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The second season ofDownton Abbeywill draw to a close this Sunday, after miraculously making PBS’sMasterpiece Theatercool.
One of the most phenomenally popular series in MASTERPIECE history isback for an exciting second season: Downton Abbey II resumes its story of loveand intrigue at an English country estate, now mobilized for the trauma of war.With a returning cast including Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern,Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Siobhan Finneran, and manymore.(C) 2011 Nick Briggs/ITV for MASTERPIECE
We really couldn’t have asked for more.
We choked back tears as we watched him join in Mary’s song during the concert.
Fortunately, Edith seemed to actually develop a personality this season.
Multiple Emmy¨ winner (including Best Miniseries!) Downton Abbey resumes the story of aristocrats and servants in the tumultuous World War I era. The international hit is written by Julian Fellowes and stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, plus a drawing room full of new actors, portraying the loves, feuds, and sacrifices of a glittering culture thrown into crisis.Downton Abbey Season 2 - Episode 1January 8, 2012 at 9pm ET on PBSMatthew and Mary take up the cause for England as World War I rages. Shown from L-R: Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley and Michelle Dockery as Lady MaryCredit:(C) 2011 Nick Briggs/ITV for MASTERPIECEUsage:This image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only.
We loved when Edith started snogging the farmer in a barn – she instantly went from stuffy to saucy.
William was always one of our favorites; we’ll miss his good attitude and cherubic cheeks.
And the looks on everyone’s faces during the ceremony… sorry, we’re getting misty-eyed.
Downton Abbey Season 2 on MASTERPIECE ClassicPart 4 - Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 9pm ET on PBSShown: Jessica Brown Findlay as Lady Sybil(C) Carnival Film & Television Limited 2011 for MASTERPIECEThis image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only.
Sybil’s rebellious romanceEver since she showed off her sassy harem pants, we knew we liked Sybil.
We cheered when she finally decided to run away with Branson.
Lord Grantham’s dallianceSpeaking of lusting after the help, what just happened in the last episode?!
Of course, being an upstanding gentleman, he and Jane parted ways before anything too scandalous could happen.
Free Bates!Oh, Bates.
His wife, however, proved herself to be the complete antithesis of morality.
Downton Abbey Season 2 on MASTERPIECE ClassicPart 7 - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 9pm ET on PBSShown: Brendan Coyle as Mr. Bates(C) Carnival Film & Television Limited 2011 for MASTERPIECEThis image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only.
She was so vindictive that she presumably took her own life to frame poor Mr. Bates.
At least he and Anna had one night of fun before he was arrested.
When O’Brien tried to rat out Mrs. Patmore for (gasp!)
Multiple Emmy¨ winner (including Best Miniseries!) Downton Abbey resumes the story of aristocrats and servants in the tumultuous World War I era. The international hit is written by Julian Fellowes and stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, plus a drawing room full of new actors, portraying the loves, feuds, and sacrifices of a glittering culture thrown into crisis.Downton Abbey Season 2 - Episode 3January 22, 2012 at 9pm ET on PBSO’Brien and Thomas, plotting away. Shown from L-R: Siobhan Finneran as O’Brien and Rob James-Collier as ThomasCredit:(C) Carnival Film & Television Limited 2011 for MASTERPIECEUsage:This image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only.
serving excess food to poor veterans.
Maimed MatthewWe were sobbing when we thought Matthew would never walk again!
The twist reopened the whole succession debate, including a bizarre visit from the unrecognizable possible former heir.
Multiple Emmy¨ winner (including Best Miniseries!) Downton Abbey resumes the story of aristocrats and servants in the tumultuous World War I era. The international hit is written by Julian Fellowes and stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, plus a drawing room full of new actors, portraying the loves, feuds, and sacrifices of a glittering culture thrown into crisis.Downton Abbey Season 2 - Episode 1January 8, 2012 at 9pm ET on PBSMatthew Crawley and new fiancee Lavinia Swire. Shown from L-R: Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley and Zoe Boyle as Lavinia SwireCredit:(C) 2011 Nick Briggs/ITV for MASTERPIECEUsage:This image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only.
When he rose from his chair, tears rose to our eyes.
Now if only Thomas would follow suit and show some scruples.
Much like Matthew, we couldn’t hate her but didn’t love her.
And then she died, but she somehow managed to spoil it all anyway with her last breaths!
Come on, Lavinia!
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