Why O'brien Left Downton Abbey?

Actress Siobhan Finneran has revealed that her exit was down to nothing more dramatic than her contract ending. ... Finneran said: “I had great fun doing it but I just didn't want to do it any more.” She added: I decided this before we even did the last series. When I stop loving something, I stop doing it.”

Does Mrs O'Brien return to Downton Abbey?

'Despicable' scheming maid Sarah O'Brien will not be returning to Downton Abbey for series four, actress Siobhan Finneran has confirmed. ... But now O'Brien's downstairs rule seems to be over, with Finneran confirming she will not be returning to the show. 'I'm not doing any more', she revealed.

Did Dan Stevens regret leaving Downton Abbey?

Still, he has no regrets about his time at the Abbey. “I'm incredibly grateful for everything that that role and that show gave me,” he said in January. “And also, you know, learning to put my faith in fortune, I guess, and following instinct, and following the advice of good people around me.”