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"Downton Abbey" Season 6 will be its final season. Previously, the show's co-producer, Gareth Neame, had indicated in an interview that the series would "end at any time" after Season 6. Now, this statement has become a reality. Since its debut in 2010, "Downton Abbey" has consistently been a beloved work among British audiences. However, as the storyline has extended, its ratings have significantly declined, which is one of the reasons for the show's decision to conclude. Nevertheless, for British dramas, which are generally shorter, "Downton Abbey" has already reached a considerable scale by lasting six seasons. Reports indicate that many of the show's actors have contracts that only extend to Season 6, and several key creators have already begun preparing to work on new projects. Notably, the writer and producer Julian Fellowes has been preparing for his new NBC series, "The Gilded Age," for several years, but has been unable to fully commit due to the renewal of "Downton Abbey." Now, he can fully dedicate himself to the production of the new show.