Downton Abbey

Mssarge · 01-28-2013, 09:30 PM

Hope I spelled that correctly...All of your talk about the show and all of the awards going to it in the various award programs have piqued my interest in it. You see, we here in Los Angeles are rather at a loss...our local affiliate for PBS for decades had a change in policy last year and have dropped shows that cost them a lot of money and Downton Abbey is one. (An aside...Actually, I thought it interesting in the Anchorage, Alaska, PBS station ran ads showing their cost of the programs, what their budget was and asking viewers to schedule the programs...worked for a long time. Don't know if they still do it.)

So, we're deprived but in researching it, I found that my cable company does carry a separate PBS channel, so now that I know that I can start looking to see what I've missed.

I understand this is the third season, so I don't expect a running synopsis...what's the plural of synopsis...synopsi? Anyway, I would be interested in why you watch the program. What is it about this program that is creating all the hype? Is it worth my while to catch up on the series by checking them out on Netflix?

Thanks for your comments...

Norfolk Mermaid · 01-29-2013, 06:19 AM

the story lines are "not too many- not too few".... location, lihtin, costumes, etc. are spot on and the castin is splendid- wondered about our Shirly Mc. but she came thru even thouh her part was rather a crass American but did indeed make a amazin contrast to the refined brits. I PLAN to rent the DVDs seasons and marathon them with many, many cups of tea in the pot! I have watched from the very beinnin but it is amazin how much better any any show is with rw and fw and pause- makes me want to et blu ray! (my hearin is just a tiny bit off and the accents thouh not too heavy are there and sometimes I wish I could RW a sentence or two)
hmmm, yep! you will like Downton Abby but for sure "catch up" with the DVD's as soon as you can. I am oin to try my library.
Love your military back round- very proud of my dauhter the Lt. Col. in the air force in D.C.

Mssarge · 01-29-2013, 09:37 AM

Thanks for your comments, Lainey, 'preciate that. I had forgotten Shirley McLaine was in it...was it just a cameo or is she a regular...love Shirley. And you should be proud of your daughter...a LYCol, my my...good on her and thanks for her service.

modon69478 · 01-29-2013, 05:20 PM

I think Lainey explained it very well - while it is a period piece set in England, intially, prior to WWI, the acting is superb, the writing excellent, and the twists and turns of the story lines so engaging. You will be hooked before you know it!

Hope you get to enjoy it -

Michele

Shalbrihil · 01-30-2013, 07:20 AM

I like it so much that I'm buying the seasons as they come out. This is the type of thing you want to keep going back over and over again. I just love Maggie Smith. She is such a wonderful actress. Her little quips just make the show.

Mssarge · 01-30-2013, 08:29 AM

Well, you've sold me with Maggie Smith...I'd watch here reading a telephone book.!

modon69478 · 02-09-2013, 07:08 PM

Just got caught up on last week's episode - Now, I can't wait for tomorrow night. That Ms. O'Brien - she's such a manipulator!

Enjoy everyone,
Michele

makrida · 02-09-2013, 07:54 PM

I would definitely try to catch up from the beginning...You find out why the family is set up the way it is...starting with a major incident in 1912 that changes the path of the whole family and the estate

modon69478 · 02-10-2013, 08:05 AM

Marie, I did that - I had only missed the one episode, so now I'm all caught up. I agree with you, I don't think this show would be so good without having seen all the previous episodes.

Glad you're a fan, too.
Michele

SuSUN · 02-10-2013, 01:42 PM

I have been watching the series from the very beginning. Thanks to my family in England informing me of the show.
Everyone that I have told about it now loves it and have caught up by buying the series or loaning them from the library.

The family in England called me way before we got the series here. So I was on the look out for the show.

Yes, Mary Maggie Smith is a gem! Shirley McLaine was unfortunately just a cameo performance, which is too bad as there could have been more banter between the two Matriarchs.

Michele, Yes O'Brien is quite a character, the scheming, conniving woman. I also wonder where the story is going with James... I guess we shall see as the story unfolds.
Bates and Anna will have their own story too. I believe it is a 2-hour special tonight so set your recorder longer.

Have Fun All watching it...TTYL...

Norfolk Mermaid · 02-10-2013, 01:53 PM

what is the lady's name that is the butler's equal??? bad brain here and which one is James again? oh wait, is he the irish man- no,no,no! ugh! OH, James is the new footman who wanted to be called Jim!!!!!

modon69478 · 02-17-2013, 04:50 PM

So hard to believe the finale is on in just a few minutes! It seems as if the season had just started - so long to wait. I think I read Season 4 doesn't start here in the US until January 2014. - too long to wait....

Enjoy the episode tonight, fellow-fans,
Michele

modon69478 · 02-17-2013, 07:36 PM

OMG! Even if you knew what was going to happen, it still didn't prepare you for it -

Such a good show,

makrida · 02-17-2013, 07:40 PM

Norfolk Mermaid · 02-18-2013, 05:22 AM

OMG not Mathew- the brainy one.... all I could think of was the other ways he had of being driven around... dam, dam, dam.

