How often will our hearts be broken at Downton Abbey?
Jennifer Kellogg
Twice this year, at least.
Carol Shaw Johnston
The actor that plays Matthew only signed up for 3 seasons - and this was the end of his three seasons.
Terrell Shaw
So the remaining daughters of Lord Grantham are both single again, as is Tom Branson, and now Rose is added to the mix... many available romantic plot-lines.
Jennifer Kellogg
And there's that odd storyline about Peter, the real heir of Downton ... or an impostor.
Barbara J. Gale
Disappointed...I liked Matthew...and Mary wasn't whining so much once they got together...
Laurie Craw
NO! But then I didn't like his choice of Mary to marry. Too shallow and scheming and selfish. Let this be a lesson.
Kendra L Harris
I am VERY disappointed with the folks at Downton tonight... I think Matthew's death was untimely, unkind and very poorly done. I knew something was "supposed to happen" but to let it happen in the last few seconds and have him die like he did...to let him die at all.. I just am disgusted. I cannot believe they first let Sybil die in the way that they did, and then for them to leave her sister basically in the same situation (sort of, as far as single new parent).. it's just ridiculous. Badly done, Downton.. Badly done.
Oh and for those who have not yet seen it, sorry for the spoiler. I am just upset..
George Barton
It's a soap, nobody would watch it if everyone stayed happy.
Terrell Shaw
I looks like the writers had to get rid of Matthew -- the actor was moving on. And in real life death is no respecter of position, class, honor, accomplishment, merit, or dramatic timing. Given the discussion this event has inspired on Facebook, the writers arranged this death about as well as possible for dramatic effect. Most of us can think of final conversations we would gladly rewrite to match, in loving eloquence and resolution, Matthew's last words with Mary. We all would envy a final curtain with so few unresolved conflicts.
And yes, George, I have often said that DA is just a high-class soap. And what about all of us - adamant American republicans - cheering for a bunch of British aristocrats. Isn't it amazing how involved we can become with fictional characters. I'm still grieving for Sybil.
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