Today, we’re taking a look at the best and worst of “Downton Abbey” couples.
Robert and Jane’s secret, adulterous romance
This brief romance has to be ranked dead last.
Apparently, his wife not being available for social gatherings or to entertain him becomes too much for Robert.
When the recently-widowed Jane begins working at the estate, Robert takes an instant interest in her.
This second tryst is an even greater betrayal because Cora is sick with the Spanish flu at the time.
However, when William goes to war, Mrs. Patmore pushes Daisy into accepting William’smarriage proposal.
Don’t make me be false to a dying man."
Though Strallan is quite a bit older than her, Edith is excited at the prospect of their marriage.
However, on their wedding day, Anthony decides tocall it offat the altar.
He claims to be doing it for Edith so that she doesn’t “throw away” her life.
But her relationship with footman Andy Parker seems a lot more two-sided than the one she had with William.
Perhaps, that’s because of how much her character grows.
That growth is especially evident in the 2019 “Downton Abbey” film.
But, we can’t help but see it as a mark against Andy.
Sure, we all get angry at times, but Andy takes to vandalism instead of communicating his feelings.
While it’s a step up from her relationship with William, it’s hardly perfect.
However, the pair also has many low points throughout their relationship.
First, there wasRobert’s affairin Season 2 with the maid, Jane.
Although Cora never discovers his betrayal, it left a sour taste with viewers.
The pair comes close to infidelity again when Simon Bricker attempts to start anaffair with Cora.
But that doesn’t stop Robert from getting in a physicalfight with Simon.
Perhaps, the most challenging part of their relationship comes after their daughter Sybil’s death.
Robert takes Philip’s side.
Though the pair eventually overcome all their marital disputes, it’s hard to forget these moments.
The pair is constantly on opposing sides of every issue and form asurprising but delightful friendshipthroughout their many disagreements.
However, after Matthew’s tragic death, Isobel seems quite lonely.
Though Isobel does not accept at that moment, the pair does later marry.
Henry Talbot is the first man she is able to love after Matthew.
“I think he ticks most the boxes, if not all of them.
He starts as Matthew Crawley’s butler, but when Matthew dies, he’s demoted to a footman.
Baxter is hired as a lady’s maid for Cora in the fourth season.
So, “Downton Abbey” fans were overjoyed when she meets Bertie Pelham.
The actress, Laura Carmichael,described the pair meetingas “a really lovely start to their relationship.”
After working through the night together, he tells her, “You inspire me.”
Bertie is quick to fall for Edith and to propose.
ActressCarmichael said, “I loved playing the wedding scene.
It did feel like a very momentous day.”
Theirparents exchange ignorant insultswith each other at a dinner before the couple’s wedding.
But the truth eventually comes to light, and Atticus and Rose eventuallyhappily marry.
As the butler of Downton, Carson has aleadership positionamong the servants.
He’s very traditional, with a stubborn attitude.
Likewise, Mrs. Hughes has her role in running the manor’s day-to-day as the head housekeeper.
They make a good team throughout the whole series, but their relationship remains professional for most of it.
But, in the Season 5 finale, Carson finallyproposes to Mrs. Hughes.
I am happy and tickled, and bursting with pride that she would agree to be my wife.”
The two meet at the beginning of Season 1 when Bates joins the staff at Downton.
The actor, Brendan Coyle,described Batesas a “mysterious character” when he first arrives.
From that point, the two slowly grow closer, and their friendship eventually blossoms into romance.
Soon after their marriage, Bates is arrested.
The pair also comes from different worlds, but, despite those differences, their chemistry is undeniable.
But, it’s not smooth sailing from there.
WhenMary waversin accepting his proposal, Matthew calls the whole thing off.
After Matthew starts to recover from war injuries, Lavinia seesMary and Matthew kiss.
Once the war is over,Sybil finds Branson, and they agree to run away together.
As expected, Lord Granthamreacts terriblywhen Sybil announces her intentions to marry someone from a lower class.
But, after Branson refuses to take his bribe to leave, Robert eventually gives his blessing.
