many claimed that such a tragedy had ruined their happy holiday, especially after the character welcomed a child with his wife, Lady Mary. Viewers in America were similarly stunned only a few weeks later on PBS.

The cast of Abigail elevates the movie's unique hybrid of a heist film and a horror movie, with strong performances from the ensemble. Abigail focuses on a group of criminals and killers who find themselves tasked with kidnapping the daughter of a powerful and wealthy man. While they're initially scared of repercussions coming from the hands of her father, the group soon realizes the full extent of the danger they're in when they realize that the young Abigail isn't what she seems.

Abigail is an impressive critical success with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, and despite its lukewarm box office, Abigail's streaming success has given it new life. The gory horror film is a great blend of horror, comedy, and action, all building to one of the bloodiest (and most satisfying) climaxes of the year so far. Bolstering it all is a cast of seasoned pros and younger faces, including horror stars like Melissa Barrera.

Downton Abbey's timeline follows the lives of the Crawley family from 1912 to 1928. The series itself spans from 1912 to 1925, and the two movies from 1927 to 1928, which is when Downton Abbey: A New Era is set. In England, these decades were a time of rapid changes in social structures, with the rise of the working class, decline of the aristocracy, and WWI. Over the course of six seasons and two films, Downton Abbey entwines the fictional characters' stories with the true historical events going on around them both in the UK and the wider world.

The Downton Abbey timeline begins with season 1 in 1912, just after the sinking of the Titanic. Across six seasons, Downton and its residents live through World War I, the Spanish Influenza pandemic, structural economic shifts, and rapid social changes. The successful 2019 Downton Abbey movie takes place shortly after the events of the series, in 1927, and Downton Abbey: A New Era...

Maggie Smith is being remembered by members of the Wizarding World and Downton Abbey families following her death at the age of 89. The fan-favorite actor was best known in her later career for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in all eight Harry Potter films and Violet Crawley in the ITV series Downton Abbey and its two feature-length sequels.

Several of Smith's Downton Abbey co-stars, including series creator Julian Fellowes, have paid tribute to the actor, sharing statements with The Hollywood Reporter. "Maggie Smith was a truly great actress and we were more than fortunate to be part of the last act in her stellar career. She was a joy to write for, subtle, many-layered, intelligent, funny and heart-breaking. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget her," said Fellowes. The official X account for Downton Abbey posted its own tribute, sharing an image...

Maggie Smith, who died Friday at 89, earned three Primetime Emmy awards for her role as Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham in all six seasons of the British period drama Downton Abbey. She also reprised her role in the two Downton Abbey films: her character died in 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era.

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes is among those paying tribute to Smith, releaeing the following statement: “Maggie Smith was a truly great actress and we were more than fortunate to be part of the last act in her stellar career. She was a joy to write for, subtle, many-layered, intelligent, funny and heart-breaking. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget her.”

Michelle Dockery, who portrayed Lady Mary Crowley, said in a statement provided to Deadline: “There was no one quite like Maggie. I feel tremendously lucky to have known such a maverick.

Dan Stevens may have risen to fame from his role as Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey, but he became even more well-known for his work in genre fare and big-budget blockbusters such as The Guest, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, and the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. After co-creator Justin Roiland was fired from Solar Opposites in early 2023, many were wondering who would become the new voice of the series' snarky and often maniacal alien Korvo. Stevens was announced to be taking over the role only two months before Season 4, and breathed new life into the character, making the voice his own instead of trying to replicate what Roiland did before.

Solar Opposites season 5 features a star-studded cast with notable guest stars joining the main voice actors for new adventures. The series follows Shlorpian aliens on Earth balancing their mission with various Earthly vices, showcasing a variety of unique characters. Voice actors like Dan Stevens, Thomas Middleditch, and Tiffany Haddish bring life to characters like Korvo, Terry, and A.I.S.H.A., each with their own quirks.

Solar Opposites season 5 is finally here, and here is every main voice actor in the show's cast as well as every guest star who cameos in the season. Solar Opposites has been one of Hulu's biggest animated shows since the series was first launched back in 2020, with it taking Rick and Morty style humor and combining its unique characters and an original story in order to create an entirely new beloved sitcom. Throughout its five seasons, Solar Opposites has featured a lot of characters,...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Legion star Dan Stevens will lead the upcoming season of AMC's anthology The Terror. Titled The Terror: Devil in Silver, the show draws inspiration from Victor Lavalles novel, The Devil in Silver, and centers around a man named Pepper, played by Stevens, who is wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital. While there, he encounters a terrifying creature rumored to be the devil itself, that's begun preying on the patients. Pepper must band together with other patients to fight this entity while also questioning his own sanity and battling the dismissive staff.

