Downton: Changing of the Guard

As Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale ushers in a new era, the cast reflects on how shifting roles, generational change and evolving traditions redefine life both upstairs and downstairs at the estate. This episode explores how the final film marks a turning point both upstairs and downstairs. Lesley Nicol shares Mrs. Patmore’s surprising late-in-life transformation, while Jim Carter reflects on Carson’s reluctant retirement and the passing of responsibility to Michael Fox’s Andy Parker, who embodies the delicate balance of honoring tradition while embracing the future. Additional cast including Joanne Froggatt, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Michelle Dockery, highlight how evolving gender roles and generational shifts shape the Crawleys’ world. Ultimately, the episode captures the emotional tension of letting go of the past to make room for what’s ahead. — Experience Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale now playing only in theaters. Get tickets at DowntonAbbey.com. See Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale + one more film at AMC Theatres to start earning rewards. Watch all 5 for a chance at the Ultimate Cinephile Experience—an invite to 2 Focus Features Film Premieres around the world. https://www.amctheatres.com/giveaway/Ultimate-Focus-Features-Experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.