Last night was the first night in a while without Downton Abbey and I managed, but just barely. My kids have just finished watching all of the seasons so I have now watched some three times. Given what else is on TV, it is a good way to spend TV time. All three were stunned and dazed when Matthew died. I should have recorded the reaction. Just shock. One minute loving up a new baby and the next Matthew dead. Not happy with that, Julian!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/03/shirley-maclaine-will-return-to-downton-abbey-but-others-are-leaving-the-series/
Well, what I wondered about in the season finale has come to pass. I wondered what the loyalty issue was going to be between O'Brien and Susan's housemaid, I think it will be that she looks to be employed by her (Susan) and head to Bombay for a "change of scenery" leaving the Abbey behind. Working with the reminder of her sins has not been easy and I can only imagine that this last experience, where now she thinks even Bates knows her wrongdoing, is proving unbearable. In the meantime she has lost her only "friend" (Thomas) and Alfred seems to be a little less impressed with her. Sadly, that was her one redeeming relationship. I feel really bad for her in the end...but having Susan for a boss may be just what she needs. It may be time to reassess her life.
I love that Shirley MacLaine will return. The contrast and the power struggle between her and the Dowager is so fun to watch. "That woman" is one of my favorite lines from the Dowager.
I am still mad about Matthew dying, just really poor timing. I see that picture of Mary with her baby and I just get angry that she couldn't have a full day to enjoy her new family. Ergh!!! What I can't help but wonder is when Anna comes up pregnant. It should be soon. So those are my thoughts for today.
Do you have any, or have you moved on with real life! haha!
