The Downton Abbey Sisters Have Come A Long Way, But There’s One Thing Laura Carmichael Thinks Edith Would Never Admit To Mary Out Loud

Lady Edith and Lady Mary dressed up at a party in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, staring at each other.

One of the main reasons Downton Abbey has captured audiences’ hearts for over a decade is the relationships within its grand halls. Sure, there are a lot of franchises with compelling connections on the 2025 movie schedule, but Downton stands apart when it comes to strong familial bonds. For example, Lady Mary and Lady Edith's relationship changed throughout the series and well into The Grand Finale, but there's one fun comment Laura Carmichael told me her character would never deign to give her onscreen sister satisfaction about.