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Author: codebreaker Time: 11-25-2011 01:20 Subject: Downton Abbey Season 1-5 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)
Downton Abbey Premiered on ITV1 on September 26, 2010
WELCOME TO DOWNTON ABBEY
"The sun is rising behind Downton Abbey, a great and splendid house in a great and splendid park. So secure does it appear, that it seems as if the way of life it represents will last for another thousand years. It won't."
From the pen of award-winning writer Julian Fellowes comes ITV1's brand new costume drama series, Downton Abbey, starring Maggie Smith as Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, Hugh Bonneville as Robert, Earl of Grantham and Elizabeth McGovern as Robert’s wife, Cora, Countess of Grantham.
Set in an Edwardian country house in 1912, Downton Abbey portrays the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them.
The Crawleys have been the Earls of Grantham since 1772. In the drawing rooms and library and beautiful bedrooms, with their tall windows looking across the park, lives the family, but below stairs are other residents, the servants, as fiercely possessive of their ranks as anyone above.
Some of them are loyal to the family and are committed to Downton as a way of life, others are moving through, on the look out for new opportunities or love or just adventure. The difference being that they know so many of the secrets of the family, while the family knows so few of theirs...
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Author: arksongbird80 Time: 9-24-2012 09:03
Season 3 is here! Just not in the US. 
Author: wheeliegirl Time: 11-12-2012 11:32 Subject: downton abby season 3 ep 9
where is this weeks episode....i can hardly stand the suspense
oh no, it was season finale last week? ahhhhh season 4? 
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Author: codebreaker Time: 11-12-2012 11:36 Subject: Reply 4#4 wheeliegirl's post
The season has ended with episode 8
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Downton_Abbey_episodes
Author: wheeliegirl Time: 11-12-2012 12:41 Subject: downton abby season 3
oh thank you, any idea if there will be a season 4?
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-12-2012 12:46 Subject: Reply 6#6 wheeliegirl's post
Usually one of the sources would say if it was cancelled and with a Christmas special I would say season 4 will be September 2013
Author: wheeliegirl Time: 11-12-2012 13:16
thanks for all your info
Author: waterlilybarb Time: 6-28-2013 18:38
I finally watched it, and am sad that I caught up so quickly. I tried to stretch it out, but I watched series 1 over a weekend. LOL! Am totally hooked now. Not enjoying having to wait for new episodes, but I suppose my wait is shorter than those who watched it when it aired.
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 07:04 Subject: 1x01 Episode 1
What an iconic time in history to start the series with the sinking of the Titanic and I cant believe they iron the papers before being delivered, Bates not telling he knew Robert on his first day was amusing but kicking his stick so he fell over was cruel
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 07:39 Subject: 1x02 Episode 2
Anna catching Carson taking apples was surprising but after seeing his uninvited guest it made sense and Matthew finding it hard to settle into his new life in Downton interesting but you can understand why Molesley was worried
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 08:17 Subject: 1x03 Episode 3
Giving Gwen a hard time because she has a typewriter was unreasonable and that contraption Bates brought to help cure his limp looked horrendous, Pamuk dying in Mary's bed couldn't of happened in a worse place
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 08:50 Subject: 1x04 Episode 4
Bates taking Anna supper up to her room was nice considering she was ill and the speculation around Mrs Hughes when she meet a former friend was amusing, Sybil's new outfit was interesting and the look on the others faces was priceless
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 09:57 Subject: 1x05 Episode 5
Daisy does seem to be struggling with what she seen when Pamuk died in Mary's room and Sybil's horse going lame couldn't of happened at a worse time but seeing them fall in the mud was amusing, Thomas trying to frame Bates with the valuable snuff box was another evil attempt to get rid of him but turning the tables on them was great
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 10:35 Subject: 1x06 Episode 6
Thomas now trying to blame Bates for the wine he stole himself was annoying and the fact the others lied to back up his story was frustrating but why he's prepared to resign rather than name the real culprit was crazy as Thomas as been evil to him from day one
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 11:20 Subject: 1x07 Episode 7
I'm glad Mary found out it was Edith who started to rumours about Pamuk and sending Beryl to London to have her eyes checked was nice but Anna while in London checking up on Bates was a surprise and poor Daisy getting into trouble over the food, O'Brien being responsible for the loss of the baby was unbelievable and Gwen getting the secretary job was nice
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 12:53 Subject: 2x01 Episode 1