Shalbrihil · 02-18-2013, 08:55 AM

Even though I heard Matthew was leaving this season I still wasn't prepared for the ending. It was left in quite a cliff hanger. NOW THE WAIT BEGINS! HA!

Mssarge · 03-16-2013, 06:55 PM

Just finished watching the first three episodes and must say that I can appreciate everything you've said. It is truly an outstanding production and I'm looking forward to watching the rest of them. Great show and the acting is superb and I can see why it is getting the accolades.

SuSUN · 03-17-2013, 09:05 AM

Mary, Glad to hear you are enjoying the show. You can catch up at your own pace as the rest of us wait for the next season.

Mssarge · 03-24-2013, 04:37 PM

Well, marathon weekend of the second season and so grateful to y'all for getting me hooked...it is everything everyone has said. I thought I'd have to buy the second and third seasons as Netflix has only the first season on streaming, but Amazon Prime has season one and two so really enjoyed it. Now, I'm dropping Netflix, again. I have ordered season three on DVD so will get that this week. The season that finished this winter is season four, right? So will be looking for a source for that as well.

Thanks again, I'm really enjoying it.

makrida · 03-24-2013, 05:20 PM

wasn't the Turkish ambassador thing deliciously scandalous ?

01-28-2013, 09:30 PM	#1
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,858 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Downton Abbey Hope I spelled that correctly...All of your talk about the show and all of the awards going to it in the various award programs have piqued my interest in it. You see, we here in Los Angeles are rather at a loss...our local affiliate for PBS for decades had a change in policy last year and have dropped shows that cost them a lot of money and Downton Abbey is one. (An aside...Actually, I thought it interesting in the Anchorage, Alaska, PBS station ran ads showing their cost of the programs, what their budget was and asking viewers to schedule the programs...worked for a long time. Don't know if they still do it.) So, we're deprived but in researching it, I found that my cable company does carry a separate PBS channel, so now that I know that I can start looking to see what I've missed. I understand this is the third season, so I don't expect a running synopsis...what's the plural of synopsis...synopsi? Anyway, I would be interested in why you watch the program. What is it about this program that is creating all the hype? Is it worth my while to catch up on the series by checking them out on Netflix? Thanks for your comments... __________________ Mary in SoCal When in doubt, just take the next small step. Patience and Persistence not perfection If you don't do it, you'll never know what would have happened if you had done it.

01-29-2013, 06:19 AM	#2
Norfolk Mermaid Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,989 Gallery: Norfolk Mermaid Stats: 189 3/4 / 183 / 150 (5' 6 1/2") 9/30/1942 WOE: JUDDD weigh days 3rd monthly Start Date: 8-3-2012 UD	I think the actin is so very perfect... the story lines are "not too many- not too few".... location, lihtin, costumes, etc. are spot on and the castin is splendid- wondered about our Shirly Mc. but she came thru even thouh her part was rather a crass American but did indeed make a amazin contrast to the refined brits. I PLAN to rent the DVDs seasons and marathon them with many, many cups of tea in the pot! I have watched from the very beinnin but it is amazin how much better any any show is with rw and fw and pause- makes me want to et blu ray! (my hearin is just a tiny bit off and the accents thouh not too heavy are there and sometimes I wish I could RW a sentence or two) hmmm, yep! you will like Downton Abby but for sure "catch up" with the DVD's as soon as you can. I am oin to try my library. Love your military back round- very proud of my dauhter the Lt. Col. in the air force in D.C. __________________ Lainey "libra 70"

02-10-2013, 01:42 PM	#10
SuSUN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 13,905 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/145/125 (5'1") WOE: Moderate Carbs Start Date: LC 02/02 DrOz10/10 Dukan06/12	I have been watching the series from the very beginning. Thanks to my family in England informing me of the show. Everyone that I have told about it now loves it and have caught up by buying the series or loaning them from the library. The family in England called me way before we got the series here. So I was on the look out for the show. Yes, Mary Maggie Smith is a gem! Shirley McLaine was unfortunately just a cameo performance, which is too bad as there could have been more banter between the two Matriarchs. Michele, Yes O'Brien is quite a character, the scheming, conniving woman. I also wonder where the story is going with James... I guess we shall see as the story unfolds. Bates and Anna will have their own story too. I believe it is a 2-hour special tonight so set your recorder longer. Have Fun All watching it...TTYL... __________________ Susan:

02-17-2013, 07:40 PM	#14
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01-29-2013, 09:37 AM	#3
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,858 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Thanks for your comments, Lainey, 'preciate that. I had forgotten Shirley McLaine was in it...was it just a cameo or is she a regular...love Shirley. And you should be proud of your daughter...a LYCol, my my...good on her and thanks for her service.

