Downton Abbey

I avoided the show for 3 years, taking only quick peeks at it in HD on the "Over the Air" side of my tuner. I did notice that the scenery both inside and outside was awesome, but that wasn't enough to get me to watch it.

But, as the conclusion of Season 3 came, it seemed every one was talking about the shocking ending, and my curiosity peaked. So when the local PBS affiliate announced they were going to run SE1-SE3 prior to airing SE4, I decided that I owed it to myself to at least try to set through the premier episode. I never got hooked so hard, so fast!!!

Just completed the Christmas special at the end of SE2 and I watch it twice a week! But, as you might expect, the repeat of SE1-SE3 was interrupted for pledge week. However, "Return to Downton Abbey" was aired. It was a review of SE1-SE3, with a preview of SE4, and comments by most of the cast and Julian Fellowes. I archived it, and will watch after I see SE3. Yes, I took peeks at it. :-)

SE3 will be aired (2 per week) starting this coming Sunday. And SE4 will begin on Jan 5th. Seeing all four seasons consecutively is an epic event for a first time viewer, and I'm sure waiting for SE5 will be painful. But wait we will!

A year ago, I never would have thought it, but I'm hooked and loving it!


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