(This article was originally featured on Smitten By Britain on Feb. 26, 2014) I am very relieved that the only casualty of the 2013 Christmas special is Sampson’s scheme. Rose’s debutante ball along with a visit from the American extended family set the stage for a calm end to Season 4. Rose’s presentation to society is […]
(This article was originally featured on Smitten By Britain on Feb. 12, 2014.) Edith faces a situation women at this time dreaded. Despite reassurance from Cora that she is not a bad person, she can’t help but feel differently. Along with the continued lack of information on Gregson, she is now pregnant and unmarried. Her […]
(This article was originally featured on Smitten By Britain on Feb. 4, 2014) Although quite a bit happened in this episode, this review is going to focus on Rose’s attempts to push the occupants of Downton into the Jazz Age. Ever since I started watching Downton, I have been anticipating how the writers would address the […]
(This article was originally featured on Smitten By Britain on Jan. 28, 2014) Episode four of this series of Downton Abbey largely acts as the foundation for the rest of the remaining episodes, as we watch some characters deal with their secrets while others consider opportunities to move forward. After days of avoidance and pent up […]
(This article was originally featured on Smitten By Britain on Jan. 21, 2014.) Spoiler Alert: Since this post is titled “Mid-Series Review” I would hope it’s obvious that plot details will be discussed, but just in case, here’s the obligatory spoiler alert. Series 4 of Downton Abbey is roughly halfway through on PBS. Series 4 […]
thedailyheynow: Readers, please forgive the bad pun, but it is highly appropriate given how much of tonight’s episode was about crossing lines of class and consent. [Photo courtesy of ITV] SPOILER LINE. DO NOT CROSS Dame Nellie Melba’s invitation to Downton is the mildest example of boundary breaking in the episode. Although the modern audience […]
thedailyheynow: (Image courtesy of the BBC) My celebration of the 50th started at the beginning of the year. I’ve been busy experiencing the events leading up to today beyond the TV and laptop screen. I attended as well as organized conventions and meetups held in honor of the 50th Anniversary. Every once in a while […]
thedailyheynow: Many of us are suffering from DWS, or Downton Withdrawal Syndrome. PBS’s screening and panel at the Times Center helped ease my withdrawal symptoms. [From left to right: Executive Producer Gareth Neame, Lesley Nicol (Mrs. Patmore), Phyllis Logan (Mrs. Hughes), Rob-James Collier (Thomas Barrow), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith), Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), Allen Leech […]
thedailyheynow: After many years of exclusive panels in Los Angeles; Paley Fest turned attention to the best of current TV productions in New York. Saturday night’s Elementary panel featured Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Gregson), Jon Michael Hall (Detective Bell), Carl Beverly (Executive Producer), Robert Doherty (Creator and […]
thedailyheynow: Our coverage of Book Expo America continues with Saturday’s most popular event. Hundreds of fans packed the panel room to get a chance to see Neil Gaiman in person. Standing ovations, cheers, and enthusiastic applause welcomed his entrance into the panel room. He shared details about his new releases, upcoming projects and fodder for […]