Hooray! Downton Abbey is back. It's been a long wait between seasons in the U.S. I'm going to try something different this season. Instead of full recaps, I'm just going to chat about the show here. I really enjoy chatting Downton, and hope you will also post your thoughts in the comments section.
What Happened (The Very Short Version)
Life at Downton Abbey is changing. Carson says: "I feel a shaking of the ground I stand on. That everything I believe in will be tested and held up for ridicule over the next few years."
Edith's baby, Marigold, is staying with farmer Drew and his family. Isobel is being courted by Lord Merton, although the Dowager Countess is trying to thwart the process. Carson has been asked to coordinate a war memorial in the village (instead of Lord Grantham). School teacher Sarah Bunting is continuing her friendship with Tom, and raising the ire of Lord Grantham with her outspoken political views at a party. Miss Baxter confessed her secret past (as a jewel thief!) to Cora, rather than having Barrow tell on her. Tony Gillingham asked Mary to go away with him on a trip so they can get to know each other before they move forward to get engaged. (The scandal!) Edith inadvertently set a fire in her room. During the evacuation, Jimmy's former employer visited and they got caught sleeping together. And Molesley colored his hair (very unattractively).
Character Of the Week
Edith is my choice as character of the week. She longed to be with her baby, Marigold, and the pain she felt leaving her with the Drews was palpable. Later in her room, she also missed Michael Gregson ... which resulted in her tossing a book toward the fireplace and setting fire at the Abbey.
Most Striking Visual
Molesley's newly blue/black dyed hair. Lord Grantham remarked: “Molesley – you look very Latin all of a sudden. Do you have Italian blood?”
"Oh My" Moment
The fire! This was the most dramatic moment of the night. I'm glad everyone got out of the house safely - and (always the dog lover) I will admit I felt a real relief when I saw Isis safely out.
What I Hope Will Happen Next (All Speculation - No Spoilers!)
I hope that:
... Edith finds a way to be with her baby.
... Mary resolves her feelings toward Tony (to marry or not).
... Miss Baxter is allowed to stay at the Abbey.
... Sarah Bunting either learns some manners, or Tom finds a more appealing love interest.
How about you? What did you think of the Season 5 premiere? What would you like to see happen next?
4 comments:
I was definitely like "oh no!" when I saw the fire. Poor Lady Edith, I hope she is able to get her baby somehow. I tried to like Sarah Buxton, but I agree that she is rude. She needs to learn how to behave more politely. You'd think Tom would not be interested in that after he'd loved Sybil. I want Mary and Tony to get married. I want Baxter to get to stay as well. I really do hate Barrow. And how stupid was Jimmy to think that Barrow was being a good friend! Even if the fire hadn't caused Jimmy to be discovered, you know Barrow would have held it over him at some point or other. I'm so excited to get to watch it this season as it is on.
I agree about Sarah. Tom can do much better
Thanks for the comments. Lisa, I agree with you about Sarah and Tom. Sybil was such a wonderful character, strong but also sweet-natured ... it is so surprising that Tom would be interested in Sarah. I am ready for her to leave. I am also very excited to see the new season! I plan my Sunday evenings around the show. :-)
Trish
Me Imperturbe, I agree with you completely - well said!
Trish
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