You can read Stevens' statement about his role in the series, and his excitement over joining The Terror franchise below (via Deadline).

Im thrilled to be a part of 'The Terror: Devil in Silver,' Stevens said. This series is a dark symphony of psychological horror and gripping drama, set to rock the audience.

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With an ensemble of seasoned stars and voice actors, the Among Us animated series voice cast is set to bring the game’s colorful crewmates and sinister impostors to life with a unique flair.

As the anticipation builds for the release date of the Among Us animated series, fans can hardly wait to see how the star-studded cast will bring out the essence of their beloved characters.

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Before Innersloth revealed the first trailer for the Among Us animated series, the star-studded cast members had already been announced.

Fans and non-fans of the game are eagerly waiting for more details about the cast of the upcoming Among Us animated series, so we’ve got you covered.

Here are all the confirmed cast and characters...

Dan Stevens is a busy man. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire landed in theaters at the end of March, where Stevens played charming leading man Trapper, then anarchic horror Abigail arrived hot on its heels in April. Next up, August brings strange horror/sci-fi Cuckoo, which sees Stevens playing a deranged scientist. Between press tours, festivals, and new projects, he’s got a lot going on. And we get the sense he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Describing himself as an “experience hound,” Stevens is a man who thrives on challenges. He began his career in theater, made it big as tragic heartthrob Matthew Crawley in British drama Downton Abbey, and has genre-hopped ever since, from action-thriller The Guest, to playing Sir Lancelot in family fun Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. He sang and danced on stilts for Beauty and the Beast, played Charles Dickens...

Al Pacino and Dan Stevens have been cast in 'The Ritual'.The duo will play troubled priests in the exorcism horror film from director David Midell.XYZ Films have acquired worldwide rights to the project – which is based on a true story and has been written by Midell and Enrico Natale - and are planning to release it in cinemas in 2025 and arrange international distribution at the forthcoming Cannes market.'The Ritual' follows a pair of priests – one who is questioning his faith (Stevens) and another reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino) – who have to put their differences aside to save a possessed young woman through a dangerous series of exorcisms.The flick is an authentic portrayal of Emma Schmidt, an American woman whose demonic possession concluded with harrowing exorcisms.Dan, 41, is coming off the back of a part in the monster movie 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire...

Warning: This article contains a massive spoiler for "Abigail."

Taste is obviously subjective, but for my money, "Abigail" is one of the best horror movies of 2024. It's been a few years since we've had a truly great vampire movie, and this part-crime thriller, part-comedy, part-gothic horror, part-gorefest has set the bar for vampire films in the 2020s. A group of criminals — Melissa Barrera as Joey, Dan Stevens as Frank, Kathryn Newton as Sammy, William Catlett as Rickles, Kevin Durand as Peter, and Angus Cloud as Dean — are tasked with kidnapping Abigail (Alisha Weir) and holding her for ransom, believing her rich father will happily trade funds for the safekeeping of his baby girl. Unfortunately for the group, Abigail is a vampire, and this kidnapping plot is a trap to allow her some fun before devouring them all in a gigantic feast.

Throughout "Abigail," the kidnappers and the titular vamp herself often reference her wealthy,...

Dan Stevens has been on the scene for quite some time now and has slowly crafted an impressive and rich career in both film and television. Stevens first rose to prominence for his performance as the humble and noble Matthew Crawley, a fan-favorite character, in the drama series Downton Abbey. The show cemented him as an exciting up-and-coming actor until his departure in 2012.

Quick Links Who Was Patrick Crawley on Downton Abbey? How Patrick Crawley Allegedly Survived the Titanic Disaster Was Downton Abbey's Patrick Gordon Really Patrick Crawley? Why Downton Abbey Included the Patrick Crawley Storyline Downton Abbey may look like a light-hearted drama on the surface, but it contains a gripping mystery regarding one character's supposed identity. The mystery concerning Patrick stretched all the way back to the events that kicked off the show and nearly changed the series' trajectory. While the characters involved eventually moved on and put the mystery to rest, Downtown Abbey never answered the glaring question on viewers' minds: Was Patrick Gordon telling the truth about his real identity?

Most who have seen, or even heard of, Downton Abbey probably think of it as a mild-mannered period drama and not a mystery. The series captured an era of rapid change at the beginning of the 20th century...

