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Post by Jamison on Aug 11, 2013 12:29:12 GMT -6
Downton Abbey is a British period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece.
The series, set in the Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era — with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy. Such events depicted throughout the series include news of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in the first series; the outbreak of World War I, the Spanish influenza pandemic, and the Marconi scandal in the second series; and the Interwar period and the formation of the Irish Free State in the third series.
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Post by Jamison on Aug 11, 2013 12:30:28 GMT -6
I started this show a couple of days ago, and I'm already halfway through series 2. I don't know what made me watch the pilot because I had always thought I wouldn't enjoy this show, but it's really quite good.
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Post by Alex Matthews on Aug 11, 2013 13:09:32 GMT -6
I felt exactly the same, but found the first season DVD for a really cheap price, and though "ah, what the hell!" and I was hooked within minutes! I think it also helped that because it was constantly in the news, and I read up on it, that I went in knowing what was going to happen, although I still laughed, gasped and cried when watching it. I'm holding back on the latest Xmas special until Season 4 has completed airing methink though.
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Post by Jamison on Aug 12, 2013 18:47:24 GMT -6
^^ I knew absolutely nothing about Downton Abbey, aside from the fact that Maggie Smith was in it. I love this show because it can be so emotionally gripping with loads of dramatic tension, but it can also make me laugh like there's no tomorrow. Maggie Smith's character is especially good at making me laugh.
I'm currently on episode two of series 3, and I wouldn't be surprised if I finish the season in the next few days.
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Post by Jamison on Sept 9, 2013 1:32:46 GMT -6
Still can't believe I watch this show and like it. haha It's really quite good and I'm looking forward to season four.
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