This is one of the shows that I actually protested watching. My mom had the theme as her ringtone and I was tortured by the very sound constantly as a child. So, when she sat me down and said I should watch the first episode, I was stunned by how much I fell in love with the vast array of characters.
The Countess of Grantham, played by the brilliant Maggie Smith, was the most entertaining element of the series. Her words were scathing, biting and subtly (and sometimes bluntly) condescending. She's also the emotional core of the family since she was the former matriarch. I am nothing like her, but I felt a deep respect for her.
I did, however, relate to the Earl of Grantham and Carson. Both are leaders of Downton Abbey yet one rules upstairs and the other downstairs. I appreciate their fairness and dedication to others around them. There is a gentlemanlike quality that both possess that I wish others had in society.
The other characters are amazing as well. Mr. Bates, Anna and Molesley are all lovely. Some characters are quite distasteful such as Lady Mary. She is conniving, manipulative and narcissistic. Unfortunately, this remains consistent throughout the entire series.
There are a lot of characters that come in and out of Downton Abbey. Some are servants who leave for other opportunities or others pass away. In this way, it is a soap opera. Most of the plots are actually absurd, but it is lovely to watch. Downton Abbey is so peaceful and calming despite the drama. My personal opinion is that it is a reminder of how one should act civil and polite. Hopefully we can all act like the Granthams in our daily lives (besides Lady Mary of course).
I highly suggest this series. Thank you for reading this review and, as always, I hope that you found it to be insightful.
The Countess of Grantham, played by the brilliant Maggie Smith, was the most entertaining element of the series. Her words were scathing, biting and subtly (and sometimes bluntly) condescending. She's also the emotional core of the family since she was the former matriarch. I am nothing like her, but I felt a deep respect for her.
I did, however, relate to the Earl of Grantham and Carson. Both are leaders of Downton Abbey yet one rules upstairs and the other downstairs. I appreciate their fairness and dedication to others around them. There is a gentlemanlike quality that both possess that I wish others had in society.
The other characters are amazing as well. Mr. Bates, Anna and Molesley are all lovely. Some characters are quite distasteful such as Lady Mary. She is conniving, manipulative and narcissistic. Unfortunately, this remains consistent throughout the entire series.
There are a lot of characters that come in and out of Downton Abbey. Some are servants who leave for other opportunities or others pass away. In this way, it is a soap opera. Most of the plots are actually absurd, but it is lovely to watch. Downton Abbey is so peaceful and calming despite the drama. My personal opinion is that it is a reminder of how one should act civil and polite. Hopefully we can all act like the Granthams in our daily lives (besides Lady Mary of course).
I highly suggest this series. Thank you for reading this review and, as always, I hope that you found it to be insightful.
