downton abbey

Not sure how long this typing will last today. My elbow’s been acting up, as it’s the first day I’ve been back at work since the accident. Still, I wanted to jot down my current Downton impressions after last night’s episode. First off, Denisa and I continue to really enjoy the show. The characters are all very well done–written and acted. Though I have to say that right now, I miss the more straightforward plots of season one. Everything’s just a tad too soap opera-esque for me. The biggest strength of the show remains the fascinating characters and the way […]

Yeah. I know. Me and Downton Abbey–I didn’t really see this one coming. But I’d read so many positive reviews from my friends, that I finally caved and watched Season One a week or so ago with Denisa. Even with all the good buzz, I wasn’t expecting to like it. I thought I’d just get over 15 minutes or so, and then be able to dismiss it. We finished the season in about three days. (Granted, this is a British production, which means the seasons are significantly shorter, but still–we were hooked.) What was it about the show that kept