By comparison, Edith initially felt overshadowed.

Edith often seemed to thrive on rivalries, particularly with her elder sister, Mary.

Petty disputes and vindictive actionssuch as attempting to sabotage Marys potential marriageoften cast her as immature and bitter.

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Edith will be returning for the third (and allegedly final) Downton Abbey film in 2025.

Her restlessness and insecurity made her vulnerable to unhealthy relationships and made her character seem especially naive.

The arrival of her and Gregson’s daughter, Marigold, presented Edith with an unexpected challenge and responsibility.

Downton Abbey’s Edith Crawley in front of the eponymous Edith Crawley

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Matthew, John and Edith from Downton Abbey in a split image

The Downton Abbey Crawley Sisters: Mary, Edith, and Sybil

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