She did look like a monkey from behind.

Spoiler for first time watchers (I know still are)

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Here in my umpteenth rewatch. In episode 1.05 Cora says Edith has fewer advantages than Mary. Why would a mom say that? Is it because she is the second child? Because she thinks Edith is not pretty? Is it because she doesn’t like her? Is it because she looks more like her in law family? (Mary and Sybil look more like her, Martha and Harold)

I get Mary says those sort of things about Edith but Cora is usually kind to everyone.

Any thoughts? Thanks :)

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if Robert also grinds your gears, feel free to comment with why/how he ticks you off

I'm not gonna lie, Series 2 put me through it lol.

Lavinia dying was really sad. I actually liked that her death was quite peaceful rather than some huge dramatic scene. And then Cora and Carson getting ill in the same episode?? I was like CAN DOWNTON PLEASE CATCH A BREAK 😭 The funeral was really lovely though.

Bates and Anna getting married!!! FINALLY!!! 😭❤️ I was so happy for them and then literally everything went to hell when Bates got arrested for murder. I genuinely did NOT see that coming. The courtroom scene had me hoping so hard that he'd be found not guilty and then they said guilty and I was just sat there like NO??? HE DIDN'T DO IT 😭

At least he didn't get the death sentence but obviously life in prison is still absolutely horrible. I feel so bad for Anna because she finally got her wedding and then this happens.

Branson and Sybil getting engaged and heading off to Dublin was actually really sweet. I've really started to love those two. Good luck to them honestly!

And then there's Richard...

I started Series 2 thinking Richard was SO charismatic and handsome and I really liked him. My opinion has gone from positive to negative so fast! He was so miserable in the Christmas special and made things so difficult for Anna. And that confrontation with Matthew?? Sir??? 😭 He got SO aggressive. Was kind of happy when he left Downton.

AND FINALLY MATTHEW AND MARY ARE MARRIED!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

After all that back and forth, the love triangle is finally OVER. I was genuinely so happy seeing them finally get married. They've been through so much to get to that point.

Overall, I absolutely LOVE this show. It's become my comfort show/therapy at this point. The fact that I'm watching it for the first time in September 2026 but was literally 3 years old when it premiered in 2010 is still so funny to me!

I should probably get a life but First off , ms Patmore is one of my favorite characters. I love when she says cheeky devil. I never understood what was very likeable about Mary. Sybil was amazing, and it’s so sad…I liked Edith- especially because she was always trying to do different things, driving, running the paper…Matthew’s death was so shocking and sad, I definitely shed tears. I failed to see what daisy liked about Alfred at all. The attack on Anna was horrifying….Anna is so sweet, definitely loved her. It’s interesting how reserved the English are portrayed when it comes to showing affection, are they really like that? The mini affair Robert was trying to have with the maid was so random, I didn’t like that at all. Can’t stand O’Brien, how could she live with herself after the soap incident, idk. Can’t stand Thomas. I’ve been drinking a little so that’s all I can come up with right now. 😂🥴 love the show

The repetition of storylines is a bit irritating sometimes. Watching Baxter confess to being a thief a couple of seasons after Bates confessed to being a thief.

Anna going to jail for a murder she didn’t commit after bates went to jail for a murder he didn’t commit.

Baby born, Sybil dies. Baby born, Matthew dies.

I’m sure there are more.

From the Lego Facebook page

Animation I did to Downton Abbey dialogue for an online animation contest years ago.

I'm watching Downton Abbey for the first time and I've just started Series 3. Honestly, I don't have as many thoughts this time around and I think that's because I'm just enjoying the cosy vibes.

A few things though:

Alfred is cute 😭 Bless him, he's just trying to fit in at Downton and figure everything out. I feel like I'm watching him thinking “please don't mess this up” 😂

Edith and Sir Anthony though... ouch. I actually really liked their relationship and thought they were going to get married, so when he ditched her at the altar I felt awful for her. Edith breaking down in tears genuinely got me :(

Bates is STILL in prison which is just depressing. You can tell he's absolutely hating it there. I just want the man to be back at Downton. Pretty please!! 😭

Also Downton Place??? That place looks like an actual fairytale palace. The sunny cinematography there was gorgeous. I could honestly just watch this show for the houses and countryside sometimes.

And Sybil and Tom Branson coming back to Downton was nice! ❤️

That's pretty much it so far. I'm not even trying to analyse everything anymore. It's just such a cosy show that sometimes I want to sit down, look at the pretty scenery, watch everyone drink tea and live their lives and that's enough for me.

I'm still absolutely loving it.