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Having grown accustomed to Julian Fellowes' technique of turnabouts and surprising ironies, the more I think about it the more inclined I am to expect Branson and Lady Mary to get it on. After all, Branson is now the Estate Manager, which puts him in close and constant contact with her via her money.I think Matthew was Mary's one true love, and no other will quite be able to fill his shoes. She is going to dote on her son, who will be a constant reminder of his father...also he is the future heir of Downton.
Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
Having grown accustomed to Julian Fellowes' technique of turnabouts and surprising ironies, the more I think about it the more inclined I am to expect Branson and Lady Mary to get it on. After all, Branson is now the Estate Manager, which puts him in close and constant contact with her via her money.I think Matthew was Mary's one true love, and no other will quite be able to fill his shoes. She is going to dote on her son, who will be a constant reminder of his father...also he is the future heir of Downton.
Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
As you've said, she is young and beautiful, and considering her response to the Turk who hopped into her bed we know she is horny. And Branson is a handsome, virile young man. All it will take is one right moment, opportunity on a fragrant summer night, and a cocktail or two. And, irony of ironies, one of the last vestiges of British Empire will dissolve with an Irish chauffeur prevailing de facto over Downton Abbey.
And the series will close with Lord Grantham and Mr. Carson retiring to the library and drinking themselves into a permanent stupor.
Having grown accustomed to Julian Fellowes' technique of turnabouts and surprising ironies, the more I think about it the more inclined I am to expect Branson and Lady Mary to get it on. After all, Branson is now the Estate Manager, which puts him in close and constant contact with her via her money.Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
As you've said, she is young and beautiful, and considering her response to the Turk who hopped into her bed we know she is horny. And Branson is a handsome, virile young man. All it will take is one right moment, opportunity on a fragrant summer night, and a cocktail or two. And, irony of ironies, one of the last vestiges of British Empire will dissolve with an Irish chauffeur prevailing de facto over Downton Abbey.
And the series will close with Lord Grantham and Mr. Carson retiring to the library and drinking themselves into a permanent stupor.
Branson is kind of weak for Mary, I hope it's someone brand new and sexy. Here's a little spoiler, we don't know who it is but production for season 4 begins in a couple of weeks and suitors are being auditioned for Mary.
?Downton Abbey? Season 4: A love interest forbeing auditioned - Zap2it
Hm. I thought it said Clean debate earlier today. That's why I felt so guilty.
Now I feel better. But I still have to stop teasing George.
George, I was just messing around.
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I think Matthew was Mary's one true love, and no other will quite be able to fill his shoes. She is going to dote on her son, who will be a constant reminder of his father...also he is the future heir of Downton.
Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
Having grown accustomed to Julian Fellowes' technique of turnabouts and surprising ironies, the more I think about it the more inclined I am to expect Branson and Lady Mary to get it on. After all, Branson is now the Estate Manager, which puts him in close and constant contact with her via her money.I think Matthew was Mary's one true love, and no other will quite be able to fill his shoes. She is going to dote on her son, who will be a constant reminder of his father...also he is the future heir of Downton.
Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
As you've said, she is young and beautiful, and considering her response to the Turk who hopped into her bed we know she is horny. And Branson is a handsome, virile young man. All it will take is one right moment, opportunity on a fragrant summer night, and a cocktail or two. And, irony of ironies, one of the last vestiges of British Empire will dissolve with an Irish chauffeur prevailing de facto over Downton Abbey.
And the series will close with Lord Grantham and Mr. Carson retiring to the library and drinking themselves into a permanent stupor.
I think Matthew was Mary's one true love, and no other will quite be able to fill his shoes. She is going to dote on her son, who will be a constant reminder of his father...also he is the future heir of Downton.
Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
She was indeed - I think he either went down on the Titanic or got killed/MIA in WW I. And yes, she and Matthew did not get on well at all at first.
What's this business about men's motives, BTW? We have no MOTIVES, by God! I am SHOCKED you would think such a thing.
Wasn't she in love with another guy who died before becoming engaged to Matthew? She and Matthew hated each other at first then they grew to love each other. She is young and beautiful, I doubt she'll whither on the vine. Although she may begin to mistrust men's motives because she is now wealthy.
When the new season begins, it will be 6 months after Matthews death so we will know pretty quickly how she has coped.
She was indeed - I think he either went down on the Titanic or got killed/MIA in WW I. And yes, she and Matthew did not get on well at all at first.
What's this business about men's motives, BTW? We have no MOTIVES, by God! I am SHOCKED you would think such a thing.
That's right, he did go down on the Titanic.
Ok, some men might be..
She was careless enough to confide in Thomas Barrow about that rather heinous trick she pulled on Lady Grantham with the bath soap. Barrow revealed it to Bates, who leveraged O'Brien to connive Barrow's redemption. Of course I thought that was a bad idea because Barrow is a contemptible character who deserved to be shit-canned and blackballed -- and worse.Is anyone else having trouble figuring out where Mrs. O'Brien is coming from? In early episodes, I had her pegged for being one of the female villains, what with her friendship with Thomas Barrow and all of the dirty tricks the two of them pulled. Remember when she caused Lady Crawley to take a spill as she got out of the bathtub?
And yet, in recent episodes, we see her changing a bit. She still is motivated largely by self-interest, but her partners in crime relationship with Barrow seems to be cooling and she has actually been seen doing some fairly nice things.
This I don't understand. But it's just one more example of Fellowes' proficient weaving. He also wrote Gosford Park, which is a semi-mystery play (if you didn't see it, you will like it) and he probably could turn out exceptional foggy old London-type mysteries.For that matter, what about Barrow himself? He too is becoming a tad more likeable, isn't he?
It would indeed be an ordinary soap opera -- if it were ordinary. But it isn't.I very much enjoyed Downton Abbey in the beginning. A very posh and well written show. It was worth watching just for the gorgeous period wardrobe.
However, over time it has become identical to a daytime soap opera. Boooooooring. The ins and outs and roundabouts of Lady Mary's on again, off again relationship with Matthew Crawley is a huge drag on the show. It has become exceedingly tiresome.
You got me. Who is Violet Crawley? The only female Crawley I'm aware of is Matthew's mother.But I must say Violet Crawley is priceless!
The ins and outs and roundabouts of Lady Mary's on again, off again relationship with Matthew Crawley is a huge drag on the show. It has become exceedingly tiresome.
You got me. Who is Violet Crawley? The only female Crawley I'm aware of is Matthew's mother.
George,You got me. Who is Violet Crawley? The only female Crawley I'm aware of is Matthew's mother.
She's the dowager. Played by Maggie Smith. Maggie Smith was born in 1934. She is extremely old in real life. Extremely.
Thoughts on the final episode?
I think Matthew was Mary's one true love, and no other will quite be able to fill his shoes. She is going to dote on her son, who will be a constant reminder of his father...also he is the future heir of Downton.
Is anyone else having trouble figuring out where Mrs. O'Brien is coming from? In early episodes, I had her pegged for being one of the female villains, what with her friendship with Thomas Barrow and all of the dirty tricks the two of them pulled. Remember when she caused Lady Crawley to take a spill as she got out of the bathtub?
And yet, in recent episodes, we see her changing a bit. She still is motivated largely by self-interest, but her partners in crime relationship with Barrow seems to be cooling and she has actually been seen doing some fairly nice things.
For that matter, what about Barrow himself? He too is becoming a tad more likeable, isn't he?
