Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Super wholesome, and easy to follow for the casual yet fond watcher. Way better than the previous one, and a great ending (or grand finale, it really is) for the story as a whole. Laughed throughout, shed some tears (or rather bawled my eyes out), it was amazing.

This universe holds a special place in my life for certain reasons, so it was very difficult to miss the “finale” film. Technically, everything is perfect here. The script integrates all the characters well, but the story itself turned out to be rather simplistic, with sudden twists and turns, and they tried too hard to wrap up the story while keeping everyone happy. So much so that I didn't understand what would prevent them from releasing a couple more sequels. But perhaps it is very difficult to sign contracts with so many actors, and budgets are growing, and the audience is not necessarily growing, so sometimes it is better to try to finish the story (since they have already started to develop it with films).

A satisfying finale that is tinged with knowing this is goodbye. While the arrival of Noel Coward brings a lot of levity, an American also arrives who is annoying. Granny's absence is felt. Daisy's story advances in a way that sort of feels parallel to Mary's, which brings the Downton drama full circle to the question that was present from the start: who becomes the inheritor/bridge that will both honor tradition while also embracing the frightening new way of the lessened influence of the nobility/gentry? It's lovely to see the familiar faces for one last time to wrap things up, and we get a glimpse of those left behind as well.

Great film and an amazing send off to beloved characters.. lived to see Mary and Tom my most favourite characters. Will miss the show and movies series though