Expect a bittersweet ending as "Downton Abbey" season 6 bids farewell to viewers during its Christmas special.
The beloved British period drama "Downton Abbey" is getting closer and closer to its final episode, after 52 episodes of heartbreak and good cheer. In the UK, the finale will air on Christmas Day and the trailer released shows that both the aristocrats and their servants are moving on with their lives.
From the preview of the finale episode, "Auld Lang Syne" is sung by the servants led by Mrs. Hughes (Phyllis Logan) and Carson (Jim Carter). It will be the last time that they would be complete because as the preview reveals, Thomas (Rob James-Collier), who is known for his scheming attitude, is leaving Downton for good. In a dramatic farewell, George (Zac and Oliver Baker) pleads Thomas to stay but Thomas seems to have made up his mind.
In keeping with the theme, Mrs. Crawley (Penelope Wilton) and Violet (Dame Maggie Smith) are seen celebrating the holidays and chatting about the future.
In the holiday festivities of the aristocrats, love and happiness are felt. Anna (Joanne Froggatt) and Bates (Brendan Coyle), whose relationship is not always too positive, look joyful. Tom Branson (Allen Leech) is back in Downton after his trip from America and may have found an inspiration.
Fan favorite Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) seems to have finally found a new love in Henry Talbot (Matthew Goode) as they are seen kissing during the holiday celebrations. The couple, along with Tom, are shown in a scene on the streets blending with ordinary citizens.
Perhaps the line that could sum up the entire series finale episode is Carson's lines which he said to Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville): "The world is a different place, my Lord. And Downton Abbey must change with it."
"Downton Abbey" season 6 will not be aired in the U.S. until Jan. 3, 2016 on PBS Masterpiece, noted People. The series finale will be shown on Mar. 6, 2016.
