I'd volunteer!!!! But i have a problem being mean......

When will the next season be aired in the US?

I would have taken another actor for Mathew's story line.. Sybil makes for more conflict.. but mathew, he was the glue.. new glue.. but glue for Mary and her father.. whaaawww.. would have liked the charactor whomever played him.. now the O'brien.. did not like her or her charactor.. lol.. we get so invested in TV... :)

I haven't heard offically about season 4 in the US, but season 2 and season 3 started in January.

Every show needs a bad part so someone else may become that next season. Where did you get this info about O'Brien?

quiltmom04, This was been in the news, I don't think anyone is spilling the plot. The last several days the news has been featured on Yahoo.com home page, so anyone could read it.

In the U.S., the new season will begin in January, 2014. I think it's just rude that they make us wait so long!

Yes, but we needed her to add some excitement to the story line.....everyone needs an O'Brien in their story...

She was wonderful to dislike, what an evil witch she was and that is the sign of a good actor for me. I am absolutely addicted to Downton Abbey and can't wait until Season Four. I sure hope Brendon Coyle, Bates, signed a very long contract as I love him. Have to agree with another member, if you have seen episodes of the 4th season please don't tell without a "spoiler" alert. Many thanks.

Well, for now we still have Thomas. He has been good to hate in the past, of course with O'Brien's help. But he could get haughty again.