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[2012] Downton Abbey

I watched season 2, all of it, on the plane returning from London. Just recently got season 1 streaming from Netflix, but they don't have season 2. I'm thinking Tom and Mary get together.
Liz
 
Is series 1 and 2 available for viewing on Netflix in the US? None of the series are can be viewed on Netflix in Canada.
 
Infinitessimal spoiler

Unless you have been on another planet today (3-1-13) you already know that along with the actress who played Sybil, and Mathew, Siobhan Finneran, the actress who played the fairly dislikeable O'brien, maid to Lady Grantham wants out. She won't be in the 4th season.

Seems like the actors are feeling that the series has had it's best storyline and fame. It's all downhill from here. I agree, but will still watch. After season 2, we felt cheated and wanted more Downton. After season 3 we were happy the season ended and we could go on vacation.

So be it.

Jim
 
Passepartout said:
the actress who played the fairly dislikeable O'brien, maid to Lady Grantham wants out. She won't be in the 4th season.
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I won't miss her! That character had few redeeming qualities.
 
Karen G said:
I won't miss her! That character had few redeeming qualities.
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I liked her. She plays evil nicely and with an understated elegance.

I honestly don't think that if a few people leave, the show will fall apart. It's a HUGE ensemble cast with most key actors still present. Looks like Sybil's role of youthful exuberance will be replaced by the curly haired girl who was again introduced during the Christmas episode. She will bring some much needed "youth" to the cast. I think the show will go on just fine...
 
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I liked her. She plays evil nicely and with an understated elegance.

I honestly don't think that if a few people leave, the show will fall apart. It's a HUGE ensemble cast with most key actors still present. Looks like Sybil's role of youthful exuberance will be replaced by the curly haired girl who was again introduced during the Christmas episode. She will bring some much needed "youth" to the cast. I think the show will go on just fine...
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I bet the storyline will be she's headed to India to be Shrimpy's wife maid.

They have already cast someone as Lady Mary's new love interest. Looks like they are looking to have some interracial storyline, ala the supposed relationships in real life of Lady Mountbatten and some jazz musician that happened in the 20-30's. Also she was rumored to be involved with the actor Paul Robeson.
 
Two "comings" (as opposed to who is leaving) for next season:

Shirley Maclaine will be back (I think for just one episode).

Also, the opera singer Kira Te Kanawa will make an appearance (and sing). I believe that will also be for just one episode.

Finally, I don't know if people have seen this, but apparently Maggie Smith has never watched a single episode of Downton Abbey.
 
It seems like the producers are 'leaking' enough teasers for the next season to try to generate interest.

Their problem is that season 1 started in 1915 with the sinking of the Titanic and losing an heir. It progressed to WWI and the house's participation. Then on to 1918, war's over and the flu epidemic. Season 3 brought on love interests and kids, but then there's the drag of no underlying historical story after about 1922 until really WWII. It will become much more 'soapy' and far less historical drama before Hitler and the Blitzkrieg add external interest to the story. I, for one will have found something else to fill my Sunday evenings.
 
Passepartout said:
It seems like the producers are 'leaking' enough teasers for the next season to try to generate interest.

Their problem is that season 1 started in 1915 with the sinking of the Titanic and losing an heir. It progressed to WWI and the house's participation. Then on to 1918, war's over and the flu epidemic. Season 3 brought on love interests and kids, but then there's the drag of no underlying historical story after about 1922 until really WWII. It will become much more 'soapy' and far less historical drama before Hitler and the Blitzkrieg add external interest to the story. I, for one will have found something else to fill my Sunday evenings.
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I have read an article that Julian Fellows would like DA to end before the start of WWII.
 
New love interest for Mary?

This new guy will be interesting to watch. Wish we didn't have to wait so long for a new season to begin.
 
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