Downton Abbey (Masterpiece Theater)

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Hcour

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2011

Had it on my tivo for a while and just got around to it this wknd. Watched it in 2 sittings, really great. The first hour of the first ep was a bit slow, but the last half-hour, when the cousin arrives, really picked up and the remaining 3 eps were wonderful. Beautifully photographed, looked fantastic in HD. The acting was superb all-around, I especially liked Carson, Bates, and Mary. I really cared about the characters, even the simple little story of the maid who wanted to "better herself" by becoming a secretary was very touching.

One of the best MT entries I've seen. Can't wait for the installment!

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Cainebj

· #2 · Apr 4, 2011

I concur - the only difference is I ended up watching it in a marathon

milliepuppy

· #3 · Apr 4, 2011

.. theres a second season already in the works .... !!

IJustLikeTivo

· #4 · Apr 5, 2011

Cainebj said:
I concur - the only difference is I ended up watching it in a marathon

Watched it once on TiVo then bought the English blu ray version. Love it.

tlrowley

· #5 · Apr 5, 2011

I loved this series. My SP caught the first episode on PBS. About halfway through, I started looking for "alternate" ways of seeing the British airing so I could watch it all right away.

I'm really looking forward to the version this fall.

nyny523

· #6 · Apr 5, 2011

I recorded the entire series and watched as a "marathon".

Absolutely loved it - can't wait for more!!!

billypritchard

· #7 · Apr 5, 2011

The guy who did this series also wrote Gosford Park, which is similar in the servant/lord storylines, and is now signed up to create a Titanic series, which also will emphasize that dichotomy. Hopefully he'll do a good job on that one, though do we need more Titanic shows?

mattack

· #8 · Jul 16, 2011

btw, this is rerunning.. at least in the SF Bay area.. (I have an autorecording wishlist for 'masterpiece', though have to nuke a few other shows it accidentally hits... and I don't think I've watched a MT show in a while.. it's one of the first to get the boot for space reasons.)

dbranco

· #9 · Jul 17, 2011

I just started watching this on streaming Netflix last week and was hooked just a few minutes into the first episode. Like several folks above, it ended up being a 'marathon'.

Interesting to hear that the creator also did Gosford Park. I hated that movie.

philw1776

· #10 · Jul 17, 2011

Loved Downton, liked Gosford but was surprised when I finally now rented the old Upstairs Downstairs and really found it boring. Slogged through a DVD and then quit.

SoBelle0

· #11 · Dec 28, 2011

Finally started watching this (on Netflix streaming) after hearing so many wonderful things... and wow! have I enjoyed it!

What a fantastically done show. Love it!!

Does anyone know where I can find Season 2? I'd just love to get caught up before the next ones start in Jan.

nyny523

· #12 · Dec 28, 2011

SoBelle0 said:
Finally started watching this (on Netflix streaming) after hearing so many wonderful things... and wow! have I enjoyed it!

What a fantastically done show. Love it!!

Does anyone know where I can find Season 2? I'd just love to get caught up before the next ones start in Jan.

No Season 2 yet - not sure when it is coming out.

SoBelle0

· #13 · Dec 28, 2011

nyny523 said:
No Season 2 yet - not sure when it is coming out.

Ah, thanks! A bit more searching and looks like Season 2 starts for us on Jan 8th. YAY!! So, not too long now...

TIVO_GUY_HERE

· #14 · Dec 28, 2011

Oh thanks for the heads up. I am on the 3rd episode on Netflix Streaming, nice to know new season is coming up.

whitson77

· #15 · Dec 28, 2011

I watched Page Eight over the weekend. That was great. There wasn't a thread for it, so I just wanted to comment on it here since it was part of the Masterpiece family. Bill Nighy and Rachel Weiz were excellent in this.

SoBelle0

· #16 · Dec 28, 2011

I agree! I watched with my folks, when I was home...
It was excellent! Very clever writing - lots of intrigue - and Bill Nighy is so very charming!

questors

· #17 · Dec 28, 2011

Season 2 start on 1/8 and runs through 2/19. It will be in 7 parts of one to two hours.

philw1776

· #18 · Dec 29, 2011

nyny523 said:
No Season 2 yet - not sure when it is coming out.

Starts Jan 8th on PBS Masterpiece Classic 9PM EST, which is good for me as I'll have something to look forward to Sunday with the Patriots on a bye week.

AeneaGames

· #19 · Dec 29, 2011

questors said:
Season 2 start on 1/8 and runs through 2/19. It will be in 7 parts of one to two hours.

Actually there are 9 episodes total in season 2, 8 regular ones and a Christmas special...

In the UK they have already been broadcast and it's as lovely as ever

tlrowley

· #20 · Dec 29, 2011

AeneaGames said:
Actually there are 9 episodes total in season 2, 8 regular ones and a Christmas special...

In the UK they have already been broadcast and it's as lovely as ever

Especially the Christmas special (or so I've heard....)

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