Downton Abbey: Series 1, 2 and cast career discussion thread — Page 8

Y'all know The Chicken Lady killed that bitch. She knows how hard good help is to find and KEEP, so since everyone eavesdrops in that house, she knew what was going down and put a stop to that shlt once and for all, gangsta style.

madbrian - I agree with you about the scene with Isabel, Cora and Violet. It seemed slightly out of character for Isabel to be that gullible, especially with those two.

It made me laugh, but it wasn't as 'true' as the show usually is.

I felt Patrick Gordon was an imposter. Though, I admit those feelings are driven by my wanting him to be an imposter. I'm Team Matthew, when it comes to heirs of Downton. (Dare I hope there may yet be a bit of passion in his future?)

Many possible suspects for the death of Mrs. Bates. Which should make for some interesting story lines.

I keep thinking about the Ethel storyline, and why I simply don't care. I think it's because I wonder why Mrs. Hughes cares so much? She wasn't at Downton for that long, so I don't understand why there is so much interest in her. She wasn't likeable while she was there... Seems like alot of fuss for someone so insignificant. Although, I suppose that because of the fuss she is significant. I simply don't care about her.

Looks like O'Brien is about to say something that could have consequences (from the scenes to come...). I wonder what will become of Thomas now that the war is over? I'm still peeved that he 'got away' with his cowardice.

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I wonder if Mrs. Hughes has a skeleton in her closet that we haven't learned about yet. Remember, this is the same writer as Gosford Park.

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Oo I certainly hope Carlisle has something to do with the murder. Anything to get rid of him, please? After the way he treated Mary- nope, not okay!
I also was delighted by two things: Matthew apparently getting feeling back in his legs, and the look on Branson's face when Sybil all but said she loved him!

I was at "The View" today and they gave us DVDs of series 1& 2. Can't wait to watch!

I cheated. I bought the dvd of series 2 last week and watched all the episodes.I promise,I won't reveal any spoilers. However, IMO, the Christmas episode is by far the very best episode of the series.I had to watch it twice.I think next's week is the last episode until next year.

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I think Thomas killed Mrs. Bates for the money to set up his ill-fated business and figured Bates would be blamed. I think O'Brien (what IS her relationship to Thomas, anyway? I think they have more history than we know of...) will eventually contribute to his downfall.

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I'be just gotten my mother hooked on this so I've been rewatching the first series with her. I'm finding it just as enjoyable the second time around. We both think Hugh Bonneville is foxy.

Updated On: 2/14/12 at 03:00 PM

Um....that episode hasn't aired here yet, JG2.

That's why I put the spoiler thing above it. lol Many here have seen it. It's on YouTube, apparently.

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Well, thank heavens. I should have waited until Sunday night to watch the special. Sigh. I intentionally waited to read this thread until I got through the whole series. (took 3 days) Then I caught up and went too far.

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I just completed Season 1. I started a while ago with E1, but then got distracted by other shows, so this week was the rest. I really enjoy this series. I have an obsession with Manors/Castles so this is visual candy for me! I like the plot/characters. Glad to end the season with Thomas/O'bryan finally getting some consequence. I want to smack Lady Mary, she annoys me.

Is S2 available on-line somewhere (free and legal)? I know the DVDs are out but my library wont have it for a few more months.

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Tink, you can watch season two on PBS.com.