Re: Downton Abbey Season 3 Episode 4 | Tested
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In episode one, season one of The Chosen the Romans order Nicodemus to the Red Quarter to exorcize demons out of Mary as she's causing quite the stir and they are going to use their "fire of fires" if he can't help.
The last season's ahead, but in case you're already worried about the end of an era, PBS will launch "Mercy Street." The Civil War drama following the lives of two nurses will premiere after the third episode of "Downton," Jan. 17.
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.
In regards to the show's collection of Christmas specials (which some consider legitimate season finales), Season 4's is easily the most fun. With the focus mainly being on Lady Rose meeting the royal family at Buckingham Palace, along with Lady Cora Crawley's (Elizabeth McGovern) American family visiting, this episode loves to examine the beauty and the silliness of high society. Yet the reason this special lands on the list (aside from Rose's stunning outfits throughout it) is the guest stars who play quite a role in its plot. This includes Paul Giamatti as Cora's brother, Harold Levinson, and Shirley MacLaine as Cora's mother, Martha Levinson.
Season 2 of "Downton Abbey" begins with quite a literal bang, as we see how much World War I has transformed the series' nature. From the image of lady's maid Sarah O'Brien (Siobhan Finneran) smoking outback to Thomas Barrow (Rob James-Collier) taking on any painful task to escape the battlefield, this episode does a great job of setting the tone for the season to come. One that not only tests the strength of many of the show's most beloved characters but is filled with even more drama than the prior installment.
Still, there's one genuinely jaw-dropping aspect that got this episode onto the list: Mr. Bates getting arrested for the murder of his estranged wife. With the marriage between Bates and Anna only happening a few moments prior, this final sequence continues to leave viewers in absolute shock. It brilliantly juxtaposes the fairy tale happiness of these two beloved characters with a terrifying outcome. This turn of events likely led audiences to understand the dark places this usually comforting series would go in later seasons.
A brief, unpleasant scene on the operating table -- fluid is pumped out of a man's heart. Another man's leg is covered in sores. A corpse lies in a bed and is dragged down a hallway. A couple of fist fights -- blood is drawn after one. A pregnant woman takes a fall and loses her baby (nothing graphic is shown). One season focuses more on World War I; some scenes take place in the trenches, with active bombing, injuries, and lots of tension -- as well as the aftermath (recovering from wounds, etc.). A character's story arc involves sexual assault: A man kisses a woman against her will, punches her in the face, and drags her through corridors. Her screams can be heard off camera. In the aftermath, she has bloody bruises on her face and deals with emotional trauma across several episodes. Some very sad deaths, including that of an important character who dies during childbirth (the baby is OK).
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