[priordine]

Second series started last night, I watched and quite liked it.

[Anaedilla]

I liked the way they started off the second season's first episode too. I know the spoiler rules are posted, but since this hasn't aired in the U.S. yet, should I spoiler discussion on it?

[shiciapsisy]

when does the xmas special air on ITV? I'm so excited for it - even if some of the plots have left me somewhat less interested this season...

Also, the third series has already been green lighted, no?!

[SHUSIATULSE]

At least THIS Christmas Special was good.

[OGOGOogoloshennya]

They really do give Maggie Smith all of the best lines.

[raspirator]

^Agreed. Maggie steals every scene.

[Seisyvose]

^if you're in the U.S. you can watch the first 4 episodes of Series 2 on the PBS site

[affozyBoomi]

One of my best friends IRL is the creator of this tumblr. It's FANTASTIC.

http://shitthedowagersees.tumblr.com/

[Seisyvose]

I've just started watching this and fucking love it. Maggie Smith definitely does steal the show. Harriet Jones, Primer Minister ain't so bad herself. I live for the looks between the two of them.

Elizabeth McGovern freaks me out a bit. She can't seem to hold her head up straight.

[GaxyGroordrep]

Haha! Oh dear...

Arrested Downton

[priordine]

Downton fans - some news. Shirley MacLaine cast as Lady Grantham's mother

Maggie Smith’s acid-tongued Countess will no doubt have something delightfully bitchy to say about this: Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine is joining the cast of Downton Abbey as the mother of Elizabeth McGovern’s American-born Lady Grantham.

According to The Daily Beast, MacLaine will appear during the international phenom’s third season, which begins production next month (just as Season 2 winds down on PBS.)

“My late grandfather directed Shirley MacLaine in Gambit in 1966,” said executive producer Gareth Neame in a statement, “so it is a delight for me that she will be joining us on Downton Abbey.” I liked the beginning of Series 2 but then I radically lost interest and found it all a bit silly.

[anolbom]

We're only a couple episodes into S2 here in the US. Last night

What's his name... Daisy's dude... anyway, he bit it. I cried.

I like Shirley as an actress most of the time. I think she could be really good if she's "on". And if she's on? Her vs. Dowager Lady Grantham is going to fucking awesome.

[smazibummigue]

I like Shirley as an actress most of the time. I think she could be really good if she's "on". And if she's on? Her vs. Dowager Lady Grantham is going to fucking awesome.

Oh, yes. I can only imagine the absolute, breathtaking, jaw-dropping AMAZINGNESS if MacLaine and Maggie Smith go head-to-head.

[sauppyshurb]

I sat and watched all of Series 1 today. I really enjoyed it! Now I have to find a way to catch up on Series 2 so I can read the thread without being tempted to click spoilers.

Maggie Smith does get the best lines. I loved the moment in the swivel chair.

[raspirator]

Last night's episode was the best of the season. This is how should be. If it is a choice of dull intrigue and good ole fashion over dramatic.. go over dramatic.

[anolbom]

If Downton Abbey were on Spike tv

For people who don't know, Spike tv is a horrible cable channel that is aimed at straight guys 18-35 in the US. Lots of stupid shit blowing up and boobs. This clip was on SNL, but I am guessing NBC and Hulu won't let it be viewable outside the US, so this is a mirror site.

[anolbom]

A reminder for US folks that S2 starts this week on PBS, tonight in a lot of places.

yay!

[raspirator]

To me.. it gets less and less magical each episode. They are destroying my Downton Abbey! But I guess we must progress as a society and as PBS viewers.

[cauddyVab]

What's his name... anyway, he bit it.

"Bit it"?