Have you been watching Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Classics (Sunday nights)? Oh my. I hope so. This show is so good. Since my last series, The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs, is set just a few years after Downton Abbey (which opens in 1912), I feel right at home in the story. Here's the blurb from Netflix:
Exposing the snobbery, backbiting and machinations of a disappearing class system, this seven-part British series chronicles the comings and goings of the upper-crust Crawley family and their assorted servants. Ensconced in their stately manor, the Crawleys delight in their aristocratic life — until the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 muddles their line of inheritance. Maggie Smith plays the sneering Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Maggie Smith is absolutely terrific. Such a snob!!!!!!! Bravo, Maggie. You've given me a character I love to hate, that's for sure. Actually, I'm loving all of the performances. Great cast.
If you've missed it on Masterpiece Classics, rent Downton Abbey from Netflix. It's available now.
I have a sneaking suspicion that Downton Abbey is going to find its way into my DVD collection, to be watched over and over like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensabilities and quite a few other favorites.
What movies or series can you see over and over again and love it every time?
~robin
I have, but I wasn’t prepared for last week’s kiss. Ack. On my beloved Masterpiece. Now Glee is one thing, but Masterpiece? Robin, if you haven’t seen Cranford and Return to Cranford, you have to watch them. I can mail you Cranford, I have that one, but I enjoyed the second one better. Did you see there’s a new Jane Eyre coming?? Oooh it looks so good, though the Bronte sisters aren’t my favorite.
And go see “The King’s Speech” as soon as you’re up to it! Lizzy Bennet from Colin Firth’s P&P is in it! And Mr. Collins too.
Kristin, I've seen Cranford but not Return to Cranford. I'll Netflix it. Yes, I've heard there is a new Jane Eyre coming. Lot's of people didn't like the one with William Hurt as Mr. Rochester, but I liked it. There was something compelling about the actress who played Jane. I'm hoping to see The King's Speech as soon as my revisions are out the door. Hopefully it won't be gone from theaters by then.
LOL. I just blogged on it. The one with William Hurt is my favorite. The one on Masterpiece a few years ago was beyond creepy. It was like something out of a horror film. I think you’ll like this one if you liked William Hurt. This guy looks right for the part, but not completely scary.
I agree with Kristen about the “kiss”, but the show has been thoroughly captivating. I couldn’t wait and watch it over three to four weeks, and bought the DVD off Amazon for under $20! I highly recommend it. Masterpiece is one of my favorite ways to spend a few hours on Sunday night! And I can’t wait to see the King’s Speech, either!
So the second show didn’t tape on my DVR, but thank Goodness, my son was writing a report on the KKK last night, and we went to PBS.org and it was right on the front page, I can watch it there. YAY homework!
Anita,
I forgot to say I agreed with Kristin (and now you) about the kiss. Perhaps this will become an important plot point. (Don't tell me since you've probably watched the end already.)
Ann and I watched the first installment and both liked it.. and I am not a BBC devotee like some. 🙂
We have recorded #2 and may catch it tonight.