Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Dame Maggie Smith plays Lady Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the hit series "Downton Abbey." Here's a look at other key characters from the show.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Widowed Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) has adjusted to life as a single mom and is juggling several new suitors.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville, left) is trying to keep the estate in a financially sound place while adapting to the inevitable tide of progress. (Jim Carter, right, plays the dutiful Mr. Carson.)

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) plays Lady Grantham, whose kind-heartedness is a counterpart to Robert's bluster.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Mr. Carson must help the downstairs staff adjust to the constant changes being implemented around Downton.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

After dabbling at writing a newspaper column, star-crossed Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) may have finally found some happiness with her illegitimate young daughter.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Isobel Crawley (Penelope Wilton) weathered the unexpected passing of her son Matthew and was surprised by a marriage proposal in Season 5.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

The bumbling Molesley (Kevin Doyle) earned some respect with his unexpected resourcefulness late in Season 5. O'Brien (Siobhan Finneran), the conniving ladies' maid, has left the show.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

After befriending a fiery Socialist whose provocative comments enraged Lord Grantham, Tom Branson (Allen Leech) is now moving to Boston with his young daughter. Will he ever return to the show?

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

After a series of brushes with the law, the mysterious valet Mr. Bates (Brendan Coyle) is out of prison and living in wedded bliss to Anna.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Anna (Joanne Froggatt) worked to get Bates out of prison, then faced serious criminal charges of her own in Season 5.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Head cook Mrs. Patmore (Lesley Nicol, rear) has her hands full in the kitchen as always.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Daisy (Sophie McShera) is gaining more responsibility in the kitchen while furthering her education and dreaming of bigger things.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

After several seasons of partying, rebellious cousin Rose (Lily James) is ready to settle down.

Who's who in 'Downton Abbey'

Shirley MacLaine makes occasional cameos as Cora's mother, Martha Levinson, visiting from America.