TQS StaffThus it draws to a close … and all I can say is be glad my mother wasn’t writing this blog because nothing would have been a surprise. Matthew wounded but not seriously (in the end)? Check. Lavinia dying of Spanish flu? Check. Bates killing his wife? Almost check. Patrick’s an impostor? Potentially. Ok so Downton is no Spooks (it’s MUCH better according to the ratings battle), so I wasn’t expecting huge twists and shocking revelations but bravo to my mum! Anyway, after that brief tribute, let’s cover the 90 minute finale. The trailers yesterday evening that brought back slo-mo images to the soundtrack of a gramophone-style With Or… Apologies for the delay on this week’s post – the frivolities of Halloween have taken their toll on my fragile head. But what of Downton, what ghouls and spectres came out to haunt the house members this week?… 
Someone claiming to be the heir returns, Mrs. Bates gets her comeuppance, Mary is betrothed to a bully and oh yeah, the war is over. Read Claudia’s review of a thrilling episode of Downton Abbey….
