However, if you don’t know the history of Downton Abbey, and are heading in cold, it’s a pretty unexpected action sequence in a series that’s stereotypically defined by drawing room conversations and bittersweet romance.
If you’re a die-hard fan, seeing Irish political firebrand Branson saving the monarchy is another layer of nuance given to the character.
While he may not agree with their politics, Tom isn’t the sort of man to allow physical harm to come to his enemies; and seeing it reinforced in such a way is breathtaking.