Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley | Downton Abbey 

Of all Mary's relationships, I think my favourite is one that isn't even a romance, and that's the bond that she and Tom share. I really love how close they get, especially after she loses Matthew. They develop this beautiful friendship and a sibling-like closeness that's just so nice to watch.

I think you either love or hate the character of Mary. I personally adore her, because, as Michelle Dockery so brilliantly explained, she began the series as this mean unlikeable rich girl but then as the show progresses you can see so many more facets to her personality, some better, some worst. She's done so much growth in the span of six seasons, always taking in mind though that "growth" does not mean perfection. Mary is a flawed character and I think that's what's so alluring about her, that just like like Thomas Barrow she can be mean spirited and she often finds herself in troubles of her own making, but she's in no way evil or irredimable ; she can be very caring to the people she loves, she is resourceful and so remarkably strong. Love or hate her, you can't deny that Mary Crawley is a masterfully constructed character and so very thrilling to watch.

When casting gets it right... Casting gets it right. Michelle Dockerty is the only person to ever portrait Lady Mary Crawley. She's able to show the great depth in the character. She can play opposite Legends like Maggie Smith and Shirley McClain with this ease and magnitude. That is why Lady Mary is this Hate to Love; Love to Hate character.

I like her character because she's not a naturally "likable" character if that makes sense. It's so nice to see a protagonist be portrayed with both negative and positive traits. Yes, she's a flawed character, but she has distinct individuality.

One of the many things I like about Michelle Dockery's view on Mary is that she isn't blind to Mary's faults. I've seen quite a few actors who play mean characters, but insist that the character actually isn't mean, despite evidence to the contrary. Michelle is under no delusions about Mary, yet that doesn't stop her from liking the character. Which only adds to her portrayal.

I love the secen where lady Mary says to Rita that she's not the first person to blackmail her. And the way she turns away how her facial expression, changed. Such a brilliant actress.

Michelle Dockery is obviously beautiful, but I especially love the rich tone quality of her voice combined with her exquisite diction and pronunciation. She's the complete package and I can't keep my eyes off of her whenever she's on the screen.

I love the dynamic between Mary and Carson!

To play a character like Mary who at times is so unlikeable and yet make her endearing is such a task and Michelle has done a fantastic job.

I still cried on how Matthew's Death still haunts Mary, it's just so heartbreaking that Dan Stevens decide to leave the show.

I loved that scene between Tom and Mary at 13:49 because I felt like it had an uncanny echo to reality. Michelle Dockery’s fiancé passed away during the filming of the series, and she’s mentioned how his death made her understand Mary better in later series. If I recall correctly it was also Allen Leech (or at least one of the cast) who’d introduced them in the first place. Either way, it was a heartfelt, beautifully written and acted scene.

Michelle deserves more commendation and recognition… what a great actress

I love that line when she says ‘maybe it was only in his imagination’ It’s interesting how cold Mary is and how much kindness Mathew inspires in her. Makes her so interesting

I swear Tom is the best brother-in-law especially at 13:49.

Michelle, you’re such a strong woman. To have to play Mary so we’ll while you were going through a real life tragedy, I can’t imagine the courage that takes. I hope that you have found happiness like Mary did

"They're the Ross and Rachel of period drama." Ha ha ha ha

Matthew gets me every time. It still hurts!

Michelle Dockery is the best crier ever, especially that silent cry. Every single time she cries in this series, I cry, too, because it’s so real. Wow.

I dislike Mary but somehow Michelle Dockery's likability shines through and keeps me from hating her. I like and dislike Mary all at once. One cannot deny the great acting Ms. Dockery does. I could watch her through the whole episode. The whole cast have chemistry and do well. Each on of the characters have a moment of snobbery, meanness, vulnerability, compassion, gracefulness, and that makes it real.

I love Michelle Dockery's voice.

I always loved Mary from the start I could see a pain in her eye, Michelle is an amazing actress!!! Matthew was perfect for her! He always brought out the best. It was tragic when he died, I’m sorry but the new husband does not compare.

It’s weird hearing Michelle Dockerty’s accent next to Mary’s.

I am pleasantly surprised at the depth and understanding Ms. Dockery has of Mary’s character. It proves what a great actress and professional she is! Kudos to her!🌹✨🌹✨🌹✨🌹✨

Lady Mary will always be my favorite character on Downton.

I don't like it how people say she was awful in the beginning. Even in the first episode you can see how bad she feels snooping in the servants' quarters, and apologises right away. And as for Edith, she gives as good as she gets so I think ppl feel sorry for Edith as she is rather unfortunate. Mary is deep and mysterious, one of my all time favourite characters.

Michelle was the perfect person to play Mary Crawley. No one else could have brought this character to life.

Matthew is Mary's, true love. Second marriage is okay, but he is NOT Matthew.

