Downton Abbey - Season 3 Apr 2026

: The season ends on a bittersweet note as Mary gives birth to a healthy son and heir. However, while driving home in high spirits, Matthew is killed in a sudden car accident—a twist necessitated by actor Dan Stevens' departure from the show. Life Below Stairs

: Eventually, Matthew agrees to invest the money, becoming co-owner and pushing for modern management practices that clash with Lord Grantham’s traditional views. Love and Heartbreak Downton Abbey - Season 3

: Lord Grantham reveals that the family’s fortune was lost due to a bad investment, putting the entire estate at risk. : The season ends on a bittersweet note

: A bitter feud erupts between Thomas Barrow and O'Brien. O’Brien nearly succeeds in getting Thomas arrested for his advances toward a new footman, but Lord Grantham ultimately intervenes. Love and Heartbreak : Lord Grantham reveals that

: Edith’s attempt at happiness ends in heartbreak when she is jilted at the altar by Sir Anthony Strallan. She later begins a new path as a journalist for a London paper.

: The season opens with the joyous marriage of Mary and Matthew, seemingly securing the future of the estate.

: Pregnant Sybil and her husband, Tom Branson, are forced to flee Ireland and return to Downton after Tom is implicated in political unrest. Devastating Tragedies