Downton Abbey Series 5 Discussion with Possible/Probable Spoilers — Page 3

^ Yeah, I don't see that as likely, but maybe I'm wrong. Especially as there's only one episode left of the season. (Right?)

I've stopped caring about Edith and her child. I should probably feel some empathy, but whatever. I'm over it. The little girl who "plays" Marigold is so bad too, always looking gormlessly off to the side.

Lady Mary is beginning to grate too, with her ever-increasing Kim Cattrall-esque line deliveries and snooty sighs.

The highlight for me this season has been the double act of Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton. They've always been great, of course, but they've been extra-special this season, I think.

Violet's new maid will play a larger part in proceedings at some stage I'm guessing - it's a tiny part for Sue Johnston otherwise.

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Lady Mary is beginning to grate too, with her ever-increasing Kim Cattrall-esque line deliveries and snooty sighs.

NAILED IT!

I am guessing they brought Anna into the storyline because she found the picture beneath Edith's pillow and took it to Mrs. Hughes. They would just go away, otherwise.

Violet and Isobel have always been the best couple on the show, but this year they have been particularly wonderful. I have never loved Isobel, but this season she has been lovely.

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This is Maggie Smith's final season, correct? Surely they aren't going to send Violet somewhere, are they? They would almost have to kill her off. Are they going to do that on the Christmas special?!

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All done to the Christmas episode now. Nothing earth shattering happened tonight. Other than the Anna/Bates thing hopefully reaching some conclusion.

Probably the weakest series so far. But a weak series of Downton Abbey is still pretty good to me.

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I dunno, that last episode opened too many doors when it should have been completing story lines. Unless they are going to wrap those things up in the Christmas episode. It seemed like a very choppy episode.

And the sniping between Mary and Edith is tiresome. Especially when Edith can move to London and have a career.

And I'm getting a bit tired of Branson saying "Well, I'm leaving. Well, I'm going to Boston." So go already and stop spending every episode talking about it.

My understanding is that they want two more seasons, but the plots are beginning to wear thin. Everyone is already talking about leaving (Several mentions about moving to London or retiring or big houses aren't hiring staff anymore). 15-16 more episodes of "We're going, but not yet"?

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The Downton Abbey Christmas skit aired last night in the UK. It's part of a fundraiser called TEXT SANTA. Very funny!
Featuring George Clooney as Lord George Oceans Gravity.

I agree and I thought all that could be said for the whole season. Yet, I love they characters so much that I'm willing to watch story lines plod along (or disappear) just to watch them. The Bates' storyline makes no sense at all. What a hoax to play on the viewers.

Is Leech leaving the series? I have to admit that the engagement was the highlight of the season for me.

Updated On: 12/26/14 at 12:25 PM

"I haven't actually seen the episode, just read reviews (US viewer here"

You can watch on the ITV website using the Hola plugin.

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Boy, these episodes really drag. For those that have already watched it, does the season get any better? Last nights episode wasn't even a full hour and it seemed like two hours.

Honestly, not a lot happens this season. It sort of runs in place. There are one or two interesting plots, but it's not my favorite season.

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I was half-sloshed when I watched it, and I know I'm late, but did a third potential suitor for Mary show up in the Christmas special? I mean, two was bad enough. It doesn't help that they are completely interchangable. I know Matthew Goode is on The Good Wife, so maybe he won't be back.

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