Dan Stevens had a "ton of fun" filming 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.The 41-year-old actor was excited when his 'The Guest' director Adam Wingard called him to discuss the prospect of playing Trapper in the blockbuster opposite his "old buddy" Rebecca Hall, and he had a great time making the film.Speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie on Monday (25.03.24), he told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's an incredible call to get at the best of times, but to get it from an old friend, Adam Wingard, who directed the last installment of these, to join Rebecca Hall, who is one of my oldest buddies, Brian Tyree Henry, who I adore - and they wrote me an incredible character."So, you know, it was just a ton of fun."The British star is also awaiting the release of horror thriller 'Abigail' and...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the fresh film that brings together the two most legendary gigantic monsters of cinema: Godzilla and Kong, reunited once more after the success of the first installment in 2021. This time around, the movie is directed by Adam Wingard and features performances by Rebecca Hall, Kaylee Hottle, and Dan Stevens.

It premieres from March 25 and will reach the United States this coming Friday, 29th, for the enjoyment of all fans of epic… destruction.

Enjoy!

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Following their fierce face-off, Godzilla and Kong are compelled to unite once again to confront an immense and hidden danger lurking within our world. This new peril not only threatens their tenability, but also puts the very survival of humankind at risk.

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This weeks 20 Questions on Deadline guest is Dan Stevens. Of course we all remember his first major foray onto our screens as Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, and the untimely death of his character that had fans raging for his return.

But Hollywood called, and since then, Stevens has accrued a long list of credits, including Beauty and the Beast, I’m Your Man, Love, Death and Robots, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities and Welcome to Chippendales. Recently he voiced a character in the Oscar-winning The Boy and the Heron, and next up, his new film Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire will be in theaters March 29th.

In this episode, Stevens digs into his reasons for needing a Taylor Swift collab, why Elvis is top of his list of dream roles, and how shooting Godzilla x Kong in Australia came with plenty of real-live snakes and killer trees.

The Downton Abbey series, created by Julian Fellowes, premiered in 2010 and spans six seasons, with a movie and a sequel released in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The Crawley family, led by patriarch Lord Grantham and matriarch Violet Crawley, faces various challenges and strives to secure the future of their estate throughout the series. The Crawley family is comprised of a diverse range of characters, including Violet Crawley, Robert and Cora Crawley, Lady Mary and Henry Talbot, Isobel Grey and Matthew Crawley, Edith and Bertie Pelham, Sybil and Tom Branson, and their children.

The Crawley family in Downton Abbey encompasses a long list of both major and supporting characters. Created by Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey premiered in 2010 and spans six seasons, with the final episode premiering in 2015. The story begins with the aftermath of the Titanic sinking in 1912, leading to the loss of Lord Grantham's presumptive heir, James, and his son, Patrick. In response,...

Downton Abbey enmeshed drama, historical events, and romance with each other in a way that few other television shows could. The story of the Grantham family and their lives after they lost their heirs in the Titanic disaster captivated fans, especially because the new and enigmatic Matthew Crawley stepped into the aristocracy out of nowhere.

However, this strange situation was softened massively by the romance of Downton Abbey. Lady Mary, Lady Sybil, and Lady Edith had some magical relationships throughout the show, as did the staff of the Estate, who lived downstairs. These slow-burn romances kept fans coming back for more, but some were better than others.

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As Solar Opposites ushers in Dan Stevens as the voice of Korvo, one of the show's producers Sydney Ryan explained why the creative team opted to change the character's vocals in such a major way.

Speaking with ComicBook, Ryan noted that the series wanted to avoid creating an imitation of previous voice actor Justin Roiland, electing to rather start fresh. "We didn't want to match the previous voice and felt like it would come across like we were doing a cover song," the producer said. They went on to explain that the inherent wackiness of Solar Opposites allowed Stevens to take over and really make Korvo his own without raising too many eyebrows. "We thought it would be funny to use this in-show method to explain the voice change. Even with a big shift, we still wanted to preserve the humor and emotional aspects that we've built for Korvo over the years.

Although fans are used to seeing their favorite characters depart the series (particularly since actors like to explore other opportunities), that doesn't mean they aren't disappointed when the writers decide to kill them off. It's always going to be a sad day for fans when an actor announces that they have decided to leave a show after so many years - especially if viewers have either watched them grow into empowering role models or they have become the heart and soul of the story. Their presence can also comfort viewers as their personalities are often relatable and bring about a couple of laughs.

