Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley | Downton Abbey

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  @DreamsInWild · 7 years ago

  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.

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• TR

  @tracys169 · 6 years ago

  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.

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• JU

  @jules7626 · 7 years ago

  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.

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• KE

  @Kelaiah01 · 7 years ago

  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.

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• M.

  @m.layfette6249 · 7 years ago

  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.

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• EE

  @eejaypea · 1 year ago

  Dockery&apos;s portrayal of grief is phenomenal. &quot;Have a happy time&quot; is so gut-wrenching to me.<br>But nothing beats going upstairs to take off her hat.

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• RO

  @RochelletheRealtor · 7 years ago (edited)

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

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• DA

  @daithi7204 · 7 years ago

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

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• SA

  @saraho92 · 7 years ago

  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.

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• YO

  @yosemite735 · 7 years ago

  Matthew is Mary&apos;s, true love. Second marriage is okay, but he is NOT Matthew.

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• EM

  @EmVeeBeen · 7 years ago

  I swear Tom is the best brother-in-law especially at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_g7h2eIt_0&amp;t=829">13:49</a>.

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• RE

  @realistindenial · 7 years ago

  Michelle Dockery is obviously beautiful, but I especially love the rich tone quality of her voice combined with her exquisite diction and pronunciation. She&apos;s the complete package and I can&apos;t keep my eyes off of her whenever she&apos;s on the screen.

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