01-29-2013, 05:20 PM	#4
modon69478 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,147 Gallery: modon69478 Stats: 143/126.0/118 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Feb 2010	I think Lainey explained it very well - while it is a period piece set in England, intially, prior to WWI, the acting is superb, the writing excellent, and the twists and turns of the story lines so engaging. You will be hooked before you know it! Hope you get to enjoy it - Michele

01-30-2013, 07:20 AM	#5
Shalbrihil Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 3,585 Gallery: Shalbrihil WOE: Just keeping foods healthy Start Date: June 2012	I like it so much that I'm buying the seasons as they come out. This is the type of thing you want to keep going back over and over again. I just love Maggie Smith. She is such a wonderful actress. Her little quips just make the show.

01-30-2013, 08:29 AM	#6
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,858 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Well, you've sold me with Maggie Smith...I'd watch here reading a telephone book.!

02-09-2013, 07:08 PM	#7
modon69478 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,147 Gallery: modon69478 Stats: 143/126.0/118 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Feb 2010	Just got caught up on last week's episode - Now, I can't wait for tomorrow night. That Ms. O'Brien - she's such a manipulator! Enjoy everyone, Michele

02-09-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
makrida Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 741 Gallery: makrida Stats: 142/132/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: 4th Jan 2011	I would definitely try to catch up from the beginning...You find out why the family is set up the way it is...starting with a major incident in 1912 that changes the path of the whole family and the estate

02-10-2013, 08:05 AM	#9
modon69478 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,147 Gallery: modon69478 Stats: 143/126.0/118 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Feb 2010	Marie, I did that - I had only missed the one episode, so now I'm all caught up. I agree with you, I don't think this show would be so good without having seen all the previous episodes. Glad you're a fan, too. Michele

02-10-2013, 01:53 PM	#11
Norfolk Mermaid Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,989 Gallery: Norfolk Mermaid Stats: 189 3/4 / 183 / 150 (5' 6 1/2") 9/30/1942 WOE: JUDDD weigh days 3rd monthly Start Date: 8-3-2012 UD	what is the lady's name that is the butler's equal??? bad brain here and which one is James again? oh wait, is he the irish man- no,no,no! ugh! OH, James is the new footman who wanted to be called Jim!!!!!

02-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#12
modon69478 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,147 Gallery: modon69478 Stats: 143/126.0/118 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Feb 2010	So hard to believe the finale is on in just a few minutes! It seems as if the season had just started - so long to wait. I think I read Season 4 doesn't start here in the US until January 2014. - too long to wait.... Enjoy the episode tonight, fellow-fans, Michele

02-17-2013, 07:36 PM	#13
modon69478 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,147 Gallery: modon69478 Stats: 143/126.0/118 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Feb 2010	OMG! Even if you knew what was going to happen, it still didn't prepare you for it - Such a good show,

02-18-2013, 05:22 AM	#15
Norfolk Mermaid Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,989 Gallery: Norfolk Mermaid Stats: 189 3/4 / 183 / 150 (5' 6 1/2") 9/30/1942 WOE: JUDDD weigh days 3rd monthly Start Date: 8-3-2012 UD	OMG not Mathew- the brainy one.... all I could think of was the other ways he had of being driven around... dam, dam, dam.

02-18-2013, 08:55 AM	#16
Shalbrihil Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 3,585 Gallery: Shalbrihil WOE: Just keeping foods healthy Start Date: June 2012	Even though I heard Matthew was leaving this season I still wasn't prepared for the ending. It was left in quite a cliff hanger. NOW THE WAIT BEGINS! HA!

03-16-2013, 06:55 PM	#17
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,858 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Just finished watching the first three episodes and must say that I can appreciate everything you've said. It is truly an outstanding production and I'm looking forward to watching the rest of them. Great show and the acting is superb and I can see why it is getting the accolades.

03-17-2013, 09:05 AM	#18
SuSUN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 13,905 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/145/125 (5'1") WOE: Moderate Carbs Start Date: LC 02/02 DrOz10/10 Dukan06/12	Mary, Glad to hear you are enjoying the show. You can catch up at your own pace as the rest of us wait for the next season.

03-24-2013, 04:37 PM	#19
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,858 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Well, marathon weekend of the second season and so grateful to y'all for getting me hooked...it is everything everyone has said. I thought I'd have to buy the second and third seasons as Netflix has only the first season on streaming, but Amazon Prime has season one and two so really enjoyed it. Now, I'm dropping Netflix, again. I have ordered season three on DVD so will get that this week. The season that finished this winter is season four, right? So will be looking for a source for that as well. Thanks again, I'm really enjoying it.

03-24-2013, 05:20 PM	#20
makrida Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 741 Gallery: makrida Stats: 142/132/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: 4th Jan 2011	wasn't the Turkish ambassador thing deliciously scandalous ?