While viewers often hope that the door is left open (as this means there is a chance they can see them again), they do understand that the writers have to kill off characters for the sake of the story. However, what usually disappoints them is how the writers execute these deaths.

Solar Opposites season 4 sees a major change with Dan Stevens replacing Justin Roiland as Korvo, the show's narrator and alien with a distaste for humans. Thomas Middleditch joins the cast as Terry, the laid-back alien partner of Korvo, while Sean Giambrone plays Yumyulack, a cunning and prank-loving scientist alien. Mary Mack, Christina Hendricks, Kieran Culkin, and Christopher Meloni also join the cast, bringing a talented and diverse range of actors to the new season of Solar Opposites.

The Solar Opposites season 4 cast brings back some of the biggest names from the animated series, but there is also one major change that shakes up the entire show. Created by Rick and Morty co-creators Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, the show is about aliens who ended up landing on Earth after their home planet was destroyed by an asteroid. These aliens then set up on Earth, pretending to be humans and fit in,...

Hulu announced that Dan Stevens has replaced Justin Roiland as the voice actor for Korvo in Solar Opposites Season 4.

The streamer unveiled the casting change with a new clip from Solar Opposites, showing Korvo being pierced in the throat by a dart. After getting zapped by the voice-fixing ray, Korvo -- now voiced by Stevens -- tells his alien comrades to stop messing around and that they will be late for work. The first look ends with some meta-commentary on the Korvo recast. Jesse asks if Korvo is going to sound different for the rest of the series with Yumyulack responding that he sounds basically the same and that nobody will even notice the change.

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Stevens first rose to prominence playing Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey. After departing the acclaimed period drama series, Stevens appeared in the thriller film The Guest...

TV fans are always rooting for their beloved ships and couples to have happy endings on their shows. Sadly, many favorite pairs don't always make it in the end, suffering from tragedy, loss, death, and a difference in values that tear them apart. These romances had every reason to go the distance, but writers chose to leave them in devastation, which made them even more memorable.

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Shows like Downton Abbey, Dickinson, and Grey's Anatomy gave audiences beautiful love stories, but also broke their hearts when these lovers couldn't stay together. Their tragic romances still bother fans to this date, and they wish that these sweethearts could have had favorable outcomes instead of the cards they were dealt.

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The 1800s were not friendly to queer people, and Apple TV+'s show Dickinson captured the conflict and angst between...

Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities boasts a cast of talented actors in its fourth episode, “The Outside” – here’s the cast and who they play in the horror anthology series’ episode 4. Released on Netflix on October 26, “The Outside” is based on Emily Carroll’s webcomic “Some Other Animal’s Meat." Unlike other Cabinet of Curiosities episodes that might be considered more typical horror fare for the themes they explore, “The Outside” starts off somewhat peculiarly as it focuses on its protagonist’s self-confidence regarding her looks and social standing at the bank where she works.

Directed by The Bad Batch’s Ana Lily Amirpour, Cabinet of Curiosities episode 4 follows Stacey as she tries on a strange lotion called Alo Glo to gain membership in her coworkers' inner circle. While her coworkers didn’t seem to have any side effects from their Alo Glo use, Stacey does. Here’s...

Adored by fans for its characters and emotional stories, "Downton Abbey" still remains one of the most beloved TV franchises of all time. From the tales of the wealthy Crawley family to those of their downstairs staff, viewers can't get enough of creator Julian Fellowes' world of glamour and impactful drama. But what are the ingredients that make for a great installment of the drama? Well, that's the puzzle that this list is here to solve.

Here, we'll look at the most memorable episodes within the TV series' six-season run. From the stories that made us want to throw a party in their honor to the ones that had us hurling a cup of tea at the television screen, we cover all the bases. So make sure to put on your favorite extravagant hat and gloves because we're about to dive deep into the rich lore of the "Downton Abbey" saga.

When you look at the sprawling ensemble that is "Downton Abbey," it can be easy to lose track of all of these characters, especially when you're having to alternate between the aristocratic Crawley family and their downstairs staff. But series creator/writer Julian Fellowes ("The Gilded Age") has done a great job of giving both clusters equal attention, as the show hops from one character's plotline to the next. Of course, the breadth of a television show with six seasons allows ample time to make sure no one gets lost in the shuffle.

As the PBS series made the transition to the big screen in 2019 with "Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture," and again this year with "Downton Abbey: A New Era," I wondered if Fellowes would be able to give as much attention to Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess, while also allowing characters like Rob James-Collier's Thomas Barrow enough...

