A clip from Downton Abbey season 4, episode 4 airing this Sunday on PBS depicts Mrs. Hughes having an important talk with Anna Bates.
In the scene, Anna continues to keep her distance from her husband after she was raped, because she doesn’t want him finding out. She’s afraid Bates will attack or murder the rapist, which could land him back in prison. Mrs. Hughes then confronts Anna about the issue and asks her to come up with something to tell Bates, because he doesn’t deserve to be left in the dark.
At the end of the scene, viewers will see a twist that may change how Bates handles the situation going forward.
Watch the Downton Abbey season 4, episode 4 clip below:
The rape of Anna on episode 2 shocked viewers, who didn’t expect show runners to take the show – or any character – on that tragic path. Since the plot twist, Anna has had a difficult time recovering and hasn’t been able to tell anyone about what happened, other than Mrs. Hughes.
To catch up on the latest developments in the season 4 storyline, be sure to check out our recap of this past Sunday’s new episode.
Downton Abbey season 4, episode 4 airs Sunday, January 26 at 9 p.m. eastern/pacific on PBS. It will be followed by a new episode of Sherlock at 10 p.m. eastern/pacific.
Earlier this week during a media event, PBS said that they intend to continue airing Downton Abbey in the U.S. months after it premieres in the U.K.
The show has been renewed for a fifth season.