Downton Abbey has captured the hearts of audiences for years, due in part to its ability to blend history with fiction. Its classy early 20th-century aesthetic, lavish wealth, and, of course, Downton Abbey’s Crawley family tree is full of intriguing characters. The television series lasted for six seasons and has already released two movies. Now, Downton Abbey 3 is officially in production and is filming the last scenes of the Crawleys and their staff. It will be the franchise’s previous film, but it will undoubtedly be an exciting time for long-time viewers of the television series and the movies.
One of the many reasons the Downton Abbey series is so acclaimed is its frequent treatment of historical events. This goes back to the show’s first episode, which discussed the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The series even handled World War I and its impact on England, as well as the lavish lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties. As the franchise moves into the 1930s, the upcoming film will undoubtedly have to handle more historical events.
Downton Abbey 3 Is Set To Take Place In The 1930s, Which Is Exactly When The Great Depression Is
The ending of Downton Abbey: A New Era concluded in 1929, but not quite when the Great Depression began. Thus, the upcoming Downton Abbey 3 must be handling this tragic time in history. This event will allow the show to be even more historically accurate than it has been in previous years. The filmmakers will take some creative liberties about how much the Great Depression could impact a family like the Crawley’s. However, the film will likely not stray too far from historical accuracy as Downton Abbey never has before.
The Downton Abbey movies seem to have been preparing for the Great Depression since the first film. The characters, especially Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary Crawley, worry about whether their great house will survive in the modern world. Unfortunately, this historical time will bring more than the family anticipated. It is one thing if society perceives them and the Downton Abbey house as too old-fashioned for the modern world. It is another thing to handle a financial crisis in the 1930s.
The Great Depression Could Significantly Impact The Wealth Of The Crawleys
The Great Depression sparked a substantial financial crisis not just in the U.S. but also in the U.K. Given that the Downton Abbey home resides in England and the Crawley’s even have family from the U.S., the impact will undoubtedly take a toll on every character. They may have to say goodbye to their luxurious clothing, food, and events. After all, many wealthy families had to do so during the Great Depression. Although the Crawleys are fictional, the family from Downton Abbey is based on a real family so that they could deal with the same problems.
The staff of the home includes some of the franchise’s most beloved characters, and without their jobs at Downton Abbey, their survival may be at stake. In a financial crisis, finding work may be difficult because even families outside the Crawleys cannot afford to employ them.
The saddest aspect of the Crawleys potentially losing their wealth in Downton Abbey 3 is they may not be able to afford their staff anymore. The staff of the home includes some of the franchise’s most beloved characters, and without their jobs at Downton Abbey, their survival may be at stake. In a financial crisis, finding work may be difficult because even families outside the Crawleys cannot afford to employ them. The Crawleys may survive without their staff and luscious lifestyle, but this outcome is not guaranteed for their employees.
The Great Depressions Could Mean The End Of Downton Abbey
If the Crawleys in Downton Abbey cannot afford their luxurious lifestyle or staff, they may not even have the means to keep their home. After all, the house is more of a castle than any typical home. If middle-class people could barely afford their homes, the upkeep of a castle while paying for basic necessities, which were also terribly more expensive at this time, would be challenging to handle. Just because the Crawleys are wealthy does not mean their money is limitless. This is especially true since Downton Abbey 3 was confirmed as the final movie.
Lady Mary’s children are supposed to grow up there with this same security and safety. If they leave Downton, their living situation may not promise these same circumstances.
With the Crawleys potentially leaving Downton Abbey, Lady Mary, the legal heir to Downton, and her family’s future could be at risk. One of the aspects of Downton Abbey that is so appealing to the Crawleys is how it guarantees safety and financial security for them. Lady Mary’s children are supposed to grow up there with this same security and safety. If they leave Downton, their living situation may not promise these same circumstances. Thus, the Great Depression may not only lead to the Crawleys leaving Downton Abbey but also the end of a promising future for the family.
The Downton Abbey 3 release date has been revealed, so audiences must wait a year to see how the movie will handle the Crawleys and their staff during the Great Depression. There could be a more tragic route for them, which is historically more likely. However, there is still a possibility that these characters and the home will survive the Great Depression. Regardless, it will not be easy. With how remarkable the franchise has been so far, the final Downton Abbey movie will definitely have an ending to perfectly wrap up the story of the home, the employees, and the Crawleys.
