Downton Abbey Season 3: New Trailer!

Downton Abbey won't kick off its highly-anticipated third season until January.

But a new Season 3 trailer ought to satisfy the appetite of fans for more of this Masterpiece Theater hit... for at least a few moments.

In the spot, we witness Shirley MacLaine’s Martha Levison arriving at the mansion, along with hints of major financial trouble to come, along with major personal trouble ahead for Mary and Matthew. Will they make it down the aisle?

Downton Abbey Season 3 Preview

Producer Rebecca Eaton has teased a birth and a death on Season 3, while creator Julian Fellowes says upcoming episodes will focus on "recovery from war."

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