Downton Abbey

[hops&dreams]

(This post contains information up to and including episode 5,3 - currently the last aired on the American PBS schedule.)


YES!!!!

Loved last night's episode - "Away with your impertinent conclusions!" is my new favorite Dowager Countess quote.

I do think Mary belongs with Charles over Tony, but will she admit it now that things are serious? (I know deciding was kind of the idea, but I think she really expected the trip to confirm her choice, not throw it into question.) And I'm really afraid Anna's help with "things" is going to cause some sort of problem for her.

I feel awful for Edith, but what could the farmer's wife really be expected to think without knowing the truth? And somehow I keep worrying about their other kids, and how they must feel about the whole thing.

And though I love what Miss Bunting is doing for Daisy, how on Earth did she think it was appropriate to talk about the revolution with the refugees? I'm sadly leaning more toward Lord Grantham's opinion of her than I thought I would.

I agree - and poor Tom - he's always apologizing for her behavior.

Anyone think violet will see her Russian admirer again?

I agree about Edith and the other children. Since the first scene in their kitchen I thought it would make more sense if she at least TRIED to fawn over the other children a bit and not just Marigold.

Yes, I agree - she does kind of just ignore the other children. But what did you all think of Mrs. Drewe's reaction when she came back from the dentist with her son? What, she thinks Marigold was STOLEN by Edith? I thought that was odd and a bit irrational. If someone that was watching my daughter wasn't there, I might assume they took her back to the big house to play or something before I assumed she kidnapped her. Also, I might have looked around for a note?

It may sound kind of icky, but am I the only one who ever sees the interactions between Mary and Tom and wonders what if? They have so much in common with trying to keep the estate, deceased loves of their lives. I suppose they really are more like brother and sister tho.

I also think Miss BUnting is starting to become too abrasive.

Agreed - Mary and Tom might be a nice match now, although I think they do love each other on a non-romantic level at this point... remember, it's been years that they've been working together now. Tom was always concerned for Mary - he was the first to want to challenge her to "get her out of the fog" when she was in such deep mourning for Matthew. Their little exchange by the fire was very touching, and kind of did make me wonder... Hmmm? But aside from that little exchange, I think their relationship is platonic. I don't think if they were together that Tom would challenge her enough, you know?

I LOVE coming to this thread on Mondays... I also can't wait to re-watch last night's episode - I kept flipping back and forth to the game (Colts - I am not a fan, but I work in construction and knew my crews would be talking about it today, so I wanted to have SOME kind of insight!) and the new DA episode. And my TV kept tuning out the PBS channel for some reason. It was really weird.

 

[Diznygrl]

Does anyone here happen to know if there is a "If Downton Abbey took place entirely on Facebook" thing for season 5? I loved reading that site for the past couple of seasons but there doesn't seem to be anything for season 5. Don't know if I'm just not finding it or if they don't do it anymore?

 

[PollyannaMom]

Anyone watch the latest (for the US schedule) - season 5, episode 5?

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I wonder if Isobel is going to say yes.

I think Edith is going to try to run off with Marigold.

And I'm kind of worried that something is going to happen to Mary. (The preview scene with the horses and Lord Grantham asking Sybbie if she sees her just seems to be setting up something.)

 

[ZephyrHawk]

And I'm kind of worried that something is going to happen to Mary. (The preview scene with the horses and Lord Grantham asking Sybbie if she sees her just seems to be setting up something.)

Yeah, a "point to point" is the basis for the Steeplechase. You ride a horse from one point to another, and go over everything in the way. It's extremely dangerous.

 

[HM]

I think someone, probably Mary, will be hurt. We haven't had an tragedies this season yet....it's time.

I am really curious to see what happens with Marigold and Edith. Could she support them if she ran off? Does she have a stipend of her own? (Plus isn't she supposed to have some sway over at Michael's office due to the paper she signed...do they pay her?)

