tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post2344160831514266201..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: Downton Abbey, Part TwoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-27039386595810412292011-01-21T16:22:45.826-08:002011-01-21T16:22:45.826-08:00@Charity - My PBS station aired a brief clip that ...@Charity - My PBS station aired a brief clip that showed some of Maggie Smith's reaction to the news about Pamuk - I can't WAIT to see the scene in context. The clip cracked me up!<br /><br />And I agree - definitely a mature show, but overall I've been very pleased how even potentially controversial scenes have been handled.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-6331668138722307252011-01-21T12:48:00.925-08:002011-01-21T12:48:00.925-08:00I adore Bates and Anna; they are so sweet together...I adore Bates and Anna; they are so sweet together.<br /><br />You're not the only one who laughed at what happened to Pamuk. The sight of the girls toting his body down the hall gets me every time. (Wait until Grandmother eventually finds out -- her response will CRACK YOU UP!)<br /><br />Such a good show -- a tad mature, yes, but not ungraciously so... other than Thomas and the Duke, everything has been quite nice and discreet.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-52117336976315753572011-01-20T12:12:23.742-08:002011-01-20T12:12:23.742-08:00@Kristin - Aww, thanks. Sorry for the hold-up, bus...@Kristin - Aww, thanks. Sorry for the hold-up, busy week! :) <br /><br />I was expecting Carson to have done a stint in jail or something, so the performer angle was a nice surprise, and oh so funny!<br /><br />I'm so glad I'm not the only one who laughed at the diplomat being hauled down the hallway by three women after his most untimely end. ;) <br /><br />I'm beginning to really like Matthew. :) Looking forward to where the 2nd half of this series takes his character. So happy you are enjoying this show too!<br /><br />@Renee Ann - Thank you! I find that whenever I do a review post it really helps me get a better grasp on a show (especially one with a huge cast like this) or catch character or story nuances that I may have missed at first viewing.<br /><br />I REALLY love Robert & Cora too! Their relationship and marriage seems very "real" and authentic - they don't agree 100% of the time, but they have a genuine respect and love for each other that you don't always see in TV marriages. <br /><br />And Maggie Smith - oh goodness, she gets funnier every week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-10342137274631604392011-01-20T12:01:03.920-08:002011-01-20T12:01:03.920-08:00Great post! I enjoy rehashing a series with so muc...Great post! I enjoy rehashing a series with so much to talk about. One of the things I really enjoy about DA is how Lord and Lady Crawley seem truly benevolent, somewhat innocent, and still in love with each other. I was so afraid they'd be cynical and blase. And I do love Brendan Coyle. He gets so much about his character across with just a crinkle of his eyes:) . . . I also loved that scene with Matthew and the valet. So subtle but meaningful . . . I may have to re-watch both episodes before Sunday night just to enjoy Maggie Smith's performance one more time!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177523368064618185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-5058579004734705822011-01-19T16:06:12.437-08:002011-01-19T16:06:12.437-08:00I've been waiting for this post! :)
I loved C...I've been waiting for this post! :)<br /><br />I loved Carson's "former life." I was totally expecting something dark and sinister, but this was much better.<br /><br />I agree with everyone else, I was definitely not expecting what became of the diplomat. I had to laugh at the women carrying him down the hall.<br /><br />And I also loved the scene where Matthew asked for his servant's help. :)<br /><br />I'm enjoying this series more and more. I can't wait for Sunday!<br /><br />~KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592919145644124930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-74961221073588884692011-01-19T14:32:07.311-08:002011-01-19T14:32:07.311-08:00@heidenkind - Seriously. Mary is gonna need SO MUC...@heidenkind - Seriously. Mary is gonna need SO MUCH THERAPY.<br /><br />@Joanne - Thank you! I agree, this show is a superb balance of humor and poignancy. And I'm glad I wasn't the only one surprised by the turn of events for Mary - if anything I was expecting that perhaps she hit him on the head and *thought* she'd killed him or something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-57006615315832260572011-01-19T14:07:10.678-08:002011-01-19T14:07:10.678-08:00Ruth, your summary and observations are spot on! I...Ruth, your summary and observations are spot on! I've adored this series so far; real humor infused throughout (Violet is oh-my-goodness hilarious!), although some very serious and poignant moments have really touched me. Was completely shocked with the turn of events involving Mary and her midnight escapade -- I did NOT see that coming! ;)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-61369241607271141902011-01-19T13:54:08.427-08:002011-01-19T13:54:08.427-08:00I definitely love this series. The scene with the...I definitely love this series. The scene with the Turkish diplomat was so unexpected and funny. That poor girl is never going to have sex again.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.com