Comments on: ‘Downton Abbey’ season 4 spoilers: Real competition for Michelle Dockery’s Mary

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:35:42 +0000

Why is it we are so willing to condemn women for what, really, are minor things, yet give men a pass when they treat people poorly/and are jerks? It it disturbing to me.

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:20:58 +0000

If it took two full season for Mary to finally accept Mathews proposal of marriage, I doubt Mary will make a final decision on her next fiance by the end of season four. I do think however courting two handsome men will make for great entertainment for Sunday nights! Then there is the question of Branson… who will be his love interest? Will he be married by the end of season four? Will Ana and Bates start a family? Will Edith really take on the role of Gregson’s lover? Lastly, what trouble will Lady Rose get herself into? So much to think about between now and January 2014!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:46:04 +0000

Before Mary finds another mate, I hope she has some suitors who reject her when they see her “horrid” side. Matthew recognized and accepted it–as he said. However, at the very end he seemed to be taking more notice of her nasty moments. Many men might like the thrill of the chase and a whirl with Mary, but back away from committing for life to such a self-centered person who has such an exaggerated sense of her own importance and little empathy for anyone who even mildly threatens her domination of every person and situation. I estimate her maturity into a decent person should take all of season four. Remember, anyone who marries her will not be Earl as her son is now the Earl. Meanwhile, she will seethe with jealousy as Edith’s’ career and her relationship with Michael Gregson blossom. She will even make a play for Gregson only to discover he has eyes only for Edith.

By: Chedi

Chedi — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:57:58 +0000

Well said, I loved matthew but she should move on from him- she has her whole life ahead of her!

By: Margot

Margot — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:41:36 +0000

I believe that Mary deserves a happy ending to her story. We all loved Matthew but Mary is too young to spend the rest of her life mourning him. Like she said in season two, just because she can’t have her first choice doesn’t mean she can’t have a life.