Evidently, they are already filming Season 6. Really, it was a wonderful end to the season.
I truly hope that this nonsense with Green's death is over, and it is once again declared an accident, which it probably was. Unless it was some other woman he raped, who may have given him a shove.
I loved the entire household singing those Christmas carols, but was surprised at the verses, which were not familiar to me. I loved Robert telling Edith he realized Marigold was her daughter, and he loved her and tis fine. I am glad that Violet still has her friend Isobel to hang with, and that both ladies made their decisions on their own, for their own reasons.
I was so touched by Carson and Mrs. Hughes. First, that he bought the house in both their names, and then asked her, in such a different way, to marry him. It really was sooo romantic. And yet they never kissed, have never called each other by their given names, and barely held hands when she accepted. And no ring either. Loved it.
And the very difficult father-in-law was saved from embarrassment and disgrace by Rose, which has now endeared her to him. Sort of clumsy, but glad Mr. Grumpy had a change of heart.
I really liked that Moseby & Baxter visited all those Pubs to find the one where Bates had lunched, and that Thomas' scheming was for something worthwhile. Ah, that snobby, nasty butler got his comeuppance for sure. And Bravo to Violet for pronouncing the broth so delicious. LOLOL. She could barely keep herself from making a grimace.
And Anna was home for Christmas, and Lord Grantham managed to get hold of Bates who returned to her as a surprise. Yayyyyyy. Applause, Applause, take a bow, Downton. Twas ALL good.