Downton Abbey is a PBS period drama currently in its third season. It takes place WWI/20s era.
It’s one the few TV programs I watch. I never thought of the conservative/liberal divide in regard to this show, but Jerry Bowyer does a good job of describing it.
B-side of a Petula Clark 45?
If you want to start enjoying the Abbey journey, you should do it in order. Netflix streaming is a good way as is buying/borrowing the discs.
We find it to be a very addictive show.
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Hi, Downton Abbey in my opinion is a beautifully written, very well acted drama series on PBS. It centers around an aristocratic lord and his family along with the staff, many who love and respect them. The characters are so well done that I even like the Marxist son in law (wink, wink).
What is Downton Abbey? Sort of like Upton Abbey, only different.
We dropped cable a few years ago, before Downton Abbey began. I had, however noted that most if not all of my ‘facebook’ friends ‘like’ Downton Abbey. Those friends are pretty equally divided between liberal and conservative. (maybe even lean a tad more to the liberal side).
Last month I decided to catch a movie online at Netflix. Lo and behold, there was Series I of Downton Abbey. It took NO TIME to become addicted. Such a good show. Everything about it, the story and character development, casting, scenery, costume is just wonderful. Certainly visually better than Upstairs/Downstairs of the same general era and theme.
Unfortunately, netflix hasn’t yet gotten Series II, and III is just wrapping up for the season. I don’t know how long till we can see II, but I am looking forward to it. Suggest you start at the beginning, then catch up as you can.