Hey #DowntonAbbey community, let’s dive into one of the most talked-about behind-the-scenes strategies of our favourite period drama: why both Lady Sybil and Matthew Crawley were written out so shockingly… and how the writing team navigated the backlash.
Lady Sybil Crawley — played by Jessica Brown Findlay. She left the show after three seasons, by her own decision. According to interviews, she signed on for “three years” and didn’t plan to stay longer. Her death in childbirth (end of Season 3) was deliberately scripted early to match her exit.
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