The captivating melodrama of "Downton Abbey" would be but window dressing without its spectacular ensemble to bring these characters to life. Even when some favorites ended up leaving the show, series creator/writer Julian Fellowes ("The Gilded Age") always had someone interesting to add to the roster. For every Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) or Lady Sybil (Jessica Brown Findlay), there was an Andy (Michael Fox) or Lady Rose (Lily James) to round out the cast. Even if you look the upstairs and downstairs crew within their own groups, in each you'll find a wealth of...

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With "Downton Abbey: A New Era" set to open in theaters nationwide soon, fans of the British television series-turned-films are excited to see the tremendous ensemble back on the screen. When you have a cast this talented, people are likely to form attachments with some of their favorite characters, and in the world of "Downton Abbey," there's plenty to choose from. There's certainly a huge following for characters like Dan Stevens' Matthew Crawley or Jim Carter's Mr. Carson. I'm partial to the kindhearted Mr. Molesley, played by the ever-charming Kevin Doyle, but for my money, which Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville) would happily take...

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Exclusive: Marking the first major role to be cast in the upcoming sequel, Dan Stevens is set to lead the next installment of Legendary’s Monsterverse film franchise, a follow-up to last year’s Godzilla vs. Kong. Adam Wingard, who helmed the first film, is returning to direct, with production is slated to begin this summer in Australia.

Per usual, plot details are being kept under wraps, other than following the film’s larger-than-life monsters and then preparing for their next battle against each other. Godzilla vs. Kong helped get audiences back in theaters as it became the second film of the Covid era to cross the 100 million mark at the domestic box office en route to 468 million globally. The number is impressive as it also bowed day-and-date on HBO Max.

As for Stevens, while 2017’s live-action Beauty and the Beast was his first major tentpole lead, the veteran actor...

Dan Stevens decided not to sit down with John Dean, Republican lawyer in the Watergate era turned news pundit and circuit speaker, ahead of playing him in the Starz drama Gaslit.

Stevens has told the British press that he was initially keen to sit down with Dean, who still polarises opinion for his role in the Nixon-period scandal, but the actor changed his mind once word got out of the planned meeting.

“I was keen to sit down with him,” Stevens told the Guardian. “Then I was told I’d have to speak with Universal’s lawyers in advance, which I didn’t want to do; I didn’t think it would make the meal taste particularly nice.”

Stevens stars alongside Julia Roberts and an unrecognisable Sean Penn in the five-part series, based on the ‘Slow Burn’ podcast, which tells the story of Watergate, but from the fresh perspective of...

 Saying goodbye to your favorite TV character is always bittersweet. On one hand, it can be heartbreaking to see a beloved character leave. On the other, a TV star's departure can be one of the best moments in a series, with the writers building tension as a character prepares to bid a final farewell. Exits often mean that change and fresh stories are coming to a show. Case in point (major Downton Abbey spoilers ahead but also why haven't you watched yet?): Dan Stevens' character, Matthew Crawley, died in a fiery car crash just hours after Mary (Michelle Dockery) gave birth to a son on Downton Abbey. Though it was a truly devastating end to their love story,...

Back in 1964, CBS premiered the sci-fi rom com “My Living Doll” in which a bachelor psychiatrist (Bob Cummings) is asked to take care of a beautiful prototype android (Julie Newmar) because her creator doesn’t want the robot to fall in the hands of the Army. The shrink decides to teach his stunning but naïve charge how to be the perfect woman: a pre-women’s lib female does what she is told and never talks back to him. That premise wouldn’t fly these days especially in the wake of the #MeToo era. Even then the series only lasted one season. The tables are turned in the sophisticated, thought-provoking rom-com “I’m Your Man,” Germany’s official entry for Best International Feature at the Oscars.

Directed by Maria Schrader and starring Maren Eggert and Dan Stevens, “I’m Your Man” revolves around a bright young woman, unlucky in love and working at a financially strapped museum,...

It’s tough making new friends anywhere - but it’s especially hard when everyone around you is completely obsessed with appearances, gossip, and social credibility. Downton Abbey and Bridgerton are set two centuries apart, and yet the similarities are quite startling, but so are the differences, be it vis-a-vis friendships or social traditions.

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But if these two universes came together, who’d hang out with who? Who’s Lady Mary to lunch with? Would the Duke of Hastings and Matthew Crawley be buddies? Would the Dowager Countess meet her match? Here’s just a list of Downton-meets-Bridgerton friendships that would work out, and some that wouldn’t.

