You may have heard rumblings throughout the Internet that Season 6 of Dowton Abbey would be the final season. The rumors started flying when UK site The Mirror reported that Downton Abbey will end this year.
There were reports that several cast members are inking deals with Hollywood and that writer Julian Fellowes is signing on to create a new series on NBC.
Turns out, all this is speculation at the moment. USA Today notes that The Mirror based its claims on unnamed sources. The paper dug even deeper and found several instances where Downton producers refuted claims that the show is coming to an end.
“‘We get asked this question all the time — the press have been speculating about the end of the series since Season 2,’ said Ellen Dockser, a spokeswoman for WGBH.”
Let’s not forget that several Downton stars have worked on other productions. Some did walk away from the series to pursue other interests (Dan Stevens and Jessica Brown Findlay) while others like Allen Leech (“The Imitation Game”) have managed to remain on Downton while appearing in other roles. All the while, Downton has lived on.
Read the conflicting stories in The Mirror and USA Today and speculate all you like. It’s true that all good things do come to an end. Downton will not last forever. Until we know for certain, we’re going to continue to enjoy Season 5, look forward to Season 6 (which starts filming this spring) and do as Lord Grantham would and pretend everything will be roses forever.
This is a superb production as a majority will agree. I thoroughly enjoy the anticipation of seeing the episodes on a Sunday. Something to look forward to, when such as now we have so much horror and crime on the media coming into our homes. May Julian Fellows continue with his most valuable and laudable presentation to a world which appears to be in decline, and yet so unquestionably and wholesomely receptive to his immense talent. I would like to see his work continue for many years to come. THank you Mr. Fellows.