Posted on 01/06/2013 1:57:11 PM PST by randita
The war is over, but intrigue, crisis, romance, and change still grip the beloved estate in the thrilling new season of Downton Abbey. Written and created by Julian Fellowes, with its all-star returning cast and Oscar-winning guest star Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, Season 3 premieres January 6, 2013 on Masterpiece classic!
Post comments and predictions, please.
Are they introducing the zombies this season?
Well, if they dont bring back Lady Sybil I will be sorely disappointed. Killing her off was a headscratcher. Maybe it was a dream...
I’m a big fan of the series but am disappointed with the addition of Shirley MacLean to the cast. I hope she doesn’t end up chewing up the scenery.
Please. This and Hell On Wheels is my only refuge fr zombie nonsense.
Maggie Smith is wonderful !!
Such a classic, skilled actress playing it with just the right amount of humour.
I fear that it wasn’t. Jessica Brown-Findlay is gorgeous.
May be the "jumping the shark" moment. We'll see.
Shirley isnt just annoying she brings down acting level for the entire cast. She overacts.
For your attention, my dear :-*
She is about my favorite in the series. What a great character.
She wanted off the show to go on to other things, I read.
She was a cutie, but I didn’t like her husky voice. Someone that young should not have a voice like that.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
Agree.
The series is successful enough without bringing on board a bunch of Hollywood has-beens.
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Maggie Smith is excellent in her role. She has some of the best lines and her facial expressions just enhance them.
Shirley who?
I wish Netflix would get Season 2!!!
The attitudes of the characters are too contemporary — servants treated with consideration, sitting around the dining table gabbing instead of scrubbing floors or managing the fireplace 17 hours a day, jetting off to the village for errands, marrying for love and not social position etc. The original Upstairs Downstairs was soooo much more realistic.
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