Exclusive: Downton Abbey alum Dan Stevens has joined the voice cast of HBO Max animated series The Prince as both Prince Charles and Price Philip.

The Prince, written and executive produced by Gary Janetti, is a biting, satirical look at the life of Prince George of Cambridge as he navigates the trials and tribulations of being a royal child. The youngest heir to the British throne welcomed Stevens as the voices of his grandfather and great-grandfather.

The Prince TV series and the Instagram account that spawned it, both from Janetti, are a satire of British royals through the eyes of a young Prince George, eldest child of Prince William and Princess Kate. Because his succession isn’t coming any time soon, each episode George will see finding his path in life as a young prince in modern times – from the 775 rooms of Buckingham Palace to his family’s sea of...

British actor Dan Stevens has come a long way since his break-out role as Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey. From starring in FX's cerebral superhero series Legion to flexing his muscles in any number of feature-length films, Stevens brings a charming intensity to all of his performances.

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Stevens is no stranger to horror movies, and much of his best acting is found in creepy features bearing his name. Whether it's a classic scary story like The Turn of the Screw or more modern, experimental flicks like Adam Wingard's The Guest, Stevens turns from enchanting to sinister with the flick of a switch.

A diabolically clever script by actor-turned-director Dave Franco and mumblecore pioneer Joe Swanberg, The Rental has a simple premise: Take two couples with volatile sexual dynamics, have them rent an AirBNB for a weekend on the rugged Oregon coast, mix in secret cameras and the presence of a peeping psycho, and spike the steadily-building suspense with psychological insights. Yes, this is well-covered territory — see the recent You Should Have Left, which didn’t work at all. Yet Franco’s behind-the-cameras debut is sure to strike a chord for Covid-trapped audiences.

Downton Abbey fans were shocked when Dan Stevens announced he was leaving the hit period drama after just two seasons, with his character Matthew Crawley being killed off – via a shock car crash – in a Christmas special. Some wondered at the time if Stevens was making the right move in leaving the show that made his career, but the actor has proved that he definitely did as he’s since found success in Hollywood.

In a new interview with Collider, to talk about his role in Netflix’s recent comedy movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Stevens opened up about the immediate aftermath of saying goodbye to Downton and what led him to up sticks and move to the States. Part of the reason was because of the limited choice of roles that were coming his way in the UK.

“There were a few kind of World...

Fans of Downton Abbey were devastated when Matthew Crawley met an untimely end in Season 3, with many wondering what would happen to his widow, Lady Mary Crawley. As it turned out, Mary had many more romantic adventures ahead of her. She eventually fell in love again with a handsome racecar driver by the name of Henry Talbot.

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Henry's middling prospects made him an unappealing match for an earl's daughter who refused to marry down. Moreover, his enthusiasm for racing reminded Mary of her trauma from losing Matthew in a car accident. The two seemed woefully mismatched, yet somehow Henry managed to sweep Mary off her feet and carry her into the sunset. Here are ten potential love interests Mary should have run away with instead.

The unofficially-styled DC Extended Universe that began with Zack Snyder’s 2013 film Man of Steel before faltering through his ambitious but fractiously-received Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and his incompletely-realized Justice League seems to have finally regained its footing in its post-Steppenwolf era with the franchise’s first billion-dollar blockbuster, Aquaman, and this year’s highly-anticipated Patty Jenkins-helmed sequel, Wonder Woman 1984.

Now we’re hearing rumblings from the same sources who indicated to us that Viola Davis will be returning as Amanda Waller in The Suicide Squad and that Diana will don the Golden Eagle armor in 1984, both of which have since come to fruition, that the creative team is interested in bringing Liverpudlian occult detective John Constantine back to the big screen within their burgeoning comic book universe, but are having difficulty determining how to best execute his return.

Some execs allegedly want to revive a...

Downton Abbey is one of the most beloved period dramas around the world, spanning six seasons from 2010 to 2015, as well as a movie that premiered in September 2019. Audiences found the ups and downs of the Crawley family captivating and tuned in every Sunday night to see what would happen to Lord Grantham, Lady Mary, and the rest of the ensemble cast.

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Perhaps the most pivotal moments in the history of the show are Sybil and Matthew Crawley's unexpected deaths in Season 3, which changed the trajectory of almost every other character left behind. While the show went on, some fans felt it was so different that Julian Fellowes should have called it quits after Dan Stevens left. That said, below are ten things about Season 3 that would have made it the perfect final season.