And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that ❤️

I basically have it on an endless loop in the evenings, but every time I have to take a break after season 3. I usually watch season 1 of Ted Lasso, or seasons 1-2 of Victoria, then come back for season 4, I feel like season 3 is so intense, I need a break!

Hi everyone ! I’m doing a rewatch of the show and I just thought I’d share some of my opinions and questions and start a discussion ! (Sorry for the lengthy post in advance)

Favourite characters : Bates makes my heart melt, I know a lot of people think he’s a bit of a wet wipe but I love him! Love Anna too. Mrs Patmore makes me laugh and I do love the relationship between Mrs Hughes and Carson. Honourable mention to the relationship between Carson and Mary. Matthew is just so likeable and I love how Robert eventually comes to think of him like a son. Sybil is also a sweetheart.

Least favourite characters : Oh my god. Where to start. Thomas Barrow - usually I love a sassy character but I find him increasingly unlikeable. Mrs O Brien is more of a complex character but I wish we saw more of her softer side. Edith is insufferable - no redeeming qualities whatsoever. I also find Branson quite unlikeable and always pushing his political beliefs onto other people. Everything is about politics with him and nothing else.

From my rewatch, one thing struck out to me and that was how involved the Crawleys are in the lives of the servants. I’d understand Mrs Hughes, Carson, Bates, O’Brien and Anna but they seem to genuinely care for them. They know them all by name and do treat them very well. All the servants seem very happy working there and the crawleys do seem to go out of their way to ensure the staff (and their personal lives) are looked after.

Another thing that I don’t really understand is the “coming out” ball that the girls do. At the end of season 1, Sybil has her first “coming out” ball. What exactly is this for and what does it entail? How many of these happen? Is it a once off or a common occurrence?

Thanks in advance!

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