Ethel the new maid getting on the wrong side of O'Brien wasn't a surprise but their practical joke was amusing and Lady Sybil learning to cook in secret didn't last long, Bates wife forcing him to leave was a surprise
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 13:34 Subject: 2x02 Episode 2
Thomas deliberately getting shot in the hand just to get sent home on sick leave was a crazy but but working alongside Lady Sybil in the local hospital was a nice surprise, Molesley trying to take an interest in Anna now Bates has gone was amusing
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-10-2013 14:24 Subject: 2x03 Episode 3
Anna thinking she had seen Bates was understandable and with the help of Mary they discover Bates is working in a pub, Thomas coming back to run the house now it has become a convalescent home for wounded officers was crazy
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 01:59 Subject: 2x04 Episode 4
Ethel being caught in bed with a solider was unfortunate and Daisy being worried about William was nice as she only said she would be his girlfriend so he didn't got to war with bad feelings, O’Brien trying to spoil the soup kitchen was evil but with a great outcome and the missing soldiers turning up was nice
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 02:42 Subject: 2x05 Episode 5
I had a feeling Vera would return to Downton threatening to expose some secrets but trust O’Brien to tell her Bates was back and what a turn around for Matthew and William to return unharmed in the last episode to be both fighting for their lives now, William wanting to marry Daisy before he dies was sad
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 03:43 Subject: 2x06 Episode 6
What a turn up that Patrick survived the Titanic with amnesia but the fact he's unrecognisable you can understand Robert scepticism and Ethel finding it hard to look after her baby was sad and now the babies father has died not wanting to know his child will only make things worse, what a fitting end with Robert announcing that the ceasefire will start on the 11th November as that's today and Vera being found dead was great but that's bound to cause trouble
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 05:48 Subject: 2x07 Episode 7
Anna being put in a difficult position by Carlisle was interesting as with her reporting what he wanted her to do has made Carson change his mind about working for him, Ethel barging in was a bad idea but with a grandfather like that I'm not surprise his son was the same and Thomas being conned was karma
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 06:48 Subject: 2x08 Episode 8
Tom and Sybil's relationship was bound to cause trouble and the Spanish flu hitting the household couldn't of come at the worst time, Robert affair with the new maid was risky, Anna and John getting married with all the doom and gloom was nice but Matthew's intended dying was sad, Bates getting arrested was a interesting cliffhanger
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 07:20 Subject: Behind the Drama
This was a great recap of the show so far and seeing Anna and John relationship blossom against all the challenges was nice but Matthew having the interests of two sisters was interesting
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 09:30 Subject: Christmas at Downton Abbey
It's a shame the Christmas episodes aren't added to VIP as the story continues, you would think Sybil being pregnant was good news but trust Robert to put the dampers on the news, Sir Richard is a hard task master with his disapproval of the way Christmas is run at the Abbey, Bates trial was interesting as even his friends made things worse in court but being found guilty and sentenced to death was a surprise, Thomas taking the dog was sick and I'm looking forward to his downfall and Bates having the death sentenced overturned to life imprisonment was a small mercy and about time Mary and Matthew got it together
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 10:28 Subject: 3x01 Episode 1
Matthew and Mary’s wedding would be a surprise for those who didn't watch the Christmas episode and Robert’s bad investment was surprising news and the though it will bring financial ruin was a shock, Thomas giving Daisy bad advise about protesting about her position was predictable and what a turn out for Mary’s wedding
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 11:21 Subject: 3x02 Episode 2
Beryl's bedside manner was amusing but right in it's better to pay a doctor to find out what wrong than an undertaker if it kills you and Thomas getting away with his evil doings is getting beyond a joke now
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 11:56 Subject: 3x03 Episode 3
Thomas still getting away with his evil doings is unbelievable but at least O'Brien has turned her back on him and Edith being dumped at the alter was sad
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-11-2013 12:29 Subject: 3x04 Episode 4
Looks like Bates is having his mail held after that failed cell search but I'm not surprised tom's political views manage to get him into trouble and leaving Sybil behind was unbelievable but at leased she made it home safe, Ethel having to give up her son was tragic but it was in her sons best interest
Author: brent_beebe Time: 12-26-2013 23:07 Subject: Downton Christmas
When will VIP post the Downton Christmas 2013 special?
