Downton Abbey

Series 2

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The Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions: love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.

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8 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2April 1917. With John still absent, Isobel's butler Molesley makes a play for Anna but is rejected. Robert gets a new valet, shell-shocked ex-soldier Henry Lang, whilst William goes off to war. Edith learns to drive a tractor extremely well, and nearly succumbs to a kiss from the married farmer Mr. Drake.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Downton is turned into a convalescent hospital for the war-wounded and, through circumstances, Thomas is given authority in its operation. Anna and Bates are briefly reunited, and Branson plots against a heroic general who is dining at Downton.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Matthew and William are missing in France, the mounting tensions between Cora and Isobel result in Isobel's volunteering for France, Bates returns to Downton, and the servants open a soup kitchen for unemployed veterans.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5August 1918: Deserted by the baby's father, Ethel has been installed with her child in a cottage on the estate by a sympathetic Mrs. Hughes, who brings her food. Jane, a war widow, has taken Ethel's place as a maid. Vera Bates returns, having spent John's money.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6An unrecognizable burn victim turns up at the convalescent home claiming to be Mary's presumed drowned cousin Patrick, Carlisle plans to lure Carson from Downton, and Bates' wife reneges on her divorce agreement.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.

Cast of Series 2

Maggie SmithViolet Crawley
Michelle DockeryMary Crawley
Laura CarmichaelEdith Crawley
Joanne FroggattAnna Smith
Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
Phyllis LoganMrs. Hughes
Jessica Brown FindlaySybil Crawley
Elizabeth McGovernCora Crawley
Jim CarterCharles Carson
Brendan CoyleJohn Bates
Penelope WiltonIsobel Merton
Amy NuttallEthel Parks
Lesley NicolBeryl Patmore
Sophie McSheraDaisy Mason
Siobhan FinneranSarah O'Brien
Robert James-CollierThomas Barrow
Dan StevensMatthew Crawley
Liz TrubridgeProducer
Nigel MarchantProducer

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Downton Abbey: Season 2
Downton Abbey: Season 2Trailer
Downton Abbey: Intro
Downton Abbey: IntroScene
Downton Abbey: Battle Scene
Downton Abbey: Battle SceneScene
Downton Abbey: Season 2 Promo
Downton Abbey: Season 2 PromoScene
Downton Abbey: Soldiers Return
Downton Abbey: Soldiers ReturnScene
Downton Abbey: Violet Greets Robert
Downton Abbey: Violet Greets RobertScene
Downton Abbey: Anna Visits John In Jail
Downton Abbey: Anna Visits John In JailScene
Downton Abbey: Group Salutes Car Of Soldiers
Downton Abbey: Group Salutes Car Of SoldiersScene
Downton Abbey: Lady Mary And Matthew Share A Kiss
Downton Abbey: Lady Mary And Matthew Share A KissScene
Downton Abbey: Dinner Party Discussing The Chain Of Command
Downton Abbey: Dinner Party Discussing The Chain Of CommandScene
Downton Abbey: Mrs. Hughes And Mr. Carson Talk About Ms. Swire
Downton Abbey: Mrs. Hughes And Mr. Carson Talk About Ms. SwireScene
Downton Abbey: Lady Mary And Sir Richard Discuss Their Marriage
Downton Abbey: Lady Mary And Sir Richard Discuss Their MarriageScene
Downton Abbey: Mr. Cars And Cora Watch As Lady Sybil Makes A Cake.
Downton Abbey: Mr. Cars And Cora Watch As Lady Sybil Makes A Cake.Scene
Downton Abbey: Matthew And Lady Mary Discuss Her Impending Marriage.
Downton Abbey: Matthew And Lady Mary Discuss Her Impending Marriage.Scene
Downton Abbey: Robert Talks To Lady Mary, Cara And Isobel About Downton
Downton Abbey: Robert Talks To Lady Mary, Cara And Isobel About DowntonScene
Downton Abbey: Violet Talks To Matthew About His Relationship With Lady Mary
Downton Abbey: Violet Talks To Matthew About His Relationship With Lady MaryScene