Why is this show so popular? Isn’t it just an Edwardian soap opera?
I like historical stuff.
The same reason I enjoy Endeavor.
Not Edwardian, but yes.
I did not at all expect to like “Downton Abbey”, but I did!!! It’s so well done and I cared about the characters.
My husband really liked “Downton Abbey” also. This is totally out of character for him, he hates British costume dramas.
(.....hmmmmmmmm, do you think my husband is going gay on me !?!)
VERY high production values and top notch acting ... but yes, it is a soap.
You do care about the characters though.
I think it’s the best series I’ve ever watched.
Almost every scene is “eye candy” whether it’s the costumes or the houses.
I watch the reruns time and time again.
The character of “Granny” is the jewel in the crown, IMHO.
She has a way with words.
Her line “What’s a weekend?” will be remember by fan to their graves.