Downton Abbey

[marsupial]

I watched all of season 1 in just over a day. It totally sucked me in. I love the characters. I am fascinated by the lifestyle, etiquette and gender roles of the time.

I loved little things like when the old Lady Grantham asked, "What is a weekend?"

[beefytee]

Just watched the first 2 PBS installments last night (first 3 hours), in preparation for part two.

I had forgotten so much and am really looking forward to part 2.

This has gotten me interested in the British aristocracy and nobility and although I didn't follow the Royal wedding last year, I hear that Kate Middleton is one of only a few commoners to marry into the royal family.

I had no idea that there was still any kind of structure in place outside of the House of Lords and the royal family itself and such.

Looking it up, it looks like much of it has been dismantle including some serious reforms last year.

Anyone have any good read or documentaries on the subject?

[PaloAltoCougar]

just make sure you pronounce it correctly.

... as in ballot!

[pellegrino]

Wow. Until a couple of days ago I was pretty much unaware of Downton Abbey, much less this thread (sorry I missed Parrothead's excellent Summon Mrs. PAC notice). But I read about the upcoming Season 2 premiere tomorrow night and decided to watch it. I asked my wife if she had seen it, and it turns out while I was in Provo yesterday she had watched all seven episodes of Season 1 and absolutely loved them. Moreover, all my daughters, including PH's wife, have been totally into it, and I can see why. I was informed I HAD to watch Season 1 before beginning Season 2, so....

Great storyline, excellent dialogue and a fascinating time in history. I've seen the first three episodes of Season 1 already and hope to finish the season by the end of the day tomorrow, at which point I can begin Season 2. Great stuff.

And I intend to start looking for a valet on Monday.

just make sure you pronounce it correctly.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Wow. Until a couple of days ago I was pretty much unaware of Downton Abbey, much less this thread (sorry I missed Parrothead's excellent Summon Mrs. PAC notice). But I read about the upcoming Season 2 premiere tomorrow night and decided to watch it. I asked my wife if she had seen it, and it turns out while I was in Provo yesterday she had watched all seven episodes of Season 1 and absolutely loved them. Moreover, all my daughters, including PH's wife, have been totally into it, and I can see why. I was informed I HAD to watch Season 1 before beginning Season 2, so....

Great storyline, excellent dialogue and a fascinating time in history. I've seen the first three episodes of Season 1 already and hope to finish the season by the end of the day tomorrow, at which point I can begin Season 2. Great stuff.

And I intend to start looking for a valet on Monday.

[BigPiney]

I'm excited as well.

I have watched the first 3 episodes of season 2 and am watching ep 4 tonight. They are great so far.

Word on the street is that they will be doing a bonus Christmas episode this year and will start filming Season 3 in the spring.

[Coach McGuirk]

PBS announced they'll air all 8 episodes of S2, starting in late January.

I can't wait*!

(*-not accounting for the fact that they aired in England over the summer)

I'm excited as well.

[BoylenOver]

PBS announced they'll air all 8 episodes of S2, starting in late January.

I can't wait*!

(*-not accounting for the fact that they aired in England over the summer)

[Coach McGuirk]

This was very good. I still have the season finale to go, wish there was more.

[BigPiney]

Next season is? Is it in HD?

It is only the first season. The second one doesn't come out till this fall in Britain. To be shown next January on Masterpiece.

[creekster]

It's on Netflix streaming.

Next season is? Is it in HD?

[Levin]

It's on Netflix streaming.

[BigPiney]

I really enjoyed this show and can't wait for the next season.

[BoylenOver]

I'm usually not high on British Victorian dramas (and I loathed reading Jane Austen in high school), but I'm really into this. I still have the finale left, and I can't wait to watch it.

I think it's interesting they made Thomas a sympathetic character in the pilot, but spent the rest of the season making him look like a sniveling prick.

[creekster]

Okay, monkeyman, where's the Masterpiece thread? (There could be one and I'm too lazy to look for it. This came to mind and I decided to drop it in.)

Well I was thinking it was about time you spread your wings, asserted your inner cultural snob and started your own thread. I know it is a little scary, but I think you're ready for it.

Seriously. No big deal, but I was hoping you had some news about the next season of Downton Abbey and so was disappointed.