I love Mary Michelle Dockery is phenomenal 🤗❤️

I adored Mary since the first episode despite all the mean things she might've done. That show is incredible because there's no good or bad people, they are just people as complex as they're meant to be. And the character of Mary takes that spoiled rich girl trope to become a woman of a true dignity, noblety and grace, battling those who stay on the way of her pursuing of happiness and her own self-destructive part of the character. A brilliant performance, a brilliant acting.

She‘s my favorite one next to granny! Michelle is portraying her beautifully! Also, I bawled like a baby watching this when they talked about Matthews death

"You are my stick"... Matthew to Mary. It melts my heart ❤️❤️❤️

I love Michelle Dockery ....her acting in this character very delicate✨

Mary has always been my favorite character from the show!

Lady Mary was and is my FAVORITE character. I can't wait for the Donwton Abbey movie!

I cant imagine Lady Mary played by any other actress.

Michelle Dockery has a very soothing voice. I could listen to her speak all day.

I absolutely love Mary, definitely one of my favorite characters, I get why some people would dislike her, but she always been a kind person under a cold demeanor

Michelle Dockery’s nuanced performance of Lady Mary gives the audience the opportunity to experience and empathize her many trials and tribulations and eventual happiness. A superb portrayal of a three dimensional character.

I can imagine that Violet was just like Mary when she was young! Mary is the next dowager for sure! Obviously has massive boots to fill after Maggie Smith's Violet, but for future series, she'd be a perfect replacement lol

Downton Abbey … j'adore cette série. Michelle Dockery joue merveilleusement bien le rôle de Lady Mary. Tous les autres acteurs sont également fantastiques !!!!

Michelle is such a queen! Mary is my favorite fictional character of all time. She’s the best.

My favourite character, she has so brilliantly portrayed this character which has so many shades & layers to it. ❤

love Mary so much. she is real and flawed and just bloody brilliant

Michelle as Mary is the only reason I watch this series, she truly is my favorite character.

I love the way she talks I could listen to her all day

I love that she calls her own character "...cow"! Ah, the English - the charm of playing the anti-hero. But so well dressed & clearly enjoys being evil but then feels bad about it later. Very human. In the end I was very happy she was happy & that she & Edith made it up.

She's so elegant! Lots of love from Bangladesh 😘

While Downton Abbey was airing, I was going through a similar arc of struggle as Mary, and watching the show proved immensely therapeutic. 💗 I am forever grateful.

Omg that side eye she gave Edith!🤣loved this series!

Oh god, this made me cry again. This series is truly truly a masterpiece.

Flawed. Real. She triumphed a lot of difficulties because of and despite of who she is. I love her! Definitely my fave character in Downton Abbey. And I love Michelle's portrayal of the character.

I aspire to be a woman like Michelle/Mary. An absolute powerhouse.

Feeling like Michelle is nothing like Mary in personalities and beliefs and she observes the character from a rather "outsider" point of view. And yet she does such a good job portraying Mary. It's eye-opening.

Mary, we adore and love you, we want to BE you! Brilliantly written and played series!

Incredible character played amazingly by Dockery, what an actress.

Mary is amazing. She shows that being a beautiful, loved and spoiled woman is hard.

I was so proud of Edith when she FINALLY told Mary off. It was a long time coming and incredibly satisfying for me watching it.

Mary turned into a sweet ball of mush with Mathew, but I really love her with Henry because when she met him, she had finally met her match - they're like the male and female versions of each other, but he's sweeter and more kind than she is, just as Matthew was. I just love both couples! And Michelle is such an amazing actress; I just love her as Mary!

I love Mary’s relationship with Carson.

I love Michelle and Mary❤️❤️❤️❤️so strong

My absolutely favourite on the show! Such a complex and interesting character!

An actor is only as good as the words she is given. She has, in this case the genius, yes pure genius, of Julian Fellowes at her back. This man is to dialogue what a Mozart or a Beethoven is to music. Beautifully crafted and then beautifully brought to life by the actors. A pure pleasure to watch on so many levels.

I've somehow only just watched Downtown Abbey...and watched 5 seasons in about 2 weeks. OBSESSED

Downton Abbey is the greatest show ever.

When I first heard Michelle Dockery’s real life accent literally gasped, you can hear the Essex in her, but she does Mary Crawley so well that I expected her to be super posh in real life as well!

Aw, it's been a few years and Matthew's death still brings tears to my eyes.

I could listen to Michelle talk all day long

I was always enthralled by Lady Mary. Having grown up with four sisters I was used to cat fights. Her complicated sibling relationships seemed normal to me, apart from the unpleasantness with the Turkish ambassador of course. Lady Edith emerged as the most compelling in my imaginary world. Like all of us they were prisoners of time and place. We are riders on the storm.

