(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 […]