Downton Abbey

[advo]

On the contrary. He didn't blackmail her, he struck a deal with her. When she originally presented her problem to him, he told her that she could pay him by giving him her hand in marriage and she agreed. It's her fault that she accepted without being sure and it's her fault that the deal collapsed. So the problem is she's thinking with her heart and he's thinking with his head. Naturally, I would feel more sorry for him.
But I agree totally about the feelings (or the lack of) they had for each other.

I don't think blackmail and "striking a deal" are mutually exclusive. And the blackmail part refers to him threatening (even physically) that backing out of their deal would lead to him exposing the Turkish Bang Incident.

I don't feel as much pity for him because the way he acquired his fiancee was shady at best. OTOH, she had her marital possibilities squashed because of a certain Turkish gentleman taking liberties and because that particular time period didn't look too kindly on not-so-virtuous women (even when it wasn't their fault!). I can't judge her for doing what she could to protect herself from being vilified - or deciding that one-two month's of unhappiness wasn't worth an eternity of misery (as Matthew put it) in the end.

 

[advo]

And actually, I think it was more Mary who thought with her head - agreeing to marry. It's when she's backing out, that she's thinking with her heart. But for Carlisle, it's the opposite. He doesn't expose Mary (which would sell papers) because he fancies himself in love with her - so he's clearly thinking with his heart, not head. Only after having lost Mary, does he think with his head - how can he benefit from this anyway? And if Carlisle does decide to expose Mary, it's clearly within "his right" and Mary was given sufficient warning. So it might be justified, but it's by no means a sympathetic act.

 

[kokobombon]

I marathoned the whole show in two days, when does season 3 start?!
I was skeptical but gave it a chance because of all the appraisal, which is so well deserved

 

[twnv]

Oh this is great, I just realised there is a Downton Abbey thread here, so happy about it. ^I believe filming season 3 starts the end? of January and it will air in September 2012 in the UK.

Well all I wanted to say is, that for the Dutch fans, tomorrow at Nederland 2 the Christmas special will air from 20:20 - 22:00 o'clock. So excited! Love it cause we are only 5 days behind with the UK broadcast!

Credit: tvgids.nl.

 

[kokobombon]

^Thanks for the info

 

[randhrshipper1]

You guys are making me so jeaous! I am waiting on pins and needles for the US PBS airing of season 2 to start on Jan. 8th! CAN'T WAIT! Also, am I right in thinking the Christmas special will air as the final ep of the second season here in the US? Just need reminding!

 

[kokobombon]

^you can always download the eps or watch them online specially since the US airing is edited and all that, did they cut scenes/episodes of season two as well?

I just saw the Christmas Special, and yes it´s the second season finale.

 

[twnv]

^Thanks for the info

My pleasure I can post more information later about that 3rd season. Here is a nice facebook site, however it includes huge spoilers: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Downton-Abbey-Series-3-2012/316020848414660
Seems the Christmas special is also viewable online!

Yeah it is possible to watch it online, links for season 2:
http://otseries.info/category/downton-abbey-season-2/
and for episode 8, you better follow this link:
http://www.vidbux.com/sagrc19gxni1 (seems to be different from the one uploaded at otseries.info).
Enjoy!
Credits: facebook.com, otseries.info and vidbux.com.

Counting down, 20 mins before the special begins!!!

Hmm just curious, hope this post won't get deleted, thought I wasn't suppose to direct link, or is that only with pictures and forums. Hope that link of facebook is here to stay (unsure about linking to facebook).

 

[YoninahAliza]

^Also, if anyone wants to watch Downton Abbey online I'd recommend Sidereel.com too. I've found that people upload the episodes soon after the episode airs and they are pretty good quality too.

 

[miche]

^you can always download the eps or watch them online specially since the US airing is edited and all that, did they cut scenes/episodes of season two as well?

I just saw the Christmas Special, and yes it´s the second season finale.

The producers of the show was the one that edited the U.S version and they said they wouldn't do that for season 2 of the show.

 

[LUXXX]

OMG, I can't wait to watch the new season this week! It's been hell staying out of this thread!!

 

[twnv]

^where are you from that you have to wait until you can watch it this week? I can now read all the comments cause I've seen it yesterday. Was nice though!

 

[randhrshipper1]

^where are you from that you have to wait until you can watch it this week? I can now read all the comments cause I've seen it yesterday. Was nice though!

PBS doesn't start airing the second season until this Sunday, Jan. 8th, here in the US.

Also, I'm always wary of downloading things online--the quality is usually low and you run the risk of viruses and stuff. I wish I knew of a SAFE site that had the latest TV episodes in HD. For free--that's important.

 

[kokobombon]

^to download? eztv.it
season 2 in HD, proved safe

 

[twnv]

PBS doesn't start airing the second season until this Sunday, Jan. 8th, here in the US.

Sorry I read it as if you then were able to see the Christmas special, sorry about that. All I can say is enjoy it, which you obviously will do!!!

 

[randhrshipper1]

^to download? eztv.it
season 2 in HD, proved safe

THANKS, kokobombon! I'll have to give it a try!

And, yes, twnv, I WILL enjoy the second season!

 

[twnv]

Due to the fact that there is no Dan Stevens thead here (anyone interested in opening it?) I post the videos here:

I adore Dan: he is such a sweet and talented guy, I love him in this interview:


Joanne Froggat's interview:


Credits to both videos: youtube.com, aube74.

Enjoy!

 

[twnv]

Where is everybody? Probably watching Downton Abbey.

Dear American fans, hope you loved the first episode of season 2.

I just found this amazing trailer, I'm obsessed with the compilation and use of song!
Does anybody know this song? This is definately one of my favorites!
A note before starting to watch this trailer, pay attention to the volume (it starts with a lot of noise!)

Youtube.com, PBS.

Guys I would love to get some feedback on this trailer... cause I seriously feel alone in this thread.

Enjoy!!!

 

[anibalenci]

wow!! such an amazing trailer!!! thanks Twnv!! I need to see the new season! I cant wait!.

 

[YoninahAliza]

Really liked the music in that trailer. Although it does show some spoilers for later on in the series not major ones but if I hadn't already watched the season I probably would have been annoyed.