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-26-2013 23:27 Subject: Reply 47#47 brent_beebe's post
As they haven't posted any of the previous Christmas specials I doubt they will post the latest
Author: brent_beebe Time: 12-27-2013 23:45 Subject: Downton Christmas
Too bad. Thanks Jim.
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 01:45 Subject: 3x05 Episode 5
Edith give the help her severance pay after refusing to work with Ethel was a surprise and as soon as the doctors were arguing over how best to treat Sybil you just knew there would be a tragedy
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 02:25 Subject: 3x06 Episode 6
Edith must have the patients of a saint with hiring Ethel when she can't cook and it was obvious there was going to be conflict over the babies religion and what the doctor did was surprising but probable for the best
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 03:00 Subject: 3x07 Episode 7
Anna's patience being rewarded with the return of John was great and what Thomas did was bound to cause ruffles in the household but the sudden arrival of Branson's brother was amusing
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 04:05 Subject: 3x08 Episode 8
I know Thomas has been evil in the past but you have to feel sorry for him now but John also felling sorry for him was a surprise, Ethel willing to stay and face the music was nice but being able to see her child was better
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 07:51 Subject: A Journey to the Highlands
The new delivery guy flirting with Mrs Patmore was amusing but using her was cruel and the new maid having an eye on Tom I thought might cause trouble but some of the others encouraging it was nice and Thomas getting a beating meant for his nemesis was brave, what a tragedy after Mary gave birth to their son
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 09:30 Subject: 4x01 Episode 1
After Matthew's shocking death I'm not surprised Mary is finding it hard especially being a new mother as well and Mrs Patmore being the one who sent the card was a surprise, the nanny getting fired was understandable after what she said in the nursery
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 10:05 Subject: 4x02 Episode 2
Robert wanting to keep the letter from Matthew was underhanded and the fact it was read before her was wrong but Rose pretending to be a maid was amusing especially after Sam tracked her down after the fight while dancing
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 11:10 Subject: 4x03 Episode 3
Poor Anna getting attacked but I had a felling he would get the wrong idea of her friendship
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 11:52 Subject: 4x04 Episode 4
Anna giving John the cold shoulder is understandable but is making it look suspicious and that was a close call for Tom with the maid saying she might be pregnant
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 12:47 Subject: 4x05 Episode 5
Anna is really driving a wedge between her and John by not telling him about the attack but forcing Mrs Hughes to tell him was clever and Alfred going to London to better his career was interesting but shame about not getting in
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 15:38 Subject: 4x06 Episode 6
What a shame the lad was blamed for the theft without evidence but the fact that the items had been found and she apologised was a surprise, Alfred getting a second chance was a nice surprise and Molesley having a hard time was his own fault as Carson had tried to help in the past
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 16:11 Subject: 4x07 Episode 7
Blake and Mary getting dirty saving the pigs was amusing but Rose seeing the singer is bound to cause trouble and looks like John has figured out who attacked Anna
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Author: codebreaker Time: 1-1-2014 16:58 Subject: 4x08 Episode 8
Rosamund's idea to try and help Edith deal with her problem by going abroad for a couple of months while she has the baby was interesting but Green dying while John was out of town was a strange coincidence
Author: codebreaker Time: 1-2-2014 02:02 Subject: The London Season
You just knew Tom showing the teacher around the house would give the wrong idea but of all the staff to catch them it had to be Thomas and the plan to get the letter back was elaborate but John getting in back after they failed was great
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Author: codebreaker Time: 8-31-2014 00:01
ITV: Downton Abbey Series 5 Official trailer
Author: codebreaker Time: 9-22-2014 11:24 Subject: 5x01 Episode 1
Carson being picked over Robert to run the local war memorial was a nice surprise and Robert describing Cora as a winning lottery ticket was nice but I didn't think it was around back then, Jimmy receiving some female attention was risky as it did become a little obvious but getting caught in bed after the fire was unfortunate and Sarah standing up to Robert at dinner was surprising