The character of Mary could easily have been quite dull and two dimensional but thanks to fine writing and a wonderful actress, the character is really brought to life as a real, complex and emotional woman beneath the cool facade.

I don't think Mary IS Downton. I think Mr. Carson IS Downton. When Mr. Carson asked Mrs. Hughes to marry him, I cried. I'm a guy who doesn't cry. It was just such an endearing yet totally unconventional romance.

Honestly Mary was the best in season 2 and 3. She was amazing with Mathew. Hated her in season 5 and 6 because how evil she was to Edith. Michelle however always did an amazing job

wonderfully cast actors and actresses - a gripping tale of a by-gone era - all so real.

She is so beautiful 💟💟💟

Evelyn Napier is such an underrated love interest in Mary's life.

Mary is my absolute favorite daughter out of the three. Always honest and blunt, and mentally and emotionally strong. She is someone I could look up to. She started off as a snob in season 1, but Matthew brought the caring person out of her (a.k.a "her softness"). It was amazing to see her relationship grow with Anna, and through her with Bates and see her help them both attain their happy ever after. With Anna, she proved she could be a good and reliable sister; a confidant and a helper. She would have helped Edith but she turned her away, there was no repairing a relationship that the other wanted to keep broken. They stopped being sisters a while after Sybil died. Another example of what a good sister she could be was her relationship with Tom. For Sybil's sake, both she and Matthew accepted Tom. And throughout the show Mary was there for Tom and to listen to him. She treated him as an equal, not as a former chauffeur or servant. It was painful to watch Mary mourn Matthew's death, but it was equally inspiring to see her stand back up stronger than before and take the reins of Downton along with Tom.

I feel this single video is better than the whole series

I am SO looking forward to the "Downton Abbey" movie!

Makes me wanna watch the series all over again )))

To watch Mary grow up and blossom throughout the whole series is what makes Downton so great

well written,,well acted,,,this series kept me comming back week after week,,i cant express the excitement i felt every week,,thank you for posting,,;)

A never be forgotten Saga that will for ever join the pantheon of Life Love Family Masterpieces. Michelle Dockery's Beauty much in the aura of Vivian Leigh.

I come back to this again and again so useful to understand human emotions and the development and maturation of a person. ............. I am on the aspergers/autism spectrum and emotions, feelings and life can be hard to understand and we are often advised to watch 'soap operas' to learn about them ............. I chose Downton which is I guess a very slow 'soap opera' invaluable. I binge watched the series over a few weeks..........!!! Thank you Julian you are a master at understanding and explaining so beautifully what it is to be human (and yes I know it's unlikely he'll see this!). Hx

My Mum and daughter saw her perform a soliloquay at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, they said she was incredible.

lady mary or Michele actually makes this tv drama the greatest,,in fact im watching it everyday still..right this moment. im watching episode 4.

I liked her friendship with anna 🥰🥰🥰 and whenever I start hating her I just always remember that she treats anna like her sister 🥰🥰

You are not the first to try to blackmail me. You can see the maturity in her face and in her manner when Lady Mary speaks. You can see all that she has been through. One of my favorite lines. I also like the growth of kinship between Mary and Tom. I am so glad she left Richard. A strong woman.

Love Michelle Dockery. Love how she portrayed Lady Mary ❤😊

Mary, the character, had more chemistry with Matthew’s gravestone in that series 6 scene than she did with living, breathing Henry.

I loved these series from day one, especially Mary's character and the way it took center stage to the whole series, in my opinion.

I was not a follower of this incredible series, but I am utterly astounded that one man could write all of these stories and develop characters of such completeness---he is a genius!. Iou enjoy hearing the actors talk about their characters as though they are real people.

I simply adore Michelle Dockerys Films and acting gigs! She's a true artist!

I like how she treats anna.

She is amazing in Good Behavior too

I know why Downton Abbey is so popular its because people back them had manners and eddicate. There were the same type of people they have today but there were things you just didn't do. People are open and discussting. Even though it was so restrictive its a relief to see people actually dress. Men didn't wear their pant around their butt. Woman half dress the fashions back then were beautiful. Dress, shoes, hats. The charactor evolved into human beings. Thay were snobs in the beginning but as time went on people who you would love to have dinner with. Love this show.💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝😁

I am constantly amazed at the script and how the words so aptly suit the characters. Or is it the characters shaping the script? Bravo to everyone on a job superbly done.

Mary has been my favourite since the first episode. I love her development and the fact that you figure her out little by little through the show. Michelle's performance is outstanding and she has a very distinctive voice which suits the character really well. I love this character very much, she is so interesting and unique.

Michelle is soooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!

Edith smirking deliciously: "...he slipped the hook..." LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle is brilliant as Lady Mary..what a character journey!

I loved the character Mary. Beyond her beauty, it was her sharp tongue, wit and strength as well as pride and stubbornness. She wasn't perfect but her growth as character is humbling.