Downton Season 6

[raangoli]

Who else is excited but also sad that it's coming to an end?

I've been watching the episodes on PBS all weekend and snorting at the Dowager's snark. I hope they don't kill her off or something.

I also hope Edith finds some sort of happiness. But something tells me she won't and Mary will be the one with the happy ending.

[polarbearfans]

Set to record the series!! So excited. Bummed it's the last season

[scm1011]

I'm SO EXCITED! DH and I rewatched last seasons finale yesterday and I got unexpectedly emotional. I really want Edith to find some happiness, too.

[raangoli]

RockNVoll I'm preordering the season from Amazon. I can't wait to get it so I can watch ahead, hah!

[VillainV]

We're pumped. Slightly sad it's ending, but I think it's time. The Brits are generally way better at knowing when to stop than we are, and last season was a stretch IMO.

[womet]

I am excited to watch it again. Can't wait for the discussion here afterwards.

[raangoli]

I forgot about Hughes and Carson. They are adorable!

[closertofine]

I'm excited for it tonight. I watched the pbs preview thingy a few weeks ago to get back into it.

[LoveTrains]

Jan 3, 2016 16:00:30 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

We were just talking about starting the Christmas episode tonight, haha. Hurry up and watch, people, so we can talk about it!

I watched the entire season and the Christmas episode so email me if you want to talk!

[LoveTrains]

Jan 3, 2016 16:03:03 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Argh! I just went to the Simply June site and in huge bold letters there's a major spoiler on the main page. Boooooooo!!!

Yeah I noticed that when I went to watch it on December 27. So note to everyone else - DO NOT visit simply june unless you want the ending of the entire series spoiled. 

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Here's my thoughts on tonight's episode:

I couldn't care less about the hospital drama. I guess it's to show that Isobel and the Dowager still have their spunk?

I love Daisy. She cracks me up.

What was the point of the Carson and Hughes sex talk? Mrs. Patterson being the middle man cracked me up because she was so awkward, but really, what was the point of that whole minidrama?

I hope we never hear from that blackmailer again. Donk handled it well, I guess.

I like how the other family selling off their estate showed how "the times are a changing." I can think of many moments like that across the series and I predict this season might end with the dissolution of Downton (no spoilers please!).

Edith meet Virginia Woolfe? Jealous! I also loved Mary's reference to "The Fall of the House of Usher."

I also hope we never hear any more about the Bates/Anna/Mr. Green drama.

All in all, I like the show a lot but I am ready for it to end. I'm happy Isis is still in the opening credits, lol.

[msmerymac]

I saw this episode about 3-4 weeks ago at a screening event at my local theater (and we dressed up!).

I was never really Team Edith, but I will admit that 1) her story this season is the one that intrigues me the most and 2) she is the character who has probably grown and changed the most. You think Mary is brave and daring and whatever, but she's actually the most traditional since her role is oldest child, and she was expected to marry well, and now she's the mother of the heir, and... well... there were never any expectations for Edith. Lol.

So glad the Mr. Green drama seems to be over.

I love Hughes and Carson.

[LoveTrains]

I like how this episode showed the changing times with the speech from the blackmailer, Daisy's courage to say something to the new landowner etc. I also like seeing Edith doing something and hearing about her time with Michael Gregson! Yay Edith.

sfy did you watch?

[sfy]

Jan 3, 2016 22:51:37 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

I like how this episode showed the changing times with the speech from the blackmailer, Daisy's courage to say something to the new landowner etc. I also like seeing Edith doing something and hearing about her time with Michael Gregson! Yay Edith.

sfy did you watch?

I fell around 8:45 and just woke up not long ago . I don't understand why my husband didn't wake me up when I've been talking about this ALL WEEK, but never mind that. I just started watching and will be back soon lol.

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The blackmailer thing is obnoxious.

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Carson: "Oh, Mrs. Hughes"
Mrs. Hughes: "I wish you could start calling me Elsie."
Carson:"Not while we are at work!"

[jerseyjaybird]

I found the Carson/Hughes/Pattmore sex talk storyline a little odd and drawn-out, but I think it gave the show an opportunity for Carson to really express his romantic love for Mrs. Hughes, something we haven't seen before----they've flirted a little, but so much of their relationship has seemed more sibling-/BFF-like.