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-4-2014 06:08
Downton Abbey 5X02
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-4-2014 11:37 Subject: 5x02 Episode 2
Lady Mary asking Anna to buy her contraceptive was surprising but Anna running out the chemists without the instructions was amusing and who would of thought getting a wireless to hear the kings speech would create such drama
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-4-2014 11:39
Downton Abbey 5x03
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-13-2014 01:11 Subject: 5x03 Episode 3
So much for Mary's meeting with Lord Gillingham being a secret after being seen leaving the hotel together but the cover up was a nice surprise and Robert being angry after finding Cora out with another man when he paid her a surprise visit was predictable
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-13-2014 04:00
Downton Abbey 5x04
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Author: codebreaker Time: 10-20-2014 05:04 Subject: 5x04 Episode 4
Violet revealing the truth to Isobel about her past with Prince Kuragin was surprising but trying to find his lost wife was nice and Mary coming to a decision regarding Lord Gillingham was interesting it's just a shame she risked everything by sleeping with him
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-20-2014 05:05
Downton Abbey 5x05
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-20-2014 10:02 Subject: 5x05 Episode 5
The police interviewing Lady Mary and Anna about Mr Greens death was predictable as they obviously suspect John and it's a good job Robert came back early with Simon pestering Cora but them coming to blows was amusing
Author: trulee Time: 10-20-2014 12:39
Would that the modern police force investigated cases with such zeal as those investigating the death of Mr Green. It seems odd to pursue it when there is no actual evidence showing anyone from the abbey would have a reason to do him harm, (even though we the viewer know there is)and to stake out his London home so long after too. It does seem to be heading towards them blaming Anna too.
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-27-2014 03:38
Downton Abbey 5x06
Author: codebreaker Time: 10-27-2014 05:46 Subject: 5x06 Episode 6
John getting the wrong idea about the contraceptive he found in Anna's room was understandable as she was covering for Lady Mary but glad he told her about the unused train ticket and Lady Edith taking off with her daughter was a little predictable
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-2-2014 16:13
Downton Abbey 5x07
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-6-2014 11:57 Subject: 5x07 Episode 7
Edith's surprise departure was bound to be questioned but Cora tracking her down was great and that was a close call at the station and I had a feeling that dinner party wouldn't go to plan
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-6-2014 12:01
Downton Abbey 5x08
ITV | Downton Abbey Series 5 finale
Author: codebreaker Time: 11-13-2014 03:30 Subject: 5x08 Episode 8
Hiding the suitcase under the bed was amusing and the police wanting to see Anna at Scotland Yard was interesting but surviving the ID parade only to be arrested later was a little predictable for the season final, trying to sabotage the upcoming wedding with those photos was evil
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-2-2014 23:35
Exclusive: First look at George Clooney in Downton Abbey for Text Santa
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-21-2014 03:16
Downton Abbey for Text Santa - part one
Downton Abbey for Text Santa - part two
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-24-2014 00:16 Subject: Downton Abbey Rediscovered
This would of been better watching at the end of last season as it covered some of the best moments from Downton Abbey’s first four seasons and we get some great previews of what was in store for them all in Season 5 but never the less it was a nice recap
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-24-2014 00:43 Subject: Downton Abbey for Text Santa
What a novel look at Downton Abbey if Robert had never been born
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-27-2014 02:42
Downton Abbey 5X09 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-27-2014 07:58 Subject: 5x09 Christmas Special
Lady Mary visiting Anna in prison was nice but she was risking the Crawley families good name and how on earth did they find out she pulled a knife on her abusive step father as it was reported as an accident, Stowell having a axe to grind made the family shooting party visit more awkward and finding the pub Bates was in to confirm his alibi was impressive, Mrs Hughes saying yes to Carson's proposal was great
