When did Downton Abbey jump the shark? 🦈

Season 3, Episode 5

Downton Abbey is considered to have jumped the shark in Season 3, Episode 5, with the sudden and unexpected death of a major character, Matthew Crawley, in a car accident. This plot twist shocked fans and was seen as a desperate move to create drama, leading to a decline in the show's quality and reception.

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