The blackmailer character was terrible, but I loved how Donk handled it. I was surprised that none of Mary's suitors made an appearance.

Loved the Dowager countess messing with Denker.

SO glad the Mr. Green story is over, and I was touched by the family rushing downstairs to celebrate . . . although if you're going to break out the Veuve Clicquot, maybe invite the staff upstairs?

Daisy was awesome.

I like Aunt Rosamond's support of Edith, and I really hope that this is the season I stop finding Edith simpering and annoying. I want to like her. Yay, ladies in publishing! But she's so irritating.

[jerseyjaybird]

Favorite quote = Dowager countess: "Does it get cold up there, on your moral high ground?"

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Aw Carson! "I love her, Mrs. Patmore."

[sfy]

Is it me or is Dowager Countess rubbing off Isobel? That "Don't let's make too much of it" was amazing lol. "Rather you than me," wasn't half-bad either.

I know Anna and Bates have haters (perhaps I've been one before haha) but it was nice to see him comforting her like that. I felt so bad for her . So glad they wrapped their legal drama up early, ugh. I was over it.

Most awkward moment ever: Ms. Patmore investigating whether Carson wants to sleep with Mrs. Hughes. Whyyyy? I am glad they worked it out, however.

I guess Denker is the new O'Brien . The worst! Thomas seems tolerable this season so far.

I wish someone would brush my hair softly and slowly like Anna does for Mary.

What was Daisy thinking?!

I'm glad that Mary wasn't going to give into that sleazy blackmailer.

[calico]

Carson and Hughes are so cute together.

I'm glad the Anna/Bates/Green thing is finally frickin over. About time.

So happy the show is on, but sad that it's the end.

[raangoli]

I am glad that the Mr. Greene incident is behind them. But I cried over their baby woes. Why can't they just be happy!? I do hope they get to have a family some way or another.

Violet playing Denker was awesome. I loved it.

Holy awkward talk Mrs. Patmore and Carson! But very cute in a way - they're all old and grown, but scared of the deed.

I really miss Tom and it was only one episode.

[raangoli]

Also - snarky recap post: ww2.kqed.org/pop/2016/01/03/downton-abbey-season-6-premiere-recap-lets-talk-about-sex/

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Jan 4, 2016 10:37:02 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Also - snarky recap post: ww2.kqed.org/pop/2016/01/03/downton-abbey-season-6-premiere-recap-lets-talk-about-sex/

Oooh, yay! I forgot what this was called so I couldn't Google it, but I was hoping someone would post the funny recap!

[sfy]

Jan 4, 2016 10:37:02 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Also - snarky recap post: ww2.kqed.org/pop/2016/01/03/downton-abbey-season-6-premiere-recap-lets-talk-about-sex/

[scm1011]

Jan 4, 2016 10:37:02 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Also - snarky recap post: ww2.kqed.org/pop/2016/01/03/downton-abbey-season-6-premiere-recap-lets-talk-about-sex/

Molesely says something like, Gosh, how great that Lady Edith found this random pauper baby in the village and wants to give her a better life! So simple and gullible. Bless his heart.

[raangoli]

Jan 4, 2016 15:07:56 GMT -5 Stan said:

Jan 4, 2016 10:37:02 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Also - snarky recap post: ww2.kqed.org/pop/2016/01/03/downton-abbey-season-6-premiere-recap-lets-talk-about-sex/

Please post this every week!

I laughed out loud virtually every line.

I will definitely try to. My friend posts them on FB, so I will cross post them here

I love the snark, it's hilarious. 

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best lines from the snarky recap post:

Plot twist: Robert did something awesome for a change! He only paid Blackmail Girl 50 pounds and made her sign a confession! And then he said he believes Mary can run the estate, despite her ovaries! Huzzah!

[aurora]

Daisy needs to learn some tact!

I can't tell you how relieved I am the Mr. Green plot line is resolved.

I've managed to avoid spoilers, but I also think it will end with Downton closing.

I hope Edith finds happiness advocating women's rights.

[sfy]

Jan 6, 2016 13:46:11 GMT -5 aurora said:

Daisy needs to learn some tact!

I can't tell you how relieved I am the Mr. Green plot line is resolved.

I've managed to avoid spoilers, but I also think it will end with Downton closing.

I hope Edith finds happiness advocating women's rights.

I agree re Downton, but I really really hope not. I would be so sad!