 

[hops&dreams]

Ok... I'm caught up through episode 7. Watched Episode 6 on my phone while at WDW. Couldn't connect to the wifi at the hotel with a good enough signal/bandwidth, so I streamed over the cellular connection. Used quite a bit of data (thanks work! Seriously though, we have plenty of data that would otherwise go to waste each month) but it was worth it. Couldn't miss my Downton!

What does everyone think of Cora's plan to get Marigold into the Downton nurseries... does anyone else thing SOMEone will figure it out? And Geez, how ungrateful Edith was when she was talking to Cora about Mrs. Drewe... "if she BLABBED to anyone else..." She kind of brought that upon herself - she knew it was risky to begin with!

Also wonder what will become of Mary and Blake? Will she still be single when he comes back from Poland? Will he?

And poor Isobel... What a jerk Lord Merton's sons are... I just deflated when the younger one turned to her and said "what did you expect, for us to welcome you with open arms?" Do you guys think she's breaking it off with Dickie for good?

And YAY for Rose!!

ETA - How many episodes are left? 2? Feb 22 and Mar 1?

 

[debknight]

Did anyone watch the season finale?

Who is the actor playing Mary's potential new beau? Is he British? He looks like someone I've seen on American TV.

 

[asta]

Did anyone watch the season finale?

Who is the actor playing Mary's potential new beau? Is he British? He looks like someone I've seen on American TV.

His name is Matthew Goode. He portrayed one of the code breakers in The Imitation Game. The actor who plays Tom was also in that movie.

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

Did anyone watch the season finale?

Who is the actor playing Mary's potential new beau? Is he British? He looks like someone I've seen on American TV.

He's Finn Polmar from the Goodwife. I looked it up last week when I saw the previews to make sure it was him. I had no idea the actor was British.

 

[E&Cmom]

Matthew Goode was also in the movie "Leap Year" with Amy Adams.

Along with The Imitation Game, I also recently saw in in another British drama on PBS "Death in Pemberly".

 

[PollyannaMom]

Just watched the season finale / Christmas episode. So sad it's over, but I love how it turned out!!

 

[cluvsdisney]

I really enjoyed the Christmas episode/finale. I am so over the Mr. Bates/Anna story line but I really loved how everything else worked out. Except for Tom moving to America...I'll miss him on the show. Mr. Carson & Ms. Hughes.

 

[Geoff_M]

Just watched the season finale / Christmas episode. So sad it's over, but I love how it turned out!!

Yes, but now that means that the next season of Mr. Selfridge is in the wings!

 

[NewRVLady]

Yes, but now that means that the next season of Mr. Selfridge is in the wings!

and you wont believe the changes on Mr Selfridge

 

[Geoff_M]

and you wont believe the changes on Mr Selfridge

Well, if it's historically accurate, then I have a pretty good idea of "what's coming"... if it's the commonality with Downton that I'm thinking of.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I don't know what you mean by "what's coming"....

 

[Geoff_M]

I don't know what you mean by "what's coming"....

Being a real historical figure, the events of his life (as well as his family's) are well documented. After the show first started to air, I did some reading up on the man. I know what era the last season stopped at, so know that if the show sticks to the real facts, then were are indeed some life changing events on the horizon. I'll stop there lest I give out any spoilers.

 

[hops&dreams]

Did I totally miss Rosamund at Rose's wedding, or was she not there?
The rest of this post includes spoilers for season finale... continue with that in mind:
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I'm so glad that everything's finally out in the open about Marigold (well, now everyone upstairs knows except for Mary), and that Robert and Tom were so good about it with Edith.
I'm also glad that Rose and her father in law are finally accepting of each other. What a hypocrite he is!!! And I love that Barrow's devious ways were put to fun and entertaining use! I hope he stays a "good guy."
I really like Molesley and Baxter together. They could both do with a bit of happiness.
Oh, and Carson and Mrs. Hughes - You ol' boobie! ha ha ha They are so sweet together!
And did anyone else think about Mary and Talbot - He's into fast cars... her first husband died in a car accident...... ???