By Andrea Reiher February 19, 2012 11:00 PM ET
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While "Downton Abbey" Season 2 may have been a bit uneven for our liking, we sure thought it went out on a high note. The Christmas special was delightful all around, even the sad things.
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Upstairs
The big news is that Mary and Matthew finally got together. The show really did right by them - they teased the relationship with realistic obstacles, but didn't drag it on so long that by the time they got together nobody cared anymore. We cannot wait to see their wedding.
Along the way, Sir Richard was even more of a jerk than usual. He was so jealous of Matthew and Mary's attention paid to Matthew, but it wasn't about love - it was about possession. Mary was his and he didn't like her doting on Matthew. He claimed that he loved her when he left and while we do believe he loved her in some way, he certainly didn't love her in the unconditional way a man should love the woman he wants to marry. At least he didn't act like it.
The Mr. Pamuk scandal finally being revealed to Lord Grantham and Matthew was well handled. Robert was right - Cora picked her moment to tell him and it was so wonderful the way he reacted. We all kind of figured he would react that way, right? But we weren't sure.
Lady Rosamund's visit was a welcome surprise. We definitely don't see enough of her on the show. It was a shame about Lord Hepworth's machinations, and also very sad that Rosamund was willing to put up with the fortune-hunting because she's so lonely. Poor Rosa. She should come live at Downton and meet a nice man in York.
Speaking of welcome returns, it was wonderful to see Lord Anthony Strallen come back and thankfully he is straightened out as to Mary's cruel remark to him at the end of Season 1. We hope Edith can convince him to be with her - "If you think I'm going to give up on someone who calls me lovely..." Oh, Lady Edith.
Read further about Upstairs and the rest of Downstairs: http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/02/downton-abbey-finale-season-3-gives-us-much-to-look-forward-to.html
2 comments:
Thank G*d there was a happy ending for most. I hate cliff hanger season endings! We just have to wait to see Bates get released and perhaps a couple more weddings! I hear that Shirley MacLaine will be guest starring as Cora's Mother. Won't that be a riot?!
I agree completely. We need to get on with this and you know Bates will be ok because Brendan Coyle is so popular. Definitely Shirley will be there for the WEDDING!! Can't wait.
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