I know, I know. I'm a little late to the party. But I have now finished the first season of Downton Abbey and I have to say I'm in love. I adore everything about it. The Yorkshire setting {swoon!}, the gorgeous period costumes, the historical references {like the sinking of the Titanic in episode 1}, the Crawley family {especially Mary, who is marvellously bitchy} and all of their servants downstairs {I love to hate Thomas and Mrs. O'Brien!}, the beautiful Abbey, and all that drama over the heir. And of course, I adore Lady Grantham. Maggie Smith can do no wrong, as far as I'm concerned.
The good thing about starting a show a few seasons in is that there's no waiting around each week for a new episode. I can just dive right in. So now that I've finished season 1, it's time for season 2. I can't wait to see how the First World War impacts everyone at Downton {hope none of my favourites gets killed off}. I think I'll climb into bed and watch it right now!
Tell me. Are you a fan? What- or who- do you love best about the show? {no spoilers, please! remember I'm only just beginning the second season...}
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ReplyDeleteI adore Downtown Abbey, even though it makes me cry hysterically each time. I watch it with a box of Kleenex at my side. Isn't Matthew Crawley almost as wonderful as Mr. Darcy? Maggie Smith is sublime. Love,
ReplyDeleteI have been watching Downton Abbey since the first episode first came out. It's amazing. The costumes, the setting, the characters. I guess I don't want to go anyway away so I will wait until you have at least seen season 2 before I will say anything :) Then I will write my thoughts in a letter.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're catching up with the show! I was late to the party, too, and loved getting to watch everything without the wait.
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