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01-17-2013, 08:37 PM

#31

Monroe

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I recently got Hulu Plus and watched seasons 1 and 2 of Downton Abbey after the holidays. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Now watching Season 3 weekly, available at PBS.org. I find the writing a bit uneven this season, esp for Shirley McLain's character, and the constant sneering of Thomas is overkill. I agree the best character is the Dowager Lady Violet. Dame Maggie Smith is such fun. She speaks volumes with just a head tilt!

01-17-2013, 11:00 PM

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ploverwi2

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I love Downton Abbey. I watched all 3 so far and will hopefully get to see number 4. It is a wonderful story.

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Originally Posted by Gayle8675309

My husband and I have been watching Downton Abbey. So far we've watched all of Season 1 & 2. Now we only have two episodes left (starting Season 3) to watch before we're caught up.

We are really enjoying this series, and I was wondering, is the series Upstairs Downstairs somewhat like Downton Abbey? Have any of you watched Upstairs Downstairs? Did you enjoy it?

Thanks.

Gayle

01-18-2013, 05:08 PM

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terry leffler

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Where do you watch this show & season 1 & 2? Have heard about it but haven't found it.

01-19-2013, 04:35 PM

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Monroe

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The show is on PBS Masterpiece Theater. Go to PBS.org and you can find recent episodes a few days after they air on TV. I got the 1st 2 seasons by subscribing online to Hulu Plus- about $9/month. Many libraries have the DVDs for free borrowing. Probably on Netflix also.

01-20-2013, 08:35 AM

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My time

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I watched Upstairs downstairs back in the day. That series got me hooked on PBS. I have been a loyal viewer ever since.

01-22-2013, 11:57 AM

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Brett Quilts

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I truely loved it the first seasons, but fear its turned a tad soap-operaish, which isn't that bad, as LynnVT says, there are worst things such as the not-real-reality shows.