Amph "What is a weekend?" The Downton Abbey Adoration Thread (unhighlighted spoilers after UK eps. air)

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  1. Everton Force Ghost

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    [image=[url]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0c/Downton_Abbey.jpg][/url]

    Violet, Robert, Cora (oh, Cora [face_love]), Isobel, Matthew, Lady Mary, Lady Edith, Lady Sybil...

    Carson, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Patmore, O'Brien, Bates, Thomas, William, Anna, Branson, Daisy...

    The first series was a revelation, the second will be exceed even that. To be broadcast on ITV1 weekly from 18th September... I for one am counting the days.

    Really positive early vibes, too.

    Gratuitous picture of Cora:

    [image=[url]http://www.modachicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/925790796.jpg][/url]

    I trust the rest of you are as excited as I am?

    Jello edit - Thread spoiler house rules: unhighlighted spoilers are permitted after the UK airing of episodes. Currently season 3 is airing.
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    Everton, Sep 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM
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  2. AaylaSecurOWNED Force Ghost

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    SIBYL
    CRAWLEY


    WOMAN OF MY HEART
    AaylaSecurOWNED, Sep 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM
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  3. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    I still haven't seen the last two episodes (sshhh!).

    But Lady Sybil is my favorite too.

    edit: well, excluding Lord Grantham and the dowager countess of course. They're all my favorites.
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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  4. Mar17swgirl Force Ghost

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    Only 17 days to go? Sweet! :D I can't wait.

    Lady Sibyl is indeed awesome, but I have a huge soft spot for Lady Mary, because Michelle Dockery is such a fantastic actress. :) I had been screaming for her to get together with Matthew since the beginning, because they make such a sweet couple.

    And the Dowager Countess of Grantham is simply badass. Dame Maggie Smith just steals every scene she's in (the verbal fight between Professor McGonagall and Harriet Jones is still the best thing on the show :p).

    From downstairs, my favourite character is Mr. Carson. So proper and respectable and strict, but with a big heart, too. The scene in which (hl just in case) he comforts Lady Mary and tells her (I'm paraphrasing here) that "even butlers have their favourites" was very touching and sweet.
    Mar17swgirl, Sep 1, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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  5. Everton Force Ghost

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    QMAOFT. I almost worry that they'll give her too much screentime in this series simply because she's so awesome. She works in short bursts, does Violet. :p

    Although the prospective romance between Lady Mary and Matthew is good to watch and a lovely slow burner, for me the most interesting dynamic of that sort is between Bates and Anna. Sometimes I want to SCREAM at Bates and really hope Anna makes inroads this series.
    Everton, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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  6. Idrelle_Miocovani Jedi Grand Master

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    Mar sent me a copy of this show as a Christmas present (it was the Christmas gift one, right? I can't remember, you've sent me too much awesome British TV shows :p ). Like the other shows she's introduced me to, I have enjoyed it immensely.

    It's been a while, I should re-watch it.

    And now I want period costuming. WANT. NOA.

    :D
    Idrelle_Miocovani, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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  7. Mar17swgirl Force Ghost

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    OMG, how could I have forgotten Bates and Anna! :oops: Another reason why I need to re-watch the first series before the second series starts. Sometimes I love them even more than Mary/Matthew. So subtle and tender and sweet.
    Mar17swgirl, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM
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  8. SithLordDarthRichie London CR

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    Dame Maggie Smith is teh awesome, without her the show wouldn't work as it does.

    But all the cast are good, I look forward to the upcoming new series.
    SithLordDarthRichie, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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  9. Everton Force Ghost

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    How can you take it? How can you have two episodes to watch and not want to devour them immediately? :confused:
    Everton, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:36 PM
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  10. Mar17swgirl Force Ghost

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    It's certainly the best ensemble cast since "State Of Play".
    Mar17swgirl, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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  11. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    Simple. It's like a fine brandy--meant to be sipped. I only watch the episodes ten minutes at a time, because each and every minute is so delightful and must be savored. So I stop myself (I started the penultimate episode after posting in this thread, and am--mirabile dictu--ten minutes in) from going too quickly, lest the season be finished and I have none left to look forward to.

    edit: also, I had no access to Netflix while in England, so that slowed me down quite a bit. I apparently saw episode 5 on 6/30 :p
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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  12. Mar17swgirl Force Ghost

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    I admire your self-discipline when it comes to television, Jay... :p
    Mar17swgirl, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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  13. Everton Force Ghost

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    I may well be walking right into an lol @ Everton here... but nevertheless... seriously? The episodes are meant to be watched through. The drama maintained - one scene gracefully moving into the next. I'd rather watch an episode through and then immediately watch it again.


    EDIT: Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.
    Everton, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM
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  14. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    Opportunity cost. I lose the chance to appreciate each episode as a complete dramatic unit, but I gain in terms of long term value. I think it's a worthy trade.
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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  15. Handmaiden Yané Manager Emeritus

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    Ahh, I love Downton Abbey and I love that it's SO SOON.
    Handmaiden Yané, Sep 1, 2011 at 3:28 PM
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  16. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    One episode left. Are you happy Everton?? :p
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM
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  17. Obi Anne FF admin Celebrations, Europe

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    Can't wait, eventhough in my case I think I'll have to wait until winter to see it.
    Obi Anne, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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  18. Everton Force Ghost

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    Delighted! :p

    Now get to that finale!
    Everton, Sep 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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  19. OBIWAN-JR Jedi Grand Master

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    Dear Jay,

    You must be exceptionally frustrating to have sex with.

    Lots of Man Love,
    Jay-Jay


    -JR :)
    OBIWAN-JR, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM
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  20. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    Okay, I finished the show. I watched the finale in one go. Arrrrgh, I want the new season to start. I have no idea when it's going to arrive in the States, though!

    JR: Why would I be operating under the assumption that there's any ending?
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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  21. Everton Force Ghost

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    The show will arrive across the world within minutes of it's UK broadcast. ;)
    Everton, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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  22. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    True enough, but that's not the point. :p

    I loved the dowager countess fussing about electricity and phones. It's wonderful. And I'm not sure who I hate more: Edith, Thomas, or O'Brien.
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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  23. Everton Force Ghost

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    O'Brien can be redeemed! She has it in her.
    Everton, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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  24. GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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    Yes, it's nice that she had a glimmer of humanity. I think Thomas was a bad influence on her (and is beyond redemption). But it's all ruined now.
    GrandAdmiralJello, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM
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  25. Everton Force Ghost

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    Nobody is beyond redemption, but I think Fellowes is playing the long game with Thomas. Banking on the show having a long run to get an arc for him.
    Everton, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:12 PM
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