The story of the Crawley family and their servants continues this time during the turbulent period of World War I. The season delves into the effects of the war on the aristocratic family and the staff working at the estate, with social changes challenging the traditional hierarchies of the time, the demands of the war effort on everyone, and the romantic intrigues surrounding Mary and Matthew. The narrative explores love, loss, and the role of women in the early 20th century. It is captivating and challenging not to feel intimately involved in this family’s life.
“- Really Granny, how can you say that I am too worldly but Sybil’s not enough ? You cannot be so contrary.
– I’m a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.”