Author: codebreaker Time: 9-18-2015 01:42
Downton Abbey Series 6 | Starts Sunday 9pm | ITV
Author: codebreaker Time: 9-23-2015 12:01 Subject: 6x01 Episode 1
Mrs Hughes being worried what Carson expects of their marriage was amusing but asking Beryl to talk to him was priceless, the unwelcome visitor trying to blackmail Mary was interesting but Robert paying her off with a fraction of what she wanted was great and about time Anna had some good news
Author: codebreaker Time: 9-23-2015 12:03
Downton Abbey Series 6 | Continues Sunday 9pm | ITV
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 13:32 Subject: 6x02 Episode 2
Robert offering Carson the servants hall for his wedding reception was a little insensitive and Mary taking Anna to a Harley Street doctor was a nice, Thomas going for an interview was amusing as it didn't go the way he expected and who took Marigold was predictable
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 13:34
Downton Abbey Series 6 | Sundays at 9pm | ITV
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 14:03 Subject: 6x03 Episode 3
I'm glad Cora was told that Mrs Hughes was unhappy with having her wedding breakfast in the hall, Edith was fortunate she meets an old acquaintance who helps her produce the next issue after having another arguments with the publisher of her magazine
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 14:06
Downton Abbey 6x04
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 14:32 Subject: 6x04 Episode 4
Mrs Harding turning out to be Gwen a former housemaid who left to better herself was surprising to the others but trust Thomas to let the others know the truth and Anna being rushed to London by Mary after having pains was understandable but having to lie to the others was sad but dropping a hint on her return was nice
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 14:33
Downton Abbey 6x05
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 15:12 Subject: 6x05 Episode 5
Violet managing to get Neville Chamberlain to visit Downton for dinner was impressive and what a shame Spratt was forced to come to Denker's aid in saving her job, the way Robert ulcer burst was surprising
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 15:13
Downton Abbey 6x06
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 15:40 Subject: 6x06 Episode 6
Robert cracking jokes about opening the house to the public to raise money for the hospital was amusing but knot knowing the answers to the public questions was surprising and Carson giving his wife a hard time over her cooking was disappointing, Thomas teaching Andrew to read was nice but getting a hard time from Carson was sad
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-7-2016 15:42
Downton Abbey Series 6 | Continues Sunday 9pm | ITV
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 02:25 Subject: 6x07 Episode 7
What a tragedy that while the family watch Henry in a motor car race that his friend Charlie was killed in a crash and the others finding out that Andrew cant read was bound to happen sooner or later, tricking Carson to cook the diner was amusing
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 02:27
Downton Abbey | Series 6 Finale | This Sunday | ITV
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 05:23 Subject: 6x08 Episode 8
What a shame Mrs Patmore's bed and breakfast got off to a bad start but the other having a laugh behind her back was amusing and with Bertie's change of status Edith having to decide whether to conceal her past has become a lot harder but what Mary did was diabolical, Thomas trying to commit suicide was sad and Mary getting married was a nice surprise
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 05:24
Downton Abbey: The Final Episode | Christmas Day | ITV
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 05:33 Subject: Downton Abbey Text Santa (2015)
What an amusing sketch with them auditioning stars for the Santa roll
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 05:52
BAFTA Celebrates 'Downton Abbey'
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 06:00 Subject: BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey
What a tribute to the show with Jonathan Ross hosting this star studied cast and guests
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 06:58 Subject: 6x09 The Finale Christmas Special (2015)
Poor Spratt being threatened by Denker's interference after Edith's visit but it backfiring after she told was amusing and Bertie coming back was a little predictable but meeting his mother was interesting, Edith's wedding going off without a hitch was great and Anna giving birth was a nice way to end the series
Author: codebreaker Time: 2-8-2016 06:59
Goodbye Downton Abbey | ITV
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