‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ is not what I expected.

Being only slightly familiar with the franchise, I assumed the close to the 15-year-old Downton Abbey storyline would be hard to follow. I planned, much to her despair, to ask my wife (by necessity, I’d claim) the names of each character, information on their motivations, and details of prior relationships.

And even with that, I expected to be lost.

My presupposition proved true at first. “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” spends no time introducing characters. If you’re watching the film, you know who these people are, the movie believes.

After about 10 minutes, however, the plot is clear. As is the unhidden and blatantly progressive message of the film.

Mary, the heiress of Downton Abbey, and her husband Henry, are getting a d

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